Flat pedals are all about one thing: fun! And preferably for everyone. Whether you're new to mountain biking and appreciate the ability to get off at any time where you don't dare to go, or whether you appreciate the improved freedom of movement when performing radical manoeuvres. Platform pedals are an excellent choice even on a relaxed after-work ride on a gravel bike or a multi-day bikepacking tour with just one pair of shoes. Of course, this type of pedal is also indispensable for dirt biking and freeriding, as for all those who diligently collect airtime and like to detach themselves from their bike in the air.
If you take a closer look at the dimensions of the new Acros MTB pedals and compare them with the platform pedals that Acros previously had in its portfolio, it becomes clear that the developers have obviously made a good choice: the pedal surface of the new pedal is larger than that of the Acros XL pedal, and the pedal body is thinner than that of the smaller MD pedal. In terms of weight, the new Acros is right in the middle between the two. And the price? Acros has upped the ante, but at 120 euros for the pair, it still remains in the affordable range for a high-quality aluminium platform pedal.
In comparison: platform pedals from Acros
Acros Flat Pedal (new)
- Area: 106 x 105 mm
- Thickness: 12 mm
- Pins: 12 per side
- Pin length: 4/6 mm
- Weight: 395 g
- Price: 120 Euro
Acros MD pedal
- Surface: 100 x 98 mm
- Thickness: 18 mm
- Pins: 8 per side
- Pin length: 4/6 mm
- Weight: 395 g
- Price: 80 Euro
Acros XL pedal
- Surface:108 x100mm
- Thickness :19mm
- Pins :9per page
- Pin length :6mm
- Weight :440g
- Price :103 Euro
The Acros Flat pedal is not only tall, thin, relatively light and affordable, its minimalist design also makes it look good. The wide recesses in the pedal body not only save weight, but also make it particularly difficult for mud and dirt to get stuck. And for that little bit extra, the pedals can be customised with a personalised text in the Acros online configurator.
Easy as pie: do-it-yourself service
To ensure that the fun factor lasts as long as possible, two stainless steel ball bearings and a plain bearing with double seals and two sealing rings are installed inside the Acros flat pedal. However, because all components with bearings are exposed to the ravages of time, Acros has placed particular emphasis on ensuring that the new flat pedal is very easy for anyone to repair and maintain. The built-in Acros locking plate - the plate that seals the plain bearing - is secured with two Allen screws. The locking screws of the locking plate as well as the pins can be loosened with a 2 mm Allen key. If the Allen screws are removed, the entire pedal axle can be unscrewed using the locking plate. It could hardly be simpler.
The facts about the Acros Flat Pedal
- Platform dimensions: 106 x 105 x 12mm
- Weight: 395 g
- Material: Anodised aluminium
- Colours: black, silver
- Number of pins: 24 per pedal (12 spare pins included)
- Pin length: 10/12 mm (4/6 mm above the pedal body)
- Bearing: double ball bearing and plain bearing
- Seal: inner axle seal (O-ring) + outer axle seal
- Distance crank to pedal centre: 57.7 mm
- Spare parts: Bushing/Bearing/Seal-Set; Axle-Set; Pin-Set; Locking-Plate-Set
- Available: now in the Acros online shop
Josh Welz
Editor-in-Chief
