Ever since they launched their very first chainring, Wolf Tooth Components has been on a mission – making high-quality parts in Minnesota that are extremely durable while remaining accessible to the majority of consumers. That ethos continues today, just with a much wider product catalog.
However, Wolf Tooth is at a point where they can devote some of that engineering and design muscle to a passion project of sorts. A project without the restrictions of cost or machining time. A project called Mark Zero.
According to Wolf Tooth, “This collection is what happens when our engineers can work on items in small batches. Different rules exist when you only need to make 50 of something instead of 500 of something. It’s a green light to spend extra time refining a design, exploring new production methods, experimenting with new materials, tinkering with construction, and challenging everything we’ve learned about cycling component engineering.”
As a result, Wolf Tooth Components has a new halo tier that is kicking off with six new products. MKØ will include the ALT XC and DEL gravel pedals, centerlock rotor lockrings, a seatpost clamp, IS headsets with stem cap, and threaded bottom brackets. All of these will be offered in the MKØ signature Shadow Gray finish, and sold in small batches only.
Actual Weights
All of the MKØ products have extra attention paid to their weight and the machining process, and as a result, should be the lightest expression of that component from WTC. We have some of the new products on the way and will add actual weights as soon as they arrive.
ALT XC & DEL Gravel MKØ Pedals
The MKØ pedal offerings include two SPD-compatible models: the ALT XC, weighing 246 grams at $364.95, and the DEL Gravel at 174 grams for the same price. Both pedals measure 14.5mm thick and feature titanium axles with Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating, PVD-coated titanium hardware, and user-adjustable Q-factors ranging from 51-59mm.
The DEL model offers a larger platform area of 559mm² compared to the ALT XC’s 413mm², but is single sided where the XC is dual-sided. Both feature adjustable Q-factor by moving the internal spacers.
MKØ Centerlock Rotor Lockrings
The MKØ centerlock rotor lockrings aren’t quite as light as the incredible titanium lockrings from Ogle Component Design, but they’re far less expensive, don’t require a special tool (use a cassette tool and 44-16 BB tool), and are within 1-2g in claimed weight. The lockrings are available in internal and external spline variants, each priced at $24.95 each and weighing 6.2g and 6.8g, respectively. These are a complete redesign of the original Wolf Tooth Centerlock Rotor Lockring, with “special consultation with Team Visma Lease A Bike,” which results in a 27% weight reduction for the internal lockring, and 35% reduction for the external.
The 7075-T6 aluminum lockrings include a stainless steel shim washer and have a maximum torque value of 40Nm.
MKØ Seatpost Clamp
WTC already set the bar pretty high for their seatpost clamp, so the MKØ version spends more time in the CNC machine for weight reduction and adds titanium hardware. The seatpost clamps are available in 30mm, 32mm, and 35mm sizes for $44.95 and weigh between 15.4-16.3 grams, and feature titanium bolts with PVD coating.
MKØ IS Headset with Ultralight Low Profile Stem Cap
Outside of the bearings, there isn’t much to an IS headset, so Wolf Tooth focused on creating the shortest possible stack height and lightest weight. The integrated headset system starts at $94.95 (upper only) with a 4mm stack height and includes Enduro stainless steel bearings. The 29g or 30g (IS41 or IS42) weight is said to be 44% less than a standard WTC headset with the same best-in-class sealing & performance.
The headset can be combined with their MKØ ultralight low-profile stem cap, which includes a custom hollow 7075 aluminum bolt to shave every last gram with a 4.3g claimed weight.
MKØ BSA Bottom Brackets
The collection rounds out with MKØ BSA bottom brackets for 24mm, 29mm DUB, and 30mm spindle cranksets, priced at $309.95. These units incorporate ceramic bearings with custom low-drag sealing systems and weigh between 76-82 grams, depending on spindle compatibility. All MKØ components include provisions for user serviceability through Wolf Tooth’s Right to Repair program.
