Take a ride with the Animals Pedal Tioga Road Cycling Distortion, a powerful and dynamic distortion pedal crafted in collaboration with the renowned pedal wizards at Wren and Cuff. Inspired by the gritty tones of classic ‘80s distortion, this pedal brings vintage flair into a modern context, delivering the rich, saturated crunch that defined an era—now refined and ready for today’s stages and studios.

The Tioga Road Cycling Distortion pays tribute to the iconic distortion tones that exploded in popularity in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, with carefully tuned enhancements that expand its range for use across multiple genres and rigs. From punchy, mid-driven riffs to high-gain saturation, this pedal is a versatile tool for players seeking bold and expressive drive tones.

Designed with playability in mind, the footswitch is positioned for ergonomic access, and the internal 9V battery is easy to replace. The pedal also boasts Animals Pedal’s signature artwork, robust construction, and premium components throughout.

Built with the expertise of Wren and Cuff—legends in the boutique pedal scene—the Tioga Road Cycling Distortion captures the spirit of early “big box” distortion pedals, while elevating the tone for the modern player. It’s not just a trip to the past—it’s a full-throttle ride into the future of distortion.

Features

• Classic '80s-inspired distortion tone with modern enhancements for added versatility
• Designed in collaboration with boutique pedal legends Wren and Cuff
• Custom-tweaked circuit works great with a wide range of guitars and amps
• Front-right footswitch placement for improved on-stage accessibility
• Easy-access 9V battery compartment for hassle-free power swaps
• Premium components and expert manufacturing for reliable performance
• Compact enclosure with signature Animals Pedal artwork and build quality

Controls

VOLUME: Adjusts the volume.
TONE: Controls the tone centered on high frequencies components. The high frequencies are strengthened clockwise, and the low frequencies are emphasized counterclockwise.
DIST: Adjusts the strength of the distortion.
Toggle switch: Switch the texture of distortion and volume.
・1 (Up position): Symmetrical clipping
・2 (Center position): Clipping bypass
・3 (Down position): Asymmetric clipping

Protip: Use the toggle switch in the center to change the texture of the distortion clipping, with selections of Symmetrical Clipping, Clipping Bypass, and Asymmetric Clipping. Each one will add a different texture to the sound, with an emphasis on rich low mids and enhanced frequency response.

Specifications 

• Current consumption: 1mA
• Input impedance: 500k
• Output impedance: 10k
• Size: 64 W x 112 D x 50 H mm (including projections)
• Weight: 385g

Note: Adopts a true bypass footswitch and is powered by a 9V battery or a standard center-minus DC9V adapter. When using batteries, please unplug it from the input jack to reduce battery consumption. Also, if you do not use it for a long time, please remove the battery for storage.