I've had the opportunity to pedal around on the Catalyst more than once but I've never reviewed a set or spent significant trail time on them. I generally avoid flat pedals with top-mounted grub screws. In my experience, it makes a product that should last multiple services into a throw-away and all the pins that really matter will be torn out and unreplaceable in the first year.
I'd be much keener on the Pedaling Innovations if they used a T-pin (hex or torx head at the back) or at least provided rear access for the pins.
But, you are right that it may be worth getting over that to give them a proper shakedown. The closest pedals I have length-wise are the Wah Wah 2 (120mm) which is 23mm shorter than the Catalyst.
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Total aside, this would be a cool opportunity for Squidworx to add another length of cages. Their pedals are excellent quality with great bearings and a very good pin design.
Aug. 31, 2022, 10:06 a.m. - Andrew Major
I've had the opportunity to pedal around on the Catalyst more than once but I've never reviewed a set or spent significant trail time on them. I generally avoid flat pedals with top-mounted grub screws. In my experience, it makes a product that should last multiple services into a throw-away and all the pins that really matter will be torn out and unreplaceable in the first year. I'd be much keener on the Pedaling Innovations if they used a T-pin (hex or torx head at the back) or at least provided rear access for the pins. But, you are right that it may be worth getting over that to give them a proper shakedown. The closest pedals I have length-wise are the Wah Wah 2 (120mm) which is 23mm shorter than the Catalyst. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- Total aside, this would be a cool opportunity for Squidworx to add another length of cages. Their pedals are excellent quality with great bearings and a very good pin design.