jcmeyerSS Posted March 11, 2014 Share Infinity Pedal's Simple, 360-degree Engagement Mechanism is a Fresh Take on the Concept http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10689119/p4pb10689119.jpg Somewhere out in Ogden, Utah, an engineer named Sam Hunter invented the Infinity pedal. The mechanism is basically a stiff spring with a disc on either side that forms a cylinder about an inch wide which spins on the pedal shaft. When the spring-loaded discs roll into the cleat, two tabs on either side of the cleat compress the spring and then lock into recesses on the discs. Twisting the shoe compresses the spring and frees the discs from the tabs. A pair of sealed ball bearings tucked under the discs keep the pedal running friction free. Presently, the Infinfity pedal has no tension or float adjustment, so the feel is probably close to that of the Crankbrothers system. Hunter's new pedal is in the patent stages at present and looks to be pretty close to a production unit. Weight is stated at only 236 grams for a pair of pedals, cleats and hardware. His start-up company is called Mobius Cycling and he has launched a funding campaign on Kickstarter, where investors can get some of the first pedals in exchange for a helpful donation. http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10689121/p4pb10689121.jpgThe scale tells the story. Very few parts make up the Infinity pedal. The bearings rest below the spring-loaded discs. The cleats are stamped steel sheet and very low-profile. http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10689120/p4pb10689120.jpgThe ''pedal" rolls up the cleat's channel and snaps into the tabs on either side.As it is, the concept looks good and it seems that Mister Hunter has done his homework during the initial design and testing stages. The Infinity pedal, in its present shape, is truly as simple and elegant as its maker represents it to be. I predict, however, that technical riders will find fault in the basic premise of the design, because the lack of a flat section means that the foot will roll off of the pedal if the rider misses the cleat, and that is an event which occurs quite often on high-speed descents. Being able to pedal with the cleat disengaged comes in handy in many technical situations and is one reason that the Crankbrothers Mallet and Shimano SPD Trailpedals are the overwhelming favorites in that arena. For cross-country and XC trail riders, though, the Infinity pedal system might be just the ticket. It's crazy light - on par with Crankbrothers Eggbeaters, and the promise of excellent mud shedding and one-click pedal entries would make it a winner. In fact, the popularity of the Crankbrothers Eggbeater pedal in the XC realm virtually assures the acceptance of the Infinity. Both are simple, single-spring, non-adjustable designs with excellent mud shedding performance and near inapproachable weights. Heck, the Infinity pedal even comes in candy colors - all Mobius Cycling needs is a purple-anodized aluminum display case and the battle will be on. http://es.pinkbike.org/240/sprt/i/bigquotes.png PB will be watching the development of the Infinity pedal and if and when it reaches production, we will be reporting with a full review. Once again, those interested in Sam Hunter's new pedal design should check out his Kickstart page and consider throwing in on it. This is truly an innovative solution to the pedal-cleat interface and it deserves a chance to make it to the market. - RC Edited March 11, 2014 by jcmeyerSS Marius, MTBc and GaryvdM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBc Posted March 11, 2014 Share double like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted March 12, 2014 Share Guess you gonna need a very stiff soled shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worriesnot Posted March 12, 2014 Share Guess you gonna need a very stiff soled shoe.Ja, agree with you there. Very little surface area so either need to get a stiff sole or they need to develop shoes that go with the pedal (another business opp i guess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbean Posted March 12, 2014 Share Looks like he's copied the M2 racer orb pedal.There are a few similar designs that have been around for years.A bit heavier than the eggbeater ti pedals and would love to see some real offroad testing of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted March 12, 2014 Share I wont soma buy eggbeaters again. Had mine for 3 months now and need new brass cleats at R250 a set.Here you have a steel cleat with brass roller (imho) and that wont last long. How do you take your foot off, looks like you pull your foot out towards the back, so if you do a calf stretch then the cleat can release and you fall on your face. o!!! this weekend my one bearing ****@d out. Crapbeaters Edited March 12, 2014 by flat29 colin_h 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted March 12, 2014 Share Video Linkhttps://d2pq0u4uni88...20717-webm.webm Edited March 12, 2014 by jcmeyerSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Video Linkhttps://d2pq0u4uni88...20717-webm.webmcan not watch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted March 12, 2014 Share I wont soma buy eggbeaters again. Had mine for 3 months now and need new brass cleats at R250 a set.Here you have a steel cleat with brass roller (imho) and that wont last long. How do you take your foot off, looks like you pull your foot out towards the back, so if you do a calf stretch then the cleat can release and you fall on your face. o!!! this weekend my one bearing ****@d out. Crapbeaters if your pedals are 3 months old, you are covered by warranty send them to me pleasePostal address:BICICLETTAPO BOX 69100HIGHVELD0169or courier to our Physical address:BICICLETTAUnit 1 Edward Place110 Edward AvenueHennopsparkCenturion0157 Office hours 09:00 to 15:00 Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 14:00 Fridays Weekends and public holidays - Closed Telephone: 0861 2424 83 Fax: 086 503 0253 email: info@bicicletta.co.za eddy, Pants Boy and Meezo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted March 12, 2014 Share http://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-infinity-pedals-2014.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted March 12, 2014 Share if your pedals are 3 months old, you are covered by warranty send them to me please Postal address:BICICLETTAPO BOX 69100HIGHVELD0169or courier to our Physical address:BICICLETTAUnit 1 Edward Place110 Edward AvenueHennopsparkCenturion0157 Office hours 09:00 to 15:00 Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 14:00 Fridays Weekends and public holidays - Closed Telephone: 0861 2424 83 Fax: 086 503 0253 email: info@bicicletta.co.za Will do that thanks Troi Sport 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted March 12, 2014 Share If youre in the area, during our work hours (above) Drop in, we'll sort it out in under 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycool Posted March 12, 2014 Share I wont soma buy eggbeaters again. Had mine for 3 months now and need new brass cleats at R250 a set.Here you have a steel cleat with brass roller (imho) and that wont last long. How do you take your foot off, looks like you pull your foot out towards the back, so if you do a calf stretch then the cleat can release and you fall on your face. o!!! this weekend my one bearing ****@d out. CrapbeatersI think the article said that you unclip by twisting the foot, thus compressing the spring and pushing the disks together allowing the cleat to come away from the pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted March 12, 2014 Share I think the article said that you unclip by twisting the foot, thus compressing the spring and pushing the disks together allowing the cleat to come away from the pedal. Have watched the video. They do unclip side ways yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted March 12, 2014 Share Weird looking pedal indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted March 12, 2014 Share I wont soma buy eggbeaters again. Had mine for 3 months now and need new brass cleats at R250 a set.Here you have a steel cleat with brass roller (imho) and that wont last long. How do you take your foot off, looks like you pull your foot out towards the back, so if you do a calf stretch then the cleat can release and you fall on your face. o!!! this weekend my one bearing ****@d out. Crapbeaters I got Eggbeaters that's most probably older than most of the Hubbers and they still working perfect . Like with anything , proper maintenance will see your equipment last much longer . All my bikes (4) had eggbeaters on but I have since moved up and replaced them all with Flats but the Eggbeaters will be in storage until I need them again Troi Sport 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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