Test: The young California-based brand Ride Concepts debuted last year with sporty cycling shoes. Following the initial releases, the Vice series was recently introduced. We took the shoe on a few rides and found it to be a cool bike shoe, but not only that... With the Vice, the Ride Concepts makers want to create a shoe specifically designed by and... read more
Test platform pedal XLC PD-M23: In the BMX sector, plastic platform pedals have long since secured a permanent place on store shelves alongside aluminum and magnesium versions. The reasons for this are certainly their low weight, attractive purchase price, and variety in shapes and colors. But can a plastic platform pedal like the... read more
Test: With the Spoon Flat Pedals, US manufacturer Spank Industries offers a platform pedal in three different sizes. Contrary to the usual one-size concept, the different pedal sizes allow for a perfect individual "fit." All three models are 105 mm long, and the width varies between 90 and 110 mm depending on the model. read more
Test: With the Shimano DX BMX pedal, the Japanese component manufacturer set standards in the field of flat pedals in the 1980s. To this day, the iconic pedal serves as a model for modern platform pedals – at least visually. Back then, Shimano's pedals stood for merciless grip and robustness. Does the modern Shimano Saint Flat Pedal PD-MX80, the great-grandchild of the DX pedal, carry... read more
Test: The best MTB pedal we know: With this rather confident introduction, the Bavarian manufacturer Syntace begins the product description of its exclusive Numbernine Titan platform pedal. But it's not just this statement or announcement that raises expectations for the flat pedal immensely high; the price is also impressive: Syntace is asking a whopping €268 for the... read more
