MTB pedals from One Up: The lightweight clip pedals for trail bikers in the test
Stefan Frey
· 13.02.2026
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The small company from Squamish in Canada only has a single clipless pedal in its range, but the One Up Clip Pedal has it all: according to the manufacturer, at 26.8 millimetres it is the thinnest clipless pedal on the market.
We haven't tested all available pedals, but at least for our test group the claim is true and results in an extremely low standover height for a very direct feel. Despite the 90 x 80 millimetre footprint, the One Up Clip Pedal remains pleasantly light and weighs just 413 grams without cleats.
For the binding mechanism, the Canadians rely on the SPD system from Shimano. However, they have provided a scale for the release force for an easier setup. This ranges from 8 to 21 Nm over a fairly wide adjustment range, whereby the initial hardness is already quite high. A striking feature is the 59 millimetre wide axle, which should ensure freedom of movement even with wide rear triangles.
Durability is a top priority for One Up, which is why the entire pedal can be completely dismantled and reassembled. Also unique in our comparison: the combination of plain bearings on the inside and three cartridge bearings connected in series on the outside, which should ensure high stability.
The pins are also clever: they can be screwed in from both sides and are therefore easily accessible with the Allen key, even when dirty.
The One Up Components clip pedals in the riding test
The One Up is extremely flat. This means that pedalling is no problem despite the relatively large platform. Getting on and off works in a similarly defined way to the Shimano XTR PD-M9220 (tested here)However, we often had the problem in the terrain that we couldn't find our way into the binding mechanism. If you don't click in correctly straight away, the shoe slips over the pedal.
When clicked in, the shoes sit very firmly and compactly on the One Up, which makes for a very direct and secure ride - similar to the new Shimano XTR PD-M9220.
The large base with four widely spaced pins offers a decent grip even when unclicked. However, the thick pins could provide a little more grip overall.
One Up Components Clip Pedals - Info & Price
- Price159,99 Euro >> available here
- Weight pedals / cleats: 413 / 52 gram
- Footprint / stand height / axle length90 x 80 mm / 7.2 mm/ 59 mm
- Release hardness / angle / freedom of movement8.0 - 21.0 Nm / 12 degrees / 5 degrees
- Special featuresParticularly flat platform; 59 millimetre wide axle; scale for release hardness; 4 pins that can be screwed on both sides; four bearings
Evaluation & conclusion
| Category | Grade |
| Entry / exit (30%) | 2,3 |
| Driving feel / stability (30%) | 1,5 |
| Cage function (10%) | 2,0 |
| Setup (10%) | 1,5 |
| Weight (20%) | 2,0 |
| BIKE NOTE | 1,9 |
Conclusion: One Up Components Clip Pedals
Ultra-flat, pleasantly light, despite a generous footprint and robust triple bearings. Entry and exit are similarly defined as with Shimano, but not always easy to find. The full, compact seat with a large contact area creates a secure riding experience. Thanks to the large platform, you're reasonably secure even when unclicked. Only the pins could be grippier.
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