Premium Products Slim Pedals - Review

Oct 29, 2008
by Jordan Holmes  
Through your family you inherit a lot of things. Car's, homes, debts, genes, but the one thing us as men need most you can not inherit, the 'family jewels'. If you don't understand this saying in due time you will, but for us that understand it you know what I am talking about. Nothing is more of a flow breaker than getting a swift whack to your family jewels. Not only that, but it's a very uncomfortable lesson to learn.

But how do we avoid, or prevent this situation as well as we can? In this review we will cover a few of the main contributors to the pain we refer to as "sacking", and ways to prevent this painful lesson like running a set of good grippy pedals.We have all been young, looking up to the "older kids" and their "older kid's bikes". Now, I don't know about you guys and girls, but I knew I could ride that "big kid bike". Well, these are some of the situations we as guys should try to avoid. It puts our jewels in a situation where if we were to slip a pedal, or try to bail they are going to get squashed, and it won't feel good. At a young age this pain is nothing compared to what it is now, but even still let's all try to avoid that situation, regardless of age.

Where would the Jewels go?
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A bike that's too large is one of the biggest players in sore soldiers, but it's not the only thing that brings the pain when it comes time. When we ride our bikes our weight is distributed evenly (for the most part) on the pedals. One faces forward and one is backwards, making it so our legs are always counter acting each other's actions. Meaning, if you're pedaling forward with your left foot, your right foot is pulling up on the pedal. All the pressure you displace on 1 pedal is being forced into the drive train through the chain, producing what we call a pedal stroke. But if we break the cycle by removing the chain, we are now doing what I like to refer to as the "spin doctor" effect, meaning your legs are going from 100% resistance by the chain/driveline, to 100% wasted power. When you break a chain it usually results in a smashed knee, or a really sore pair of jewels. Either way, this isn't something you want to run into very often, but it's not something that happens on a regular basis.

Uncommon but painful
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I think the most common circumstance where the jewels would get a beating would be blowing the pedals. We have all slipped, missed, or blew a pedal before, and it is not a very comfortable feeling. Let's be honest, the family jewels are strong, but not strong enough to withstand my body weight falling on them.

Myself and my buddy Mike Estes both have the same plan when it comes to pedals, replace them when you're getting worried about slipping them. Stock pedals tend to be one of the least expensive components on a bike, but they play one of the most important contact points on your bike. Recently I got a pair of the Premium Products Slim Pedals for my hardtail, which are a well designed, well thought out, as well as a flashy pair of pedals. So far I am very pleased with them, but here's some information on them.

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Solid Traction


The Premium Slim Pedals are constructed out of 6061 T-6 aluminum, that has been extruded and CNC machined down to produce the low profile body. The body of the pedal is 14mm's thick at its thinnest portion, and only has 3mm's of change to the 17mm wide exterior sections. This 3mm change creates a comfortable "concave" for your foot to sit in. They spin on micro sealed bearing and DU bushings which are all assembled on a CNC machined chromoly spindle. All together the Slim pedals weigh under 16oz, or a pound for the 2 pedals. They are constructed in a flashy Ano Red, but also are featured in a Anodized Black color scheme, and in Brown.

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The Slim pedals are a fairly basic design, with pins on the pedal faces to give us traction, however pin construction and placement has changed for the better over time. The Premium Slim pedals use a fat allen key insertion on the back of the pins. What that helps with is once you mash the end of a pin down, or wear it off, you have to remove them, but the issue for a while was getting them out. This isn't something, but it's a nice feature for pedals to aid the end user in a more pleasant experience when replacing pins.

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One thing the Slim pedals do is catch people's eyes with their flashy finish. The average rider was interested in these pedals not only because they are flashy, but because they are thin, had a sweet laser etched logo job, and look great when they are in motion. They have a nice shape to them that fits perfectly in the "pocket" of your shoe. By pocket I am referring to the zone in your shoe where a pedal feels most comfortable. Skate shoes are more prone to have a smaller pocket due to the flimsy sole, where as riding shoes like 5.10s have a hard rubber sole, making a larger pocket. The Slim pedals are not to big, not to wide, and seem to fit in the perfect zone.

