Leatt now builds bike components: Ceramic meets magnesium - new pedals, handlebars and stems
Florentin Vesenbeckh
· 27.04.2025
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The South African manufacturer Leatt, previously known primarily for clothing and protective equipment, is entering the world of bicycle components with its new CeraMag product line. After four years of development, the company is now presenting stems, pedals, handlebars and grips in various versions. The top models (8.0), which use a ceramic-coated magnesium alloy, are a speciality. According to the manufacturer, this combination is intended to ensure low weight and high robustness at the same time.
Innovative choice of materials for pedals and stems
The idea of using magnesium came from Leatt founder Dr Chris Leatt, a self-proclaimed weight fanatic. Magnesium is a lightweight, structural metal with high strength that is also fully recyclable. The additional ceramic coating is intended to ensure maximum wear resistance and corrosion resistance. This combination of materials, which Leatt refers to as CeraMag, is used in both the Pedals as well as for the stems. However, only in the top-of-the-range CeraMag line.
Leatt pedals as click or flat
Leatt offers both flat and clipless pedals. The AllMtn Flat pedals are available in different platform sizes for smaller or larger feet up to or from shoe size 42, which should ensure ideal footing for all riders. A slightly concave curvature of the platform is designed to increase grip. Ten stainless steel pins claw into the soles of the shoes on each side.
According to the manufacturer, the flat pedals in the CeraMag version with titanium axles (AllMtn 8.0 Ti Flat) weigh 284 grams per pair, while the version with chromoly steel axles (AllMtn 8.0 Flat) should weigh 338 grams. Aluminium versions (AllMtn 6.0 Flat) weighing 381 grams are also available for riders who prefer something more affordable.
Facts: Flat pedals CeraMag 8.0
- Weight: 284 g (with titanium axles), 338 g (with chromoly steel axle)
- Thickness: 16 mm
- Curvature: 5 mm
- Pins: 10 stainless steel pins per side
- Platform sizes: 114 mm x 100 mm (narrow, up to shoe size 42), 114 mm x 107 mm (wide, from shoe size 42)
- Bearing: Triple bearing system (self-lubricating LSL bushing, needle bearing, sealed ball bearing)
- Seal: quadruple lip seal
Facts: Flat pedals aluminium 6.0
- Weight: 381 g (with steel axles)
- Colours: silver, black, bronze
Leatt differentiates between three models of clipless pedals: The Endurance pedal without a platform, the AllMtn with a small platform and the Gravity with a large platform. All models use an SPD-compatible clipless system. The weight specifications range from 298 grams per pair for the Endurance CeraMag Ti to 520 grams for the aluminium Gravity pedals.
The facts about the Leatt clipless pedals
- Models: Endurance (without platform), AllMtn (small platform), Gravity (large platform)
- Weight: 298 g (Endurance CeraMAG Ti) to 520 g (Gravity Aluminium)
- Click system: SPD compatible
- Colours CeraMAG: CeraGrey
- Aluminium colours: silver, black, bronze
Gravity stems with titanium upgrade and wide clamping platform
The Leatt stem line also includes CeraMag and aluminium versions. The lightest stem, the CeraMag Ti with titanium screws, is said to weigh 100 grams in the 33 millimetre version. The stem is also available in 40 and 50 mm lengths. All Stems have a 65 millimetre wide clamping platform for maximum control and steering precision. The clamp is designed exclusively for handlebars with a diameter of 35 millimetres.
Facts: Leatt Gravity CeraMAG Ti
- Lengths: 33, 40 and 50 mm
- Weight: 100 g (33 mm), 103 g (40 mm), 111 g (50 mm)
- Clamp width: 65 mm
- Handlebar diameter: 35 mm
- Screws: Titanium
Facts: Leatt Gravity Aluminium
- Lengths: 33, 40 and 50 mm
- Weight: from 140 g
- Clamp width: 65 mm
- Handlebar diameter: 35 mm
Handlebars and grips from Leatt: Handlebar Kit Launch Control 6.0
In addition to the pedals and stems, Leatt also offers matching handlebars and grips. The Launch Control 6.0 handlebars are made from 7050 aluminium and are said to weigh 284 grams. They are available in two different rise variants (38 and 23 millimetres). Width: 800 mm, backsweep: 9°. The clamping range is particularly wide at 100 mm, so that the Handlebars should also fit wide direct mount stems on DH forks.
- Material: 7050 aluminium
- Width. 800 mm
- Weight: 284 g
- Backsweep: 9°
- Rise: 38 mm or 23 mm
- Clamping: 35 mm
- Colours: silver, black
The handlebars always come with the matching ReaFlex 6.0 grips. They have a special gel core which, according to the manufacturer, effectively dampens micro-vibrations and thus prevents fatigue. The set costs 119.99 euros.
Leatt ReaFlex 6.0 grips
- Diameter: 33/31 mm (normal), 31/29 mm (thin)
- Colours: 4 options available
- Price: 29,99 Euro >> available here
Availability and colours
The market launch of the new components will be staggered. While the aluminium versions are already available, the CeraMag pedals will go on sale within the next month. According to Leatt, the CeraMag stems will be available from July 2025. Prices vary considerably depending on the material and version. The flat pedals start at 169 euros for the aluminium version and range up to 319 euros for the CeraMag Ti version.
While the high-quality CeraMag parts are only available in subtle white or dark grey, the aluminium parts (pedals and stems) are available in the colours silver, Bronze and Black for selection.
Florentin Vesenbeckh
Editor CvD
