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Submitted by
quasse
a Downhiller
from Madison, WI
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Quarry Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | Unbelievable grip, pins don't fall out, tough enough to hit on rocks and keep going. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Bike Setup: | 2008 Giant STP 1, Juicy Fives, BLKMRKT Seat | | Bottom Line: | These pedals literally feel magnetic, they have so much grip. I got these after riding on Wellgos for years, and the difference was unbelievable. Your feet will not come off unless you want them to, and I haven't had a crash caused by my feet slipping off the pedals since I got these. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bigtime
a Weekend Warrior
from Oceanside, CA
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | various | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Grip my shoes, nice platform for my foot, make cool sounds when you bounce them off rocks. | | Weaknesses: | None yet, maybe weight - but that's unavoidable in a pedal like this. | | Bike Setup: | Pitch Pro, Speed V Comp, Ourys, Flatboys. | | Bottom Line: | I was using pedals that had an SPD side and a flat side and found myself going to the flat side more and more in technical sections. I liked the SPD for long climbs but had also experienced more than a few SPD-aided tipovers in rocky sections (yes, I know how to adjust them and I know technique has something to do with it). The bottom line is that I found myself occasionally reluctant to try sections because I was clipped in, and the flip side didn't have a lot of grip on the shoe or support for an SPD-equipped shoe. After doing some research I decided to give the Flatboys a try, and also picked up some Five Ten Freeriders. I figured if the pedals didn't work out the shoes could be worn for casual wear so I wasn't out that $100.00. On the first ride I lifted my foot right off the pedal a few times, but never had an issue with lateral movement. The little grippers on the pedals really sunk into the soles of the shoes. I had to watch where I placed my foot on the pedal for the first ride but it soon became second nature as I developed a feel for the pedals. On the next few rides I slightly adjusted my pedal style from lifting the pedal on upstroke to pushing it forward over the top using the grip available to my shoes. Now that I have become used to the feel and the trade-off between being clicked in and being able to dab at-will I don't think twice about attacking rock sections and nasty little uphills that I previously would have hesitated on. Obviously without a mechanical attachment to the pedal you won't have that clicked in feeling, but I've come to feel secure and now prefer to the Flatboys to the SPDs for the riding I do. Anything like this is a trade-off; you need to decide for yourself if the lack of mechanical attachment to your bike is worth the free feel of a flat –pedal. For me it worked out and I don’t see myself going back to SPDs unless I know I’m going somewhere that will be long spin sessions on roads. These pedals offer a lot of grip to your shoe. They are slightly curved and support the ball of my feet well. They seem pretty rugged, I’ve bounced them off some rocks and while they got pretty deep scratched on them they still function perfectly. They’re not light, but for the mass they aren’t very heavy either. I’ll see how they hold up in the long run but for now I’m completely satisfied with my purchase, | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
drz400sm
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | These pedals feel nice. They have a lot of traction, you wont lose your footing very easily. They look nice and ive always had good luck with easton products (mostly non mtb products tho). | | Weaknesses: | Retail price. | | Bike Setup: | 09 giant trance x3 | | Bottom Line: | These pedals seem very durable. I have hit them pretty hard quite a few times with only a few dings to prove it. The traction pegs are pretty sharp, i chopped up my leg good once, but it was my fault, not the pedals...any other platform will do the same thing. I only paid 45 bucks for these when i purchased a new bike, so as long as they last for the meantime i wont be too upset. They feel good so far and feel like they will hold up for years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bennybanana
a Cross Country Rider
from tamborine, qld
Date Reviewed: October 6, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | tambo dump track ;) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay shop - new | | Strengths: | Grip well | | Weaknesses: | Lasted 6 weeks, spindle stripped off pedal, unrepairable, company wont back product, LASTED 6 WEEKS only!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Crappy plastics pedals that came with my bike | | Bike Setup: | Avanti Hammer Disc XC | | Bottom Line: | I thought Id give these pedals a go, I do a mix of XC and all-mountain riding...the pedals gripped my shoes really well, until a slight creaking develope din the right one, 2 minutes later the pedal slipped off the spindle, cleaned it up, looked at it, but it is unrepairable...contacted Easton US, Europe, Australia, nobody will follow up on the warranty claim, worst customre service ever - I will NEVER buy another Easton or Bell product again - there are enough choices out there to avoid companies like these - I understand its not your usual form of purchase, but they were BRAND NEW, for goodness sake, and the company won't stand up for them. AVOID EASTON PRODUCTS - if they fail, you're on your own. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
vbellpringle
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA USA
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali NC | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | Weber Sports | | Strengths: | Grippy, wide, stable | | Weaknesses: | Shinburger potential, weight--heavy,
Easton does not stand by this product if there is a problem! | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 2008 | | Bottom Line: | These are great pedals and my first pair lasted 8 years. I bought a new set this year and the left pedal broke apart while I was riding on an EASY trail. The pedal fell off and the end cap was nowhere to be found. I called Easton and Weber Sports to see if I could get the pedal fixed or replaced. Both said "tough luck--buy another pair." I had only ridden on these pedals about 10 times before it broke and Easton said they would do nothing, despite having a supposed "2 year waranty" on them.
