SkipII

I'm just starting to fiddle with some mods on my Poseidon X. I am not a high-performance rider but I like quality and want to take advantage of opportunities when I do a change to reduce weight.

I've been looking at various gravel-style pedals and the websites and product descipsns seem to be all over the map on depicting weight. I';m seeing everything from 250g to almost 500g, but none of them even make it clear if that is for one pedal or both combined.

Can you give an idea of what is a typical weight range I might expect on a pedal? I generally want a flat peel (not one of those really bulky plastic ones.)

Thanks

mack_turtle

To clarify: do you want a flat pedal for riding in sneakers, or a "clipless" pedal that is designed to work with a cleat that bolts to the sole of a cycling-specific shoe?

jadocs

Those weights are most likely for one pedal.

SkipII

Thanks...and others have said it is weight of two pedals. Baffling why mfgrs can't be clearer in their product specs.

SkipII

Now that I've learned that "clipless" means exactly the opposite of what it says....

Yes, I am just using flat pedals.

mack_turtle

how is that the opposite? clipless pedals don't have clips, therefore, clipless. the term "clipless" came about when toe clips with straps were the norm. a clipless pedal does not have a clip. look up what a "toe clip" is and it makes sense. clipless pedals have cleats instead of toe clips. flat or platform pedals don't have either, but you can put a toe clip on most flat pedals, which would make them clip pedals. if you want a clipless pedal, get one that does not have any way to attached a clip to it.

there are a ton of thin, light, wide platform pedals on the market. they are mostly sold as mountain biking pedals. most of the lighter ones are made from some sort of "composite" material aka "plastic." Issi has a nice model that I've been enjoying on my mountain bike. not huge but generous, nice concave shape, not very expensive.

SkipII

What I meant is that you don't "clip in." Yes, I appreciate the difference from toe clips to however your fasten in otherwise with riding shoes.

jadocs

People think of the term "clip" as a verb not a noun, that's where the confusion comes from.

icemilkcoffee 

Nope. 250g to 500g would be for two pedals. If you are looking for the lightest flat pedal, the Wellgo R025 track pedals is it. 235g

I got two pairs of these on different bikes. They are slightly on the narrow side though

mack_turtle

if you want something with some grip, look into the current generation of mtb pedals. I am a fan of the Issi Thump. Raceface Chesters and OneUp composites are popular as well. none of those are exceptionally lightweight, but they're not boat anchors and the weight is worth it for something durable and grippy.