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Answer BMX Pedals: MPH Jr, MPH Senior and Power Booster

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Which to pick

Answer 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.

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Answer BMX lineup

Best for teens and adults

Answer MPH Senior Platform Pedals

by Answer BMX

Best for: Older riders with bigger feet who race on flats

Larger low-profile race flat machined from aluminum, with a chromoly spindle, sealed bearings and removable pins.

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Answer Power Booster Jr

by Answer BMX

Best for: Junior racers moving to clip pedals

Dual-sided clipless race pedal sized for younger riders.

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Answer Power Booster Sr

by Answer BMX

Best for: Experienced racers who clip in

Dual-sided clipless pedal with an alloy cage, large platform and adjustable spring tension.

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Who is Answer BMX?

Answer BMX is a racing brand. Its catalog is built around the start gate: forks, bars, stems, gloves and pedals for riders from mini classes to experts.

That shows in the pedals: compact, low and light, because racers need to find the pedal instantly out of the gate.

The Answer BMX pedal lineup explained

The range is two families, each in two sizes.

  • MPH (flat): the MPH Jr for small feet and the MPH Senior for bigger riders. Both use removable pins so you can tune grip or replace a sheared pin.
  • Power Booster (clipless): dual-sided clip pedals in Jr and Sr sizes. The Senior adds an alloy cage and a larger platform plus adjustable spring tension.

Which Answer BMX pedal should you buy?

Junior or senior size

Match the platform to the shoe. A junior pedal under a big shoe leaves the foot hanging off the edges; a senior pedal under a small shoe adds weight the rider can’t use.

Flat or clip

Start new racers on flats. The MPH pedals teach good technique and let a young rider put a foot down instantly. Move to the Power Booster once the rider is confident and owns cycling shoes. Confirm the cleat type on the listing before you buy cleats, and see our cleats guide for how float and release work.

Check the thread first

Retailers list the MPH pedals with a 9/16” axle, the standard for 3-piece cranks. Some entry-level and mini bikes use one-piece cranks that need 1/2” pedals, so check yours. The left pedal is reverse threaded.

How Answer pedals compare

Against generic BMX pedals, Answer’s advantage is the junior sizing. Most pedals are adult-sized, which is too big for a small racer.

Against mountain bike flats such as the DMR V8 or Crankbrothers Stamp 2 Small, the MPH pedals are smaller and more race-specific. For clip-in riders, the Power Booster competes with dual-sided pedals in our double-sided clipless guide, with the platform racers want for a messy gate start.

Answer BMX: FAQ

What size Answer pedal should my child use?

Small and young riders usually suit the MPH Jr, which keeps the platform in proportion to a small shoe. Move to the MPH Senior once the rider's shoe overhangs the junior platform.

Will Answer MPH Jr pedals fit a kids' bike?

Only if the cranks take 9/16" pedals. Many small bikes with one-piece cranks need 1/2" pedals, so check before you buy. See our reverse-thread guide for fitting.

Are Answer BMX pedals good for mountain biking?

They work, but they are sized and shaped for BMX racing. Most trail riders get a bigger platform from a dedicated flat pedal.

Answer BMX spec pages

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