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Crankbrothers vs Shimano:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Shimano had more branded searches than Crankbrothers among bike pedal brands in New Zealand. Shimano had about 320 branded searches, while Crankbrothers had 300. Shimano made up 42.7% of all bike pedal brand searches we track, and Crankbrothers accounted for 40%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike pedal brands, Shimano appeared in all five answers and Crankbrothers in three. Shimano was mentioned before Crankbrothers in every answer.

Among bike pedal brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Shimano, about 7% more searches than Crankbrothers

Shimano 320 searchesCrankbrothers 300 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Shimano, mentioned in every answer we collected

Shimano in 5 of 5Crankbrothers in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Shimano, named ahead of Crankbrothers in every answer

Shimano first in 5Crankbrothers never first

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Top bike pedal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shimano appeared in all five answers. Crankbrothers was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shimano was listed before Crankbrothers in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Shimano1st
  2. Crankbrothers2nd
  3. 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

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Crankbrothers or Shimano more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Crankbrothers and Shimano 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.

Crankbrothers and Shimano among bike pedal brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Shimano, Crankbrothers. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthShimanoCrankbrothersLook
Oct 202542.6%42.6%14.8%
Nov 202539.4%45.5%15.2%
Dec 202539.4%50%10.6%
Jan 202641.9%45.2%12.9%
Feb 202640.6%46.9%12.5%
Mar 202642.1%42.1%15.8%
Apr 202643.8%43.8%12.3%
May 202635.6%50.7%13.7%
Jun 202641.9%48.4%9.7%
Jul 202641.9%45.2%12.9%
Aug 202632.3%49.2%18.5%
Sep 202642.7%40%17.3%

How has the Crankbrothers and Shimano comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Shimano took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crankbrothers’ share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand moved from 42.6% to 40%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 300.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shimano’s share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand moved from 42.6% to 42.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 320.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand bike pedal brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Shimano overtook Crankbrothers to become the leader among bike pedal brands in New Zealand, with 42.7% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Crankbrothers lost share of searches among bike pedal brands in New Zealand, from 49.2% to 40%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Crankbrothers’ and Shimano’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Crankbrothers

2 branded search terms

  • crankbrothers
  • crankbrothers pedals

Shimano

1 branded search term

  • shimano pedals

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