Chaulk it up to variances in experiences, but in terms of both bearing quality (poor) and structural integrity (definitely not designed for impacts), these are not a product I could recommend even for 50lb kids if they are going to be smacking them on rocks and riding in all weather conditions. Admittedly, it's not something my kid or I have ridden personally, but I think a peruse of the reviews on MEC's site back me up.
On a budget, currently, I'd pick up some Mini BMX pedals and fill them full of grease. I am still really hoping we'll see many brands doing composite XS MTB pedals that will be closer to the price of the City Light but offroad MTB quality.
May 10, 2021, 6:23 p.m. - Andrew Major
Chaulk it up to variances in experiences, but in terms of both bearing quality (poor) and structural integrity (definitely not designed for impacts), these are not a product I could recommend even for 50lb kids if they are going to be smacking them on rocks and riding in all weather conditions. Admittedly, it's not something my kid or I have ridden personally, but I think a peruse of the reviews on MEC's site back me up. On a budget, currently, I'd pick up some Mini BMX pedals and fill them full of grease. I am still really hoping we'll see many brands doing composite XS MTB pedals that will be closer to the price of the City Light but offroad MTB quality.