Mountain Bike Pedals Reviews
Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Pedals
Price: 149 USD Pedaling Innovations is out to change the way we pedal. Their ultra oversized Catalyst pedals have the biggest platform surface out there. The pedals come in 5 different colours (black, grey, blue, purple and red) and for riders with size 13US/47EU or larger they make an XL version. The product The Catalyst pedals are an invention of...
OneUp Components Aluminium Pedal
OneUp, know for making products that shake things up a bit and illicit thoughts of 'I wish I'd thought of that', now have a pretty large range of products. One of their more 'standard' products is their flat pedal which offers up grip, reliability and innovation in a fine-looking package. At 115mm by 105mm, they offer up a large platform...
FUNN Ripper Pedals
The Ripper is Funn’s latest clip-in pedal to hit the scene and replaces the Mamba as their go-to twin sided platform, the Mamba being now sold as a one-sided clip-in pedal. With vital feedback coming from rowdy pro downhill riders such as Phill Atwill, Funn has come up with a more race-focused platform pedal with an emphasis on more shoe...
DMR Bikes V-Twin Pedal
The DMR V-Twin is a super stylish clipless pedal, taking the well-known and trustworthy clip-in system to a new level of style and functionality. This is the first ever clip-less pedal from DMR, the British company with a background in dirt jumping and an iconic range of flat pedals, including the renowned V8, V12 and Vault. They have taken their...
Nukeproof Horizon CL
Nukeproof's new Horizon CL is their first foray into the world of clip pedals and as you would expect, contains plenty of DNA from their well respected flat pedals. As is the way for gravity style pedals, these aim to give your foot a better platform while clipped in, combining the security of a clip, with the 'feel' of a...
CrankBrothers mallet E
The rise of enduro continues unabated, and with enduro specific parts coming out left, right and centre, Crank Brothers obviously decided it was time for the Mallet 'E'. Taking the best bits from the classic Mallet DH, and then slimming it down a bit and refining the metal work to give a sleeker looking package. They obviously retain the classic...
Hope Technology F20 Flat Pedals
The F20 has been around for a while now, in a typical Hope 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' style. True to form these pedals are CNC machined out of a good solid lump of aluminium giving a ridged finish with a slightly concave shape to the body. The pedals run on three cartridge bearings and one bush all...
Nukeproof Horizon Sam Hill
As the name would suggest, these pedals have been designed with the rider who is undoubtedly the king of flats; Sam Hill. This is a man who knows a thing or two about riding flats, and as such these platforms from Nukeproof have been put together to create the best possible pedal. More than just a signature on the pedal, they...
N8tive Noax Pedal
Thüringen (Germany) based parts company N8tive are fairly new to the industry, but bring along an extensive know-how into innovative design and construction thanks to previous time spent in motocross parts and components. Their Noax pedal is a flat pedal which stands out from the crowd thanks to its unique low profile high-tensile forged aluminium pedal body. Unlike most flat...
Spank Bikes SPOON 110 Pedal
Spank Industries are a company who obviously think outside the box a little. If we all get to choose between different sizes of bikes or clothing, why shouldn’t we have a variety of pedal sizes to choose from? Using a good level of logic they have introduced the new Spank SPOON pedals, which come in three different widths: 90, 100,...
ANVL Components Tilt Pedal
Born from the Pacific Northwest in the US ANVL components are relatively new on the scene but have a pedigree that goes way back to the dawn of biking. Each component they make has been meticulously researched, sketched, and designed with hardcore riding in mind. Using the most advanced materials and manufacturing process available they have created the Tilt pedal...
DMR Bikes Brendog Pedal
Weight: 403 Grams Brendan Fairclough needs no , and on the World Cup circuit he epitomises flat pedal riding with his effortless style. In 2010, after much development with the man himself, DMR released the Vault pedal. They were a runaway success and their large surface area combined with a low profile won over many riders. As a way to...
Superstar Components Ultra Mag CNC Ti Axle Pedals
Normally when you go shopping on the Superstar site, you get a warm fuzzy feeling of getting a bit of a bargain. These pedals however aren’t cheap and cheerful, far from it! They retail at £109.98, which for a flat pedal is a bit extreme. But if I tell you they weigh in at just 260grams for the pair, I...
DMR Bikes Vault Pedals
DMR have long been associated with high performance bike parts and through various models (V8’s, V12’s) have established a strong reputation when it comes to the all-important point of contact that are your pedals. Since 1995 their range of products has been expanded from 1 to around 100. These now cover a wide range of riding styles but design and...
Superstar Components CNC Nano Tech Flats
Weight: 448grams Pedals are a really important part of your ride; along with the bars and saddle they make up the three contact points of your bike. A good pedal needs to offer a stable platform, stay in place for those foot-off-foot-on moments and give you plenty of grip. The Nano Tech Flats from Superstar certainly look the part, available...
Answer Products Rove FR Pedals
Weight: 467g The Rove FR pedals from Answer feature a steel axel, cartridge bearings and are cast from a 6061 series alloy. They certainly look beefy and strong enough to stand the test of time. The wide platform features a concave deck to allow maximum grip for your foot and 10 hex studs on each side should ensure you don’t...
Superstar Components CNC Nano Tech Flats
We tested these back in Issue 5, and loved them then, the Nano Techs offer a huge stable platform for riding on and plenty of grip. Just what we were looking for! We opted for the snazzy red colour to match the red on the Scratch; it is all about the pimping after all! They offer excellent value for money...