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NI Flow pedal detail — patented elliptical motion system

NI Flow: What's Different and Why It Matters

By Nick Stevovich, Founder & CEO, Nikola Innovation\nIf you're reading this, you've probably already seen the headline numbers: 7% greater peak power, 2% improved efficiency, over 70% of tested riders...

NI Flow: What's Different and Why It Matters

By Nick Stevovich, Founder & CEO, Nikola Innovation\nIf you're reading this, you've probably already seen the headline numbers: 7% greater peak power, 2% improved efficiency, over 70% of tested riders...

Cyclists on a mountain road — over 2,000 riders tested the NI Flow

What 2,000 Cyclists Taught Us About the Pedal S...

By Nick Stevovich, Founder & CEO, Nikola Innovation\nWhen I started Nikola Innovation, I had a hypothesis, not a product. The hypothesis was simple: the circular pedal stroke — the motion...

What 2,000 Cyclists Taught Us About the Pedal S...

By Nick Stevovich, Founder & CEO, Nikola Innovation\nWhen I started Nikola Innovation, I had a hypothesis, not a product. The hypothesis was simple: the circular pedal stroke — the motion...

Cyclist pushing through an intense ride — knee stress from traditional pedals

Why Your Pedals Might Be Causing Your Knee Pain

By Nick Stevovich, Founder & CEO, Nikola Innovation\nIf you've ever climbed off the bike with aching knees, you're not alone. And if you've been told the fix is a better...

Why Your Pedals Might Be Causing Your Knee Pain

By Nick Stevovich, Founder & CEO, Nikola Innovation\nIf you've ever climbed off the bike with aching knees, you're not alone. And if you've been told the fix is a better...

Smooth motion bike pedals

Is Riding a Lateral Pedal Hard to Learn?

I’ll cut to the chase. Riding a lateral moving pedal is NOT hard to learn. In fact - there is NO learning.  Just ride.   Ok so you may be...

Is Riding a Lateral Pedal Hard to Learn?

I’ll cut to the chase. Riding a lateral moving pedal is NOT hard to learn. In fact - there is NO learning.  Just ride.   Ok so you may be...

Female biker with knee pain

Can bike pedals make your knees and hips hurt?

I’ve been riding a bike for over 40 years.  My riding usually includes one or two events a year that are high mileage event over 50 miles, or mountain bike...

Can bike pedals make your knees and hips hurt?

I’ve been riding a bike for over 40 years.  My riding usually includes one or two events a year that are high mileage event over 50 miles, or mountain bike...

Flat bike pedal

The 101 on Bike Pedals

A google patent search will prompt 38,000 hits for patents issued for a bike pedal. While each patent is unique and novel, there are a handful of bike pedal types...

The 101 on Bike Pedals

A google patent search will prompt 38,000 hits for patents issued for a bike pedal. While each patent is unique and novel, there are a handful of bike pedal types...