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Submitted by
vbellpringle
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali North Carolina | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | don't remember | | Strengths: | Very Grippy and stable. | | Weaknesses: | My first set lasted 8 years before one crucial screw broke off--cannot be replaced because the hole is blocked. Now I have to flip the pedal over on the left side to get the grippy side. My new set, only a few months old--went on a trip to Oregon and rode. In the middle of a singletrack near Bend, OR, my left pedal FELL OFF! The bolt on the outside that holds the pedal and shaft together came off and was nowhere to be found. I am going to atempt to get a new one from Easton. | | Bike Setup: | Have a 2000 Specialized Stumpjumper Hardtail with v-breaks
and a 2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FS with hydraulic disc breaks. | | Bottom Line: | Great pedals other than being heavy, shredding your shins, and the jury is out on customer service. Let's see if the two-year limited warranty works! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barry Leigh
a Weekend Warrior
from South Orange, NJ
Date Reviewed: May 7, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Solid. Sealed bearings. High quality construction and design | | Weaknesses: | A bit pricey for platform pedals | | Similar Products Used: | Wellgo stock plastic cage pedals that came as original equipment. | | Bike Setup: | Kawasaki (frame from Ming Cycle in Taiwan) KDX2, completely upgraded from stock with Answer riser bar, Cane Creek headset, Rock Shox fork, Avid Single Digit 7 V-brake and brake lever set up. Good old reliable and strong Shimano square taper bottom bracket. SRAM drivetrain and Shimano/Sun Rhyno bombproof wheelset. | | Bottom Line: | These are great pedals. Wide. You get a great grip with these platform pedals. And they feel solid but not heavy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe
a
from ireland
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | extremely grippy,, | | Similar Products Used: | dmr v12,,,welgo (dmr rip offs) | | Bike Setup: | duncon amstaff | | Bottom Line: | these pedals are very good,,,my feet never slip!:)...they are very strong for the weight! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Euan Brownlie
a Racer
from Fochabers, Scotland
Date Reviewed: September 11, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | fort william | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | CRC | | Strengths: | Were do i start. These pedals are so strong, and grip like nothing else. if u have 5-10's then its like some1 has superglued your foot to it. | | Weaknesses: | They do weigh abit if ur a weight freak. | | Similar Products Used: | DMR V8's | | Bike Setup: | On a giant faith 1 | | Bottom Line: | I had a set 2 years and didnt service them at all. didnt even touch them with a allen key or anything. they take the hits no problem. pins are super strong. but i did break them. the insides destroyed themselves on a ride. but i loved them so much i bough another set | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rodney Scholes
a Weekend Warrior
from Broulee, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | local state forest | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | bike shop I work at | | Strengths: | Everything - see my previous review below. | | Weaknesses: | None - the price is high but Easton products are top quality. | | Similar Products Used: | Most flats since the original Shimano DX in my bmx days. | | Bike Setup: | As per previous review below - Kona Dawg, but with the following upgrades; Saint cranks (double rings with bashguard - awesome strength - best cranks I've ridden other than XT), 07 XTR deraileurs & rapid fire shifters (the thumb or finger dual release is fantastic), Fox 07 Vanilla RLC fork 140mm travel (much better than my 06 Talas - plush coil spring, better damping and stronger overall build), 07 Fox Float rp23 shock (much better than 06 rp3), new wheels with instant engagement Hadley hubs, DT Comp spokes / Prolock nipples and Singletrack rims, and Chris King Headset. | | Bottom Line: | I clipped in on on Crank Brothers Mallets for 4 months but I feel much more relaxed and confident on flats. With any skate shoe with a soft grippy sole (I'm using old Etnies 'Pivot'),or MTB specific brands like 661 & Five Ten my feet stick like glue, but I know I can 'dab' my foot any time things get sketchy.