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Jammed up tight


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So why are they good, because they are thin? Well, I thought about that too when I heard about the FlyPaper pedals, and I think it's a combination of things. First off, the closer your foot is to the center of the pedal the more stable you should feel. Your foot is closer to the pivoting point on the pedal, making it a more fluid motion for pedaling. More clearance when pedaling as well. The Premium Slim pedals offers all these benefits. Now if you are a masher that bashes into rocks simply because that's how you ride, maybe they are not for you.

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Throwing it flat


Overall I am super pleased with the Premium Slim pedals. I would suggest them for any street or dirt rider who is in the market for some light, thin and reliable pedals. The Premium Slim pedals retail for 140$ CDN and are distributed by Norco in Canada.

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82 Comments
  • 8 2
 I think those are just Kona Pedals in red and much more expensive.
www.sicklines.com/2008/02/18/kona-wah-wah-pedals
  • 2 2
 They are very simular pedals. The only dif I can see is that the konas havea lip at the axle to mount 2 extra pins. I have had a set of slims all summer andhave had no problem with them.
  • 2 0
 $140 is a joke. Get the Kona wah wahs, I paid less than half of that and they are the same exact pedal. Who gives a crap about colors, you can't even see your pedals when you are riding so why the obsession over what color they are? This isn't a fashion show like snowboarding, keep it real.
  • 1 0
 what $140 those are exactly the same as the Kona wah wahs in every way and wah wahs are $80.
  • 1 0
 never mind thats basically what the other guy is saying
  • 3 0
 RED KONA wah wah PEDALS? for twice the money? if you want nice flat pedals you should check em out i know i know its kona. but i run em on my santa cruz and my bro runs em on his SX trail.
  • 0 0
 kona bought the patent, these petals are older then the konas
  • 1 0
 I have a brown pair on my fixie, and I'm thinkin' of getting a pair for my hard tail. They're prolly one of my favourite pedals. I like the fewer pins (most of which are replaceable from behind), good bearings, light weight, and they look good.
  • 0 0
 I've been running these pedals on my IH Sunday all summer and they're great! The low profile works awesome with my bike's low bottom bracket height and the minimalist peg design keeps 'em from hanging up on rocks. At $89 you can actually afford to replace them.
  • 1 0
 i have a set of them and they are sweet, they come in red, black and brown, just go to www.premiumbmx.com and i have pics of them on my bike just go to my account and look at my pics
  • 1 0
 i have a pair of black one used for downhill race application. in the wet somtimes ive thought about a longer stud base but its really not much of an issue really sick pedal for sure
  • 2 1
 poor design, the axle protruding in the middle section. your shoes won't be fully pressed into the pins like the concave ones. your feet will probably react like a teeter-tooter. Kind of unstable, man.
  • 2 0
 surprisingly that's what i thought but they don't feel like that at all
  • 2 0
 i agree with myuziweighsaton u cant even see ur pedals and besides looks arent every thing id rather get an ugly set that works good than get a fancy set that works like shit
  • 1 0
 alll you need is a plat that you tap and put your own grub screws into, cheap and ugly so you dont have a shitfit when you scrape or wear off all that red
  • 0 1
 the kona ones are pretty sweet ill give ya that but i would rather the premium ones but thats just me... i work at a bike shop and we distribute norco and norco distributes for haro/premium (same company) so i only pay half Smile so i dont care...
  • 1 0
 Why not the new DEITY decoy, made by the same company as the wah wahs and premium and only $75 and way better looking than the Konas
  • 6 3
 nice, I want some Big Grin
  • 36 50
flag huckoveraduck (Oct 29, 2008 at 1:39) (Below Threshold)
 those are exactly the same as the Kona wah wah pedals - but red, less grippy and way more expensive
  • 9 5
 i might buy two just to help out those kids...
  • 8 23
flag tomer4eva (Oct 29, 2008 at 3:37) (Below Threshold)
 I prefer Wellgo B-76.
  • 7 7
 those look just like the new macneil pedals, or atomlab trailkings.
  • 6 6
 yeah i first thought it was about the trailkings, they look the same
  • 16 4
