Asetek, sim racing gear innovator, the creator of the all-in-one liquid cooler, and the global leader in liquid cooling solutions for gaming PCs and DIY enthusiasts, today announced it has started shipping its high-performance Forte™ Throttle and Brake Pedal Set for immersive sim racing. Forte means “strong” and with the Forte™ Pedal Set from Asetek SimSports™ aspiring sim racers can experience high-end pedals for immersive racing at a very competitive price point, while still providing a true racecar feel.

The ultra-realistic sim racing pedals with Asetek’s proprietary 2-stage M.L.C.P.C.™ (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) braking technology provide precise braking and incorporate the sleek design from the Invicta™ pedals, along with custom-made RaceHub™ software for quick and easy adjustments and calibration. The Forte™ Throttle and Brake pedals are compatible with the optional Invicta™ Clutch pedal and include several aspects of the premium-performance Invicta™ Throttle and Brake Pedal Set from Asetek SimSports™.

Forte™ Throttle and Brake Pedals Feature Set:

• Custom designed load-cell solution measuring pedal force up to 180kg
• L.C.P.C.™ technology ensures the 2-stage braking system enabling perfect trail braking and gained lap time
• Identical high-performance design to Asetek SimSports™ Invicta™ pedals
• High-precision, hall-effect sensor-based throttle
• Forte™ pedals feature smooth pedal plates for a more comfortable feeling for sim racing without shoes

“We are thrilled to be shipping our Forte™ Throttle and Brake Pedal Set, a high-quality product that provides many of the benefits of our premium performance Invicta™ pedals, at a price point accessible to many more sim racers,” said André Sloth Eriksen, CEO and founder of Asetek. “Our goal with all of our SimSports products is to empower sim racers to experience the thrill and feel of a real racecar. With the Forte™ pedal set, aspiring sim racers are sure to improve their lap times, while benefiting from high-quality load-cell braking, and simple customization and personalization.”

Sim racers can place their orders by going to www.asetek.com/simsports/webshop/.

• Asetek Forte™ Throttle and Brake Pedal Set is available for purchase. Extremely competitively priced and fully immersive, the Forte™ pedals including the load-cell brake offer the performance level and quality of much higher-priced solutions. The Forte™ Pedal Set with its custom-made RaceHub™ software is available for €419.00 excluding VAT ($499.00 excluding sales tax when available for sale in the U.S.).  To learn more or purchase the Forte™ Pedal Set with its custom-made RaceHub™ software click here: https://www.asetek.com/simsports/webshop/global/product/forte-pedals-brake-and-throttle/
• The optional Invicta™ Clutch Pedal is currently being sold for €209.00 excluding VAT ($249.00 excluding sales tax when available for sale in the U.S.). . To learn more or purchase click here: https://www.asetek.com/simsports/webshop/global/product/invicta-pedals-clutch/

If desired, Forte™ pedal owners will be able to upgrade their pedals to the Invicta™ T.H.O.R.P.™ (Twin Hydraulic Opposing Rapid Pistons) system and replace the Forte™ pedal plates with Invicta™ pedal plates, for the ultimate experience of driving a real racecar. The Forte™ to Invicta™ Pedal Upgrade Kit is expected to be available for purchase in 2022.

In addition to the Invicta™ and Forte™ sim racing pedals, Invicta™ Footrest, and Forte™ Pedal Plates, Asetek SimSports™ will also offer wheel bases, steering wheels, shifters, and other end-user customization options.