Clothes and safety maker Leatt had attention-grabbing new using gear to indicate at Eurobike final week, but it surely was their all-new mountain bike element line-up that stole the present. With a number of all-new clipless pedals, platform pedals, conventional & direct-mount stems, and MTB bars that include vibration-damping lock-on grips, Leatt drops in with dedication to the mountain bike element phase. Plus, there’s a number of ranges of parts, from mid-level efficiency spec alloy, as much as top-tier light-weight Ceramag ceramic-coated magnesium & titanium parts.
Let’s take a better look…
2025 Leatt all-new mountain bike parts
It’s the twentieth anniversary of Leatt – based on the idea of the protection of a neck brace. And now the South African firm is breaking away from mushy items that you just put on, to laborious items that join you to the bike. On supply are 5 fully new product classes.
Connecting your ft to the bike, there are 4 traces of pedals – 1 flat and three clipless pedals from XC to DH – every with two or three spec ranges. In between your fingers and the bike are ergo grips in 2 thicknesses, alloy bars in 2 rise choices, and traditional or direct mount stems in a number of lengths. And lastly, a few new water bottles, with one being uniquely full-face-friendly.
Ceramag tech or basic alloy
Each the pedals and stems have a number of efficiency tiers, with ceramic-coated magnesium Cermag being the top-level – in black or white – promising tremendous mild weights, gravity-ready energy & stiffness, and the power to damp extra vibration than aluminum. Or you may decide from conventional aluminum alloys – 6061-T6 for pedals and 7075-T6 for stems in black, silver, or bronze – sharing the identical shaping, simply at the next weight and extra reasonably priced value factors.
Light-weight and excessive energy are the large advantages of the usage of magnesium for Leatt. Then, improved journey consolation comes as an added bonus because of the materials’s vibration-damping properties. However its susceptibility to corrosion means the protecting end is further necessary.
So Leatt first offers the magnesium parts a ‘plasma ceramic corrosion seal’ remedy, then a ‘excessive put on resistance’ coating on prime of that.
The result’s a matte white or black end with a deeper texture to it.
However that ceramic coating does seem fairly immune to common MTB path put on. We had a sneak peek at these identical white Leatt 8.0 Ceramag flat pedals again in March. And so they have some seen indicators of wear and tear, together with tiny dents from rock strikes, however look nice and guarded nonetheless.
Leatt says the Ceramag development additionally has the facet good thing about being extra eco-friendly than conventional aluminum. At its core, magnesium is plentiful and straightforward to supply from the setting. It may be 100% recycled. And refining and processing it’s much less vitality intensive than aluminum.
Mountain Bike Pedals
The largest unfold of recent package within the 2025 Leatt MTB Part line-up are 5 all-new mountain bike pedal designs. Beginning with the extra burly gravity sector that’s kinda the foundation of all Leatt gear and increasing all the best way to their newest endurance household for XC and perhaps even gravel.
All Mtn flat pedals
The entire pedals – from platforms to clipless – embody a prime tier with Ceramag magnesium our bodies (above) or extra reasonably priced aluminum our bodies (beneath).
And most have a titanium spindle model too. Or you may at all times improve the usual hardened chromoly axle to ti down the street for $129€.
The Leatt All Mtn flat pedals have a 114mm lengthy platform in two widths – 107mm or 100mm – so you may decide what greatest matches your footwear and the cornering clearance you like.
The 16mm thick platform pedals have a concave profile – 5mm thinner on the axle (when factoring within the pins) – and 10 substitute traction pins.
Pricing begins at $169 / 169€ for the aluminum Leatt MTB AllMtn 6.0 model (381g). Or $259 / 249€ for AllMtn Ceramag 8.0 Flat in magnesium (309g), then $319 / 319€ in magnesium with a titanium spindle at simply 256g for the pair.
Gravity Clip pedals
Subsequent up are large-body 110x88mm Gravity clipless pedals, or what Leatt calls simply Clip kind. Their entire new household of clipless pedals use a reasonably commonplace adjustable-tension Shimano SPD-style engagement, and are suitable with common SPD cleats. And all pedals share the identical axle/spindle construction – inboard glide bushing, center needle bearing & outboard curler ball bearing, all further sealed.
