Sixpack presents sophisticated clipless pedal debut

The component brand Sixpack is launching a clipless pedal for the first time. True to the motto "evolution instead of revolution", the tried and tested has been optimized and the weaknesses of existing systems eliminated. The result is the "Vertic Trail" - a lightweight, SPD-compatible high-end clipless pedal for trail to enduro use, at a fair price.

In addition to its own know-how, Sixpack placed great value on feedback from team riders such as German downhill record champion Marcus Klausmann. This resulted in the Vertic Trail pedal, which scores points with its sophisticated design: This includes an open pedal body for excellent self-cleaning, a firm stand thanks to two pins at the front and a flattened design for easy clicking in. Thanks to the weight-optimized design, the pedal is one of the lightest of its kind at 354 grams.

A look at the details

The Vertic Trail pedal has a very defined range of motion of eight degrees - four degrees from the neutral position - as well as a large contact surface to the shoe. The release hardness is adjustable and easy to adjust thanks to a scale. The binding mechanism is SPD®-compatible and has been tested and optimized for many pedal-shoe combinations. Another special feature of the Vertic Trail is the selectable Q-factor (distance from pedal center to thread) of 52.5 or 58.5 millimeters. A larger Q-factor provides more space to the chainstays, but the wider stance also brings advantages when riding through corners. However, the Q-factor should suit your own anatomy to prevent knee pain.

When it comes to the pedal body and bearings, Sixpack draws on years of expertise. The most important goals were durability and reliability paired with low weight. Therefore, only high-quality materials and components are used. The pedal body is CNC-milled from 6061T6 aluminum. Hardened, coated CrMo steel is used for the axles and the bearings consist of sealed industrial bearings and IGUS bushings.

In addition to the two different axle widths, the Vertic Trail clipless pedal is now available in the colors Stealth Black, Racing Red, Vivid Blue and Electric Green from specialist retailers or in the Sixpack online store.

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Model	Sixpack Vertic Trail
Range of use	Enduro, Trail, Allmountain
Cleats	SPD® compatible
Release angle	4°
Trigger hardness	Adjustable (min/max scale)
Mass	94 mm x 68 mm x 16 mm
Q-factor	selectable: 52.5 mm or 58.5 mm
Weight	354 g (without cleats)
Pedal body	CNC milled, 6061T6 aluminum
Bearing	Sealed industrial bearings, IGUS bushings
Axis	CrMo steel axle (hardened, coated, weight-optimized)
Colors	Stealth Black, Racing Red, Vivid Blue, Electric Green
Price	109.50 EUR