In this article I’m going to give a list of the best flat pedals for large feet.
This list features two distinct categories of pedals. Pedals which are featured in my list of budget pedals, and an assortment of pedals which definitely don’t fall into that category, but can be considered best in their class irrespective of platform size.
But this is a list of flat pedals for large feet, so my requirement for such a pedal was a body width of at least 110 mm to accommodate feet starting around size 10 US (44 EU) and up. So it means you get your pedal for thirty bucks all the way up to somewhere just shy of 200 USD.
I can’t look into your wallet and see how much you might be willing to spend. That’s up to you. But with any of these pedals you get in control of your bike and stay in control of your bike, at least from a pedal perspective. So let’s head over to my overview of the best flat pedals for large feet.
Chromag Dagga
The Chromag Dagga sits at the right side of the spectrum when it comes to mountain bike flat pedals in a number of ways.
It easily has the biggest platform of any premium flat pedal out there, with a body measuring 120 x 115 x 16 mm.
Chromag further complemented this in-your-face design by offering a staggering amount of 24, rear-loading pins with a height of 7 mm. It basically means that once you plant your feet, they simply won’t come off the pedal again without the use of a tire iron.
If that pin-height proves a bit too much, you can also get height-adjustable pins to further tune your needs.
The rest of the body proves to be industry standard premium pedal characteristics. A chromoly axle, single bearing and bushing, and CNC machined aluminum body with service kits available.
It’s such an angry-looking, aggressive pedal for people who’re very serious about grip.
- Very grippy pedal with huge platform with optional heigh-adjustable pins
- Eats your shoes. Will flay your shins. Would loved to have seen better internals
OneUp Components Composite
If you want to go big you want to go for the OneUp Components Composite MTB flat pedals.
The platform measures 115 x 105 x 18.5 mm, but still only weighs 355 grams with 20 rear-loading pins to keep your feet firmly planted where they need to be.
It offers the same single cartridge bearing and bushing on a steel axle as many of the competitors.
- The biggest composite pedal available for big riders
- None
Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Large
The Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Large is the larger version measuring 114 x 111 x 13 mm.
This makes this pedal more suitable for riders with size 10-15 (us) or 43-49 (eu).
The large version is slightly heavier, but still very light, sitting at 329 grams.
- Tried-and-true design in an affordable composite setup with quality internal setup
- None
Crankbrothers Stamp 7 Large
If my sources are correct, the Crankbrothers Stamp 7 pedals are probably the most used premium mountain bike flat pedals on the market.
It looks great. Crankbrothers offers two different sizes for all their pedals, with the Stamp 7 large aluminum pedal body measuring 114 x 111 x 13 mm.
The Stamp 7 works with two glide bearings on either side of the chromoly axle. These bearings are much wider than your average sealed cartridge bearing, ensuring a flatter platform and a larger contact area. With proper maintenance it means the Stamp 7 could probably last you a lifetime (pedal strikes not included).
The pedal body has a very slightly concave shape, which aids in keeping your foot in place. And 20 front-loading pins enable a nice symmetric design.
The combination of design, color options, and bearing setup with service kits makes this flat pedal a winner among the competition.
- Best-selling premium flat pedal. Available in 2 sizes. Great design, grip, colors, and fully serviceable premium dual glide bearings
- None
Fooker MTB Pedals
The Fooker MTB Pedals appear to have the exact same pedal design as the RaceFace Chester.
I don’t know what’s the story behind these apparent knock-off pedals, since there’s no brand website to visit.
What I do know is that there’s ample evidence that this blatant copy is about as good as the real deal for half the price. And judging by the amount of reviews on Amazon running in the many thousands, a lot of people care more about their wallet than about possible copyright infringement between manufacturers. And I understand that’s how things work.
These pedals are so cheap in comparison to similar products that it doesn’t really matter that Fooker doesn’t appear to offer service kits. When you’d need them, you can just as well buy a complete new pair of pedals.
And all of the other characteristics are the same as the Chester pedal. Except for the fact that the Fooker pedal is not a nylon composite, but simply a nylon pedal, which bumps up the weight to 450 grams, where the Chester sits at 360.
