I could see small parts pricing going up especially if they add colours and sizes. I could also see them going to a Chris King model where there are a few always colours and then limited runs - assuming the pedals catch on.
I could also see different shapes of cages - like truly concave and convex cages - which could add cost. But I’d doubt we’ll see a full redesign because the basic system is solid.
The removable cages are an added level of complexity but the pin system is actually really simple and I don’t foresee it developing slop if everything’s kept tight. I can see people braking cages with direct hits - I see if with composite and aluminum pedals from time to time - but… $5 replacements.
The only real write-off mode I considered was if the pins were loose and the rider managed to leverage the main pedal body open. But even then it could probably to forced back to shape with a vice or replacing one body isn’t a huge cost either - at least for now.
Let’s check back in 2031 :-)
July 27, 2021, 8:20 a.m. - Andrew Major
I could see small parts pricing going up especially if they add colours and sizes. I could also see them going to a Chris King model where there are a few always colours and then limited runs - assuming the pedals catch on. I could also see different shapes of cages - like truly concave and convex cages - which could add cost. But I’d doubt we’ll see a full redesign because the basic system is solid. The removable cages are an added level of complexity but the pin system is actually really simple and I don’t foresee it developing slop if everything’s kept tight. I can see people braking cages with direct hits - I see if with composite and aluminum pedals from time to time - but… $5 replacements. The only real write-off mode I considered was if the pins were loose and the rider managed to leverage the main pedal body open. But even then it could probably to forced back to shape with a vice or replacing one body isn’t a huge cost either - at least for now. Let’s check back in 2031 :-)