igus® plain bearings also impress on tough trails in MTB pedals from Crankbrothers

Smooth running and long service life

The US company Crankbrothers is a firm favourite among mountain bike fans. Maintenance-free bearings from motion plastic specialist igus® are used in the manufacturer's pedals. Tests at igus® and at Crankbrothers confirm an eight times longer service life compared to alternative solutions. With bicycles, the different types and superstructures are as varied as their purposes. For some, they are simply a means of transport for everyday use, while for others they are fitness equipment, company vehicles or even equipment for leisure activities. In the latter case, there are also big differences - from cool city cruisers to all-terrain mountain bikes, where the components sometimes have to withstand hard knocks. This is where products from Crankbrothers in the USA come into play. The company manufactures components for mountain bikes - from wheels and handlebars to pedals. The company from California develops its products together with professional cyclists and stands for innovative design combined with premium components for the highest demands of users.

Among other things, Crankbrothers has revised its entire portfolio of pedals for 2016. In the past, the company had considered cheaper alternatives. However, it soon became apparent that these could not fulfil the required service life expectations. "We set up a customised test for Crankbrothers in our laboratory in Cologne," reports René Achnitz. "The result was that the iglidur® bearings achieve a service life that is 8 times longer than the solution originally envisaged by the manufacturer." Following this test, Crankbrothers also set up a test in-house, where the bearings were tested in contact with dirt under real conditions. The result was even 74 times better in terms of service life. These test results underpin Crankbrothers' high quality standards and its promise to use high-quality components in the latest generation of its pedals, which lead to greater longevity, durability and performance.