But from a financial perspective this is probably the most affordable value-for-money option on this list. And what you do with your money is not for me to judge.
- Excellent value-for-money composite entry
- It's a knock-off illustrative of the dark side of product development
RaceFace Chester
We at least know that the design of the RaceFace Chester was deemed nice enough to be copied. And it’s a nice-looking mountain bike flat pedal.
It has a big non-concave shape measuring 110 x 101 x 18.4 mm, with 18, rear-loading pins.
The weight is average, sitting at 360 grams.
It offers the same single cartridge bearing and bushing on a steel axle as many of the competitors.
- Very affordable, classic-shaped flat pedal
- It will forever be linked with the cheaper Fooker pedal
RaceFace Atlas
The RaceFace Atlas looks kind of similar to the Crankbrothers Stamp 7.
But it has an asymmetric layout which enables the large 110 x 108 x 12 mm platform to use 20, rear-loading steel pins instead. And rear-loading pins are easier to remove when damaged so that’s a plus.
The biggest difference however is in the bearing setup. The Atlas flat pedal uses a whopping 4 sealed cartridge bearings; a huge one sitting near the crank and 3 further along the machined axle. This both increases the Q-factor and ensures the pedal can endure a tremendous amount of load, and is the perfect companion for a downhill beatdown.
It might be this incredible durable setup that has convinced the manufacturer to provide the pedal with a lifetime warranty. Either way this pedal coming in 9 different colors is built to last.
- The only pedal with a 4-bearing setup for increased durability and Q-factor
- None
Hope F20
Hope’s F20 refers to the number of pins located on each pedal. They only offer a single pedal for adults. Why have more if you put your best effort in a single product? Makes sense.
They obviously look nice, with the best machining I’ve ever seen on any pedal. But Hope also has an outstanding reputation for making superb-quality products and these pedals are no different. Both in the durability and serviceability department. And it doesn’t hurt to get a “best in test” seal of approval in this regard.
They contain 3 sealed cartridge bearings and a single bushing that spin freely and are sealed off to prevent outside contamination from happening. The seals on this pedal feel incredibly tight and after many miles have not shown any signs of loosening.
I also was looking for a pedal with rear-loading pins. Not that I intend on crashing them into any obstacles, but it is the better option.
They are very pricey for a pair of pedals but I guess that’s part of the allure as well. And the entire design, platform, bearings and bushing, seals, simply ooze high-quality. If you decide to spend money on buying the best the market has to offer, the Hope F20 simply will not disappoint.
- Built to last, extremely durable piece of beautifully machined craftsmanship. One of the absolute best flat pedals worth your money.
- There are grippier pedals
E*Thirteen Base
With 24, front and rear-loading pins on a big platform measuring 110 x 100 mm, the E*Thirteen Base flat pedals promise great levels of grip in an affordable package.
Other specs are very similar to what the competition offers. A 399 gram pedal with a single cartridge bearing and bushing spinning on a chromoly axle.
And lots of color options, but you can see that with every other composite pedal as well.
- Budget friendly, single bearing and bushing composite pedal
- Excels at nothing
Flat Pedals Weight Rating
As with any other aspect of a bicycle product, weight is always an important component of a high quality product. When looking at flat pedals, there’s an important tradeoff to make between the strength of the pedal, versus how much weight you’re trying to save.
And unlike many other products that use carbon, which is very expensive, budget-friendly composite pedals are actually both cheaper to produce and lighter than aluminum versions.
A popular way to lose weight is to use titanium spindles. It makes the pedals extremely expensive however, so you have to wonder how much money you’re willing to spend to save 100 grams.
In the following graphs you find the weight rating of flat pedals, which is calculated based on the place between the heaviest and lightest pedals researched. A 0 percent rating means you’re looking at the heaviest pedal, and a 100 percent rating the lightest.
Flat Pedals Bearing Rating
An important aspect of pedals is their internals and bearing setup. Almost all pedal manufacturers sell bearing kits, and it’s nice that you can rebuild your pedal internals if you need to.
