20 Best Platform Pedals For Road Bike (2023 Updated)

Hands down the best pedals i have owned. I’ve been riding these for almost 2 years now with no problems at all. The pedals grip well to my feet and are on the lighter side. Originally found these while i was looking for a pedal that was slimmer to cut down on pedal strike while turning and theses are some of the slimmer pedals that ive seen.

Also they look really sweet and have received many compliments. I live in Cleveland where the weather gets tough and theses work well all year. Going to order a backup set for the day when theses finally die.

Good luck riders!!s PROS: Lightweight, Durable, Easy To Install, Attractive Design BEST USES: Road Biking, Upgrade.

Pros: smooth bearings, durable construction. Appear rebuildable. Low profile is good for my unconventionally low stance. Look nice. Cons: Low profile may lead to hot spots in intense riding sessions

Good pedals overall. Not bulky which is what I was looking for. Very grippy, but the grip “screws” tend to come loose. Already re-tightened several times. Loc-tight would probably help but shouldn’t be necessary.

Hit a few rocks and the paint chips, but hey, it’s a mountain bike. They’re good but I wouldn’t exactly tell someone to go out and buy a set. By the way, REALLY hurt hitting your shin. PROS: Fairly lightweight, Small, Grippy CONS: Chips easily, Grip.

I started experiencing a clunk on the left side of my bike, once every revolution, at the same location, and started pulling my hairs out after troubleshooting the obvious, like the crank bearings, etc.

I read somewhere on the internet that sometimes pedals could be at fault. Would you believe tightening the bolts on the pedals cured my problem? Happy that the problem was gone, 30 miles later I experienced the same problem only worse.

This time tightening did not work and found that there was more pedal/shaft play than the left. I researched tools and found that the M324 required a set that was $60 or more depending on the store. I took the pedal off to see if I could adjust it with my existing tools.

Getting to the shaft required removing the outer cage then snapping off the end cap. Yes, you do need that tool to make adjustments unfortunately. I decided to return to REI to request repair or refund.

However, I decided to give it one more try on my bike, to my amazement the clunk was gone!!! So I think the clunks were caused by cage slippage. I’ve never had pedal problems in all my years of cycling, cheap or expensive so hopefully this “repair” will last.

Still undecided what to do now. To maintain them means buying an expensive tool, cost of which makes it hard to justify. Perhaps one should consider these disposable, which is a shame because of the Shimano quality materials.

Incidentally, if you need reflectors, the cost for a Shimano set will be about $26.

I have 2 pairs of these pedals and they have worked well. One pair was on a daily commuter and handled the snow and salt with no issues and I am _not_ kind to my commuter. I washed the bike a couple of times a year and applied a bit of oil to the pivot points and never had an issue.

The seond pair is now on my fat bike that I ride on and off the trails on Nose hill. I try to stay clipped in but when the snow gets too thick I unclip and switch sides so I can bail quickly. Last winter I had a different clipped pedal on my bike and the metal tab that holds the “nose” of the cleat broke right off when I wiped out so I bought the Shimanoes and have no issues with them.

They would get 5 stars if everything Shimano wasn’t quiet so spendy.

These pedals allow you to either use plain shoes or shoes with spd cleats. The metal used in their construction is robust and a pair on my touring bike have done about 10,000km with the only issue being that the bearing now need a service which requires a special Shimano tool to tighten the lock nut for race/shaft.

Cleats and a multi-language instructions were included with the pedals. There is a provision on the pedal for click in reflectors which are not included in the package. You will have to find you own source for reflectors.

I used 4 from unused basic pedals. Remember to use some grease on the pedal thread when attaching them to the cranks so that the parts do not corrode together.

I got these blue pedals to match my HARO Steel Reserve 1. 1 and NS Metropolis 3 and was a little skeptical. The Haro came with metal peg pedals that were great but wanted color to customize a little.

I am a little heavier at 225 lbs so wasnt sure on the durability under my weight but after using them and hitting jumps I cant complain one bit. After a ton of research I found Nylon pedals are super strong and the best part is they wont get deformed or the paint wont come off when you drop the bike or hit a rock.

I seriously love these pedals and have no regrets buying them. I am hooked. The brand and quality lives up to the reputation. I am currently thinking about getting Race Face handle bars at the moment.

I promise you will not be disappointed!.

I commute in a city that doesnt have the best of roads. These are grippy (often follows my sneakers from 6 o clock to 8-9 o clock position when stopped at a light). No slippage. I’ve hit my shins a few times when off bike and obviously its not bad like metal pins.

