SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Speedplay, Inc. is now shipping its Zero Aero Pedal System.
The pedal, first shown at last year's Interbike, was designed to reduce aerodynamic drag. The race-specific design has a tiny frontal area and a dimpled, contoured surface to smooth and shape the airflow.
The pedals were used to set a UCI World Hour Record and a new bike course record at the Ironman European Championships.
"There are two key elements to consider when improving aerodynamics: reducing frontal area and streamlining the surface to smooth airflow," said Richard Bryne, Speedplay's designer and CEO. "Fortunately, our standard Zero Pedal System already has a small frontal area, so I only needed to focus on streamlining the shape. I redesigned the Zero pedals and cleats to form a continuous contoured profile to produce the smooth uninterrupted shape now found in the Zero Aero system."
The Zero Aero Pedal System is specifically intended for use in against-the-clock competitions where seconds count, such as time trials, triathlons and track events. It is available in both stainless steel and titanium models. All Zero Aero Pedal Systems are hand-built at Speedplay in San Diego.
MSRP: Zero Aero Stainless:$275; Zero Aero Titanium: $399.
More information: Speedplay.com.
