Crankbrothers

As temperatures rise and summer riding gets underway in North America, riders looking to stay cool on long trail rides have a growing list of warm-weather gear options. The newest additions to this list are Crankbrothers Mallet and Stamp Speed Lace Vent shoes. With generous venting throughout and a sleek profile, we spent the past month logging hours to see how well they perform. Highlights Mesh upper for maximum airflow Also offered as a flat shoe (Stamp Vent) Match Outsole and Compound Low-rebound EVA midsole TPU-reinforced toe box Speed lace closure with integrated lace pocket in tongue...

Bigger is always better, right? When it comes to flat pedals, theoretically, the answer is yes. A bigger platform means more pin engagement and grip. But there is a point of diminishing returns: when the odds of clipping a pedal become too high, grip fades because the pins are too spread out and don’t catch your shoe, and the pedals become heavy. If you browse our extensive Flat Pedal Face Off , you’ll see that most flat pedals are of a similar size. Crankbrothers has decided to challenge this notion with its latest Stamp EVO pedal, which has a much longer-than-average platform. In fact, it's...

Crankbrothers was an early pioneer in the world of tuned wheel systems. In 2019, their Synthesis carbon wheels popularized the concept that front and rear wheels require different designs that reflect their distinct roles on the trail. They've now returned with their Synthesis Alloy 2.0 wheels, comprised of three models and featuring the same tuned system ethos. The real kicker is the increase in durability they've achieved through new rim profiles and materials without causing an increase in MSRP. And on top of that, the rims are backed by a lifetime warranty—a first for Crankbrothers. We...