We have ridden these 6 flat pedals for you:
1. the tried and tested: Shimano PD-GR500
The Shimano pedal with the code name PD-GR500 has been our No. 1 test pedal for years, because it stoically endures all efforts like a brewer's egg (nothing wobbles, nothing clicks!). Good: The concave contact surface with nine pins (remove washers!) develops a lot of grip.
Plus: favourable.
Minusquite heavy (524 g).
Price: 43 Euro
Info: paul-lange.de
2. the celebrity: DMR Oilslick
Take a look at this bling-bling piece! Oilslick is what DMR calls the paintwork with its wild flurry of colours. Daredevil Andreu Lacondeguy designed it. The Spaniard relies on the successful Vault model (432 g) from DMR - which has won awards in many magazine tests. The aluminium body is concave and therefore fits better to the sole of the shoe, ten pins bite hard.
Priceapprox. 200 Euro
Info: cosmicsports.com
3. the noble: Syntace Number Nine Titanium
Syntace from Upper Bavaria claims that its Number Nine Titan is the best pedal in the world. Ball bearings, titanium axles, an almost indestructible pedal frame made of high-strength aluminium in an elegant design, grease nipples, an anti-squeak guarantee and damn light (285 g) - that's how much high-tech costs!
Available in three sizes.
Price: 278 Euro
Info: syntace.com
4. the British: Hope F20
The British label Hope is famous for its milling skills. The aluminium body of the F20 has been refined with stylish grooves and curves. The pins are a little thick and don't bite into the rubber of the shoe quite as much as some of the competition. However, the grip was good enough for us. The pedal (388 g) is expensive, but there are plenty of accessories - for a long partnership.
Price: 155 Euro
Info: hopetech.com
5. the super-thin: Tatze Blade
Austrian Armin Hofreiter is a passionate tinkerer. As no pedal really suited him, he designed his own. His latest baby: the thinnest pedal in the world - three millimetres flat! The bearings are in the crank. That's why the Blade pedal is offered including the crank. The high-tech gadget has been available to buy since the beginning of 2020.
Priceapprox. 400 Euro
Info: tatze-bike.com
6. the unconventional: One Up Components Comp
One Up Components manufactures the pedal body of the Comp from nylon composite, a super-tough plastic. Steel axles whirl inside. Super: the large contact surface with a great grip.
The pedal (358 g) gets a thumbs up from us!
Available in many colours.
Price: 50 Euro
Info; oneupcomponents.com
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
