The magnetic bike pedal improves the cycling quality

The traditional pedal usually holds the foot of the pedal through a spring loading mechanism attached to a lock on the sole of the shoe. But many riders do not feel comfortable attaching their shoes to such pedals, which is why the Maglock and magped are created.

Instead of using the above mechanism, the Maglock and macped models mount the male foot on the pedal, and it can suck steel plates that are compatible with SPD, mounted on the bottom of the shoe. This helps the foot never leave the pedal, allowing the bike driver to continuously, limiting the release of the pedal, or pedal . When you want to remove it, the bike just needs to pull the foot aside. .

With Maglock, users can adjust the attraction by adding or removing magnets from the pedal - each pedal has a maximum of 10 magnets. In contrast, there is only one magnet on magped, so it is impossible to change the attraction.

Users can choose between two different types of magnets, with stronger forces providing about 15 kg (33 lb) of traction. In addition, each magnet is mounted on a flexible rubber damper, allowing it to stay connected to the steel plate when the driver's foot moves around.

The Maglock pedals have 2 magnet surfaces, and the magped pedals have only one face. Therefore, the magped pedal is lighter, with a weight of 474g / pair with stronger type magnets (probably not including steel plates). With all magnets, the Maglock pedals weigh about 974g for the aluminum version at, and about 600g for a lighter plastic model.

Estimates of the price of two magnetic bicycle models are about 53 euros (about US $ 66), down 40% from the expected retail price. And may launch the market in May.