Brand guides
Bike pedal brands
What each pedal maker is known for, their current lineup and which model to buy. DrPedal isn't affiliated with any brand.
- 5DEV5DEV pedals are CNC-machined aluminum flat pedals made in San Diego by the bike division of precision machining firm 5th Axis. There are two models on the same 106 x 110 mm platform: the All Around (10 pins per side, listed at 365 g per pair) and the lighter, more aggressive Trail/Enduro (listed at 343 g per pair). Pick the Trail/Enduro for technical trail and enduro riding, or the All Around for mixed riding.
- Answer BMXAnswer BMX pedals are built for BMX racing: thin, light race flats and clip pedals in junior and senior sizes. For young or small riders, pick the MPH Jr flat ( black or blue ). Bigger teens and adults should go to the MPH Senior, and riders ready to clip in can step up to the Power Booster Jr or Sr.
- BikeFitBikeFit cleat wedges tilt your cleat about 1° per wedge so the pedal meets your foot at its natural angle, and they are what BikeFit is best known for. The brand also makes leg length shims, pedal extenders and the longer cleat screws those parts need. Start with cleat wedges for foot-tilt or knee-tracking issues; add shims only for a measured leg length difference.
- BurgtecBurgtec pedals are UK-designed flat pedals for trail, enduro and downhill riding. The current range is the alloy Penthouse Flat MK5 (about 380 g per pair with steel axles), the longer MK5 B-Rage Edition , and the nylon MK4 Composite , which is still Burgtec's current composite pedal. Buy the MK5 for the most grip and the best internals, or the MK4 Composite for the Penthouse shape in a budget, more impact-tolerant body.
- CrankbrothersCrank Brothers pedals are best known for the four-sided Egg Beater mechanism, which clips in from any side and sheds mud well. Pick the Candy for XC and gravel, the Mallet E for trail and enduro, the Mallet DH for downhill, the Egg Beater for the lightest, most mud-proof option, and the Stamp if you ride flats. All Crankbrothers clipless pedals use the same 2-bolt brass cleat with 6° float.
- DMRDMR pedals are tough, simple flat pedals from a UK brand founded in 1995, best known for the V8, V12 and the CNC-machined Vault. For a durable budget flat, pick the DMR V8 Classic DU . For a modern concave trail pedal, the nylon V11 gives you the Vault's shape at a lower price, and the Vault is the premium choice.
- EVOEVO toe clips and straps are value-priced replacement parts, and the EVO item most riders look for is the nylon toe clip strap with a steel buckle . Pair it with a toe clip sized to your shoe on a cage or quill-style pedal. If you want foot retention without a clip, look at Power Grips instead.
- Hope TechnologyHope bike pedals come in two families: the machined aluminum F22 flat pedal and the Union clipless range (RC for XC, TC for trail, GC for gravity). Flat-pedal riders should buy the F22; most clipped-in trail riders should buy the Union TC. Union pedals use Hope's own cleat, which bolts to any 2-bolt SPD shoe but will not work in Shimano pedals, and Shimano cleats will not work in Union pedals.
- Look CycleLook pedals are best known for the Keo road system: single-sided pedals and 3-bolt cleats with a choice of 0°, 4.5° or 9° float. Most road riders should start with the Keo Classic 3 or Keo 2 Max ; racers wanting low weight should choose a Keo Blade , which uses a carbon leaf spring instead of a coil. Off-road and gravel riders should look at Look's X-Track pedals, which take SPD-compatible 2-bolt cleats.
- MagpedMagped pedals hold your foot with a magnet instead of a spring-loaded clip: a steel plate bolts to the 2-bolt cleat holes of an SPD-compatible shoe, and you release by twisting or lifting your foot. For trail, enduro and e-MTB riding, pick the Magped Enduro 2 (150N) . The Sport2 is the all-purpose pick for commuting and e-bikes, and the Ultra2 is the light option for XC and gravel.
- MKSMKS pedals are Japanese-made classic pedals for track, fixed-gear, touring and city bikes, plus the toe clips to go with them. Pick the Sylvan Track for a fixed-gear or track bike with clips and straps, the Lambda or Allways for a big, comfortable platform in everyday shoes, and an Ezy model if you need pedals that come off without tools. For the full track-pedal comparison, see our MKS track pedals guide .
