Bike pedal brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Shimano was the most searched bike pedal brand in New Zealand, accounting for 42.7% of all searches among the three brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Shimano showed up in every answer. Shimano was recommended most often, coming first in every response.
ShimanoShare of searches 42.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CrankbrothersShare of searches 40%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LookShare of searches 17.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top bike pedal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shimano appeared every time. Shimano was recommended most often, coming first in every answer. Crankbrothers was second, and Look was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Shimano1st
- Crankbrothers2nd
- Look3rd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Shimano5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Look4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Crankbrothers3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike pedal brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike pedal brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike pedal brand in New Zealand for road riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mountain bike pedals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bike pedals”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which bike pedal brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each bike pedal brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three bike pedal brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Shimano, Crankbrothers, Look. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shimano | Crankbrothers | Look |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.6% | 42.6% | 14.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.4% | 45.5% | 15.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.4% | 50% | 10.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.9% | 45.2% | 12.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.6% | 46.9% | 12.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.1% | 42.1% | 15.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.8% | 43.8% | 12.3% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 50.7% | 13.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.9% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.9% | 45.2% | 12.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 49.2% | 18.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.7% | 40% | 17.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 42.7% | 320 | +52.4% | +10.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 40% | 300 | -6.3% | -9.2 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.3% | 130 | +8.3% | -1.1 points |
1.
Shimano42.7%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 320 estimated branded searches, +52.4% vs prior month. Share +10.4 points.
40%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 300 estimated branded searches, -6.3% vs prior month. Share -9.2 points.
3.
Look17.3%
Held 3rd. 130 estimated branded searches, +8.3% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among bike pedal brands in New Zealand?
3 brands
In September 2026, Shimano was the most searched among bike pedal brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 320 branded searches, 42.7% of all searches for the three we track. Crankbrothers is in 2nd place, 2.7 percentage points behind at 40%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano | 42.6% → 42.7% | 43.8%Apr 2026 | 32.3%Aug 2026 | 2nd → 1st |
| Crankbrothers | 42.6% → 40% | 50.7%May 2026 | 40%Sep 2026 | 1st → 2nd |
| Look | 14.8% → 17.3% | 18.5%Aug 2026 | 9.7%Jun 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crankbrothers’ share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand decreased from 42.6% to 40%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Look’s share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand increased from 14.8% to 17.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shimano’s share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand peaked at 43.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 32.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crankbrothers’ share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand peaked at 50.7% in May 2026 and was lowest at 40% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Look’s share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand peaked at 18.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 9.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shimano rose from 2nd to 1st among bike pedal brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crankbrothers fell from 1st to 2nd among bike pedal brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike pedal brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Shimano overtook Crankbrothers to become the leader among bike pedal brands in New Zealand, with 42.7% of the searches.
In September 2026, Crankbrothers lost share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand, from 49.2% to 40%.
In September 2026, Look lost share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand, from 18.5% to 17.3%.
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