How To Choose The Best Pedals For Your eBike

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If you're looking to buy new pedals or wanting to upgrade your current ones then this video is jam-packed with helpful information for you! Former UCI Downhill World Cup mechanic Owen Coutts shares everything he can to help you make the right choice when choosing pedals. Whether it's 'Flat' pedals or 'Clipless' Owen tells you how each of them works and keep you glued to your bike even down the bumpiest of trails.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Welcome!
00:41 - What are clipless pedals?
01:41 - How does clipless work?
02:03 - How do flat pedals work?
02:33 - Choosing the right shape and size pedal
04:15 - Clipless pins, spring tension and cleats explained
06:04 - Flat pedal pins explained
06:50 - Servicing your pedals
07:37 - The different pedal materials
08:03 - What pedals does Steve Jones use?
10:16 - What pedals does Anna Cipullo use?
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@Unknown-account3 4 ай бұрын

The worst accident I ever had riding my Ebike was when the pins on my flat pedals grabbed onto an embedded rock and sent me flying over the handlebars, at 60 it took a month to recover from that. I still prefer the flats despite them nearly killing me.

@DOCWHOK9 4 ай бұрын

Ive heard you can get weighted pedals, no pins on the bottom. Maybe you need a penny farthing :P

@MTBPerspective 4 ай бұрын

Even in the worst sticky mud of cyclocross races where some actually had shoes sucked off in the mud, I've had no issues getting in/out of shimano spd when properly adjusted. ymmv but I've seen a lot more crashes and leg gouges from feet coming off the pedals than from being stuck in the clips. I have no problem popping a foot out on tight switchback downhills for counterweight and getting right back in.

@TheScramble8 4 ай бұрын

Flats and wellies, engage that heal

@Magoo71 4 ай бұрын

Owen you always do a great job using your mechanic background to explain mechanical aspects of a Mt Bike! I started with Shimano toe clips as did everyone else. But now I use Crank Bros Enduro 11 clipless pedals with the added Ti Axles

@stevenreyes3680 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing where the term clipless came from. I mean I knew, but for the sake of those that were (still) confused…Those came with my new ‘92 or 3 Rockhopper. What a pain in the arse on the trail !? Not great commuting either, with all the stop and go… I took the toe clips and stripes and now my feet were all over the place. So I went “clipless” for almost 15 years. Now I’ve been on flats for the last 15. Thinking of trying clipless again. Those red Funn pedals look a lot like the Shimano DX I really liked…

@gap9992 3 ай бұрын

I'm 67 so started with toe clips and straps. Moved to clipless as soon as they came out - we all fell off a few times because the muscle memory of pulling your foot back didn't work with clipless pedals! Soon got used to the heel kick though! So, have been in clipless for 30+ years now. Have flirted with flats but never got on with them - for one thing you can't easily pull up with the rising foot when pedaling but I also didn't like not knowing exactly where my foot was on the pedal. Have now moved from the small clipless to ones with a cage, which I like on my e-bike, I absolutely love the security being clipped in provides and it's never been an issue when having to get off the pedal quickly or even crashing - you just come unclipped automatically!

@marcoaguiar6608 4 ай бұрын

I run Shimano Saint Clipless pedal with multi release cleats (SH 56) and very low tension on the spring. It stays almost like a flat when i want to unclip and when i am clip in it runs really well and holds the shoe pretty well heaven with very low tension on the spring😀😜

@omahamtb6580 3 ай бұрын

That ending was quite unexpected! 🤣 Flat pedals really are the best! 🤘

@JRM_1326 4 ай бұрын

Made the swap to clipless about a month ago after being a flat rider all my life. Forgot to unclip when i came to a stop the other day and bam, just had to accept my fate and fall down like a sack of spuds. Thankfully nobody saw 😂

@_Justinriceism_ 4 ай бұрын

I've always assumed Funn was just some random brand for sale on Amazon. Only place I've ever seen them.

@danielmcrobb9971 3 ай бұрын

Flat pedals on everything except road bike. Recently switched to Pedaling Innovations Catalyst and while still acclimating, I really like them so far. 57 like Steve, and I have less foot pain with them so far. Just have to get used to the slight loss of clearance.

@mikebirkett010 4 ай бұрын

Rode SPDs since they first came out (yup, I'm that old), went over to flats ten years ago. Rather have my foot dab before my head hits the trail....... just sayin.

@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v 4 ай бұрын

you can dab with clipless most of us aren't good at it but, you can. True is both types are good I do think most lean toward flat as they're easier.

@mikebirkett010 4 ай бұрын

@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v tried dabbing, but my cranium came into contact with the ground, ouch...

@fpainchaud350 4 ай бұрын

What about MagPeds? It's the perfect in-between...

@Matthew-up1yc 3 ай бұрын

100% agree! I’ve been using magnetic pedals on my Trek Rail for 2 years and would never go back to either my flats or clipless. I can’t believe mags weren’t even mentioned…they are perfect for eMTBs!

@miked6806 4 ай бұрын

You forgot magnetics, best of both worlds 😊

@chrism2983 4 ай бұрын

Pedaling Innovations flats huge platform!

@brianbathgate4944 3 ай бұрын

DMRs and 5/10s 👌

@user-po7bk6ge1y 4 ай бұрын

Prefer flats. Also prefer using hiking shoes, 1 pair goretex, 1 pair mesh upper. Soles give enough grip on, (heel advantage),and importantly, off the bike in crappy conditions. Also wear trail running gaiters to keep crap out of shoes and they protect the ankle from other stuff

@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v 4 ай бұрын

Anna rules clipless it is! You total left out egg beaters that give you loads of clearance and clipless pedals with small platforms. Oh and besides if you run egg beaters sometimes people think twice about steeling your bike.

@DOCWHOK9 4 ай бұрын

It's FLAT, CLIPS, & TOE-CLIPS. The Term CLIPLESS Must be Abolished to Hell. I recall Toe-Clips trapping my shoe once, so Never Again! FLATS FOREVER. 😊

@solmasaurus3320 4 ай бұрын

Ride whatever you like, there are no rules. Except one: wear shinpads...

@tomquimby8669 4 ай бұрын

plastic DMR V11 discard the horrid metal pins and fit plastic square head bolts. light easy to repair. Clips are for skiers.

@myphotos 4 ай бұрын

Plastic square head bolts? Do tell

@tomquimby8669 4 ай бұрын

@@myphotos just go to a good hardware store and checkout the plastic M4 selection and choose the head type you like

@myphotos 4 ай бұрын

What are the benefits of plastic?

@tomquimby8669 4 ай бұрын

@@myphotos Best to try Alloy and plastic and see which one you prefer, then you can find out the benefits yourself.

@anonymousone6075 3 ай бұрын

they inbed particles into your shin, instead of just cut it@@myphotos

@anonymousone6075 3 ай бұрын

just get the cheapest Flatts that fit your foot size. simples I've got a 5k bike with £25 pedals. no MTB rider is using clipless pedals....

@RobHill00 4 ай бұрын

Need to stop calling them clipless!🤷🏼‍♂️

@anonymousone6075 3 ай бұрын

yea start calling them Road Bike Pedals for dentists, it's all about selling you a special cycling show, because your old trainers aren't good enough... until you try them and see you wasted all your money on crap