Product news: Northern California brand Ritchey is entering the platform pedal category with the new Comp Bigfoot pedal. Made from reinforced nylon, the concave flat pedals are designed to combine control, confidence, and pedaling efficiency in a lightweight design. Ritchey is cementing the legacy of the legendary Bigfoot with its entry into the platform pedal category: ... read more
Market: XLC is the accessories brand of the Winora Group. This includes brands such as Haibike, Winora, Sinus, and Staiger, as well as the wholesaler Wiener Bikeparts. Given the huge product range, it makes sense to cover unoccupied product areas or price ranges with a private label. Virtually all XLC products we know offer solid performance at a manageable price... read more
Test: Thanks to their attention to detail and superior quality, Hope products have established themselves as a major player in the field of premium bike parts. All components from this iconic British manufacturer are produced in-house in Barnoldswick, and have been for over 25 years. For our "Best Platform Pedals" test series, we chose the stylish Hope... read more
Eurobike: US manufacturer Crank Brothers is introducing the Stamp, the successor to the 2106/50 platform pedals, for 50. It's also redesigned the bearings and their sealing. In developing the Stamp platform pedals, Crank Brothers set the ambitious goal of creating the optimal connection between pedal and shoe. Before... read more
Test: Reverse Components, based in the Black Forest, is a manufacturer of load-optimized components for mountain bikes. Their product range extends from drivetrains to pedals to accessories. Based on the Escape Pedal, the component brand offers the weight-optimized Escape Pro Pedal, which we tested. Product details at a glance: Material... read more
