New for 2003 a concave platform pedal with the lowest profile for efficient pedaling and superior grip. An oversized CrMo axle rolls on large, fully serviceable sealed bearings. All spikes are accessible from behind for easy removal and replacement. Black 590g
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snowpunk
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2011
Strengths: Right out of the box the pins on the pedals looked intimidating. They grip great though. Its only the second pair of platforms I've used but it's new to me to actually have to pick your foot off of the pedal to re position your foot
Weaknesses: none I've encountered so far
Bottom Line:
Very happy with them after about 15 rides. Only nailed my calf with them once. Wrap around shin guards are recommended.
Similar Products Used: Cheap redline platrorms to try them out, Candy c clipless
Bike Setup: 07 MKIII
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mag0121
a Weekend Warrior
from Encinitas
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2011
Strengths: Grip, grip, grip. Solid internals and chassis. Smooth as silk spinning. Aesthetics (white ones are cool, though almost too blingy).
Weaknesses: Grip, sort of an unfair comment, but true to an extent. Making the switch after years of clipless for all mountain riding, it took some time to get used to picking up my foot and getting it positioned correctly when it was seated wrongly on the pedals. After getting used to the lack of 'slide," the grip is a good thing.
Bottom Line:
Grippy muthas. Solid, good looking, good functioning platforms. Love up going up and coming down.
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rc95066
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Cruz, Ca, US
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2010
Strengths: Works very well when I have my Vans on. No slip or grinding. I like the pin size for the terrain I ride. I had a set of Kona platforms but my riding partner is using them and I needed a new set. Very versital next to clips and perform as well for me...
Weaknesses: They were a bit heavier than the Kona's were.
Bottom Line:
I like the functionality and versitilty of platform/flat pedals. These are exactly what I want from a flat pedal.
Similar Products Used: Kona platform, SPD's, Time Atac XS Carbon, 80's style Cages
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Blur, Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, Stump Jumper
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el_toro
a Weekend Warrior
from United States
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2009
Strengths: Strong and fairly light weight for platforms. The biggest strength is that they attach via a hex wrench through the back side of the crank. Makes installing and removing them a breeze.
Weaknesses: The grip pins are WAY to long! Some people may call this a strength, but IMHO it's a weakness. They are long, narrow, and will turn your shins into hamburger if you're not careful. Fortunately you can replace the pins with shorter M3 socket head screws, which I will be doing in short order.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is that they are a very nice set of pedals that you won't feel comfortable riding without shin guards. The pedal pins are just to long. It would be great if Truvativ would include a few sets of different length pins with these pedals. These pedals aren't cheap and for the price you pay, extra pins/socket head screws would barely effect their bottom line. They get a middle rating for being a dangerous product due to the pins, but would get 5 chilis if they came with shorter ones.
Similar Products Used: Kona Jacksh1ts & Eastern BMX alloy pedals
Bike Setup: Surly Instigator set up for Urban/dirt track use.
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Surfjunkie44
a Downhiller
from Orlando, FL US
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2008
Strengths: Pegs will make you scream for mercy, but you'll never lose grip, even in wet conditions. Bomb proof pedal, beat the sh*t out of it and it won't break.
Weaknesses: Cartridge bearing isn't a smooth spinner but perhaps that is for the best. They will eat your legs for breakfast if you slip and your shoe soles if you don't slip. Maybe a bit pricey...
Bottom Line:
I have a 2008 model and the pegs are more than apt to give you a great day of grip and a bad day skin loss if you actually lose a pedal. That has happened to me twice in six months of daily (I repeat, daily) 20 mile hikes with them. Older models may have blew but the new ones are bad boy toys.
Similar Products Used: old school ratrap w/toeclips
Bike Setup: hybrid 29er
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Wade Hoskins
a Downhiller
from Olympia
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2007
Strengths: Super strong, Spikes stick to shoes in any terrain. Look great.
Weaknesses: Bearings needed to be replaced after a year of abuse.
Bottom Line:
Alot of people talk sh#t about these pedals, and I understand some of the complaints. After the bearings turned to dust, I simply sent them back to truvativ and they sent me back a brand new pair. Honoring the warrenty. Gotta love it. I paid 80 bucks and will never have to buy another pedal again. For this you all five flaming chillies or turds depending how you look at it.
