'Crank Bros have a couple of new pedals out this year. One is the Mixer, a new low-end Eggbeater at an entry level price, and the Smarty — another entry-level pedal based on the Candy platform. Showing Crank Bros usual attention to design, it comes in a neat box with coloured corner bits that you can use to change the colours to suit your mood or your bike. Talking of which, they also do Candys in many colours now, including pink...'
'Manitou has a bunch of new things in the works but only chose to unveil the new Minute. It's a worthy new topic though as a few things have changed. There's a brand new, lighter casting and a no-tools quick release through axle. Travel has gone up to 140mm too. There'll be options like the IT switch and a regular QR axle too...' More