If you mainly city commute and want a bit of an upgrade without going clipless or flats with metal pins then try this out. I chose this over the bontrager (forget model) and shimano bd something (these werent in stock so couldnt compare).

I was new to clipless pedals when I got back into cycling last year. I got these ones primarily because they were relatively inexpensive. Overall, they are great for road cycling (I averaged ~80 miles a weeks over the season with 2-4 rides) and found that these pedals were super easy.

The adjustable tension works great and makes for easy in and out. Since I wasn’t racing the tighter tension settings were not necessary for my use. Held my feet in place well as I don’t think I slipped out once all year.

Weight didn’t really matter to me since I was just cycling to get in shape and pass the time.

It’s held up real good. As with the best gear, it simply fades away and is out of your thoughts, simply doing its job as you get out there to ride, ride after ride. I now have well over 1500 miles on this and it has not given any trouble whatsoever.

I did upgrade from the one just below this in shimano’s product line and while there may be a difference in weight, it’s not perceivable once you’re riding.

I ride mostly on roads but I’ve been using SHIMANO PD-M530 pedals which are generally classified as a mountain or trail bike pedal. I’ve tried Shimano road pedals but I’ve had problems clipping in to them when I start on an up hill.

Definitely requires younger legs than mine to get up enough momentum to give time to get your un-clipped foot into the pedal. The PD-M530 (and the PD-M8120) pedals along with a cycling shoe with a lugged sole and recessed cleat are so much easier to clip in to.

They’re double sided so no worries about which side of the pedal is up when your foot contacts the pedal. And because the shoe has lugs you’re much less likely for your foot to slide off the pedal if you don’t get it just right the first time.

During the brief time I tried true road pedals there were two things I did like about them. One is the pedal force is spread out over a wider area of the shoe as opposed to an MTB pedal. On long rides this makes a difference – your foot gets more tired with the MTB pedal.

The other is pedal weight. The PD-M8120 spreads the pedal force across the shoe very much like a road pedal. I can really feel the difference compared to my old Shimano PD-M530’s. Whereas PD-M8120’s are not as light as road pedals, they are lighter than the M530’s.

So bottom line, much easier to clip in, lighter than old MTB pedals, and very comfortable on long rides. Highly recommended!.

I’m a former bike shop employee and cyclocross racer. I average about 4000 miles a year on the bike and this year will be over 5000 miles. I’ve used road and mountain pedals from everyone and I still prefer Shimano SPD mountain pedals for all of my bikes.

These XT pedals are bulletproof, double-sided, easy to get in and out of, have adjustable tension for the cleats and the cleats themselves are easy to walk in with mountain shoes from any company. The pedals are high quality, good looking and maintenance free.

You really can’t go wrong and the larger platform provides additional stability and addresses the myth that “road pedals” are more stable. The soles of bike shoes are already stiff and the extra couple millimeters of width on road-specific shoes literally does nothing for real world stability.

Using Shimano mountain cleats on all of your bikes also eliminates the need for additional shoes and cleats, and makes walking around when not on the bike a lot easier. I also have used XTR pedals and I prefer the XT 8120s because of the addition of the platform, the smoothness of the click getting in and out and the durability.

MY HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!.

Never owned a Crank Bros pedal set before. Shimano SPD always. Many pedal brands have been in short supply since 2020, or if available, priced to unaffordable. I have always been weary of trying C. B Pedals.

Many people dislike non adjustable clip-less pedals and I was part of this group. I needed new pedals and every model I wanted was “back ordered” or way overpriced. I took a chance and bought these Dbl Shot 3 pedals.

Lots of “pro” reviews rating less than positive but I like the look of them and the fact that the model has been evolving. C. B. Is not correcting mistakes with each upgrade, they are taking input and making them fit more riders needs No pedal is perfect for every person, I took this into consideration and made the order.

I have only had them a day and I can say without pause they are equal at least to the best pedals I have used in 40 years. They have a tight spin, meaning you can’t spin them a dozen times with your hand.

They stay in the position you took your foot off on. I love this about them. Perhaps they will loosen a bit over time but I hope they don’t. The platform is so nice. The length is ideal, most pedals I have used are same dimension side to side/front to back.

The platform provides incredible grip and security, better than I have ever felt. No fiddling needed, anti-seize the threads, put them on and ride. The subject of clip-less is very individualized. I am not a big fan being a full suspension rider but use them in different situations, climbing, etc.

