Friday, 2 August 2013

Wellgo CNC Platform B47 Flat Pedals

593g weight competes with much more expensive pedals. Such a low weight at £29.99 is exceptional value, particularly when each pedal contains eight replaceable pins for added durability. I've reviewed a lot of pedals on here, covering a huge price range. I still maintain that if you don't like the feel or looks of DMR v8's, these are THE budget pedal to have. I bought them as a cheap replacement for my DH bike pedals, and found them so good I didn't change them. A year later, the black anodised finish has worn from the edges, but they're still spinning on freely on their 'high quality' bearing axels. For a dh pedal, the pins were pretty short. Due to all of them being replaceable, however, buying some longer ones and fitting them is cheap and easy. The platform, which I find to be the most important part of any pedal, is fantastic. The slight curve on such a wide surface area gives a comfortable and stable area for the foot. Slipping off the pedal, even with standard pins, is extremely rare. For those of you not used to big platforms, settling your feet on the pedal may feel weird initially. After a couple of rides though, it was easy to find that comfortable position and I was able to take advantage of the stable platform that Wellgo provides for a mere £30. The styling is very safe, but at least it's not going to fade or chip and look rubbish. Black suits me fine, and I can't think of many bikes I've seen where there hasn't been a black part. It's a universally appealing pedal at a universally appealing price.

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