THOUGHTS + NEWS
A Bit of This and That
Trailside musings, and an update on OneUp's Clip Pedal.
First Impressions Review
Outlier MTB Pedals
You may have heard of the pedals with the hole in the middle - and there are two varieties, including one that sits an incredible 12mm lower than most conventional platforms.
EARLY REVIEW
OneUp Clip Pedal
Early acclaim seems well-deserved, there's just one little thing about OneUp's new Clip Pedal.
Workshop DIY
How to Rebuild Crankbrothers Stamp 7 and 11 Pedals
This is a quick and easy task that requires only a few basic tools and perhaps 30 minutes
First Impressions
Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Pedals
"Really, these pedals are just another chance to argue about something bicycle related."
Sea Otter 2024
Our Favourite Leftovers
Some stuff is better the next day - an official Gulf Livery Mondraker, a new insert from Tannus, our favourite vehicles, and heaps more...
Gloves, Jersey, Jacket, Helmet, Flat pedals...
Gear Shots April 2024
A frickin' Lazer helmet, a jacket from Velocio, pedals from Chino CA, along with some gloves and a jersey for chilly climes
REVIEW
3 Pedal Models from HT
Cooper saddles up some unfamiliar SPD-type pedals with cleats that aren't compatible with Shimano's system.
REVIEW
Trek Line Pro Pedals
Trek breathes some life into a classic pedal shape. Can the Line Pros hold their own against the ultra-thin flat pedal trend?
Review
Time Speciale 12 Enduro Pedals
Time's top tier enduro pedals - with titanium axles and pretty colours - and a stable platform
GIVE | GET
2023 Gift Guide - Week 3
Mini party flask, waterproof flat shoes, great pedals, a portable power station, and more.
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots October 2023
A saddle with a built in handle from WTB (not pictured), some Gucci flat pedals from Look, and Race Face's Era Carbon Cranks...
Review
Crankbrothers' New Stamp 1 Pedal
CB's last composite pedal wasn't up to snuff, so they went back to the drawing board.
PEDAL REVIEW
Hope Union TC Clipless and F22 Flat Pedals
A pair of clipless pedals and a pair of asymetrical flats from Hope Tech.
REVIEW | TEARDOWN
Pembree D2A Flat Pedals
Pembree's beautifully machined platforms torn down and compared to other boutique small-batch pedals
REVIEW
OneUp Composite Pedals For Smaller Feet
The new OneUp Composite pedals boast two different pin configurations and a 15% smaller platform than the original.
EDITORIAL
Pummelled Patina Or Perpetually Polished?
If you were buying one pair of pedals for the next decade, would you choose a pummelled patina anodized colour or perpetually polished silver?
Review
The New Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals
If the Mallet E is too big and the Candy is too small, now there is the Mallet Trail.
REVIEW
Marin Oso Composite Flat Pedals
Some budget friendly composite flat pedals from Marin
Review
Hustle Avery Remtech (Magnetic) Pedals
Maybe both of the current systems are a giant compromise and pedals with magnets are just what the world needs?
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Wolf Tooth Waveform Pedals Are Made In House
The difference between made-in-house and made-in-country, and a look at Wolf Tooth's made in Minnesota Waveform pedals.
Review
Chromag Pilot Clipless Pedals
A solid aluminum clipless pedal from the Whistler brand, intended for aggressive riders.
EDITORIAL
Asymmetric Plane Flat Pedals: A Followup
More thoughts on plane (flat-flat) pedals, and my positive experience trying an asymmetric pedal pin setup.
EDITORIAL
Flat Pedals, Foot Position & Reach
Thoughts on foot position relative to pedal axles and how this might influence bicycle fit.