Best for: Smaller shoes, youth riders and riders who want a compact platform
Thin concave aluminum flat with a 105 x 99 mm platform, a stainless steel axle and 11 replaceable pins per side.
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Wolf Tooth Pedals: Waveform Small vs Large
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Which to pick
Wolf 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.
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Wolf Tooth Components lineup
Best for: Bigger shoes and riders who want maximum platform
The same design on a bigger 112 x 106 mm platform, for riders whose shoes overhang the Small.
Best for: Flat-pedal riders who want thick, soft grips too
Not a pedal, but Wolf Tooth's thick lock-on grips are a common match for a Waveform build.
Who is Wolf Tooth Components?
Wolf Tooth Components is a Minnesota parts maker known for chainrings, cogs, tools, dropper remotes and grips. Its products tend to come in a wide range of anodized colors, so riders use them to color-match a build.
The Waveform is Wolf Tooth’s flat pedal, and it brings the same approach: an aluminum body, two sizes and plenty of colors.
The Waveform pedal explained
The name refers to the profile: the body is shaped so your shoe sits into the pedal rather than balancing on a flat top. That shape, plus replaceable pins, is what gives a flat pedal its grip.
It is a premium, low-profile flat: the Small is listed at 14 mm thick at the edges and 12.5 mm in the center, on a stainless steel axle with 11 pins per side. That suits trail and enduro riders who want to feel close to the axle.
Waveform Small vs Large: which should you buy?
Pick by foot size, not by bike.
| Size | Platform | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 105 x 99 mm | Smaller shoes, youth riders on 9/16” cranks |
| Large | 112 x 106 mm | Standard and bigger shoes |
A pedal that is too small lets the shoe overhang, so the edges press into the sole. A pedal that is too big adds weight and width you don’t use. If you are between sizes, choose by the shoe you ride in most.
Setup tips
- Grease the threads before you install.
- Fit the right pedal clockwise and the left pedal counterclockwise; the left is reverse threaded.
- Torque to the figure Wolf Tooth lists, and recheck after the first few rides.
- Wolf Tooth includes 6 spare pins; they take a 3 mm hex key, so carry one.
How the Waveform compares
The Waveform competes with other premium alloy flats. Crankbrothers also sells its Stamp pedals in two sizes; the Stamp 2 Small is a close rival if you want a compact pedal. The DMR Vault, Burgtec and OneUp pedals are other common choices.
Wolf Tooth’s draw is the color range and sizing. If you want a budget option instead, see the composite flats in our flat pedals guide, such as the SDG Comp.
Wolf Tooth Components: FAQ
Should I get the Waveform Small or Large?
Go by shoe size. The Small (105 x 99 mm) suits smaller feet; riders with standard or large feet usually want the Large (112 x 106 mm). Check Wolf Tooth's current size chart.
What thread are Wolf Tooth Waveform pedals?
They are made for standard 9/16" crank threads. Bikes with one-piece cranks need 1/2" pedals, so they won't fit those.
Can I replace the pins on Waveform pedals?
Yes. The pins are replaceable, so a bent or sheared pin is a quick fix. See our pedal pins guide.