The Missing Link Between Your Strength Training and the Trail

If you’re like me, you spend time in the gym doing squats, deadlifts, lunges, and other movements designed to build real-world strength and power on the trail. But here’s something most riders—and the entire bike industry—get completely wrong…

They train one way in the gym, and then try to apply that strength on the bike using a totally different movement pattern.

Think about it: In the gym, we’re taught to drive through the whole foot, especially the heel and midfoot, to create maximum stability and engage the hips. You don’t squat or deadlift on the balls of your feet. That would be a one-way ticket to joint pain, poor performance, and eventually, injury.

But on the bike? Traditional pedals—both flats and clipless—force you into a position where you’re essentially trying to push through the ball of your foot, like you’re running or jumping.

And that’s a massive problem.

Riding a bike isn’t like running or jumping. Your foot doesn’t leave the pedal. It’s in constant contact, more like a leg press or deadlift than a jump or sprint.

So why in the world are we using a foot position that makes it harder to access the hips, harder to stay stable, and more likely to cause overuse injuries?

This is the question I asked myself years ago, and it’s what led to the development of the Catalyst Pedal.

The Catalyst Pedal = The Gym Foot Position… On Your Bike

The Catalyst Pedal is the only pedal designed around the natural, functional foot position we use in the gym. It supports your foot from the ball to the heel, placing your midfoot directly over the axle—just like a squat or deadlift.

What this means for you is simple:

• Better strength transfer from your gym work to the trail

• More power from your hips and glutes

• Improved stability on technical terrain

• Less stress on your knees, ankles, and low back

As a 40+ rider myself, this last point really hits home - I can’t afford to ride with equipment that puts unnecessary wear and tear on my joints.

Plus, if I’m spending time getting stronger, I want to know that strength is actually helping me ride better—and not being wasted because of a flawed pedal design.

Don't Let a Bad Foot Position Ruin Your Strength Gains

Look, if you’re doing the work in the gym, you owe it to yourself to actually feel the difference on the trail. And the Catalyst Pedal is the only pedal that allows you to do that.

Thousands of riders have already made the switch and reported less pain, more power, and better performance.

And if you’re still skeptical?

We offer a 60-day money back guarantee, so you can try them out risk-free.

Get your Catalyst Pedals now and experience the difference a proper foot position makes.

Your strength deserves to be felt on every climb, every corner, and every descent. Don’t let traditional pedals waste it.

Until next time…

Ride Strong,

James Wilson
MTB Strength Training Systems