[Closed] Nylon/plastic pedals Vs aluminium

I've been using the nukeproof horizon comps since they came out, very good, and cheap. They're not quite as tough as the metal versions- I did break the cage on one, but it took a fair old hit, they're not delicate. The only other things is that the threads can strip in the end of the cage, which means the wee bolt think comes loose and the pedals develop play, which is a bit of a pain but it took a couple of years for that to develop on mine, and I can still tighten it up- it just comes loose again after a while

Had them, prefer mag alloy but being honest it is the pedal thickness that concerns ,e most rather than material. I’ll be trying OneUp plastics next.

I prefer them for a number of reasons. Being solid colour they don't get obvious scratches. They can be lighter. They're quiet. They scratch other things less (other bikes in the van for example)

I use the Nukeproof Electrons on both mountain bikes. I can’t fault them.

Also Electrons. Originally chosen because they don't make your feet so cold in Winter but I liked them so much that I now have them on 4 bikes.

Only run plastic pedals now. Mainly nuke proof ones.

Light, cheap and no anodising to wear off and look tatty.👍

I know we’re already departing chain oil and brake pads and tyre rubber across the countryside as we ride, but do we need to add microplastics from our pedals to that list? Just a thought.

Have only used plastic for the last few years. Current favourite is the Burgtec one. Mostly for the reasons listed above.

The OneUp were the least reliable, and least grippy, so far.

Chiefgrooveguru what about the mining process from metals? I can't see the microplastics being an issue?

For those worried about plastic being dumped, Google Green Waste.

It's the garden cuttings etc you put into the brown recycling bin....except that it gets hugely contaminated with metals and plastics incorrectly put into the bins. Purple are employed to manually remove some of it but huge amounts make it through the process.

I used to do a lot of metal detecting and it used to make me feel sick to see these huge piles of green waste ready to be spread onto a field.

If you looked at it closely you would see loads of coloured bits of plastic and bits of metal glinting back at you.

It's legalised fly tipping on an industrial level yet it's virtually unreported.😟

On one have the Superstar El Plastique pedals on offer for £13 currently, which is a real bargain.
Just ordered some, so we'll see next week 👍

Very interesting Poopscoop.

I have concerns regarding the non recyclable nature of plastic pedals etc.

Not to mention carbon frames of course...not recyclable other than sawing up for making wind chimes...

Whole family is now on Nukeproof Electrons. Cheap, reliable, light, bearings last ok.
Much better than I expected when we bought a bike with some on.

I've got some brand new electrons /neutrons I forgot which (plastic with metal pins)

I think they are neutrons.
Currently have SS nanos fitted so I'm tempted to swap them out.

I'll try and weigh them as I belive they use the same axel/bearings, could be interesting to see the weight difference.

I went from £115 DMR Vaults to £30 Nukeproof Horizons on 2 bikes . I agree with all that's been said but also composite pedals have a better shock absorbing quality and tend to feel softer than metal pedals when you bash them on rocks etc .

I've got some nylon ones, they're comfy with plenty of grip and super cheap- time will tell how long they last for!!

These:

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/PEVP539/vp-539-nylon-flat-platform-pedals---black

I used plastic for years and now using bergtec ones. Best pedal metal or plastic I have used

I haven't used them, but the idea appeals because in winter, there's not a massive chunk f metal sucking the heat out of your feet.

Metal because I bash them on rocks quite a lot and I'd expect plastic pedals to shed pins more easily. Is that accurate?

Plus I already have a load of metal pedals.

I do have some Planet X nano-type plastics and have used once, but they weren't the grippiest so I'm keeping them for sub-zero rides as epicyclo alludes to.

I've got 2 pairs of Nukeproof Horizons, had an end cap come loose on one pedal pretty early on, but nipped it up with my multi tool and haven't had an issue since. I like the shape of them, prefer them to the SS Nanos I was running before. Nice and light too and take bashes pretty well, I've lost a pin from one, rock strike has neatly removed a small slice of pedal including the pin but otherwise they still look pretty good.

I’ve used Race Face Chester’s for 3years and they’ve been awesome. I’ve got some of the El-Plastiques coming from OnOne to replace some old Saints; if they are close to the Cheaters, winner winner.

if they are close to the Cheaters, winner winner.

Is that for your Ebike?

Scotroutes: spellcheck created a pretty good slang for ebike riders here (apols to ebike riders before you give me a kicking).

I’m using One-Up plastic pedals on two bikes and I like them, I find them plenty grippy and they don’t seem to get hung up on rocks as much as aluminium pedals.
Bear in mind that my riding is mostly wheels-on-ground, steep, techy and rocky stuff. Those sending big road gaps and dropping ten feet to flat might disagree with my idea of “grippy enough”? I don’t know, I’m never dropping more than two or three feet.