Sampson Finally Gets Dirty with New Rock Mountain Bike Pedals

Exact same pedal as the wellgo w-01, and that one costs $30.

Well(go) its does have a custom red cap…..

I thought the same, but Wellgo or not, what does this bring to the table that can’t be found on an SPD?

What’s with BikeRumor’s hardon for Sampson pedals?

does Sampson just copy 90% of other already established components that are out there……their so called “shifters” were another low tier brand with their name on it, these pedals cough cough “wellgo”…are now primed for the market…their road pedals too are probably a copy or likeness of some other brand out there……
I just don’t get who, why, and how many people actually buy Sampson anything?
you can polish a turd, but at the end of the day its still a stinky turd OR something Sampson will copy and carry….

The comment section on Bikerumor is and has been the only reason for ever visiting Bikerumor.

..that red alloy bolt is worth $40 premium alone. Too bad this is the old generation SPD mechanism, not nearly as good as, say, XT pedals, that can be had for around $60.

Wow, I am happy to create such endless amusement for you guys. dwiz- lets see some of your products please, or at least a few of your TDF team photos, because you clearly are either a world-class rider or have a library of patents in your file. I would not mind the negative comments, but I would bet you have never used any of our products.

Right now, our pedal product line has many Sampson only products, such as our new carbon Stratics pedal products, the Fondo, and our new FS adjustable pedals, which move in 3 planes. Our new Fondo IS similar to the A520 -except the spindle and bearings offer a lot longer life. It is a revision of a product we have made for many years, and it was made because I wanted to have a high-quality , durable pedal with these features. Now, Shimano also has an enhanced version of this concept, and at a far higher retail price than the 520 as well.

There is a lot of activity behind the scenes that you are not aware of regarding design and development in a lot of these products in various forms. We do have a Wellgo made MTB produced product entering our product line with some improved assembly and cosmetic features. It offers really good performance at a good retail price. As far as being expensive, the $99 msrp is retail, with dealer margin. The private label model being sold at the link above is sold for $79 bike-shop direct. Since our $99 price has standard dealer margins of 40-50% , the consumer will be the judge if the improved cosmetics, packaging, and dealer support are worth a premium . Clearly the huge margins are not on our side. Maybe you need to attack somebody new Riley. Our Stratics carbon retails at $199- again, with healthy dealer margins, and offers very low weight, a huge platform and very easy entry.

The new Rock is due to the fact that we have a second all-new MTB product in development right now- but it is at a much higher price point. To develop an attractive line for the retailer, I wanted to have a good riding, sub-$100 pedal for the line, as the majority of pedals sold in the USA are actually under $100. As noted, we do have an all-new MTB pedal in the works, but the existing product works very well, and at this price point, making the pedals look really good is worthwhile, as mechanically there is not a lot to gain here.

As far as if the product should be covered, ask the editor, Tyler. I send out releases to many publications, and am happy when we see coverage. I was not aware that BR was only for new patents or only clean-sheet designs.

In summary, Sampson has a lot of products in our stable that we have developed, or co-developed with others. If you think a Toyota and Lexus are the same, then you buy the Toyota, if the extra finish and features add value to you , you buy the Lexus.

I am pleased to have your comments, but would appreciate your being factual or if this is too tough, at least civil.

Eric Sampson

Eric “I send out releases to many publications, and am happy when we see coverage. ”

Perhaps you should avoid sending releases of rebadged stuff then.
You aren’t gonna fool us. “cosmetic features” meh

p.s. Nice Attitude. I don’t think I’ll be buying any Sampson products.

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Ha, thanks Shanghaied!
Nice comment and I appreciate your point. But, if you actually had the meal, the cleaners, or the surgery, this does give you real experience, and a frame of reference to be accountable and accurate.
Eric

So payola article censoring comments?

This is a pathetic catalog rebadge job, nothing more, nothing less. Not news worthy in the slightest.