Pedals have a difficult job. For starters, they’re one of the three contact points where your body and your bike meet, so have to provide a suitable interface as well as an element of control.
But they’re also the means by which you transmit the power in your legs into the bike’s drivetrain to propel you along the trail.
They’re a crucial part of any bike, but they come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles. And as far as choosing a mountain bike pedal is concerned, the most important decision you need to make is whether you want flats or clipless. Our best mountain bike pedals list should help you to decide.
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