The Leatt MTB Gravity Clips characteristic 6 pins per facet commonplace (solely 4 proven, above), but in addition embody the choice for rubber traction pads in lieu of pins. They’re obtainable in 6.0 aluminum for $199 / 199€ at 522g, or in 8.0 magnesium for $269 / 269€ at simply 419g. There’s no ti spindle choice right here, however you may at all times improve axles in order for you.
All Mtn Clip pedals
Then there are All Mtn Clip pedals. At 95x70mm, they aren’t a ton smaller, however supply a lot lighter weight and improved floor clearance to bridge the hole between path and enduro using. The all-mountain clipless pedals get 4 traction pins per facet, set vast aside for constructive grip whether or not you might be clipped in or not.
The Leatt MTB All Mtn 6.0 pedals begin at simply $189 / 189€ in aluminum (466g), or at $259 / 259€ in All Mtn 8.0 Ceramag magnesium (364g).
Endurance clip pedals
The smallest and lightest of the all-new Leatt MTB Elements household is the Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0 Ti. These Ceramag magnesium pedals with titanium axles are simply 58mm vast x 48mm from tip to tail on the engagement mechanism, and weigh <300g of their lightest configuration. Designed for XC & Marathon using to assist Leatt’s newest transfer into the realm of endurance mountain bike racing, they’ll seemingly even be a well-liked gravel alternative, too. Particularly, since they’re a claimed 12g lighter than XTR or 44g lighter than XT – the benchmark of pedal efficiency for a lot of gravel & XC.
The Leatt MTB Elements Clip Pedal Endurance 6.0 begins out at simply $159 / 159€ in aluminum (382g, claimed). Or go Ceramag magnesium for $219 / 219€ within the Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0 (354g) or spare no bills for the Clip Pedal Endurance 8.0 Ti at $339 / 339€ (298g).
35mm Gravity mountain bike cockpits – stems, bars & grips
Pedals are a giant tech-heavy method that we interface with our mountain bikes. However whereas MTB cockpits are usually extra easy, there’s loads of room for refinement. Leatt this their new MTB Elements can supply up one thing distinctive, once more leveraging the sunshine weight and pure vibration damping of magnesium to dial in that excellent steadiness of consolation and management.
Their new Ceramag Gravity 8.0 Ti stem is the highest tier, mixing a large magnesium body with titanium bolts for XC prepared weights as little as 93g, however DH-ready efficiency. Sure, these ultralight stems are EFBE Tri-Take a look at licensed for Class 5 gravity using, even when they’re lighter than the rest you’ll discover on a path bike.
The 4-bolt detachable faceplate Leatt MTB Elements Gravity 35 stems are available in 33mm, 45mm & 50mm lengths, with a 65mm vast x 35mm diameter clamping space.
The shot-peened anodized Gravity 35 6.0 stem in solid & machined 7075 aluminum sells for simply $129 / 129€, at weights of 141/149/63g, respectively. Leaping as much as Magneiusm within the Ceramag Gravity 35 8.0 stem prices $199-229 / 199-229€ however saves an excellent little bit of weight – 107/109/117g, respectively. Then, going all in on titanium bolts, the $239-259 / 239-259€ Ceramag Gravity 35 8.0 Ti stem weighs simply 93/95/103g, relying on size.
There’s additionally a 171g aluminum-only direct-mount Gravity DM35 6.0 stem for dual-crown riders. At $159€, you get a 70mm vast x 35mm diameter clamping space, adjustable 45/55mm size in a single stem and a +5mm stack spacer to assist tweak your place. No Ceramag magnesium choice although, as a result of your DH bike is already heavy to begin with, proper?
35mm aluminum handlebars with grips included
Bars are a comparatively easy factor, however not ignored within the all-new Leatt MTB Elements line-up. Leatt goes mild & sturdy with a 7050 aluminum handlebar Tri-Take a look at-ed to Cat 5, however nonetheless simply 285g. There’s a 100mm vast 35mm clamping space for max stiffness and compatibility with all stems. And the 800mm vast bars in silver or black get 9° backsweep, and mid 23mm rise or excessive 38mm rise choices to dial in your match.
Decide up a Leatt MTB Elements “Handlebar Package” for $119 / 119€ and also you get the Launch Management 35 6.0 bar of your alternative (284g) , plus a set of all-new vibration-damping Reaflex 6.0 Grips (106g) totally free. (Included grips will probably be black and commonplace thickness.)
