Pedals for a kids bike

I’m still scarred (literally) by the dmr V8 I used in 2005

That's what my youngest has ridden for the last few years. Just got some RF Chester.

What cranks are on the bike? Make sure the pedals have full size axles. There are 2 different sizes, I can't remember the numbers off the top of my head.

I chucked some normal size pedals on my kids bike, they didn't seem to have any disadvantages over smaller pedals - possibly the opposite as when they did slip a little, he still had platform left to use. So my suggestion would be whatever pair of old pedals you want, they don't need to be kid specific

DMR V6 plastic pedals. Come in loads of colours, so easy to get some that match thiers bikes. Kids, unlike miserable old gits who frequent internet forums, like colourful bits on their bikes!

As above most kids bikes have cranks for 1/2" pedals whilst adult cranks have 9/16".

You'll struggle to get anything sensible in 1/2 so you might have to change the cranks or modify the pedals that are on it.

If they are 9/16 then the plastic V6's would be great.

Nukeproof urchin if you can find some or early rider

As above most kids bikes have cranks for 1/2″ pedals whilst adult cranks have 9/16″.

You’ll struggle to get anything sensible in 1/2 so you might have to change the cranks or modify the pedals that are on it.

depends a lot on the bike. Most cheapo 1-piece cranks are like that, but if you've a bike from a half-decent brand it should be 1/2". A lot of BMX pedals (anything for 1 piece cranks) are available in 1/2" anyway, so there's lots of options out there both ways - I agree its worth checking

I really like these - https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/sdg-slater-jr-pedals

The metal studs deliver a good upgrade over full plastics in the wet without being shin/calf/trouser destroyers.

jnr's had a set for years now, we just swap from bike to bike. Watch out for the crank hole size as mentioned, although mine has had his since 20" wheels.

Why not just get some cheap ones from Amazon?

. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C8HBJ6H4/

They have an excellent neck and reflectors for safe driving 🙂

or

. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Branded-Childrens-Bicycle-Junior-Pedals/dp/B0BZZPVZWP

for the more brand conscious child

had small pedals for sophie and they didn't really help with anything. You can buy smaller platform pedals off amazon or ali express cheap enough. something 90x90 is good enough.

Thanks all,

I'll measure up the axel when I get home. It's and Isla bike cnog with 14" wheels

Are the race face chesters grippy? He's currently on nylon pedals with small moulded pins and they are proving slippy

I can't find an offer the urchin pedals in stock.

The sdg pedals looks good. I've mostly avoided talking about brands. He knows what nikes are and was miffed he was not getting Nike school shoes. Anything with Jurassic park branded innit would be a winner.

I've got some lightly used good condition black SDG Slaters that my young man no longer needs if they are of any interest?

As above, pins are a half way house between grip and injury, which is good for smaller kids!

I went through a fair few pedals when Amber was young, including Early Rider, SDG slaters (with the normal pins and then some sharper pins) and then finally landed on some Nukeproof Urchins with really sharp pins. From Ambers perspective she always said she wished she had gone straight to pedals with sharp pins, it would have saved a lot of pedal slips. I would caveat that with, something like the SDG slater are fine when they are a bit younger and aren’t going too fast or doing more adventurous stuff. Amber reached a point on her Hellion, she was having too many slips and that completely stopped when she got the Urchins. We had both sizes before she moved to full size Nukeproof composites when she reached shoe size 3. 🙂

My lads got race face Chesters. Still slips off occasionally,  wearing five tens. Better than what they replaced, however. They haven't broken the skin yet, at least!

https://earlyrider.com/products/early-rider-platform-pedals

Really impressed with these. My nephew's had a pair on his bike and got on well so I recently put a pair on my daughter's. They're both 5 btw.

My 4 year old was amazing on a balance bike but struggled to adjust to pedals. He didn't understand why you bother with pedals as it slowed him down and made riding difficult.

I wish I'd have bought some of these clip off pedals rather than removing them and putting them back on all the time.

Rock bros sell them for £20. Unfortunately they are metal. Haven't seen any plastic versions. Maybe you could add something to make them less sharp? "steel nails" don't sound great. Maybe they are removable or can be filled off?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265758891017?chn=ps&_ul=GB&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-166974-033325-9&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=265758891017&targetid=2327185221301&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9191227&poi=&campaignid=20411889018&mkgroupid=170432968230&rlsatarget=pla-2327185221301&abcId=9318057&merchantid=101716137&geoid=9191227&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmOm3BhC8ARIsAOSbapXbo3yz1HEqfdFvwwBg9vcniPYNt4n4zKt-n90LX4bJMYKl8o0P9Z4aAlysEALw_wcB

£14

https://www.sportsdirect.com/nukeproof-neutron-evo-electron-evo-flat-pedals-931706#colcode=93170603

Thanks all!

The cranks take normal pedals, so a pair of luminous green ones I've had lying about has gone on.

Only problem is they are much wider. He's already clipped his pedals cornering a few times so there's going to be a crash or two in the near future..

They don't need to bee quick release, I've just taken an Allan key and unscrewed then when riding with him bike in a rucksack.

Smaller platform pedals like NP Urchins as we tried DMR V6s on my son’s bike when he was 3-4 and they were too big. He’s clip them all the time when cornering. Also the pins sheet off at the first thought of touching the ground and they’re not very grippy.

Both my kids have been on NP Urchins since they were 4, proper pedals with proper pins, and we’ve not had any shin/pedal interactions since then.

Martin, I have some Nukeproof Urchins in excellent condition sat in my shed (blue), they do have two pins missing and I don’t have any small ones to hand so they will need those. If you make a donation to a children’s hospice or something worthwhile, I will happily pop them in the post for you. 🙂