Bike Setup: KHS FR2000, Romic, Dropoff, Avid, Shimano, etc.
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Brett
a Downhiller
from State College, PA USA
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2007
Strengths: Can take a beating
Weaknesses: Extremely slippery when wet, these pedals are even slick when they are dry. The pins are way too small and ripped up the sole of my shoe.
Bottom Line:
These pedals are tough but I would never buy them. The small pin size makes them so slick even though I tried a few different shoes. Spend your money on some Stepdown's from Transition: www.transitionbikes.com
Similar Products Used: the two best pedals out there: Transition Stepdown and Specialized Mag 2
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Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2006
Strengths: Look sexy, nice low profile & light.
Weaknesses: Slippery when wet & muddy.Unable to get longer pins.
Bottom Line:
Although these pedals look damn good, they are not that flash when wet & muddy, quite slippery. I tried different shoes & made no difference. They are advertised as having replacable pins but you can't get longer ones. The pins are smaller than the little grub screws most others use.
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Kyle Veal
a Weekend Warrior
from Wausau, WI, United Stated
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2006
Strengths: the main body is strong, and i like the fact that they use an allen wrench. They don't flex at all, nice and stiff.
Weaknesses: The bearings started squeking after one good ride, (9ft airs, and drops to). I work at a shop and I'm gonna see what i can do with these to fix them. I'll keep you guys posted(you can buy aftermarket bearings, you just need a puller)
Bottom Line:
buy if you have the means to work on your bike otherwise, you'll be investing in a money pit. Remembe I'll try to keep you guys post as to that i do to possibly fix these.
Similar Products Used: take your pick. Stock GT flats with pins are still the best.
Bike Setup: SS chucker 1.0, all custom, I'd recommend PIKE 426 fork they are nice.
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Chuck
a Weekend Warrior
from North Van
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2005
Strengths: grippy, wide
Weaknesses: aren't truly sealed
Bottom Line:
this is an update on a previous poor review. riding my bike through Whistler Village and what the... Pedal falls right off of its spindle. No lock nut on outside of pedal.... Awesome. Unrepairable. Got some cheap b-37s and so far are much better.
Bike Setup: 888s, saint everything, doubletracks, nevegals,
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Jamie Dearden
a Downhiller
from Lancashire, England
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2005
Strengths: light weight for a freeride/downhill pedal
Weaknesses: not very grippy, wear shin guards on rocky downhill because you dont want those pins impaling your leg. Bearings went staright away and seized up...causing on one ride for my pedal to then unscrew itself from the crank arm...nice one truvativ!...£60 isnt what they are worth!
Bottom Line:
Product put me in dangerous situation...last thing you need on a downhill run is your pedal seizing up and then unscrewing itself from the crank... research these things, now that i have looked at the reviews i have now realized i hould have stuck the DMR's on sooner...
AVOID!!!!!!!!!!!! GOT the 2 outta 10...coz u have to!
Similar Products Used: with the money i got from the warranty..due to no replacements available i went and treated myself to some magnesium v12 with Ti axles
Bike Setup: Norco A-line, Marzocchi 888 RC, mavic deemax, saint comp., titec el Norte saddle, raceface diabolous headset-stem-bars,Maxxis minion tyres, hope 6 mono brakes, 5th element shock, MRP...DMR V12 MAG/Ti PEDALS
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Chuck
a Weekend Warrior
from North Van
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2005
Strengths: pretty good grip, large platform.
Weaknesses: Can't grease em. Noisy. Not a durable shore pedal.
Bottom Line:
After 5 monthes of riding a couple times a week , they started to sound all dried up and wobble a bit. A little grease will help that....but you can't access the bearing assembly to grease. Bit of a problem. Now it sounds like I have gravel in my pedals, and have lots of play in them. Plus, they are like 100 bone or more to replace. Gonna try something else.
Strengths: Look cool Strong, mine have lots of scratches and gouges but nothing is bent Pins work, but sometimes my shoes still bounce to a bad position.
Weaknesses: Bearings did not last
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The pedals were, until yesterday, on my first real mountain bike. I ride a mix of bumpy and smooth loops that take me from 1 to 4 hours. After each ride I gently wash the sand/mud/whatever off the bike. Looks like something (soapy water?) has got into one of the pedals and now it is binding. I suspect the hole at the bottom of the hex mounting screw. Putting oil there seemed to help temporarily.
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