Ergonomic vibration-damping MTB grips
Sure, Leatt has all-new grips that use the identical non-Newtonian elastomers from their mushy safety to damp vibration of their new ergonomic mountain bike grips (beforehand known as Airflex, now redubbed Reaflex to sate the attorneys for some army gear producers).
The $29 / 29€ grips get two Reaflex inserts (prime & backside) between the grippy outer rubber and the inflexible plastic inner lock-on construction – designed to cut back arm fatigue. The grip themselves aren’t fairly spherical (however nearly) with a “variable diameter taper profile” that places extra strong rubber on the outer fringe of the grip and below your palm. Decide them in common 33/31mm diameter, or a barely thinner 31/29mm model, nonetheless with Reaflex inside.
The grips characteristic skinny, flexy ribs below your thumb and forefinger for constructive grip, and waffles below fingertips for further management. Plus, there’s simply an inboard lock-on ring and a padded outer bumper to guard your bar – whether or not in a crash, laid on the bottom (gasp!), or to guard a wall or your automotive once you lean your bike in opposition to the primary inanimate object you discover after a tricky journey.
Try a better take a look at what’s inside the entire pedals and the brand new grips.
Full-face-specific water bottle
This one feels nearly foolish to get enthusiastic about, particularly since I haven’t seen it in particular person but. However after a number of sizzling summer time days testing enduro gear in bikeparks, I lengthy for a water bottle that’s simple to drink out of when sporting a full-face helmet.
The key to the all-new $30 / 30€ Leaat Regular-Sip Convertible water bottle is that there’s a tube inside that attracts water from the underside of the bottle and a few refined valves to maintain it ready-to-drink always. What you get is a bidon you may sip from with out turning it upside-down. And there may be both the usual Hydrapak Blaster chunk valve on the highest cap. Or… the brand new Leatt water bottle additionally features a brief Hydrapak extension tube that you would be able to go away hooked up to the bottle, and will be angled inside a full-face helmet for simpler mid-ride refueling.
Now, I’ve been ingesting in between runs the place I take my goggles off and squeeze a traditional bottle in above my chin bar. However the considered fast and straightforward mid-ride rehydration kinda seems like a dream throughout this sizzling & sweaty summer time of bikepark using!
Reasonably priced All-Mountain to Gravity using package
I briefly talked about using attire. And whereas that makes up the majority of Leatt’s product SKUs, they have been additionally mild on the element at Eurobike right here, too.
However what stood out to me was this $100 / 100€ 1.0 Journey Package. Offered as a set for 100 bucks – together with a long-sleeve jersey and a pair of lengthy pants – you get a strong all-mountain to enduro to DH set of using gear for a brilliant cheap value. Materials are easy however sturdy synthetics – and Bluesign licensed! – and primarily based on the higher-end Leatt gravity using gear. The characteristic listing reads like one thing out of Leatt’s rather more dear lineup, and we’re psyched to offer it a take a look at.
Plus, there’s a youngsters model too, for simply $90 / 90€ for the jersey & pants pairing. Bonus for enduro mother and father!
Lastly, Leatt says they’ve tremendously expanded their path clothes choices for MY25, ensuring that girls get parity with males on choices in any respect ranges We’ve examined various the higher-end girls’s gravity clothes choices from Leatt during the last couple of seasons and have at all times come away happy, however wishing there have been as many choices as there have been for males. It seems like our considerations are being addressed. We’ll be keeping track of it!
Leatt MTB Elements – Availability
The entire all-new Leatt MTB Elements, the brand new reasonably priced gravity put on, and the up to date males’s & girls’s path package are formally mannequin 12 months 2025 merchandise. Meaning formally you received’t be capable of purchase it till the beginning of subsequent 12 months. However, we’ve seen previously that Leatt manages to sneak a few of their subsequent 12 months’s package out to sellers in early winter. And we’ve heard that a few of the new MY25 gear – just like the Ceramag parts, for instance – needs to be obtainable earlier within the fall. Hit up your native Leatt distributor or seller to get up to date supply timelines in your market.
We’re particularly curious to check out the Ceramag package to see the way it stands as much as real-world (ab)use, and to see if the funds gravity put on is pretty much as good as Leatt’s extra premium enduro using clothes.
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