Introduction from Launch Components
Launch Components
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Bikeradar community,
Allow us to introduce ourselves; we are Launch Components, a new bike company run by a couple of engineers, specializing in ultra-high end components.
We have just opened our first component up for pre-orders: The Launchpad Pedal.
We began designing this set of pedals 2 years ago, when we got fed up of breaking everything we tried. With combined backgrounds in motorsport engineering, design and materials we believed we could create something better than anything available on the market.
At just 10mm thick, the pedals come in at under 300g/pair. CNC crafted from billet magnesium alloy, featuring 36 sacrificial sheer pins, 8 double sealed precision German cartridge bearings and geometry that will concentrate your weight on the pin areas giving superior grip in the wet and the dry.
Being designed and developed in Scotland the pedals have undergone a hard testing cycle in some pretty harsh conditions. To cope with this environment the Launchpads are sealed (in addition to the bearing seals) at all points of entry from the elements, allowing them to run for longer without maintenance.
Rock deflection was a big consideration in the design; the body features a highly parallelogramed profile, with 30 degree angles on any face that is likely to come in contact with objects. This helps to preserve your forward momentum, even when contacting ground features. Additional strategically placed chamfers on outer edges aid in enhancement of this quality.
We are also developing a stem; it is still currently in the testing phase but should be ready soon so watch out for updates on our website; our Magnesium edition should weigh in at around 100g.
We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
For more information please check out our website at http://www.launchcomponents.com
Allow us to introduce ourselves; we are Launch Components, a new bike company run by a couple of engineers, specializing in ultra-high end components.
We have just opened our first component up for pre-orders: The Launchpad Pedal.
We began designing this set of pedals 2 years ago, when we got fed up of breaking everything we tried. With combined backgrounds in motorsport engineering, design and materials we believed we could create something better than anything available on the market.
At just 10mm thick, the pedals come in at under 300g/pair. CNC crafted from billet magnesium alloy, featuring 36 sacrificial sheer pins, 8 double sealed precision German cartridge bearings and geometry that will concentrate your weight on the pin areas giving superior grip in the wet and the dry.
Being designed and developed in Scotland the pedals have undergone a hard testing cycle in some pretty harsh conditions. To cope with this environment the Launchpads are sealed (in addition to the bearing seals) at all points of entry from the elements, allowing them to run for longer without maintenance.
Rock deflection was a big consideration in the design; the body features a highly parallelogramed profile, with 30 degree angles on any face that is likely to come in contact with objects. This helps to preserve your forward momentum, even when contacting ground features. Additional strategically placed chamfers on outer edges aid in enhancement of this quality.
We are also developing a stem; it is still currently in the testing phase but should be ready soon so watch out for updates on our website; our Magnesium edition should weigh in at around 100g.
We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
For more information please check out our website at http://www.launchcomponents.com
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Wanna send me a set to test?!0
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Yeah, I'll convert to try.0
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Mmmmm based on the point one Podum pedal."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
mmmm...lunch components...aaahhh"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
I do love a narrow pedal and this would interest me greatly. However, rock resistance and magnesium alloy are not compatible - I've smashed mags before and won't be going back to them. Also, Why would I spend over 50 quid when I can have a very narrow, very reliable and smooth pedal?0
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I'd test 'em out for sure but I'm not diggin the design (aesthetically or practically) or the price :shock:
I have a version of the pedals below on the DH bike;
£75 (although I got mine for half this price from On-One), 340g, 11mm at thickest point.
...and I'd definitely sacrifice the 80g of added weight as I think the 8 equally & symmetrically spaced out pins and proper platform looks to me a superior design to your 4 pairs of pins plus an odd one and platform with a bite taken out of each side. But like I say - if you want them tested let me know"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
http://www.bicyclehero.com/au/wellgo-b1 ... medium=cpc
$160 aud.. so whats that, £100 straight conversion? + extra for being in the UK... £150 ish I reckon? lol.0 -
Only $10.80AUD shipping by airmail. Come to £105 delivered. Very nice pedals but don't think I'd ever pay more than £60-£70 max(!) and they would have to be something pretty damn special"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
I'm fine with Mag alloy pedals myself, not managed to damage my Wellgo MG-1's apart from ripping one pin out in 3 years. They look good to me and are plenty light, but I've got 4 pairs of MG-1's (one pair on each bike and a spare pair in case I trash one) - for the same price as one set of these pedals. Could never justify spending that much on one set."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0