All Arround MTB

They may have a large 115x105mm platform but, weighing in at just 362g for the pair (only marginally heavier than the claimed 355g), these nylon-composite pedals aren’t going to weigh you down on the trails. There’s plenty of surface area to plant your feet on after dabbing, although, unusually, they’re slightly convex in shape (the centre of the platform sits slightly higher than the outside edge). OneUp reckon this helps reduce rock strikes and deflect obstacles. In practice, we didn’t notice either of these benefits and would have preferred the increased grip and foot-hugging feel of a convex platform. Instead, the pedals rely on their 10 steel pins per side for traction. After putting in a considerable 2,000km on them, they’re still running smoothly, thanks to the DU bushing and cartridge bearing in each pedal. The price puts them in direct competition with HT’s nylon PA03As (reviewed last issue), which still have the edge, thanks to their better shape and grip. Even if the One

OneUp’s new pedals have 10 supergrippy pins per side and a generous 100x111mm of usable platform. Their shallow depth (the outside edge measures just 12mm) makes them less likely to snag on rocks and ruts. A huge cartridge bearing is housed in a big bulge that butts right up to the crank arm. This helps keep things spinning smoothly, in combination with three more cartridge bearings at the opposite end of the axle. The shallow design means there’s no concavity in the platform, so the OneUps don’t cup your feet as well as some pedals. Thankfully, the tall pins, which protrude just over 5mm, do an impressive job of keeping your feet planted. On the odd occasion when our shoes got rattled out of position, the broad, stable platform meant we remained surefooted enough while readjusting. Getting your foot position right does take some time to get used to, due to the bearing bulge. Stamp down on the pedal willy-nilly and you’ll quickly notice if you haven’t hit the platform quite right.

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