No either/or: the combination pedals from Austrian inventor Armin Hofreiter are a source of controversy. Cyclists who have committed themselves to one pedal system may find it difficult to be convinced by a pedal with a dual function. But if you can find something positive in both the clipless pedal and the flat pedal, the Paw Two-Face The choice between a firm hold and great freedom at all times.
The Tatze pedal makes no compromises off-road. Earlier combination pedals from other manufacturers usually suffered from a platform side that was too small or too slippery. The 10 x 10 centimetre platform side of the Tazte Two-Face, on the other hand, claws mercilessly into the sole of the shoe with 14 pins - nothing slips accidentally.
The revised model has been turning smoothly in double-sealed needle and deep groove ball bearings since 2020. The more susceptible plain bearings with a single seal have been removed. The two new seals share the tasks. One keeps dirt and moisture out, while the second creates a slight resistance and ensures that the pedal does not turn on its own.
Downhillers and freeriders are familiar with the slight rotational resistance in the pedal from their flat pedals. When riding, it keeps the pedal in position virtually unnoticed when the foot is taken off the pedal during flying manoeuvres or in tight bends. It also makes it very easy to change the side of the pedal while riding: Lift your foot briefly while pedalling and half a turn of the crank later, the other side of the sole comes towards you.
For 2021, the contour of the pedal body on the click side has also been slightly adapted to improve compatibility with the popular Five Ten shoes. The front area now slopes slightly downwards, leaving enough space even for very flat shoe soles. So if you really want to criticise something, you have few starting points and will probably have to make do with criticising the look, which some people find too bulky.
Conclusion: Tatze Two-Face 2021 without any real weaknesses
Price: 229 euros (159 euros with steel axle)
Weight: 390 grams (435 grams with steel axle)
StrengthsVersatility, large platform with plenty of grip plus SPD-compatible click side, durability
Weaknesses: massive appearance
Conclusion: The Tatze Two-Face combi pedal combines a click side with a platform side, without any real weaknesses. The version with a titanium axle saves weight, but costs just under 230 euros. Even more durable and 70 euros cheaper: For hard jumps and high rider weights, there's the pedal with a steel axle and the same high-quality bearings.
Sebastian Brust
Editor
