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Tioga Launches ZEROaxle MT-ZERO Pedals

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Jun 26, 2009
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Tioga recently unveiled its new ZEROaxle MT-ZERO pedal. Measuring just 7 millimeters thick at each end and 4 millimeters in the middle, the MT-ZERO can claim the title of world’s thinnest dual-concave off-road bicycle pedal.
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Tioga Launches ZEROaxle MT-ZERO Pedals
Tioga unveils world's thinnest dual-concave MTB pedal

“The breakthrough is made possible by Tioga’s ZEROaxle bearing system,” said Kai Cheng, Tioga’s global marketing manager. “With conventional pedals, the body must be tall enough to contain the axle and bearings that are within its body. The ZEROaxle system in the MT-ZERO removes this restriction by redirecting its axle and bearing away from the body, allowing for an incredibly thin profile.”


The design is centered around the ZEROaxle bolt assembly, which houses an outboard sealed cartridge bearing allowing the pedal to rotate (and eliminating the need for a traditional axle). The ZEROaxle cartridge bearing is more than twice the size of traditional pedal bearings and, according to Tioga, is capable of handling over five times the dynamic load of typical bearings.

A thin pedal profile generally allows better ground clearance, foot stability and pedaling efficiency.

Although the MT-ZERO body is extremely thin and open, Tioga claims that it isn’t flimsy or fragile. The MT-ZERO’s body is made of one-piece, investment-cast from chromoly steel, and has been tested to handle a wide spectrum of off-road applications from XC to all-mountain.


The ZEROaxle pedal system is modular and designed to be virtually maintenance free. Should the bearing wear down, simply replace the ZEROaxle bolt. The same applies to the body. Replacement ZEROaxle bolt and MT-ZERO body are available individually, in left or right configurations. Its modular design will also allow users to easily switch different body designs from any current and future ZEROaxle pedals.

The pedals will be available for suggested retail price of $99, and will tip the scales at a claimed 450 grams per pair.


The MT-ZERO pedals will initially come in three different colors–black, white or silver.

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JustMtnB44

Monkey
Sep 13, 2006
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Pittsburgh, PA
I am intrigued by these, and would have to ride them before making any real judgements. I wonder how the pedal body is attached to the ZEROaxle bearing?

They should have offset the center plane of the pedal platform below the centerline of the bearing. If the pedals hang down a bit, they'll always want to sit flat, not stand on edge. Then you'd only need pins on the top side, and the bottoms could have grind plates for the street riders. :thumb:
Interesting idea, since that is not possible with standard pedals. Maybe since it is modular they could do a street version.

A little heavy for think low profile pedals.
Maybe, but the body is made of steel instead of aluminum, so it should be very durable.
 

0110-M-P

Monkey
Jun 1, 2009
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Atlanta, GA
I don't doubt that the bearing will hold the radial load, but i'm interested to see how it holds the axial load due to the leverage. I don't doubt that they did their research or that it isn't strong enough, but it will be interesting to see how they hold up to repeated abuse.

Also, I don't really consider "xc to all-mountain" a wide spectrum of riding. I wonder what they would say if you called them and told them you wanted to use them for DH racing.

Maybe, but the body is made of steel instead of aluminum, so it should be very durable.
I agree with this statement. I have torn up some aluminum and magnesium pedals hittting rocks, so steel might be nice for durability...especially in medium impact, abrasive hits.
 
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ohio

The Fresno Kid
Nov 26, 2001
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SF, CA
Like the spatula, but works with standard cranks. I think they're pretty awesome and looking forward to some real world testing.