Leatt announces new component line-up including £299 / $339 titanium-spindled magnesium pedals

South African brand launches handlebars, pedals and stem range at Eurobike 2024

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Published: Thursday, 04 July 2024 at 11:35 AM

Leatt has released a new line of mountain bike components covering bars, stems, grips and pedals.

The components will be available in two tiers, with the high-end 8.0 range featuring a magnesium construction and a ceramic-coated paintjob, which Leatt has coined Ceramag.

A top-of-the-line CeraBone series features full titanium hardware, including pedal spindles, stem bolts and flat pedal pins.

Four types of pedal designs have been released, with Endurance, ALL MTN and Gravity clipless pedals available alongside a Flat range.

Leatt hasn’t given an exact release date for the collection, with the first shipments expected this year.

The South African brand is better known for its mountain bike protection, entering the market with the Leatt-Brace in 2003 and since launching multiple ranges of body armour, clothing and helmets.

All the 6.0-level components are available in silver, bronze or black, with the 8.0 Ceramag coating coming in white or grey.

Leatt Clip Pedal Endurance

The Clip Endurance Pedals can be used for XC or gravel riding. – Nick Clark / Our Media

The Clip Pedal Endurance uses a traditional clipless design with Shimano’s SPD cleat system.

A dual-sided retention system is used, with the sides of the mechanism featuring a platform to improve stability and power transfer, according to Leatt.

Three bearings are used along the axle and two seals protect the inners from the elements.

Leatt Clip Endurance Pedal 6.0
The same body design is shared between 6.0 and 8.0 pedals. – Nick Clark / Our Media

Entry and release adjustments feature on the rear of the pedal, with a small scale indicating how tight or loose the pedal is.

The aluminium Clip Pedal Endurance 6.0 has a claimed weight of 382g per pair, while the magnesium Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0 is said to top the scales at 354g for the steel axle variant and 298g for the Endurance 8.0Ti.

Leatt Clip Pedal ALL MTN

Leatt Clip ALL MTN Pedal 8.0
The Clip ALL MTN Pedals feature four pins on each side for added traction. – Nick Clark / Our Media

With a larger platform, these mountain bike pedals are designed for more aggressive trail use and enduro riding.

Similar to the Clip Pedal Endurance, the ALL MTN uses Shimano’s SPD cleat standard, making it easy to find replacements in almost any bike shop.

The retention system has five degrees of float built in, with release and entry tension being adjustable on the rear of the pedal.

The aluminium Clip Pedal All-MTB 6.0 has a claimed weight of 466g per pair, while the magnesium Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0 is said to top the scales at 364g.

Leatt hasn’t released a Clip Pedal ALL MTN 8.0Ti Cerabone edition, but the 8.0 is compatible with a titanium axle upgrade.

Leatt Clip Pedal Gravity

Leatt Clip Gravity Pedal 6.0
The Clip Gravity Pedals are for enduro and downhill riding. – Nick Clark / Our Media

Leatt says the Clip Pedal Gravity offers the highest levels of grip in the range, with a large platform resulting in plenty of contact with your shoe.

The pedals are said to be EFBE category 5 tested, which means an independent authority has rated the pedals to be strong enough for gravity mountain bike application.

The platform and pins are designed to still be effective when disengaged from the retention mechanism, making it easier, Leatt says, to push on down the trail while trying to clip in.

Leatt claims the Clip Pedal Gravity 6.0 weighs in at 522g (per pair), with the Clip Pedal Gravity 8.0 topping the scales at 419g.

Similar to the Clip Pedal All-MTN, a titanium hardware CeraBone isn’t available though the pedals can be upgraded to titanium axles.

Leatt Flat Pedal ALL MTN

Leatt Flat Pedal 8.0
The ceramic coating adds a grippy texture to the pedals. – Nick Clark / Our Media

The Flat Pedal ALL MTN pedals are designed for enduro and downhill riding.

A concave design should add plenty of traction, with Leatt claiming it’s 5mm higher at the periphery compared to the centre.

As with many flat mountain bike pedals, a narrow or wide platform is available, with the narrow measuring 100mm in width compared to 107mm on the wide pedal.

The Cerabon variant with titanium hardware is only available in the narrow width.

Leatt Flat Pedal 6.0
All pedals can be upgraded with the titanium axle. – Nick Clark / Our Media

Ten pins are used on each side of the pedal to keep your feet in place, while the Ceramag coating on the magnesium models is said to increase traction compared to other pedals on the market.

The Flat ALL MTN 6.0 has a claimed weight of 381g per pair, while the magnesium Flat ALL MTN 8.0 is said to top the scales at 309g.

Leatt claims the range-topping Endurance 8.0Ti comes in at featherweight 256g for the pair.

Leatt Stem Gravity 35

Leatt Stem Gravity 8.0
Stem caps and spacers also feature a ceramic coating. – Nick Clark / Our Media

Leatt offers the Stem Gravity 35 in an aluminium or magnesium construction similar to the pedals, with the top-end CeraBone edition featuring titanium bolts.

Leatt Stem Gravity 6.0
The stem is finished with CNC milling. – Nick Clark / Our Media

The stem comes in 33mm, 40mm and 50mm lengths, and the faceplate features a wraparound design said to distribute force more evenly.

Leatt Handlebar Kit Launch Control

Leatt Handlebar Kit Launch Control
The handlebars are available in both black and silver. – Nick Clark / Our Media

Leatt’s new handlebars are only available to buy in combination with the brand’s new Reaflex 6.0 grips.

The bars are made from 7050 aluminium, feature 10 degrees of back sweep and are claimed to weigh in at 284g.

The Reaflex 6.0 grips feature a material designed to reduce vibrations and hand fatigue, and come in a 29mm or 31mm diameter.

Leatt says a pair weighs in at 106g and they can be purchased separately to the handlebars.