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UCI officials ordered the Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur team to stop using Ekoi's prototype road pedals just an hour before a race due to an administrative oversight, causing a frenzy as riders scrambled to find replacement pedals and compatible shoes. Despite the setback, the team managed to complete the race, with Andrea Mifsud leading the charge and finishing in 31st place.
The UCI banned the use of prototype Ekoi pedals just before Stage 2 of the Étoile de Bessèges, leaving riders and mechanics of the Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur team scrambling for new shoes. The oversized pedals, designed for use with Ekoi’s own shoes, caused a last-minute panic as riders had to quickly find compatible footwear, with some resorting to borrowing or buying second-hand shoes. The reason for the late ban is unclear, but all riders managed to find replacements and start the race. The controversy has raised questions about the performance claims of the Ekoi pedals, which offer an 8 Watt saving, and no statement has been issued by the UCI regarding the ban.
The UCI has reportedly outlawed the new PW8 pedals from French brand Ekoi, featuring a radical design and claimed 8-watt saving, after they were used by the Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur team at the Etoile de Bessèges stage race. The decision led to a chaotic situation as riders scrambled for replacement pedals and shoes, with the team reportedly seeking help from rival teams and even purchasing shoes from a pop-up retail stand. The reason for the UCI's action is unclear, but it's possible that there was an administrative shortcoming rather than a rejection of the pedal design itself.
The UCI issued a last-minute ban preventing the Nice Métropole Côte d'Azur cycling team from using a new pedal prototype just one hour before the race, leading to a scramble as riders were forced to borrow or buy second-hand shoes due to the pedals' proprietary nature. The ban was reportedly due to a paperwork technicality, as the authorization file for the prototype had not been validated by the UCI.
French cycling brand Ekoï is developing a radical pedal concept, dubbed 'PW8', which promises an 8-watt improvement in performance and has garnered interest from professional cycling teams. The prototype pedals are being tested by UCI Continental teams for reliability and performance, featuring a new shoe and cleat design for improved traction and walking comfort. Ekoï has invested €2 million in the project and aims to establish a foothold in the competitive pedal market, expressing confidence despite potential profitability challenges.
French cycling brand Ekoi is set to launch a new pedal platform with a radical design, claimed to save 8 watts. The longer pedal length and low 8mm stack height make it stand out, and it has been spotted being used by professional cycling teams. The CEO of Ekoi claims the new pedal system offers significant advantages, but further details and testing conditions are yet to be revealed. The potential for an 8-watt saving could be a game changer in the cycling world, and an official launch is expected later this year.
French cycling brand Ekoi has been spotted testing a new pair of road pedals, the Ekoi PW8, with a significantly larger platform than existing models from Shimano and Look. The pedals, which offer an 8mm stack height and claim to save eight watts, have been in testing with professional teams and are expected to be released in September. The pedals require a new shoe design and details such as weight, price, and the source of the claimed watt savings are yet to be revealed.