Buying guides
All pedal buying guides
Pick a pedal type, cleat system or part. Each guide answers the fit and compatibility questions first, then compares current models.
Clipless
- Clipless Pedals: Best Picks and How to Choose a SystemClipless pedals · 10 picks
- Double Sided Bike Pedals: The Best Double-Sided Clipless PedalsDouble-sided clipless · 7 picks
- Dual Sided Clipless Pedals With a PlatformClipless with platform · 7 picks
- Clipless Pedals for Hybrid Bikes: SPD on One Side, Flat on the OtherHybrid (clip + flat) · 4 picks
Flat & classic
- Flat Pedals: Best MTB Platforms and Pedal Anatomy ExplainedFlat pedals · 8 picks
- Platform Pedals for Commuting, BMX, Hybrids and E-BikesPlatform pedals · 6 picks
- Cage Pedals: Classic Quill Pedals for Toe ClipsCage pedals · 6 picks
- MKS Pedals: Track, Touring and City Pedals ComparedMKS & track pedals · 8 picks
- Magnetic Pedals: How They Work and Which to BuyMagnetic pedals · 6 picks
- Folding Bike Pedals: Foldable and Quick-Release OptionsFolding pedals · 6 picks
Cleats & straps
- Bicycle Cleats: Which Cleats Fit Your PedalsCleats · 10 picks
- Speedplay Cleat Covers and Bike Cleat CoversCleat covers · 5 picks
- SPD Cleat Shims, Spacers and Cleat BoltsCleat shims & bolts · 6 picks
- Cleat Tool Guide: Cleat Alignment Tools and WedgesCleat fitting tools · 6 picks
- Toe Clip Pedals, Toe Clips and Toe StrapsToe clips & straps · 10 picks
Parts & care
- Bicycle Pedal Spindles: Replacement, Length and MaterialsPedal spindles · 6 picks
- Bike Pedal Pins: Replacement Pins, Pin Pedals and How to Swap ThemPedal pins · 6 picks
- Pedal Washers: What They Do and When to Use ThemPedal washers · 5 picks
- Bike Pedal Grease, Lube and Cleaner: What to Use and WhereGrease & lube · 8 picks
- Pedal Removal Tools: Pedal Wrenches, Hex Keys and Torque WrenchesPedal tools · 6 picks