Nicht alle Fragen, aber ein paar werden in den FAQ beantwortet:
How does the release force of the REMmagnets used in our REMpedals compare to clipless pedals?
REM are most powerful in a north/south (straight up/down) direction on the pedals. When you start to move east/west the force of the REMmagnets decreases and it is easier to step out. You’re never “locked in” as with a clipless pedal: Only magnetic force is holding your foot to the REMpedal, and you can pull off in almost any direction. So there’s no muscle memory that needs to be trained, and releasing is completely intuitive and natural, unlike clipless pedals.
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Why are REMmagnets perfect for this application?
With the REM Pedal System’s REMmagnets you are connected to the bike, as with clipless pedals, but you also enjoy the freedom of a flat/platform pedal, because you are not locked in. REMpedals offer the safety of platform and the performance of clipless.
Do REMmagnets lose power over time?
NO! Neodymium’s magnetic charge will last a lifetime. You can even recharge traditional magnets with them.
Can I make it easier/harder to step off?
YES. By adjusting the number and position of the traction pins, the outsole will have less contact with the pin and will be easier to rotate/slide off of the pedal and vice versa.
Will they work with any shoe?
Sort of. Since REMpedals use a flat platform, you can certainly ride with any shoes – even your Oxfords or runners. But to get the full benefits of the system you’ll want to attach the REMplates, compatible with any two-bolt, SPD-specific shoes. The system works best with flat-bottom shoes with a rubber outsole – like those on DH or Enduro shoes, which will engage more completely with the pins on the pedal body – but any two-bolt shoes will work.
Do I have to twist to release? Or another movement?
Any sufficient pressure will release your foot – but since REMmagnets are most powerful in a directly-vertical direction, it’s always easier to twist, slide or angle your foot when wanting to release, rather than pulling straight up. Unlike clipless no single (and often unnatural) movement is required.
Do they allow any float and if so how much?
Rotational float is nearly unlimited because, unlike clipless pedals, your foot can rotate freely on the pedal body without affecting the magnetic force. And side-to-side float is also far greater than with clipless: While the magnetic pull decreases when the REMplate moves out of direct alignment with the REMmagnets, you’ll still benefit from the magnetic pull, albeit in a reduced amount.
What happens if I get mud/debris between the shoe and the REMmagnets?
Anything covering the magnets can decrease the pull force, but unless it’s a lot of mud, a stone or stick, etc., they’ll retain most of their power. But since the REM Pedal System has virtually no nooks or crannies to catch debris, and is highly effective at shedding mud and dirt, this should not be a major issue.
Do I have to step onto the REMpedal at any precise spot and/or angle?
No. As long as your foot is on the pedal, with the REMplate somewhat over the REMmagnets, you’re good to start pedaling, sending, etc. That said, the more directly over the magnets, the more pull you’ll get, so the safest, most efficient placement is centered over the mags. Overall the system allows for the widest range of step-in position and on-the-fly adjustments of any pedal system out there.
Do the REMmagnets keep the foot from sliding off sideways or is that all done with the traction pins?
While the magnets certainly help keep your foot in place, pull in that direction is limited, so the traction pins provide most of the side-to-side and rotational stability. That said, the magnets definitely add increased hold in that direction over standard platform pedals.
Does normal “wear and tear” and/or time affect the REM Pedal System’s performance??
Somewhat, but considerably less than clipless. Unless physically damaged, the REMmagnets’ pull force will last a lifetime. So to protect the magnets we coat them entirely in a nickel/zinc jacket and then cover both ends – where the REMplate contacts the REMmagnets – with stainless steel caps. If the magnets still manage to get chipped or otherwise damaged, and the neodymium is exposed, it may oxidize and become increasingly brittle. This is rare but can happen over time with excessive erosion from dirt and sand under the shoe, so keep an eye on the plating.
Does rain affect performance?
Very slightly overall. While water itself on the REMmagnets will not affect magnetic pull, it will, of course, make the pedal body and pins more slippery, as with any pedal. And rain may increase the likelihood of debris gathering between magnet and REMplate which will decrease pulling force.
Is the holding power the same horizontally as vertically?
No. The Neodymium magnets used in the REM Pedal System are axially charged with north/south poles, so moving horizontally decreases (but does not eliminate) pulling strength – this is precisely why they are so much easier to release from.
Hustle Bike Laps präsentiert mit dem REM-Pedal ein spannendes Produkt: Ein magnetisches Pedal, das eine Kombination aus Flat- und Klickpedal darstellt. Wir haben die ersten Infos über das REM, das im Frühjahr 2020 auf den Markt kommen soll. 
