Twenty6 Predator Pedal and F1.2 Stem - Interbike 2011

Predator pedal: Tyler Jarosz is the man behind Twenty6, a small operation out of Montana that produces some of the coolest looking gear out there, including his Prerunner pedals that many riders have lusted over. While the Prerunners had a large following, Tyler was pretty sure that he could still improve on them. Enter the new Predator pedal, a completely new design that Jarosz claims offers more traction, has a larger footprint and uses new traction pins that are better protected from pedal strikes.


Big changes for more traction: Tyler made three important changes with the new Predator pedal in an effort to increase traction. First, the pedal body uses a reduced surface area that sits lower than the Prerunner did, meaning that the new traction pins are in more contact with the soles of your shoes instead of them resting on the pedal body itself. Next, the revised pin layout is much wider than previously used, increasing the pedal's area of active traction. It is easy to see the difference when just holding them in your hands, with the pin location extending out from the threaded end of the axle noticeably more than on other designs. The last change is a more pronounced concave to the pedal body that is exaggerated even more by raised leading and trailing pin locations.


Twenty6 Predator pedal details:
• CNC'd 6061 T6 billet pedal bodies
• Enduro bearings and turcite bushings
• Quad O-ring seals
• New breakaway pin design
• More pronounced concave
• Titanium or cromoly axle options
• Weight: 320g (w/ ti axles), 390g (w/ cromo axles)
• MSRP $194.99 - $284.99 USD (depending on axle and color choice)


Revised traction pins: The Predator's pins, now made from 7075-T6 aluminum, have had much thought put into them, both for more traction and to improve reliability. They now sit in raised locations and are better protected from damage by being nestled into the pedal body, with the wide collar offering more support from three different points of contact. The pins, which are made by Twenty6 in the same machine shop, also feature a breakaway point that allows them to shear off cleanly instead of bending over and damaging the pedal body. When you order your Predator pedals you can choose from the aluminum pins shown above (in nearly limitless color options), or more robust steel and even titanium versions.


Twenty6 F1.2 stem: Twenty6 also had their F1.2 stem on display for everyone to drool over. The 50mm stem uses a wedge system to clamp the steerer tube, making for a smooth backside that will be less likely to put a hole in your knee if you slip a pedal. Available in many different color options, as well as a 1.5" version called the F1.5, the stem retails for $122.99 - $135.99 USD.

Visit the Twenty6 website to see their entire lineup.