The Making of a Nukeproof Horizon Flat Pedal - Video
The Nukeproof Horizon pedal is arguably the best flat pedal on the market – developed in conjunction with the world’s most famous flat pedal rider, Sam Hill, it recently received 10/10 from MBR magazine.
We (Chain Reaction Cycles) spoke to the guys at Nukeproof to see what it takes to make a pedal fit for a downhill legend.
Initial step: Design brief
The key requirements for the design (form and function) are set out and drawn from previous model testing, customer feedback and Team Chain Reaction PayPal riders Sam Hill, Mike Jones, Joe Smith and Elliott Heap.
The initial sketch
Computer modelling
Next, the paper-and-pen drawing is handed to Nukeproof’s Design Engineer who works his magic and translates the sketch into reality, using Solidworks to create a production part drawing meeting the initial brief.
3D printing
Forging
CNC machining
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Savage! I admit I didn't get it at first.
Call me a geek but tools, fixtures and g-code give me a silly on more than a glorified dot matrix printer.
You sell pedals and their pedal parts, all except that preload screw I need that is made out of soft(too soft) aluminum that stripped when trying to remove it for the first time to maintenance my Neutron pedals. I contacted Nukeproof Warranty Services three times and got no response, none, what-so-ever. So what did I do, I bought the retainer end caps to see if they would work as a preload screw. Nope, to short. SO I can't maintenance these pedals, even though 75% of the pedal parts can be bought, except for that one really soft retainer screw.
Soft Aluminum +/- Nukeproof = Moving to DMR pedals.
They clearly have not ridden Twenty6 predator pedals they are easily the best flat pedals money can buy and you can not understand until you try a pair they feel like you are riding clipless pedals they are so grippy. Worth every cent.
www.twenty6products.com/products.html
www.pinkbike.com/news/twenty6-Predator-Pedal-Tested-2011.html
They are very nice and shiny though. I'm sure they perform killer, and Made in Bozeman very cool.
At the end of the day, pedals are subjected to some serious abuse, and you cannot expect them to stay pretty forever; so I completely understand spending less money on other pedals, but I do find the Predators to offer advantages over the competition in terms of outright grip and customization options.
Add to this that you are supporting local manufacturing and an awesome guy (Tyler) who stands behind his products and will help keep your pedals spinning for years to come.