Lifelong (22 years) clipless pedal user. I have been thinking about going with a flat pedal. My clipless shoes need replacing and frankly I just want to hop on and ride. What is the best flat pedal out there? I remember in the past I would go through a set per month as they were junk. Hopefully that still isn't the case.
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Lifelong (22 years) clipless pedal user. I have been thinking about going with a flat pedal. My clipless shoes need replacing and frankly I just want to hop on and ride. What is the best flat pedal out there? I remember in the past I would go through a set per month as they were junk. Hopefully that still isn't the case.
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Well. That's a deep subject. Personally, I like Canfield Crampons and oneUp composites. There's a lot of good flats and you'll no doubt get a ton of recommendations.
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Large Stamp pedals are awesome. The only pedal I’ve ever snapped was a Chester, mid-wheelie. I’m phasing them out of my fleet.
This should help you to choose the pedal:
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I really like the oneUp composites. Are they the best? I have no idea, but I like them better than others I’ve tried.
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I've got large stamps. I tried 3 sets of pi s before the grip was OK. The bushing wear rate is appalling and spares expensive.
What's to like?
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Yes to both. Good flat pedals have easily replaceable bearings/bushings with spares available! (Yes I’m looking at you old supermodel-thin HT pedals in my junk bin!)
V12 and Horizon NPs if you want alloy bodies too. But I like composite. Don’t look scratched up as quickly.
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Crank brother stamp 7 has great nearly flat platform and perfect amount of grip. Very durable, though service can be difficult due to not having an open end like most other pedals. Very thin, great for bikes with lower BBs.
Spank spike/oozy are similar, but smaller. Same idea (flat and thin). Service is extremely hard and error prone. Slightly less grip than Stamp 7.
The above two are still top choices.
DMR Vault is a go to pedal for ultimate grip. It's thicker than the above, so a problem for very low BB bikes. Its one of those pedals that you lock into whether you want to or not. Used to be my favorite, but I find it inferior to the Stamp 7 which is easier to position the feet on.
Deity Deftrap is a great plastic pedal. Another one of the too grippy family. I run them with shorter pins. Shoe killer.
If I have to buy pedals now, it's another set of stamp 7. Big, slightly concave but not too much, the right amount of grip, very reliable, and usually easy to service.
Spank spike/oozy are similar, but smaller. Same idea (flat and thin). Service is extremely hard and error prone. Slightly less grip than Stamp 7.
The above two are still top choices.
DMR Vault is a go to pedal for ultimate grip. It's thicker than the above, so a problem for very low BB bikes. Its one of those pedals that you lock into whether you want to or not. Used to be my favorite, but I find it inferior to the Stamp 7 which is easier to position the feet on.
Deity Deftrap is a great plastic pedal. Another one of the too grippy family. I run them with shorter pins. Shoe killer.
If I have to buy pedals now, it's another set of stamp 7. Big, slightly concave but not too much, the right amount of grip, very reliable, and usually easy to service.
Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Some trends developing for sure. I should have mentioned in the first post. I am not a small guy. 250lbs on a good day, I ride an old Specialized Rockhopper (1993) that I have modified a ton. Mostly gravel and light trail use. Will hit any single track I come across. Mostly looking for a quality pedal that will last and I don't have to worry about on a long ride. Currently ride Crank Brothers egg beaters and they are great, no issues for thousands of kms.
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best… depends, but I like my OneUp aluminum pedals. Though lately I’ve been riding more clipless.
I do want to try the Wolftooth pedals.
I do want to try the Wolftooth pedals.
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Concave or convex? Most people seem to have a preference for one of the two judging by the comments on similar threads.
How about platform size preference? Material preference?
If you don't already have strong opinions I'd say try some reasonably priced composite pedals until you figure out what you like. I'm still in that process. Currently I'm running the E13 base pedals, and they've worked pretty well for me, but I'll be looking for a wider platform next time. Maybe I'll try Diety deftraps or Chromag scarabs.
How about platform size preference? Material preference?
If you don't already have strong opinions I'd say try some reasonably priced composite pedals until you figure out what you like. I'm still in that process. Currently I'm running the E13 base pedals, and they've worked pretty well for me, but I'll be looking for a wider platform next time. Maybe I'll try Diety deftraps or Chromag scarabs.
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Best composite: OneUp
They are lightweight, cheap, and really grippy.
If you want convex, Canfield's are really good. Not my favorite for the bike park, but great on trails.
My current favorite is from Tenet. American made with great grip. Not cheap though.
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They are lightweight, cheap, and really grippy.
If you want convex, Canfield's are really good. Not my favorite for the bike park, but great on trails.
My current favorite is from Tenet. American made with great grip. Not cheap though.
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I've tried quite a few over the last few years, from cheaper composites to $300 DMR Vault Superlights (I didn't buy them lol) and I've settled on the Chilao's from Yoshimura. Really like these pedals, despite the higher price.
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I've tried a bunch of different flat pedals over the years and really the shoes are the secret sauce rather than the pedals. If you're just getting started with Flats, you will likely get a few shinners until you get used to not being clipped into your pedal, so consider the pin shape and material.
I like a big platform and the OneUp alloys are my favorites, but they are not forgiving on the shins. The OneUP composite pedals will not not scar you for life like the alloys will. I run the OneUp composites on a few bikes and never worry about coming of the pedals because the grip is pretty good (and I've got a lot of time on Flats), but the grip is not quite as good as the OneUp alloys. I run the OneUp alloys on my DirtJumper and Enduro bikes.
I like a big platform and the OneUp alloys are my favorites, but they are not forgiving on the shins. The OneUP composite pedals will not not scar you for life like the alloys will. I run the OneUp composites on a few bikes and never worry about coming of the pedals because the grip is pretty good (and I've got a lot of time on Flats), but the grip is not quite as good as the OneUp alloys. I run the OneUp alloys on my DirtJumper and Enduro bikes.
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