I ride platform 90% of the time but like clip options. All my pedals have been dual, I find it easy to switch mid pedal, no problem. The CB clip design surprised me. Easy to clip in from 1st try. After riding all day I have zero issue with clipping in.

Releasing is not easy but the pedals and clips are new. I can switch to easy release / less degree clips later If bothered by them long term. Setup is quick, shoe worked perfect with provided clips 1st install.

Nice looking, perfect pedal bearings with no wild free spinning, great platforms, light weight, adjustable by clip change, spacing for my size 11 wide shoe is ideal, no crank rub clipped in. If the price is anywhere close to some other brand you are considering, I would get these.

Long term this review is not, but one day of riding 40 miles in them I am a big fan. I ride 1000’s of miles a year, this is just day one, but I would bet these pedals will last me years. 5 star short term, 4 star due to leaving room for long term aspect.

Using Shimano SPD clipless pedals (on a tight setting) for over 10 years I decided to give these a try simply because they were what was in stock as an option for a platform on one side and clip on the other, at the store when I purchased the Co-op DRT 2.

2 MTB. I literally fell at least once every ride because I just couldn’t unclip with multiple times of still having difficulty getting my feet unclipped whilst on the ground in an awkward position connected to the bike after the fall.

90% of the time getting going it would be 15-20 yards before I could get both feet fully clipped in as well. One day telling another rider about how I’ve never fallen so often who had Crankbrothers Eggbeaters, he said, “Oh, just loosen up the tension.

They should be adjustable like these. ” I was so relieved!. until finding out, this model is not adjustable and getting to one similar that would be is twice the cost! I really wanted to get used to these, but after a few months of riding and even buying the “easy release” cleats there wasn’t much change and I still fell at least once every outing resulting in quite the bruises in various places.

I put on a set of Exustar SPD equivalent to these and felt at ease once again. Easy to get in and out of and a couple of potential falls I was able to catch myself with my foot after releasing so easily.

I would give them 1 star if it weren’t for what I did like – the large platform for tooling around the neighborhood or greenway rides with my children. Very comfortable with just flip-flops, more so than the Exustar option.

Quality build. Really nice pedals. I’m new to Crankbrothers, as have been using Shimano XT’s for years. These give a much better platform, and after a while getting used to them, I’ve decided the float is a nice feature.

Compared to SPD’s they take a bit of wearing in at the beginning. Clipping in to begin with was super hard, but once the cleats wear a little they are much better.

Disappointed with these. I bought a pair to replace an old pair of v8’s that have lasted me 10 years. The RH pedal hasn’t even lasted 10 k of pootling. The pedal shifted loosely along the spigot during a ride and started locking up.

Ball bearings were visible through a small gap on the crank end of the pedal and a section of a rubber o ring or something sticking out. Popped the cap off on the other end to have a look inside and there was a loose ballbearing hanging out next to the lock nut presumably causing the unit to intermittently lock up.

The old pair stood up to a load of abuse and despite being a bit rough sounding and not having a lot of paint left on them are still functional. I ‘ll still need a replacement but they’re out of stock with Rutland Cycling Will be contacting them as soon as the bank holiday is over and hopefully resolving the issue.

I received 2 sets of these pedals yesterday. I pulled a set out and took out one of the pedals. If you are like me and don’t feel comfortable with clip-in pedals or clipless pedals (which are still kind connecting your shoe to the pedal) and you’re looking for a flat pedal for your road bike these aren’t it.

My first thought was that they were super heavy. My second thought was that there were no reflectors which I knew that buying them but I figured if they were light enough I could look past that and put in my own reflectors.

I did some research while waiting for these pedals to come in and it seems that at one point Shimano actually sold a reflector kit for them but that is no longer the case. I put the pedal back in the box, taped the box back up and initiated a return.

There are lighter and cheaper alternatives out there that just happens to have reflectors already on them. I just thought that surely these would be awesome because of the Shimano name but apparently that’s the only thing Shimano about them.

the name.

These pedals are awesome! I’ve been using my old road bike for commuting and, until recently, had just added snap-on platforms to the clipless pedals. Unfortunately, this meant sliding feet at stoplights and hills.

I finally sprung for these platform pedals and they’re a huge upgrade. They’re rock-solid, comfortable to press on and very grippy.

Top quality pedal with great grip on tennis shoes. These replaced small cage style pedals on Trek DS 2 Hybrid bike and provide excellent footing, smooth operation. Reflectors no included but that’s small issue.

