Compared to the vast array of flat pedals, choice in the clipless pedal market is restricted, even though the range of clippy compatible shoes massively outnumbers flat pedal sneakers. Shimano's classic SPD system, Crankbrothers, Time and more recently HT have been your suppliers of choice, with aggressive options using a large platform or cage with pins for traction being very rare. Nukeproof have stepped into this niche with a duo of platforms for you to get your cleats into. Will 2017 be the year of Sam Hill clipping in to accelerate him to Enduro World Series glory? We have a pair in the post for testing, but for now you can read the press release below. - Paul Aston
Since our inception, Nukeproof has been synonymous with high-quality innovative components. Components blending high-quality materials like titanium and Carbon, with products like Bombshell hubs and Carbon bars. These values are as true today as they were in 1990 creating components that we want to ride.
In 2015 we released our Horizon Pro and Comp pedal range – a project jointly developed with Sam Hill. The aim; to provide the ultimate flat pedal platform. This was our starting point for Horizon, using our experienced athlete and development team to create class leading products. Horizon has no boundaries, Horizon will allow you to perform to your potential and chase the edge of performance.
Introducing the latest addition to the Horizon range:
Horizon CL and Horizon CS.Designed and developed in-house to meet our exacting standards, taking input and influence from our elite athletes including; Matti Lehikoinen and Mike Jones. The New CL and CS take inspiration from our ultra successful Horizon Pro pedal. Developed featuring our unique platform, offering confidence inspiring feel with a secure, easy engagement mechanism.
The CL is the larger of the two platforms designed as a more gravity focused pedal, with the smaller caged CS model designed towards the trail customer.
Tech info: Axle System:
Both Horizon CL and CS use our proven axle system utilizing a combination of sealed cartridge bearings and DU bushes to provide a super durable and easily serviceable assembly.
PROVEN AXLE SYSTEMAs with the Horizon Pro we produced the 6061 Aluminium body using a cold forged process which equips the pedal with high strength Vs weight characteristics due to its optimized grain structure. This is not achievable with more common cast or machined pedal chassis. The Q factor (55mm) of the pedals will not change between the CS and CL and is designed to be compatible with 142mm/148mm/150mm rear axles.
The 6061 Aluminium chassis has been cleverly engineered and designed to accommodate a multitude of shoe profiles (Black outline is the CL and Green the CS). The sloping toe edge prevents obstruction during engagement, reduces weight and protects the bindings and mechanism from strikes with rocks and obstacles.
LOW PROFILE CONTOURED CHASSISThe Horizon CL and CS have a large pedal to shoe contact area either side of the mechanism. This is designed to add stability when engaged, maximizes power transfer and provides a flat pedal feel inspiring confidence for riders of all abilities.
SIDE SUPPORT PLATFORMRiders can tailor the traction pins to offer varying levels of grip depending on preference by simple adjustment of the pin heights or removing pins completely through removal of the washers supplied. (6 pins on the CL model/ 4 Pins on the CS model).
OPTIMISED LEADING EDGEOur unique chassis profile and clever placement of the pins and have led the way for a contoured leading edge to help deflect rock strikes and obstacle impacts away from the mechanism and riders foot.
DUAL ENGAGEMENT CLEATThe Nukeproof cleat is profiled with front and rear ramped edges offers a seamless engagement with the mechanism in all riding conditions. Spring-loaded front and rear bindings enable the rider to engage from all directions (forwards, backwards and above). Spring tension can be adjusted via a 3mm hex key offering varying levels disengagement force.
There will be two versions of the cleat available with a varying degree of float form +4 (supplied with pedal) to +8 degrees. This cleat system is unique to Nukeproof, but does support SPD devices.
All Pedals will be available in 4 colors: Black, Red, Blue and Copper
nukeproof.comUK Retail (Prices correct at going to Press):
Pro (Flat Pedal):
CL Ti:
CL:
CS Ti:
CS:
Cleats:
Pins:
Weights (Per Pair):
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CL:
CL Ti:
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£79.99
£186.99 (TBC)
£99.99
£186.99 (TBC)
£99.99
£10.99
£10.99
430g
526g
430g
432g
352g
MENTIONS:
@Nukeproofinternational
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Does that mean I can use SPD cleats with the Nukeproof pedals, or Nukeproof cleats with SPD pedals, or both?
The fact that most pros use mallets despite being poorly engineered product, that very few use Shimano (despite being sponsored by them) is a clear sign that something's up. Even HTs have more float than SPD.
Please, someone make Time system with a decent cage with pins.
Crank Brothers mimics the pivoting interface via their "wings", but Time and the rest of the brands making platform clipless pedals can't simply match the easyness of clipping of the old 636s or my 133-DHs.
Now about the amount of float, you can fine tune it by mixing and matching cleats from different brands. I came to get a decent amount of side and angular float by using Ritchey cleats with my VP pedals.
Another great bit about CB and Times coped with 5.10 shoes: cleats are so small that you can easily use flat pedals. Lets you keep one less pair of shoes at home.
The M530s (Deore Trails as you named them) were absolutely horrendous in our wet winters, and that convinced me to buy my fourth set of beloved 133-DHs. Maybe the VP clipping mechanism is more open than the Shimano one, maybe the Ritchey or Exustar cleats were easier in the mud, maybe I've grown accustomed to the mud and SPD combo...
I liked the Mallets, but going through a set of cleats every three months is f*cking retarded.
I'll try to get a fix on a set of Time or Mavic pedals and then we'll compare experiences.
Waki no jump?
They are shit. Shimano is still better. At least you can turn them up tighter. Times you can only make them looser.
They're Clip pedals by the way.
The ones that you clip to. Clips
The ones you just stand on that don't make clipping noises. Clip less.
Evolve people.
You don't know your ass from a hole in the ground.
Anyone who thinks you can get away with using clip shoes on flat pedals is a complete muppet.
Crank brothers is obviously better than shimano because more pros use them. But absolutely nobody uses Times and they're the best?
Weirdo
I got 4 pairs of shoes (summer, winter, waterproof, etc blablabla) . So it will be great not having to swap stuff (Y)
I can't find them in CRC, (for example)
Regards
Are you sure bro?
Are ya realllly sure.
Also, I have only ever had one spd pedal fail on me in all my years of riding (the skinny end of the axle sheared randomly) so I don't buy the line that the cage "protects" the pedal either.
Shoot me down, neg prop me, it's just my opinions right? ;-)
Having said that, I am leaning back towards a stiffer, racier shoe and a mid sized pedal.
Skate style clip in shoes are too big and cumbersome, and heavy too.
The mallet dh pedals are unnecessarily big and heavy.
I think shimano has the cage size right, but the mechanism is a bit too brutal for my tastes.
I am currently running HT-T1s with 5-10 Kestrel Lace on my Tracer 275c. It's a good combo, but the shoe never contacts the pins. The shoe manages to grab the binding mechanism or cage just enough to stay on board when not clipped in. It's not the pedal. I will take the pins out. The traction pins on all pedals do excel at shredding your shins and calves though, with any misstep!
The idea that the outer cage somehow helps when you aren't clipped in sounds good on paper but actual users know it doesn't play out that way in practice.
@herzalot gets it.
So don't state them as FACTS.
@keith reeder: cool your boots man