A common question we get from flat pedal aficionados is why we use grub screws on our pedals instead of the pins that can screw in from the back. While this would seem like a simple thing, like everything else that goes into designing a pedal there are pros and cons that you have to […]
Author Archives: James Wilson
Do the Catalyst Pedals Increase Foot and Pedal Strikes?
March 19, 2019 – 10:58 am
One of the strangest things that people notice with riding the Catalyst Pedals is how they usually have fewer pedal strikes on them. Most people assume that the larger size will automatically equal more pedal strikes but people who use them quickly find out that is not the case. Before I get into the specifics […]
Where’s your science Mr. Clipless?
December 11, 2018 – 1:15 pm
One of the most annoying things about sharing the science about the pedal stroke with people is when they say that 1) this only applies to mountain biking and 2) I’m “cherry picking” the studies. Well, my answer to this is…Where’s your science Mr. Clipless? Until next time… Ride Strong, James Wilson
Why Catalyst Pedals Are The Best Fat Bike Pedals.
December 7, 2018 – 3:34 pm
Fat Bike season is here! Find out why the Catalyst Pedal is the best pedal for your winter Fat Biking adventures. Until next time… Ride Strong, James Wilson
What A Wobble Board Can Teach You About Foot Position And Balance On Your Bike.
December 3, 2018 – 4:05 pm
One thing that we take for granted is how much balance plays a role in our performance on the bike. You can be the fittest guy out there but if your balance sucks then you’ll struggle to apply it and not spend half your time picking yourself up off the ground after crashing. Like anywhere […]
Tips to Avoid Rock Strikes With Flat Pedals.
November 26, 2018 – 2:51 pm
Riding your bike on rocky, technical trails is part of the fun of mountain biking. However, clipping a rock with your pedals is never fun and can quickly ruin your day. While some rock strikes are unavoidable – it is tough to control for everything in the chaos that is mountain biking – the truth […]
Calf Function On Your Bike…And It’s Not What You May Think.
November 19, 2018 – 7:11 am
One of the most common questions we get about the mid-foot position the Catalyst Pedal allows is “what about your calf muscles”? The reason is because there is this assumption that if you’re not on the ball of the foot then you can’t use the calf to push on the downstroke or absorb impacts. This […]
The Thought Process Behind the Design of The Catalyst Pedal
November 12, 2018 – 11:02 am
While we usually don’t think about it, everything we use has a thought process behind it. Someone sat down and thought about a problem in a certain way that let them solve the problem better than anyone else before them. At the heart of this thought process is how you are looking at the problem […]
Do Clipless Pedals Increase Risk of Hip Injuries When Crashing? The science is in…
November 5, 2018 – 3:50 pm
One of the biggest lies told in the cycling industry is that clipless pedals are not more dangerous than flats and that they do not increase your risk of serious injuries. New riders are told that they are just “different” from flats and that neither is safer. The frustrating thing is that while most sane […]
How Your Small Pedals Are Ruining Your Cardio Workout.
October 29, 2018 – 6:53 am
One of the most popular cardio training methods in the CrossFit and Functional Training communities are the air bikes. The most popular examples of these are the Assault Airbike and the Schwinn Airdyne Bike but whichever model you climb on, going for a ride on of of these giant pedal powered fans challenges your cardio […]