Got these pedals a couple of months ago after using the plastic pedals that came with my bike for three years. The difference is vast! I can use them with my trainers for quick trips to the shops or use them with my mtb shoes for clip in workouts.

Perfect. The bearings are nice and smooth and the alloy material they are made from is quality. There is also an adjustment point on each pedal so you can fine tune the clip on mechanism. There are also small adjustable metal studs on the flat part of the pedals so they really grip onto trainers when you wear them.

Definitely recommended!.

Good pedals for being able to ware with spd shoes and non cycling shoes. Non cleat side is a little slippy when wet. Cleats work well and are adjustable so good for getting used to etc

Quality of product and service from Sigma sports was top notch. However, I’ve given it 4 stars as I feel the pedal is a little bulky and would in hindsight recommend the Shimano hybrid pedal for a SPD-SL connector one side and trainer / commuter friendly reverse side.

Have an E Bike and was not happy with the pedal size. You see I am tall and have a wide shoe size and just couldn’t get the feel of the bike due to the small width of the OEM pedals. Was always looking down and trying to feel for a comfortable position on the narrow pedals.

Ordered this item and the removal and install of the old to new pedals was about ten minutes. The new pedals give me the width I needed to secure my sneakers to them for a more comfortable secure riding experience.

Very happy with them so far and also found a color to match my bike. The small pins, like the old pedals hold my feet in a position without having to change every so often.

I use these pedals on both my fully suspended mountain bikes. I have bashed them over roots and rocks on single track with no problems. The nylon construction material has some “give” to it and allows them to withstand impacts without bending or breaking like I have experienced with metal pedals.

The small pins (10 per side) provide good grip on rubber soled cycling shoes and hiking boots. I went to these from SPD cleats as they allow instant release which can be a crash saver. Similar pedals at local bike shops are three times the price.

If youve just bought a new bike the chances are the pedals supplied with it will be ugly cheap plastic ones and youll most likely want to replace them. Thats what I did with my new Specialized Hybrid bike anyway and I opted for these Shimano ones.

As their name suggests, they are really intended for modern MTBs which means Id say theyre slightly bigger than average-sized pedals designed perhaps for ordinary everyday commuting for example, and they have a much larger platform.

These pedals are perhaps a bit heavier therefore than your average pedals but appear to be fairly solidly made and come with good smooth bearings. I bought mine with a discount so they were priced reasonably ok.

Above that price though, I wouldnt say they represent particularly good value for money, and I would be inclined to look at other brands, such as DMR if I were looking to buy some more pedals. I’m not sure what material the screws that come with these pedals are actually made from – I assumed they were Stainless Steel – however, after only a few rides in the rain, I notice that the heads on some of the screws appear to be showing what looks like rust; so I’m not sure whether overall I would say these pedals are a particularly good product.

I bought a fancy XC bike for non-race riding, so was looking for something that was light, large, comfortable, not too grippy, and not too pricey. To check all boxes is basically impossible, so I sacrificed weight.

These have a wider footprint than most one-size-only pedals, and are slightly concave, so quite comfortable for longer distances. I haven’t tried the adjustable pins yet, but the default is less grippy, which is fantastic for less aggressive riding.

In short: the design is fantastic. The main trade-off is weight. These are on the heavy end of the spectrum, at 533g, but in the end for most of us the 100-200g difference over ligher options won’t be noticable.

If weight is a primary concern, you’ll need to make sacrifices elsewhere (size, cost, etc. ).

Great pedals. Ridden about 60 miles on them so far, including some really bumpy downhill flint tracks, and haven’t lost my footing yet. Much more positive footing than the standard items that came with my Trek eBike.

Good to have spare pins as well. I haven’t tried playing with the height adjustment yet. Well made and a good price from Tredz too.

Bought these as an upgrade to my spd pedals, and I wanted to see what all the fuss about was with spd sl pedals. Clipping out. With the spd pedals I had I could clip out whether I turned my foot in or out, at 12 o’clock or 6 o’clock and because of this probably developed some bad habits.

I can only clip out at 6 o’clock by twisting out, this initially took some getting used to, but have not found it to be the issue I thought it may be. However once clipped in, I definitely notice a difference in power transfer and my foot is held more securely and does not feel sloppy.

Clip in. Again my spd pedals I was used to were double sided, so never had an issue. With the sl I did initially need to keep looking down, but after having a proper cleat set up, now find this less and less of an issue.

After a few rides and no incidents my confidence is growing and overall I am happy I made the change.

