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Mountain Bike Pedals

The Best Mountain Bike Pedals for Every Type of Riding

by Singletracks Staff

Clipless or Flat Pedals? There’s pros and cons to both, catch up on the latest in mountain bike pedals to find the best pedals for your riding style.

Updated Race Face Atlas Flat Pedal Gains Durability and Grips Tenaciously

Race Face says that their Atlas flat pedals have been fully redesigned for better serviceability and durability, and they now include a lifetime warranty.

New Loam Alloy Flat Pedals from PNW Offer Solid Underfoot Feel

PNW Components has a new alloy set of mountain bike pedals on offer called Loam, and we've enjoyed stamping on them for the past few weeks.

Supplies May Be Low, But the MTB Industry Pushes Ahead with New Products

A few new mountain bike products that caught our eye this fall that *hopefully* will be available for purchase soon.

Clipless MTB Pedal Reviews

14 Hard-Charging Clipless Mountain Bike Pedals Scraped Up and Reviewed

by Singletracks Staff

New Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals: Flat Pedal Feel for Clipless Riding [Review]

Hope Union TC Clipless Pedal Review: Steadfast, Solid, and Snappy

Clipless Pedal Shoes

Crankbrothers Mallet E Pedal and Shoe Combo Review: Made for Each Other but Play Nicely With Others Too

Flat Pedal Reviews

17 Flat Pedals for Mountain Bikes Tested and Reviewed

by Singletracks Staff

Updated Race Face Atlas Flat Pedal Gains Durability and Grips Tenaciously

New Loam Alloy Flat Pedals from PNW Offer Solid Underfoot Feel

SDG Junior Pro Kit Helps Kids Bikes Fit Better, Last Longer [Review]

All Mountain Bike Pedals Articles & Reviews

Clipless Pedal Shoes

Flat Pedal Switch Experiment: Benefits, Challenges, and Notable Nuances of not Clipping in

Refresh Your Shoes and Pedals, plus New MTB Deals

Have You Switched From Flat to Clipless Pedals, or Vice Versa?

How to Go from Clipless to Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking

Updated Race Face Atlas Flat Pedal Gains Durability and Grips Tenaciously

New Loam Alloy Flat Pedals from PNW Offer Solid Underfoot Feel

Supplies May Be Low, But the MTB Industry Pushes Ahead with New Products

Clipless Pedal Shoes

Clipless Cleat Experiments: The Fore and Aft of It

Refresh Your Shimano MTB Pedals With This Quick Service Tutorial and Video

14 Hard-Charging Clipless Mountain Bike Pedals Scraped Up and Reviewed

Quick Question: Any Tips for Removing a Stuck Pedal?

Nukeproof Introduces Kid-Friendly MTB Cockpit Goods

Two new Flat MTB Pedal Models from Look

Pembree Launches Eco-Friendly Flat MTB Pedals with 5-year Warranty

Pivot Makes On-Bike Tool Storage, Enve has a new Fork, Shimano Launches an Affordable Pedal, and More [News Mix]

Hustle Magnetic REM Pedals Attract the Opposite Qualities of Both Flat and Clipless Pedals

Flat Pedal Fantastic: Exploring the Benefits of Mountain Biking Unclipped

MTB News Mix: EWS Doping Ban, New e*thirteen Pedals, and 2020 BC Bike Race Registration Opens Today

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More Mountain Bike Pedals Articles & Reviews

New Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals: Flat Pedal Feel for Clipless Riding [Review]

The new Crankbrothers Mallet Trail pedals offer a medium-size platform for clipless riders who prefer a more flat shoe feel.

Hope Union TC Clipless Pedal Review: Steadfast, Solid, and Snappy

The Hope Union TC clipless mountain bike pedals may look like SPDs but their proprietary cleat and retention mechanism offers a distinctly positive ride feel.

Crankbrothers Mallet E Pedal and Shoe Combo Review: Made for Each Other but Play Nicely With Others Too

We tested the Crankbrothers Mallet E clipless pedals and shoes to see how well they work together, and how they get along with others too.

Flat Pedal Switch Experiment: Benefits, Challenges, and Notable Nuances of not Clipping in

While there are both pros and cons to flats vs. clipless pedals, this little swap-experiment reminded me to maintain curiosity in this wonderful sport, and to consistently look for different ways to enjoy time with the trees.

Refresh Your Shoes and Pedals, plus New MTB Deals

Here are a few picks to keep your feet pedaling on any ride and don't miss this week's newest mountain bike deals.

Have You Switched From Flat to Clipless Pedals, or Vice Versa?

Finding the right style of mountain bike pedals is a personal choice. But it's not a forever choice.

How to Go from Clipless to Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking

Switching from clipless pedals to flats for mountain biking may seem like a step backward, but for many riders it's a welcome change.

Updated Race Face Atlas Flat Pedal Gains Durability and Grips Tenaciously

Race Face says that their Atlas flat pedals have been fully redesigned for better serviceability and durability, and they now include a lifetime warranty.

New Loam Alloy Flat Pedals from PNW Offer Solid Underfoot Feel

PNW Components has a new alloy set of mountain bike pedals on offer called Loam, and we've enjoyed stamping on them for the past few weeks.

Supplies May Be Low, But the MTB Industry Pushes Ahead with New Products

A few new mountain bike products that caught our eye this fall that *hopefully* will be available for purchase soon.

Clipless Cleat Experiments: The Fore and Aft of It

Gravity riders tend to favor a rearward mountain bike pedal cleat position, so I decided to see how it feels on the trail.

Refresh Your Shimano MTB Pedals With This Quick Service Tutorial and Video

The video describes two methods for replacing the grease in your Shimano mountain bike pedals and keeping them spinning smooth.

14 Hard-Charging Clipless Mountain Bike Pedals Scraped Up and Reviewed

The most popular clipless mountain bike pedals tested by Singletracks product reviewers.

Quick Question: Any Tips for Removing a Stuck Pedal?

I want to swap out my pedals but the old ones feel like they are welded in place. Any tips for removing a stuck bike pedal?

Nukeproof Introduces Kid-Friendly MTB Cockpit Goods

These kid-friendly mountain bike cockpit parts from Nukeproof are properly sized and properly priced.

Two new Flat MTB Pedal Models from Look

Take a look at these new flat pedals for mountain biking from Look.

Pembree Launches Eco-Friendly Flat MTB Pedals with 5-year Warranty

Pembree is a new UK brand offering sustainable, premium quality products. Their first product is the R1V, a flat pedal for mountain biking.

Pivot Makes On-Bike Tool Storage, Enve has a new Fork, Shimano Launches an Affordable Pedal, and More [News Mix]

Grinduro is still on for September, SDG updates the Bel-Air, new gravel tires, affordable Shimano clipless pedals, and much more.

Hustle Magnetic REM Pedals Attract the Opposite Qualities of Both Flat and Clipless Pedals

The Hustle magnetic pedals use rare earth magnets to keep riders' shoes glued to the pedals without feeling too locked in place.

Flat Pedal Fantastic: Exploring the Benefits of Mountain Biking Unclipped

We explore the upside of flat pedals for mountain biking with a veteran clipless pedal rider who tried making the switch.

MTB News Mix: EWS Doping Ban, New e*thirteen Pedals, and 2020 BC Bike Race Registration Opens Today

This week marks a hard week for EWS racer Martin Maes. We have new flat pedals from e*thirteen, and the 2020 BC Bike Race registration opens today.