I'd say the guy who posted the bad review below must have hit a mighty big rock at warp speed 'cos I've hit mine on plenty of rocks with no problems other than trashed pins that need replacement. I've never had a pin ripped out of the pedal body yet (something that happens with some cheaper brands). The bearings have also held up fine - I took the pedals apart a few weeks ago and regreased internals for routine maintenance - still roll smooth as new.
Easton Flatboy are still the best flat pedal I've used. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruce Hagen
a Downhiller
from Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$134.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclepath | | Strengths: | Bearings are awsome. Pins are incredibly grippy. Large platform feels good on rough terrain. | | Weaknesses: | Weakness? | | Bike Setup: | Banshee morphine with 2005 888VF, double tracks, gazzi's, single speed. | | Bottom Line: | Amazing pedals! They are a bit expensive but are worth every penny. My foot has never slipped off of them even over the roughest terrain. I must warn you though, these are not good pedals to learn no footers with. Once you have those down go out and buy these right away.your shins will thank you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Johnson
a
from Rochester ny USA
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$89.00 | | Purchased At: | park ave | | Strengths: | amazing grip you will never slip off great for urban assult xc anything | | Weaknesses: | if you do slip your legs will pay the price you will need leg armer with these pedals | | Similar Products Used: | primo platform pedals | | Bike Setup: | 04 cannondale gemini 900 sherman breakout plus lizard skin lock-on grips maxxis holly rollers sram X9 shifters and derailer hayes 8" hydralic disk brakes | | Bottom Line: | great pedals but a little pricy | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rodney Scholes
a Weekend Warrior
from NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: December 11, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | local State Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikeshop I work at | | Strengths: | Grip - best width platform - right pin height - smooth bearings. | | Weaknesses: | None - I'll update later | | Similar Products Used: | Lots of brands since the original Shimano DX in the 1980's | | Bike Setup: | KONA DAWG - Fox float R shock + Talas RLC fork - Easton EA70 bars, Vice 65mm stem, EA50 seatpost & now pedals - Complete XT drivetrain (high normal - still available) - Rapidfire shifters - XT hubs - Mavic 321D rims - Sapim Race spokes - Hayes HFX9 brakes | | Bottom Line: | Awesome pedals - I've ridden flats for 25+ years (BMX & MTB and these are the best I've ever used. Wear knee/shinguards.
Bottom Line: 5 Flamin' Chilis. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Downhiller
from North Bergen, NJ
Date Reviewed: October 17, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Triple Drop | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1.00 | | Purchased At: | Came with used bike | | Strengths: | These are the most amazing pedals I've ever used. It feels like I'm clipped in. I wouldn't have spent this kind of money on a pedal, but now wont buy anything else. | | Weaknesses: | If you take a hard hit to the shin you'll need to have your leg amputated (if it's still attached). | | Similar Products Used: | Azonic platform, Primo platform, Gilette straight razor | | Bike Setup: | Chumba F4 | | Bottom Line: | I would have made fun of someone for spending $100 on a pedal before riding these. Now I've ordered another set for my urban bike. Get them, but wear shin guards. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Cope
a Downhiller
from Newton NJ USA
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$80.00 | | Purchased At: | Beyond Bikes | | Strengths: | Great feel under foot, stable, grips well, good weight distribution, spin smoothly, look heavy duty? | | Weaknesses: | Weak spindle that isn't sold as a part from easton | | Similar Products Used: | cheaper pedal Brand unknown because name worn off from hitting rocks (we have lots of rocks in NJ) | | Bike Setup: | Giant DH, World Cup fork | | Bottom Line: | 2nd day using pedals, hit a rock, bent spindle, can't get new spindle from easton, throw in garbage, go back to cheaper pedals that have taken many harder hits on rocks...easton pedals= bad investment,sucks! Don't understand easton's logic not being able to purchase a new spindle on a high end pedal, all of their other products I've used have been great. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
LUKE
a Downhiller
from ENGLAND
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | HEMLOCK STONE | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | LEISURE LAKES | | Strengths: | FEEL GREAT,NICE BIG PLATFORM,LONG LASTING RELIABLE BEARINGS | | Weaknesses: | EXPENSIVE | | Similar Products Used: | DMR V12S,AZONIC A FRAMES,DMR V8S | | Bike Setup: | DEMO8,E13,MARZ 888,DEEMAX WHEELS | | Bottom Line: | AMAZING GRIP,TAKE LOADS OF ABUSE,FEEL JUST RIGHT WITH A PAIR OF VANS SHOES ABOVE THEM | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt
a Weekend Warrior
from mission viejo, ca, usa
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | mt wilson | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | came with used deal | | Strengths: | super grippy. great support | | Weaknesses: | they turn your legs into hamburger meat w/out shin gaurds. they're a little heavy, so they might not be the best pedals 4 xc riding, it really just depends on preference.