These are pedals that will work well for a long time. SPD-SL is a solid system based on years of experience, and one that you can rely on for parts, cleats, and more for a long time. I moved over from Speedplay pedals after my particular model was not continued after being purchased by Wahoo, so I couldn’t get cleats or other parts—very frustrating! It took a bit for me to get used to the more limited float, but after some months of use, I really like these Ultegra pedals and don’t have any knee pain or issues with them.

Switched from Look to the Ultegra as the Look pedals just don’t seem to last very long, with poor bearing quality, and the final straw was carbon Ti blade ones cracked on the spindle to the back plate at near £300 for a pair just isn’t good enough.

The Ultegra build quality is excellent the bearing housing are metal instead of the plastic on look. The plate contact area seem bigger than Look and feels more secure, feels like more power is being transferred.

Only problem now is i need another set for the winter bike. They feel lighter than the Look Keo Max and the build quality is way better.

Bought these to replace the cheap-o pedals that came on my Cannondale Synapse. Wanted something that matched my bike’s White/Black color scheme. They match perfectly. Installation was quick and painless.

Set up of cleats was easy on my shoes as well. These are the first clipless pedals I’ve ever owned, and I am very happy with them. At first, I was worried that they would be difficult to “unclip” from and I would end up falling over with my nice new bike.

First ride dispelled that concern. They hold well while riding and disengage easily when you need. Spin quickly and have no noticeable drag in my pedaling. They’re also “flat” enough to be able to be used with regular shoes for an impromptu family bike ride.

i’m currently training for the ms150 and got these pedals to try out based off a recommendation. really glad i listened because they are comfortable with a nice wide platform. i dont find my feet going numb after a couple dozen miles like i did before with the narrower spd pedals i was using previously.

they are simple to clip into and out of but hold firm as i pedal so i dont have to worry about my foot coming loose as i pull up. (i didnt have that issue with the other pedals, they were just so narrow, my toes would go numb.

) the spd-sl (look style) pedlas are wider and longer than spd pedals, so it can make going around sharp curves a little bit to get used to because i feel like my foot might hit, but it doesnt, and like i said before, i like the larger platform because my foot sits more comfortably longer.

all in all, if you are a novice or experienced, and looking for a nice wide, light pedal, these are a great choice. PROS: Good Platform, Reliable Entry/Exit, Lightweight.

These are great pedals. Easy to install and to use and they work. No issues and they are essentially maintenance free. Suggestion is to use a fine file or a stone to remove burrs inside the cleat engagement parts.

Makes exit from pedals smoother.

These are great carbon pedals for the price. I particularly like them because I can clip into them and out of them with ease, yet I am secure as I ride. My previous pedals were more expensive and it was difficult for me to get out of them.

Additionally, I like the fact that these Time Expressos have some float. they are easy to get into and out of them. I have used the leading brand pedals and these outperform them in my opinion. I highly recommend these Time pedals.

TIME X Pro 10 are sufficiently different from my previous Look Style that it took me a few weeks of cycling to get things correct. No Problem. I expected that. after all it took me nearly 6 months to get used to the Look ones after 30+ years of the strap style.

Yes. These clips are very good. best yet. Take the time to set them up correctly and you will find the rewards. A perfectly normal business transaction. All went well.

Ive been using time pedals since time branched from skiing into cycling. In that 30 years the pedal reliability has improved to a point they truly do last for years of tough use. I did find the iclick a bit too free, on climbs my lower leg does move more in this system.

Regardless its a personal preference and I am still a big fan of this model for its weight, road clearance, ease of locking in and out and its definitely another great time pedal system.

I’m really impressed with the quality of these pedals for the price point. The bearings are very smooth and seem to be holding up well to daily riding. The studs grip my shoes very well which improves power delivery.

I highly recommend these!.

This is my first time using “click in/out” pedals. I have been using cages for a long time on my commuter bike. I have started to do more long distances rides and wanted to up my game, so to speak. I am using them with Shimano SH-XC1 shoes, Shimano SM-SH56 cleats.

The pedals can use either SH56(came with the pedals) or SH51(I will be replacing the 56 with the 51, as I will do more “climbing” type biking). As a first time user(I watched a couple of Youtube videos on how to use click in’s), I practiced a couple of times holding onto something, then up and down the block and then a 10 mile ride in LA traffic.

I was really happy with how easy I was able to click in and out of the pedal when I need to. I did tighten the clips a little bit and still felt safe. The other reason I bought this pedal is that I can also use street shoes! Good price point for this pedal.

