$49 Trail One Vortex pedals are grippy and rebuild kits are free for life* [Review]

When you think of freeride mountain biking, you don’t usually think of Florida . The Vortex is a popular freeride zone tucked inside the Santos trail system in Ocala, Florida, with some truly terrifying drops, jumps, and wooden features to challenge the most daring riders. The Trail One Vortex composite flat pedal is not only a good choice for riding a place like the Vortex; every purchase also supports the Ocala Mountain Bike Association .

I didn’t test the Trail One Vortex pedals on any freeride trails, but I found them well-suited to everyday trail shredding. Trail One Vortex key specs

Weight: 364g (pair)

Size: 105×105 platform

7 metal pins and 2 molded pins per side

Price: $49

Buy from Trail One Components and Worldwide Cyclery The Trail One Vortex flat pedals are constructed using a nylon composite material, and are available in three colors: gray (tested), black, and brown. There are seven replaceable metal pins per side plus two molded pins that are part of the pedal body. The pedal body is basically flat and symmetrical with varied pin heights to offer a slight concave interface. A 105x105mm platform puts the Vortex on the smaller size for flat pedals. The square shape is unusual in that most of the flat pedals I’ve tested recently are longer than they are wide. A 14mm-tall leading edge transitions to a 17mm height at the spindle.For each pair of pedals sold, Trail One Components has pledged to donate $1 to the Ocala […]

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