Kona Introduces the Wah Wah Platform Pedal
by Tyler Maine
May 2, 2007
- New Design Raises the Bar for Downhill, Freeride and Dirt Jump Pedals –
Using input from our star riders including John Cowan, Dave Watson and Paul Basagoitia, Kona has improved upon the classic JackShit pedal and is introducing the brand new Wah Wah pedal for 2007. Featuring an ultra low-profile, lightweight design and an MSRP of $79.95, the Wah Wah is sure to become the new standard for downhill, freeride and dirt jump riders everywhere.
Using input from our star riders including John Cowan, Dave Watson and Paul Basagoitia, Kona has improved upon the classic JackShit pedal and is introducing the brand new Wah Wah pedal for 2007. Featuring an ultra low-profile, lightweight design and an MSRP of $79.95, the Wah Wah is sure to become the new standard for downhill, freeride and dirt jump riders everywhere.
At 17mm thick and weighing only 478g, the lightweight Wah Wah provides ample clearance to make cornering catch free, and the easily removable pins provide plenty of grip for tricks and high-speed descents.
“We’d always heard from athletes, shops and consumers that although our JackShit Pedals are a tremendous success at a great value, we needed to update the design,” said Kona product designer Robin Sansom. “I collected input from our Clump and Factory Teams, designed the pedal with a minimalist style to shave weight and aid in cornering, strategically placed the pins and came up with the Wah Wah.”
Look for the Wah Wah pedals at your local specialty bicycle retailer this September.
About the Kona Bicycle Company:
The Kona Bicycle Company designs, manufacturers and distributes more than 60 models of purpose-built, high-performance mountain, road and urban bicycles. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ferndale, Washington, USA, Kona bicycles are distributed worldwide in more than 60 countries through independent specialty bicycle dealers. Kona funds several professional road, mountain and cyclo-cross racing teams that include World Cup Champions, World Champions and National Champions. www.konaworld.com
“We’d always heard from athletes, shops and consumers that although our JackShit Pedals are a tremendous success at a great value, we needed to update the design,” said Kona product designer Robin Sansom. “I collected input from our Clump and Factory Teams, designed the pedal with a minimalist style to shave weight and aid in cornering, strategically placed the pins and came up with the Wah Wah.”
Look for the Wah Wah pedals at your local specialty bicycle retailer this September.
About the Kona Bicycle Company:
The Kona Bicycle Company designs, manufacturers and distributes more than 60 models of purpose-built, high-performance mountain, road and urban bicycles. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ferndale, Washington, USA, Kona bicycles are distributed worldwide in more than 60 countries through independent specialty bicycle dealers. Kona funds several professional road, mountain and cyclo-cross racing teams that include World Cup Champions, World Champions and National Champions. www.konaworld.com
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henriestonia
(May 3, 2007 at 1:55)
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kona = shit
Are you going to argue with john cowan, paul bas, dave watson, carlin dunne, robbie bourdan & more? My jackshit pedals are the best i've had.
lol. The pedals are just used by them because they are given to them. What "rider imput" do you need for a pedal. none. Its just stupid endorsement crap. Its like someone saying white brothers sucks and proof is because they dont have any pro riders. Pro riders have these bigger sponsors. (Well canfield bikes rolls with wb atleast.)
I dont think kona is shit, no not at all! Jack shit pedals are some of the best i've used. they do look alot like the truvativ holzfeller pedals now though. but they're awesome pedals so no worries
i see the pin mounting system is just like in holzfellers, via allen key from the back. i wonder whats the diameter of them, are they like regular pins, or are they a bit thinner like in the holzfellers. cause if so, they'll destroy your soles.
the bump in the middle looks like it would have the opposite effect of the nice concave pedals that are normal...
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i love how you think kona is this huge corporate companie that distances it self form the riders..
when actually its a pretty small company compared to companies such as trek and norco.
ive seen these pedals up close and took em for a test. the pins arnt as small as the hozfellers. and they do have a nice feel to em
when actually its a pretty small company compared to companies such as trek and norco.
ive seen these pedals up close and took em for a test. the pins arnt as small as the hozfellers. and they do have a nice feel to em
i have have these for 2 years and ive smashed the hell out of them.
they've been through snow, water, gravel, rocks, everything, and the bearings are still in perfect shape. i love these pedals and swear by them
they've been through snow, water, gravel, rocks, everything, and the bearings are still in perfect shape. i love these pedals and swear by them
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