DMR Vault Pedals - Eurobike 2010

DMR's new Vault pedal. The Vaults are set to be DMR's premium pedal, being both thinner and lighter than their previous designs. Don't panic, the classic V12 and V8 pedals that many of you know and love will still be available, but the Vaults will be taking it to the next level. When looking at the Vault from above it is easy to see what Tom was explaining in the video about the pedal shape. When your foot is on the Vault the widest part of the body will be directly under the ball of your foot, behind that point it tapers down slightly where material isn't needed. Not only does this make for a lighter design, but it also means that the leading edge of the underside of the pedal is less likely to strike anything as it is smaller than the upper deck that your foot is resting on. Clever work.

While there are lots of pedal options available that feature a concave foot bed, the new Vault uses a double concave design to cradle your foot even more. Not only front to back, but also side to side as well. The majority of the pedal pins thread up from the opposite side via allen key heads, with the center four of each foot bed being set screws instead with the intention of them not tearing up your soles as much due to all your weight being focused over the center of the pedal. The body turns on a combination of a sealed bearing at the end of the axle and a high load bushing closer to the crank arm.

Not only will there be loads of color options, but you'll also have to decide if you want the standard steel axle or the more expensive and lighter titanium option. The ti option should come in at around 340 grams, a good choice for you weight weenies.