 Three reasons I despise these pedals... 1. Because they are so slim, they have a lump in the middle where the spindle is that puts pressure on the middle of your foot (uncomfortable). 2. They are allen key, not pedal wrench, so it is difficult to get your pedals really tight with a regular length allen key. 3. Despite having lots of pins, they are deadly when wet.....Where I come from, it's three strikes and you're out. These pedals aren't worth the huge price tag. Find a better alternative.
  • 2 8
flag dray (Oct 29, 2008 at 7:38) (Below Threshold)
 check there new bike called the inspirED its sick. Its got those peddles and has a freecoaster hub!
  • 5 6
 huckoveraduck is totaly right there like the exact same pedal as the wah wah's
  • 3 3
 I dont know why everyone negative proped the kid that said they look like wah wahs cause they look identical minus the color and brand. The wah wahs are dope those things look sticky too.
  • 1 0
 i dont got the money but i woult thoughs pettals are sikk!!!!
  • 2 0
 i have these exact pedals and they r ridiculously sick. i am buyin another pair for my dh bike. anyways, they r super grippy and to "recklessness" i say these pedals r awesomely grippy and there is no "pressure on ur midfoot" you speak of from the tiny lump in the middle, and u would love the thinness if u tried these. also i love that they r allen key, i have always had wrench but u can get these real tight fast. i really suggest u guys try these pedals out before u hate on them
  • 0 0
 and i dont kno y this article says they r $140 CAN, i got mine for $85 US
  • 0 0
 I did have them on my bike and they are now long gone because they were shit. I guess my shoe treads are a bit thinner than yours, but they were shitty pedals, I hated them. To each their own.
  • 0 0
 Those look crazy light!
  • 1 0
 I've had these for a few months on my downhill bike, they feel amazing with my 5.10 shoes.
  • 2 0
 So I highly reccomend them for any type of riding
  • 1 0
 i have these pedals there sweet i like them better then my crank bro 50/50's
  • 1 0
 nice report about jewels. Anyway, those pedals are way to expensive for what they are. I got them on my commencal absolut.
  • 1 1
 I have these pedals. thought there called superstar nano-techs. Bloody good pedals though thats for sure.
  • 2 0
 wear a cup...
  • 1 0
 they look like a kona wah wah jus red
  • 1 0
 they look welll nice but ho much they cost?
  • 1 0
 RIP OFF! WahWahs are better!
  • 4 5
 and if you want the mountain bike 10-pin-per-side version, get the kona wah wahs - exactly the same pedal body, more pins, and best of all, only 80 bucks.
  • 2 1
 christmas is early this year
  • 0 0
 i had a set and bent them after a month of riding, my crankbros 5050s have lasted 3 years and still goin strong
  • 0 0
 I think thats a perfect demonstration of "the lighter they are, it doesnt mean they are any stronger". Your 5050 pedals are probably double as heavy, but yes, stronger.
  • 1 0
 Nice ones, but HT is so much cheaper.
  • 1 0
 thay comw in diffrent colors
  • 0 0
 What other colors do they come in?
  • 0 0
 they are great but they bend
  • 0 0
 does anyone know if there are available in any other colours?
  • 0 0
 i know they have dark and brown one at Norco
  • 4 5
 they're actually identical to kona pedals, what a rip off.
  • 3 3
 they are prolly manufactured by the same company, and just sold off as a`stock`product and then modified by the company who is selling them. thats how alot of manufacturing works in the bike industry
  • 1 0
 there not even close to being the same design Ive seen them in my hand and on my friends bike
  • 3 4
 But come on who's gonna go buy kona! Nice article
  • 2 0
 exactly
  • 0 1
 look sweet and light weight. ineed to get those!
  • 0 0
 looks arent everything
  • 0 0
 yeah but they don't hurt. but i definetley agree
  • 1 1
 FRAGILE
  • 0 0
 cool pedal i like them
  • 0 1
 hasnt there already been a review on these or am i crazy?
  • 2 0
 you got a gift my friend, start organizing those readings, make some good money with it Razz
  • 2 3
 pedallings gay, get a skateboard
  • 2 0
 fuck u it is
  • 2 0
 i think ur gay
  • 2 4
 I hate banging my boloks
  • 0 1
 any other colours
  • 1 4
 just a rip off of fattys flattys which have been on my big rig for 6 months now
  • 1 4
 they are for bmx arent they?
  • 2 0
 it's all the same, these will be sweet for mtb and bmx. looks like a rad set of pedals... i would just be afraid to get them dirty they are so beautiful!!
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