The Asetek Forte is a two pedal load cell set (brake and throttle) from Asetek SimSports, built with a die-cast aluminum body and positioned as a step into the brand’s own tiered pedal line, with an upgrade path toward Asetek’s flagship Invicta pedals when you outgrow it. Before judging how it feels, it helps to know what sits underneath: a load cell brake, adjustable elastomers, and a mechanism Asetek calls an expansion chamber that shapes how the pedal firms up.

This review looks at how the Forte is built, what its adjustable load cell brake changes, and who is better served starting a step lower or a step higher in Asetek’s range. We compared manufacturer specifications with recurring owner feedback, and you can read how we review.

What it is and where it sits

The Forte ships as a brake and throttle pair, no clutch included, built on a die-cast aluminum body and connected over USB-C on PC only. Inside Asetek’s SimSports pedal range it sits as a middle step: Asetek sells a dedicated upgrade kit that moves a Forte toward the brand’s Invicta pedals, which tells you where the ceiling is without needing to buy the flagship set first. That positions it above Asetek’s entry pedal and below its top tier, aimed at a driver who wants real load cell engineering without paying for the top of the range on day one.

Build and load cell feel

A load cell reads force rather than travel, which is the detail that separates it from the potentiometer pedals bundled with entry wheels; our load cell versus potentiometer guide walks through why that changes how you brake. The Forte pairs that load cell with three interchangeable elastomers so hardness can be adjusted to taste, an integrated physical stop that gives the pedal a firm, definitive end point, and the expansion chamber Asetek describes as shaping resistance to mimic how a hydraulic race brake firms up under load. The brake and throttle are built with zero play, meaning there is no slack in the linkage before force actually registers. Reviewers who run Asetek’s load cell pedals describe the Forte as firm and progressive rather than spongy, with the elastomer swap giving them room to soften or stiffen the top of the pedal’s travel to match their braking style.

Mounting and compatibility

The aluminum construction is rated to withstand up to 440 lb of force with a burst rating of 1,543 lb, and the mechanism carries a rated life north of a million activation cycles, well beyond what casual use will ever demand. It connects over USB-C, runs PC only, and works with any title that supports DirectInput pedals, including iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione, and rFactor 2 among the titles Asetek lists as compatible. There is no clutch pedal in the box, so H-pattern drivers need to plan for that separately. As with any load cell set, 440 lb of rated force wants a rig or braced deck to push against, or the pedal is bracing against your desk instead of your braking.

Pros and cons

What works:

  • Load cell brake precision with three interchangeable elastomers for adjustable feel
  • Die-cast aluminum body rated to withstand real load, with zero play in the brake and throttle
  • Clear upgrade path toward Asetek’s higher tier Invicta pedals
  • Works with any DirectInput-compatible sim, including iRacing and rFactor 2

What to weigh:

  • PC only, no console support
  • Brake and throttle only, clutch not included
  • A newer listing, so the owner rating pool is still small

Who it is for

The Forte fits a PC racer building deliberately inside Asetek’s ecosystem who wants a genuine load cell brake with tunable elastomers and the option to step up to Invicta later without replacing the whole set. If two pedals is enough for now and you are choosing where to start, see the best sim racing pedals guide for the wider field.

Who should skip it

Skip it if console play matters, since this is a PC-only pedal set, or if a clutch pedal in the same box is needed now for an H-pattern gearbox. If the price of entry into Asetek’s load cell line still feels steep, our Asetek La Prima review covers a lower step in the same family. For the full category, browse pedals.