Coming in as a more wallet-friendly pedal option from OneUp Components, the simply named Composite Pedal is exactly what it says on the tin. Asking for £50, it’s a pedal with a lot of give in terms of traction and robustness, but deeper into the test, some friction has arisen.
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OneUp Components Composite Pedal - Technical details
Best known for its EDC Tool, OneUp is a brand that’s ever expanding, and the Composite Pedal sits at the budget-friendly end of its price scale. Built with a nylon composite platform, it does little to shake the boat, coming with features typical of a pedal of this build. But sticking with that platform for a second, it gets 10 pins per side and it's slightly convex in a bid to achieve a secure fit under the foot’s natural arch.
That nylon platform revolves around a chromoly steel axle and measures 115 x 105mm, which is right on the money. Each of the pedals’ pins is accessible via the opposite side of the platform using a small allen key.
OneUp claims a total weight of 355g, and the pair of pedals came in at 365g on my scales. This puts them on par with pedals like Race Face’s Atlas, which are more than three times the price. There’s then a choice of seven colours.
OneUp Components Composite Pedal - Performance
I’ve been riding the Composite Pedals through the best part of the winter, and I’ve been thoroughly impressed with what they have to offer. They’re simple, and certainly nothing too blingy, but they get the job done, and well at that. For reference, I’ve run these pedals with the Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Boa and Five Ten’s Freerider Pro Boa, and I’ve been perfectly happy with both.
Owing to the convex platform and ten pins per side, grip is solid. As the foot wraps around the pedal, as a result of its profile, it forces the pins to dig into a shoe’s sole, which boosts traction. However, grip isn’t so relentless that it becomes difficult to shift a foot’s position on the pedal. Generally, it’s welcoming, which makes perfect sense at this price point. It also means that OneUp has been able to achieve decent grip without relying on super-long pins.
Support is rather good too. While I prefer a flatter profile, the pedals remained comfortable throughout the length of extended descents, and if I’m honest, I’ve forgotten that I’m riding them. They do little to put a foot wrong, but admittedly, a convex profile isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
Although the platform itself is mega durable and more than capable of putting up with a good rock strike, the seals at the axles have dried out after the winter’s riding. The result is a smidgeon of friction in the pedal’s rotation, but more importantly, they’ve become squeaky at certain points in the pedal stroke. A little bit of lubrication can sort this right out, but it’s something that shouldn’t really happen in the first place.
OneUp Components Composite Pedal - Verdict
With a price tag of £50, it’s hard to complain about value for money, but there are others that are priced very similarly that are well worth consideration. One of those is Deity’s Deftrap. It features a broader and flatter platform for more support,t and generally, it’s been more durable internally, with no issues arising even long after the test.
There are then Crankbrothers’ Stamp 1 Gen 2 pedals that have gone down well with our Ty. He praised them for their size options, support, and grip. However, the single-piece pins aren’t adjustable. These will set you back £55.
For £50, it’s really tough to moan about what the OneUp Components Composite Pedals have to offer. They provide enough grip for rowdy riding, all while remaining perfectly supportive. That said, they have gotten squeaky and in need of a service a little too soon.