FEATURES
• Tough nylon composite pedal body with added traction treads
• Slim, lightweight concave platform
• Durable Cro-Mo steel axle on a bearing and bushing system
• Replaceable threaded steel traction pins (8 per side)
• Serviceable internal parts available
• 2-year warranty
• Available in 9 vibrant colours
MSRP: $49.99 USD
Colours: Black, Blue, Red, Green, Orange, Purple, Yellow, Turquoise, Pink
Built For: Trail/DH/FR/DJ
Bearings: Cartridge bearings and DU bushings
Platform Size: 110mm x 101mm
Axle Material: Chromoly steel
Body Material: Nylon composite body
Weight: 360g / pair
Height: 15mm - 18.4mm
# of Pins: 16 SHCS hex traction pins per pedal
There are advantages to being 140lbs one of them is getting to ride lighter components.
No one does a ti axle for composite pedals because they are considered low end. But I find them better then alloy because they don't get trashed on rocks nor do they hang up on rocks and throw you off the bike.
The Ride would be an awesome commuter pedal - I want pedals that I can wear normal shoes in commuting, even dress shoes. Pedals with pins chew up the soles of my Red Wings. Pedals with pins tear up my kids' legs when they crash. But no "pins" at all makes for a slippery surface and isn't ideal either.
This is a great compromise that I think I'll buy for my commuter.
Wish I knew about these sooner... I just bought them Crank Brothers Stamp One's in "Small" and screwed the pins in a little more than half way... which seem to be working well.
I can also get CB's stuff for 40% off... so with shipping, tax and exchange, 2 sets of pedals total = $110... which is still almost too much, but the best deal on quality pedals, that will last, that I could find.
Though I have heard that through the grapevine that there are comp radars coming... which would be a very good idea.
He wears 5:10 shoes and loves the grip. His feet no longer bounce off.
I imaging if he crashes wrong there will be tears but so far there have been less issues due to the increased pedal traction.
He just needs to grow a bit more and we will get a full set of pads
Probably about the same time as he graduates to 24 inch wheels
While Chesters are great pedals... OneUp's slighlty beat them in almost every way: About the same price, bigger platform, more pins, thinner at the leading edges, lighter (basically the same), look better, just as durable (didn't have any issues with either pedal) overall better traction and more confidence inspiring. Only upside of the Chester is they are available in 9 colours vs OneUp's 6... but I use black so not an issue for me.
If you're looking at plastic flats, OneUp's are the way to go.
Really not sure why you got downvoted for this comment. LOL!
I get mine from ebay for under $30 CAD a pair, delivered in 1 week to ten days range from this seller
www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=gobike168&item=273857657753&_osacat=0&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC3.A0.H0.Xpedals.TRS1&_nkw=pedals&_sacat=0
Or I can pay $35 CAD on Amazon and have them the next day thanks to being a Prime member.
www.amazon.ca/s?k=rockbros+pedals+nylon&ref=nb_sb_noss
I usually win auctions for them around $8-10USD
Happened on 140mm trail bike and I weight 175lbs. Anyone else have that happen?
My kids also wear knee pads when riding which tend to cover the striking area of the shin, so that helps.
Protip: Adult elbow pads = awesome kid knee pads.
what are you talking about here, unless they just made the purple a different purple, there's no new magenta. all the colors here and on their site look exactly the same as the original colors, including purple. is the magenta one not shown yet orrrr?
I've not checked for any patents patents so I may be shooting myself in the foot (foot protectors anyone?) but why don't Five Ten produce sticky rubber pedals and then sell shoes with replaceable pins in them? These would be great for pushing back up to the top of slippery slopes and would be less of a risk to your shins, calves etc The only downside I can see is that you couldn't walk into a stately home whilst wearing them and not incur the wrath of the owner with a room full of shotguns.
How do they justify $35usd for basically a shitty BMX pedal with no grip.
Comparable BMX brands cost between $10 - $20usd, and ones with metal pins from $30
A friend of mine who was getting back into riding asked me the pros and cons of different pedals. I haven't had much trail experience with plastic pedals, but that's something I thought might be a con to consider.
In both cases he pins will crave rocks and slow the bike a little.
But composite seems to "absorb" the impact better, or something.
Also, when it goes too far, aluminum pedals tend to crack or break, whereas composite bend.
Its fine that you do not like the Chester's - preferences for contact points on a bike are a personal thing. Many riders love the feel and performance of the Chester's.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Yes, it is a 35$-pedal. And yes... for commuting in the dry, they might work for a while.
But at this price-point there are other options. I really doubt this pedal will get in your history as "success".
If the flat parts arround the "pins" would be wide enough, it might have been a good idea to apply some grip-tape there to improve the overall safety for commuting in slighty wet conditions....