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I want to try these Wolf Tooth Waveform pedals.

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/pedals/products/waveform-aluminum-pedals

 

I ran the composite One ups for a really long time no complaints. I recently switched over to the Race Face Aeffect R and they feel a bit more stable for my size 12 shoe.

https://www.raceface.com/products/aeffect-r-pedal?variant=39916284018770

 

It felt so good once the sun went down and it was actually a reasonable temperature out.

 

Crank Bros STAMP 11 L-325gr or S-299gr. Best feeling pedal I've tried...
If Titanium spindle don't trip your trigger the Stamp 7's are less costly but weigh a bit more.

I have the T-MACS (love them) also but they are a bit bulkier than the STAMP 11's

 

good times. lol.

 

Anyone try a Schwalbe Tacky Chan? Thinking of trying it in the front with a Nobby Nic in the back for the short travel bike.

Really love the Magic Mary, Big Betty combo on the enduro bike, but want less rolling resistance.

Really love my Chromag Contacts.

 

Thanks for all the recs. I'll start doing some research.
Since when did pedals get so pricey!

 

That's a real tire?? LL

 

Hell yeah it is!

See the top comments.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-schwalbes-new-tacky-chan-tires-born-on-the-race-course.html

 

Yep, It's very similar to a HR2. If you like tires with big channel between the center and the side knob you will probably like it. If you're not an aggressive cornerer or are hesitant to lean in I don't recommend it.

 

They don't have to be! I'm running PNW composites and really like them although I've heard plenty of times how they aren't great if you like to get sendy (which I do not). For trail riding, they're a good option in my opinion.

 

@Pugga is correct. I only threw out some high end aluminum pedals just because. There are a lot of composite offerings that are really good also. I kinda like the OneUp composite but there are a ton of them in the $50-70.00 range. A lot of folks think they hold up better than their aluminum counterparts.

 

They dont have to be! I switch from PNW range to Kona Wah Wahs IIs ($60) both in composite and the Konas are great if you have bigger or wider feet. I was having issues with foot slippage with the PNW since theyre just an overall smaller pedal. Been riding the Konas all summer/winter and I can really find many negatives besides not having blue in composite

 

Anyone able to shed some insight into what the benefits of an aluminum/metal flat pedal would offer over a composite?

Here in New England I bash the hell out of all my pedals on rocks, but never had a problem with any composite flat pedal other than bending of the pins. Normally I run Shimano saints (clipless), but have tried a few different flat pedals for winter fat bike riding.

 

The main downside of metal is that they are colder on bare feet.

Sorry, I have nothing of value to add.

 

For me, the composites make a lot of sense. I have quite a few pedal strikes and I'd cringe if I were beating up a set of $200 pedals. Every couple of years I can either replace the Loam pedals for $40 or rebuild them as needed and not really feel bad about it.

 

Usually, an alloy pedal will be thinner than a composite, and have the ability to run more pins/screws. If you're looking for a great alloy pedal for a good value, check out the PNW Loams: https://www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/pedals/products/loam-pedal

 

I have to agree with the few others here...the TMAC is the best! I have not found a better grip or more comfort for my size 10.5 shoe.

Here is one of my TMACs...This is 4 seasons of riding all over the west (mainly in Utah). I feel like I beat the hell out of these things and they just keep performing. I rebuilt one pedal in those 4 seasons for $35.

 

alloy was a game changer for me. More grip and Typically rebuildable and replaceable, May look mashed up with Rock taking paint off but I haven’t bent any reputable pedal with big strikes. I also think they glide off rocks more but that’s probably subjective. but I haven’t bent pins in my alloys like I have composite. Used market is so flooded I’d buy a used set of alloys. I’ve found stamp 7 one up alloy and Canfield crampons all way cheap on FB marketplace etc. all nearly brand new …cost of composite new is absurd now typically more than I snag new to me pedals for , but I’m a bargain shopper…

 

The main advantages of alloy are that they can be shaped better, meaning you can get a more scalloped (concave) pedal on both axis, which will hold your foot better.
They also keep pins from ripping out. Composite pedal pins can get ripped clear out of the pedal stripping the threads, meaning you can't repin it.
Plastic also hardens and becomes brittle at lower temps, causing them to break when smacked hard against a rock.
Tolerances on alloys also stay tighter when abused. If you're smacking rocks hard, the plastic can develop play in the bearing interface.
I've run many alloy and composites. I've tried a few composites and all have failed at some point (bearing, pins ripped, cracked). Loving the Tenet and Oneup (I ride with my feet duck so the bulge doesn't bother me). Both have been super solid, great grip, no issues, great price.
The Waveforms are very tempting, as are those Tectonics.
I don't like skimping out on contact points on the bike. Grips, saddles, pedals... The grips are cheap, good pedals and saddles last forever. The upgrade price is worth it when looking over the lifespan and utility of the product.