A review of modern flat pedals

[David Gibson]

I know that this is a retro site, but I thought that some people would be interested in seeing a nice comparison of new flat pedals:

Group Test: 14 of the Latest & Greatest Flat Pedals Reviewed - Pinkbike

There's no shortage of flat pedal options these days - here are some of the best.

www.pinkbike.com

 

[Mikey08]

Interesting. Im planning to go for the new smaller size One Up composites. I know they're aimed at kids but I dont see the need for a enormous pedal for light XC riding. Even the small size is 97mm x 92mm.

Small Composite Pedal | OneUp Components MTB Pedals - Designed for Small Feet and Kids

High-quality, affordable MTB pedals for small feet with a recommended shoe size up to US 6.5(M)/8(F)/38(EU). Available in 7 colors, with 7 steel pins per side and an option of friendly or aggressive pins for excellent grip and control.

uk.oneupcomponents.com

I was going to get Crankies Stamp 1's in small but reviews say the raised canter section is a issue.

 

[David Gibson]

Interesting. Im planning to go for the new smaller size One Up composites. I know they're aimed at kids but I dont see the need for a enormous pedal for light XC riding. Even the small size is 97mm x 92mm.

Small Composite Pedal | OneUp Components MTB Pedals - Designed for Small Feet and Kids

High-quality, affordable MTB pedals for small feet with a recommended shoe size up to US 6.5(M)/8(F)/38(EU). Available in 7 colors, with 7 steel pins per side and an option of friendly or aggressive pins for excellent grip and control.

uk.oneupcomponents.com

I was going to get Crankies Stamp 1's in small but reviews say the raised canter section is a issue.

It looks like the commenters at the bottom of the article are really high on Deity Deftraps, another composite pedal, and about the same price too.

 

[Mikey08]

An interesting point made by a few commenters is that concave pedals are better for those who ride with ball of the foot on the axle, and convex shape is best if you ride on the arch of your foot

 

[novocaine]

it's a flat pedal. as long as it's grippy and you aren't wearing flip flops, it really doesn't matter. sometimes it really feels like people get so lost in the details they can't see the wood for the trees.

well, that's my opinion.

 

[Mikey08]

Yeah but what about bearing material, friction coefficient, and power loss?

 

[novocaine]

Yeah but what about bearing material, friction coefficient, and power loss?

if you were worried about that then you wouldn't be considering flat pedals.

(ok, bearing materials is relevant across the board for durability).

 

[tintin40]

shame haven't included mine.
E-Thirteen Base Flat Pedals 9/16" - Red. Very happy with. Plenty of grip. First time I've ever used flats.