- OneUp ComponentsOne Up bike parts come from OneUp Components, a rider-run brand in Squamish, Canada, best known for its V3 dropper post, EDC steerer tool and three pedals. For flats, pick the Aluminum pedal for a thin, stiff platform or the Composite for the same 115 x 105 mm shape at a lower price tier. For clipless, the Clip pedal is a slim SPD-compatible trail pedal that works with Shimano SM-SH51 cleats as well as OneUp's own.
- Park ToolPark Tool pedal tools cover the job most home mechanics need: the PW-5 for occasional pedal swaps, the dual-size PW-3 if you also meet 9/16" wrench flats, and the long PW-4 for shop use or stuck pedals. For Park Tool grease , buy PolyLube 1000 in the 4 oz tube for home use or the 16 oz tub for a busy workshop. Grease the pedal threads every time you fit pedals.
- Power GripsPower Grips straps are diagonal pedal straps that hold your foot with strap tension instead of a toe clip: slide your foot in at an angle, then straighten it and the strap tightens. Pick the Standard Strap Set for sneakers and normal-width shoes, and the XL Strap Set for big or wide shoes and winter boots. No metal cage on your pedals? Buy a pedal-and-strap kit.
- SDG ComponentsSDG pedals are a small part of a brand best known for saddles, dropper posts and grips. The pedal most riders find is the SDG Comp , a budget-friendly composite flat for trail riders, dirt jumpers and commuters who want grip without paying for machined aluminum. If you want a thin premium alloy flat, look at the Wolf Tooth Waveform or DMR Vault instead.
- ShimanoShimano pedals use two clipless systems: SPD , with small 2-bolt cleats for walkable mountain bike, gravel, touring and spin shoes, and SPD-SL , with 3-bolt cleats for road shoes. Most new riders should buy the PD-M520 or lighter PD-M540 SPD pedals; road riders should start with the 105 PD-R7000 . Racers step up to XT PD-M8100 or XTR PD-M9100 off-road, and Ultegra PD-R8000 or Dura-Ace PD-R9100 on the road.
- Spank IndustriesSpank pedals are concave alloy flat pedals from Spank Industries, the mountain bike brand known for Vibrocore handlebars and rims. For most trail riders, the mid-range Spoon is the place to start: the Spoon 100 fits US men's shoe sizes 7–10, the Spoon 90 smaller feet and the Spoon 110 bigger ones. Riders who want Spank's higher-end pedals should look at the Oozy and Spike families.
- Wahoo SpeedplaySpeedplay pedals are double-sided "lollipop" road pedals, now made by Wahoo, with the spring mechanism built into the cleat and float you can set anywhere from 0° to 15°. Most riders should buy the Wahoo Speedplay Zero ; the Comp is the entry point, the Nano is the light titanium flagship, and the Powrlink Zero adds dual-sided power. All share the same 4-hole cleat, which mounts to 3-bolt road shoes with the included adapter plate.
- WellgoWellgo pedals and straps come from a Taiwanese pedal maker that supplies many bike brands and also sells budget-to-mid-range parts under its own name. The Wellgo parts most riders look for are the W8 Double Straps for foot retention on platform pedals, the magnesium MG-1 flat, and QRD quick-release pedals for bikes that need to pack small. For lighter, performance clipless pedals, look at Wellgo's premium brand, Xpedo .
- Wolf Tooth ComponentsWolf Tooth pedals means the Waveform: an aluminum flat pedal from the Minnesota parts maker best known for chainrings, tools and grips. Choose the Waveform Small for smaller shoes and youth or smaller adult riders, and the Waveform Large for standard and bigger shoes.
- XpedoXpedo bike pedals are light, mid-range clipless and flat pedals from the premium brand of Taiwanese pedal maker Wellgo. Most mountain bike and gravel riders should pick the M-Force 8 (Xpedo lists the titanium-axle version at 215 g per pair) or the mud-friendly CXR ; road riders on Look Keo cleats should pick the Thrust 8 . The off-road pedals use 2-bolt XPT cleats with 6° float, so any recessed SPD-style shoe fits.