Best for: Trail, enduro and downhill riders who want maximum grip
Machined 7075 aluminum body, 100 x 102 mm platform, 15 mm profile and 2 mm concave, on an EN24T steel axle with bushings and a sealed bearing. A titanium-axle version is also offered.
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Burgtec Pedals: Penthouse MK5 vs MK4 Composite
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Which to pick
Burgtec 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.
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Burgtec lineup
Best for: Freeride and riders with large shoes
A longer version of the MK5 (112 x 102 mm) with extra center pins, made with Sam Hill's B-Rage brand.
Best for: Trail riders, new bikes and anyone hard on pedals
Nylon and fiberglass body on a chromoly axle with eight replaceable steel pins per side. Usually listed at 376 g per pair.
What Burgtec is known for
Burgtec is a gravity-focused component brand that has been based in Macclesfield, England, since 2004. It makes stems, handlebars and pedals, and its reputation rests on the Penthouse flat pedal, first launched in 2003 and now in its fifth generation.
Every Burgtec pedal is a flat. There is no clipless model, so riders who want to clip in should look at Shimano or Crankbrothers.
Burgtec MK5 vs MK4 Composite: what’s current
The naming confuses people because “MK4” survives in the range. The alloy MK4 Penthouse was replaced by the MK5, which retailers list as 65 g lighter. The composite MK4 is a different pedal and is still sold.
| Model | Body | Platform | Profile | Axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penthouse Flat MK5 | 7075 aluminum | 100 x 102 mm | 15 mm, 2 mm concave | EN24T steel (Ti option) |
| MK5 B-Rage Edition | Aluminum | 112 x 102 mm | — | — |
| MK4 Composite | Nylon and fiberglass | Similar footprint | 16 mm | Chromoly |
Composite pedals tend to glance off rocks rather than bend, and they cost far less to replace. Aluminum lets Burgtec make the MK5 thinner and stiffer, with a deeper dish for the shoe to sit in.
Which Burgtec pedal should you buy?
- Most riders: the Penthouse Flat MK5. It is thin, concave and fully rebuildable.
- Large feet or freeride: the B-Rage Edition gives 12 mm more length.
- Budget builds or rocky trails where pedals get smashed: the MK4 Composite.
Check pin height before your first ride. Long pins grip better but catch shins; replacement pins are covered in our pedal pins guide.
Burgtec pedals vs rivals
The Penthouse MK5 competes with the Hope F22, OneUp Aluminum and 5DEV alloy flats. The MK5’s platform is smaller than the OneUp’s 115 x 105 mm, so it suits riders who prefer a compact pedal with a deep concave.
The MK4 Composite competes with the OneUp Composite and the DMR V8. For a wider look at grippy platforms, see our flat pedals guide.
Burgtec: FAQ
Is the Burgtec MK4 Comp pedal discontinued?
No. The MK4 Composite (often searched as the "MK4 Comp") is Burgtec's current composite flat pedal. The aluminum MK4 Penthouse is the model that was replaced by the lighter Penthouse MK5.
What is the difference between the Burgtec MK5 and MK4 Composite?
The MK5 is machined aluminum with a thinner 15 mm profile, a deeper concave and higher-grade axle internals. The MK4 Composite copies the Penthouse shape in nylon and fiberglass, with a slightly thicker body and simpler internals.
What does "Burgtec pedaler" mean?
Pedaler is the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish word for pedals. Scandinavian shops list the same Penthouse MK5 and MK4 Composite models described here.
What thread do Burgtec pedals use?
Burgtec pedals use the standard 9/16" thread for adult cranks, with a reverse-threaded left pedal. See which pedal is reverse threaded.