What’s even better is that the quality of the bearings are of such a nature that you either don’t have to rebuild the internals at all, or after years of service. This saves you both time and money, and you simply enjoy your pedals more.
In the following graph you can find the bearing ratings in relation to the highest quality setup. The bearing rating is calculated based on the bearing setup and the maximum load it can endure. It’s an approximation of the quality of the setup that does not take into account how well the internals are sealed from outside elements. The setup deemed best receives a 100 percent rating.
Flat Pedals Grip Rating
Obviously the biggest difference between clipless pedals and flat pedals is that you’re not stuck to the platform. To have better grip than your standard flat pedal, pins were introduced. They dig into the soles of your shoes and provide the grip necessary on rocky trails.
The grip rating calculated here is based on the amount of pins in combination with platform size. Another factor is pin height. Since pins can be replaced, whereas platform size cannot, I didn’t factor it into the equation.
Another factor is how concave a pedal is, and how much you’re able to naturally place your foot on the platform. Feet with shoes on them aren’t totally flat, especially not when you’re actually starting moving or pedaling.
The grippiest pedal, even without pin height taking into consideration, is the Chromagg Dagga. Those pedals have set the baseline against which all other pedals are measured. You can see the respective flat pedal grip ratings in the graph below.
Specifications flat pedals for large feet
Name | Price | Weight | Size | Length | Width | Height | Body | Spindle | Bearings and bushings | Pins | Service kit | Buy at Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chromag Dagga | 161.95 euros | 488 | 120 x 115 x 16 mm | 120 mm | 115 mm | 16 mm | aluminium | Cr-Mo | 1 cartridge bearing, 1 bushing | 24, rear-loading | available | |
OneUp Components Composite | 49.5 USD | 355 | 115 x 105 x 18.5 mm | 115 mm | 105 mm | 18.5 mm | nylon composite | Cr-Mo | 1 cartridge bearing, 1 bushing | 20, rear-loading | available | |
Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Large | 49.99 USD | 329 | 114 x 111 x 13 mm | 114 mm | 111 mm | 13 mm | nylon composite | Cr-Mo | 1 glide bearing, 1 cartridge bearing | 18, rear-loading | available | |
Crankbrothers Stamp 7 Large | 179.99 USD | 375 | 114 x 111 x 13 mm | 114 mm | 111 mm | 13 mm | aluminium | Cr-Mo | 2 glide bearings | 20, front-loading | available | |
Fooker MTB Pedals | 26.99 USD | 450 | 110 x 101 x 18.4 mm | 110 mm | 101 mm | 18.4 mm | nylon composite | Cr-Mo | cartridge | 18, rear-loading | not available | |
RaceFace Chester | 59.99 USD | 360 | 110 x 101 x 18.4 mm | 110 mm | 101 mm | 18.4 mm | nylon composite | Cr-Mo | 1 cartridge bearing, 1 bushing | 18, rear-loading | available | |
RaceFace Atlas | 179.99 USD | 386 | 110 x 108 x 12 mm | 110 mm | 108 mm | 12 mm | aluminium | Cr-Mo | 4 cartridge bearings | 20, rear-loading | available | |
Hope F20 | 180 USD | 390 | 110 x 102 x 14 mm | 110 mm | 102 mm | 14 mm | aluminium | Cr-Mo | 3 cartridge bearings, 1 bushing | 20, rear-loading | available | |
E*Thirteen Base | 54.95 USD | 399 | 110 x 100 x ? mm | 110 mm | 100 mm | nylon composite | Cr-Mo | 1 cartridge bearing, 1 bushing | 24, front and rear-loading | available |
Johan van Seijen
FoundeR Restoration.bike
Johan van Seijen is the founder of restoration.bike. His passion for cycling in general, and restoring older bikes turned into a website to share his knowledge with a broader audience. Starting out on his father’s road bike and riding classics as the Amstel Gold Race and Liege Bastogne Liege he has shifted his attention to trail, XC, and gravel riding since. No matter how much he loves writing about everything related to cycling, nothing beats actually using his ever-expanding bicycle collection.
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