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e*thirteen Launches Plus Alu Flat Pedal for MTB
e*thirteen has introduced the Plus, a new aluminium flat pedal designed around an oversized central bearing flanked by two smaller outer bearings — an arrangement the brand says improves stiffness and durability compared with conventional designs. The 100 × 110 mm CNC-machined platform comes in at 441 g per pair, with a low-profile body and widened crank-side rails intended to deflect rock strikes rather than absorb them structurally.
Pirelli Redesigns Scorpion Gravity MTB Tyre Range
Pirelli has overhauled its Scorpion Gravity mountain bike tyre line-up, targeting gravity disciplines from trail and enduro through to freeride and downhill racing. The redesign introduces a simplified selection process: riders and retailers first pick a tread pattern, then choose a casing and compound. The streamlined naming structure is intended to reduce complexity at the point of sale.
Apex DST Adds Devinci and Trickstuff, Names Scotland Agent
UK mountain bike distributor Apex DST has added two brands to its portfolio: Canadian bike maker Devinci and German brake specialist Trickstuff. Alongside the brand additions, the company has appointed Andrew Dodds as its dedicated sales agent for Scotland. The moves signal continued portfolio growth for the specialist UK MTB distributor.
Urban E-Bikes Evolve: Safety, Comfort, and Component Shifts
This week's product news signals a clear industry pivot toward hub-motor architectures, sensor-driven safety systems, and refined ergonomics — all areas where Taiwan's component and OEM supply chains are well-positioned to capture new orders. Moustache's shift from mid-drive to Bosch's Hub Line on the Lundi 27 reflects growing brand appetite for lighter, cost-optimised urban builds, while ADO's LiDAR-equipped Sense 3.0 and Ergon's new MTB grips underscore the broadening definition of 'performance' across segments.
Crankbrothers Composite Pedal Points to OEM Opportunities
Crankbrothers' new Stamp 1 Composite flat pedal reinforces the California brand's continued investment in MTB platform pedals, a category where lightweight materials and grippy ergonomics are increasingly defining purchasing decisions. The shift toward composite construction signals sustained demand for precision-molded nylon and glass-fiber components — a sweet spot for Taiwan's well-established plastics and composite parts suppliers. As Crankbrothers expands its broader component portfolio beyond pedals into wheels, dropper posts, and tools, the brand represents a growing OEM and ODM engagement opportunity for Taiwanese factories seeking to diversify revenue streams.