"When two of cycling's most obsessive minds start sketching on napkins at midnight, you can expect something wild to emerge. That's precisely how the latest project from Q36.5 and SRM began. Six months later, it's turned into what both brands are calling a game-changing advance in power transfer and pedal feel -a fully integrated pedal-and-shoe system with the lowest stack height in cycling."
"Where most brands chase carbon stiffness and weight savings, Bergamo and Schoberer went straight to the interface itself. By co-engineering the shoe and pedal as a closed system, they've shaved more than 8 mm of stack while maintaining the structural integrity needed for pro-level power output. In testing footage shared by Q36.5, the difference is striking. The rider's shoe sits visibly lower on the pedal platform, with the entire foot closer to the rotational axis."
The Q36.5 Unique Pro shoe was co-engineered with a new SRM pedal to create a fully integrated pedal-and-shoe system. The collaboration reduced stack height by more than 8 mm versus current industry benchmarks. The design eliminates much of the gap between foot and spindle, placing the foot closer to the rotational axis for a more direct connection. The partnership prioritized the rider–bike interface over typical pursuits of carbon stiffness and weight savings. Prototype testing showed tangible pedaling efficiency improvements from thinner sole constructions. The system maintains structural integrity required for professional-level power output while delivering a markedly different pedal feel.
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