Got a new bike and was eager to try clipless pedals. I’ve used toe clips on my old mountain bike, but wanted to try clipping in on my new hybrid commuter. I chose these pedals because they are flat platforms on one side so I won’t have to always wear my cycling shoes.

Clipping in was easy the first time out. (I just had to remember to release before stopping!) I think these pedals are a great option if you’re learning to get comfortable with clipping in, though. In the future, I’ll likely upgrade to hybrid pedals with a “grippier” platform side, but these pedals work for now.

Typical high quality from Shimano, these pedals are perfect for any bike that you might choose to ride with or without cleated shoes. I have them on my gravel bike, which I would normally ride clipped in, but occasionally I take a more casual ride with my wife around the neighborhood.

They spin freely, and hang just right so that you can find the clip-in side without looking. With the included cleats they provide plenty of float, which I prefer. And there’s even an extra set of the grub screws in the box (which provide extra grip on the ‘flat’ side) for when they wear out.

The reflectors are removable if you choose to do so. I didn’t, they don’t look that dorky. The only negative (really a very minor annoyance, easily remedied), is that they come coated in a sticky grease, which I tried to wipe off thoroughly to prevent dirt and sand sticking to them.

These pedals are fine. I have been using them for 3 weeks, riding 1-hour per day. Clipping in and out is generally very easy, and the ride is quiet and smooth. One note is that they seem to balance with the clip side down, so getting clipped back in while moving takes some fiddling and concentration.

As consumers, we must unite to kill off using the term “clipless pedals” for this type of pedal. These pedals are the kind we most definitively clip INTO. That is the whole point of the technology. The only other kinds of pedals are flat (no clips) and the toe-cage type, which also have no real clip.

At most, a cinch strap. Those are basically toe-holster pedals.

At first I was afraid, I was petrified. But then installed these pedals on my bike, strapped on my new cleats and I took off like a cyclist in The Tour de France! At mile 14. 5 miles I decided to stop for a protein bar and some water.

I came to a complete stop and that’s when I realized I had forgotten to unclip. Over I went and into the soft cold mud I landed! I didn’t even have time to let go of the handlebars! I wasn’t hurt at all except for my ego.

I got back on that bike, waved at the spectators across the park that appeared concerned or amused and I took off to finish my race. Thanks Shimano!!!.

Just installed them on the indoor bike for my wife. She did a quick 5 min ‘ride’ to test them out and get the cleats fitted. She said she could already tell they will make a huge difference. The plan is to keep them on the stationary bike so she can get used to them and until the nice Spring weather lets us ride outside again, then ill put them on her road bike.

I really appreciate how easily they adjust too.

I’ve only had these pedals for a little bit but I already know that this pedal is for the long term. I am not a terribly serious rider, I like to ride and really enjoy it for good workouts and touring around.

I put these on my gravel bike so I can ride to a spot, get off the bike, run around, and bike home without having to bring two pairs of shoes. I also got these to clip in on days I just want to ride.

The platform side is awesome, the cleat part allows me to push and pull in my stroke without my foot moving or even feeling close to falling off. The clip side is easy clip in and out. It’s weighted perfectly where it doesn’t flip if I take my foot off the pedal.

I have experienced that flip on other pedals and very much no likey. This pedal is great for what I use it for.

I got these to replace my look x-track garbage pedals that lasted a single season before the bearings disintegrated. Anyway, so far after maybe 100 miles of single track I could not be happier. My cleats find the clips really easily on uphill starts and every “oh $#!+” moment I have been able to pop out very easily.

I have bashed a bunch of rocks with them too as I always do where I ride and they are up to the punishment, so far. I also have Kashima Coat front, rear and dropper so adding more gold is a no-brainer.

I’ve used the oil slick version of the pedals for a few seasons now and have nothing bad to say about them. I’ve used them mostly for mountain biking and a little bit of road biking. They are have survived plenty of pedal strikes and the abuse of jumps and rock gardens.

I use them with my Shimano ME3 mountain bike shoes and it provides enough support for my feet. Would highly recommend.

Pedals are lightweight for MTB pedals especially at this price. They come with cleats. They were great for the first few hundred KMs, but now make consistent clicking noises and squeaking noises against the cleats if you go for extended rides (50km plus).

I have regreased the pedals and sprayed PTFE on both the pedals and the cleats, and still after 50kms the squeaking returns. They still work fine, but the noise was driving me mad, so I am changing to Shimano M540 pedals instead.