The brand that Mcgoo built has some plastic pedals…

What’s with all the pedal reviews on NSR? Someone send us some different products and we can get off the pedals. These are the first of the new generation plastic pedals I have ever tried so was keen to see how they worked out. Out the box they felt about the same weight as a pair of magnesium pedals if not a bit lighter. The needle bearing complete with bushings in the centre of the PC pedals and the polycarbonate body definitely help keep the weight down. Fitment was a bit annoying since the R and the L are stamped so small on the spindle I really had to look. Some people would look at the thread and tell but I am one of those who always looks for the stamp.

As is pretty standard on all the pedals I have reviewed lately is the alan key slot in the inside of the spindle. If you like pedals with little grip these will suit you since I found little. This is what I always feared about plastic pedals and riding these in the wet must be very sketchy. Snafu have chosen quite a different tread pattern on them with no standard molded pins anywhere. Bearing wise they felt a bit rough out of the box but when riding they rolled just as smooth as any other pedal.

The pedals tested here are the Smoke coloured ones and are also available in Orange, Clear and Green from www.theriot.co.za for R190. Overall the packaging was simple and clean which I liked. For the low price they are ideal for anyone who wears through pedals quickly and the weight watchers will also be happy. If you are looking for a very grippy pedal that can clip rocks, these are not the pedals for the job. If you have a jump bike or BMX they are worth a look. Perishable bike parts like these pedals are a smart move on bike companies behalf for sure.

Tags: snafu PC pedal

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