| | Similar Products Used: | primo tenderizers, tested lots of other dh flat pedals | | Bike Setup: | 04 santa cruz bullit, manitou minute, hayes 6", race face dh cranks, protaper riser bars, sun rhino lites w/xt hubs........ | | Bottom Line: | grippiest pedals ever ridden with. deffinetly should buy 'em, but might want to get some shin gaurds if you dont have them already. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
david r
a Weekend Warrior
from NC
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$95.00 | | Strengths: | they keep your feet on | | Weaknesses: | none iv'e found | | Bottom Line: | this pedal rules. i paid for the best, i got the best. not one time has my feet moved...and no problems with the pedals. get them...now. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
david
a
from pinole
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Trips for Kids, San Rafael, CA | | Strengths: | Pins are smaller diameter then the competion but they are very sticky, better then the Azonic's. | | Weaknesses: | None yet, still early though. | | Similar Products Used: | Azonic, Sun Ringle, Wellgo B-67 | | Bike Setup: | Versus Blitz, Thompson, Race Face, WTB, XT, Manitou, Maxxis, Fox | | Bottom Line: | Awsome pedal if you run flats, never tryed that clipless thing. With a name like clipless & you clip in why would you trust a pedal that lies about it's name? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christian Samlowski
a Downhiller
from Hayward, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$72.00 | | Purchased At: | Go-Ride.com | | Strengths: | + Grippy pins (replacements available at hardware stores)
+ Concave shape, helping to position foot better on pedal
+ Easton quality materials & workmanship | | Weaknesses: | - Bearings not as smooth as with other pedals I've tried
- Grip-pins can shred your shins and calves to pieces! Wear shin protectors!!! Sharp edges on pedals too! | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano DX, DX 636, 535, 747 pedals. | | Bike Setup: | 04' Turner DHR, Marzocchi Shivers, XT mix, Hayes Mag HD discs, King/Hope 20mm thru hubs, Mavic EX 729 (321) rims. | | Bottom Line: | Although a bit pricey, these pedals are even grippier when used with flat skateboard shoes like Vans/Airwalks. The pins are replaceable with pins/screws from your local hardware store at a nominal cost. Coming from SPDs mainly, I am still getting used to the feel of platform pedals, but overall I'm impressed.
A warning to all those using these pedals - you will need to wear some form of shin protection! My legs look like I was attacked by a mountain lion! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kelsey
a
from San Antonio, TX
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Sun and Ski Sports | | Strengths: | It's smooth, strong, and looks nice too. | | Weaknesses: | None at the moment. | | Similar Products Used: | Primo Meat Tenderizers | | Bike Setup: | 04' Fisher Tassajara, set up for freestyle riding | | Bottom Line: | They're expensive for platforms but they're grippy and look damned flashy. I'm sure they'll be pretty tough, though I hope mine hold up to the water for a long time. It floods in this city! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sue
a Downhiller
from UK
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | To ride they are by far the nicest pedals I've ever used - as grippy as it gets. | | Weaknesses: | The seals are absolute crap - almost impossible to use them in the UK (or anywhere else where it ever rains) - I have to strip them down, clean and regrease them every 2 weeks and even then they occasionally seize. Get through bearings at a rate of knots. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano DX, V12's, sharkbites | | Bottom Line: | Fantastic to ride but utterly useless for anywhere where it might rain. For a pedal that costs £100 the quality is absoulute crap. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nyc_rm6rider
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, NY
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | tough, stiff, well made.
pins keep your feet on the pedal. | | Weaknesses: | Ouch, pins and cage bite hard on your shins. Wear your leg armor for DH and urban/jumping! | | Similar Products Used: | ritchey, 747, 545, old style cage | | Bike Setup: | RM6 w/ Z1 QR20, Hayes, XT/Raceface drivetrain, C. King | | Bottom Line: | these are great pedals are DH, urban & light/casual cross-country. I prefer SPD for climbing.
They are tough, cool-looking and should last for years.
I do think they should not cost that much, since they lack the mechanical parts of SPDs.
Just protect your shins kids!
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Submitted by
Jamie
a cross-country rider
from Boston
Date Reviewed: February 4, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Have the Atomics (Easton produced 'em and Atomic designed), damn expensive but have smooth, stiff cartridge bearings - sweet. Huge grippy platform with nice concave profile, although I find it a bit painful with soft soccer sneakers... If you have money to burn on flatties these are it. I'd give them 5 stars if they were only $70 not $105. | | Overall Rating: |
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