MTB pedals made of plastic are currently very fashionable. There is hardly a manufacturer that doesn't have them in a wide variety of colours in their range. However, these are no longer the cheap plastic pedals that manufacturers screw onto their bikes and mountain bikes as standard. Many manufacturers now produce high-quality and well-designed plastic MTB pedals that can easily keep up with their much more expensive aluminium siblings. We have Ten flat pedals models under 100 euros tested and the OneUp Components Comp was able to secure the price-performance tip.
Even if the OneUp Components Comp is not one of the grippiest in comparison MTB pedals in the test, it offers sufficient grip in every situation. The slightly convex shape allows the rider to reposition their feet while riding without having to take their whole foot off the pedal.
Even large feet will find enough space on the generous footprint. Thanks to the relatively short axle, the shoes are comfortably close to the cranks. The open and filigree design effectively prevents the MTB pedals from becoming clogged with dirt.
The strongly rounded and flattened edges of the OneUp pedal are also particularly striking. This makes it easier to slide over rocks or roots instead of getting stuck on them.
Storage and durability of the OneUp Components MTB pedals
In addition, the nylon/plastic mix of the OneUp Components platform pedal has proven to be quite robust. The colleagues from FREERIDE Magazine have been testing the OneUp Comp for a good year now and are surprised at how few dents and scratches can be seen on the surface. However, this is a characteristic that can basically be attributed to all plastic pedals. Because the material is completely coloured, scratches are much less visible than on aluminium MTB pedals. Once rinsed clean, the pedals look almost as good as new.
The bearings of the OneUp pedals have proven to be just as robust. Even after our endurance run in the lab, the combination of needle and ball bearings showed no signs of wear. The seal also withstood our test with a mixture of dirt and friction paste undamaged.
If you want a little more colour for your bike, OneUp also has the right pedal in its range. The Comp Flat pedal is no longer only available in black, but also in five other bright colours.
For a price of just 42.99 euros (e.g. available from online retailers Bike Components), the OneUp MTB pedals offer a very good compromise between grip and manoeuvrability, a solid footprint and extremely good durability, making them more than worthy of the price-performance tip.
Technical data OneUp Comp MTB pedals
- Price: 42,99 Euro
- Weight¹: 364 grammes
- Dimensions (W x L x H): 105 x 112 x 18.5 mm
- Surface area: 11.8 cm²
- Pin length¹ / number of pins: 4.5 mm / 10 per side
- Material / bearing: nylon composite / plain and ball bearings
- Special features: 6 colours
Test notes OneUp Components Comp
- Grip (50 %): 6 out of 10 points
- Ride comfort² (30 %): 9 out of 10 points
- Weight (20 %): 8 out of 10 points
BIKE test rating³: 45 POINTS - good
Stefan Frey
Editor
