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DMR Bikes V8 Pedal | $49.28
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DMR V8 Pedals

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"Good value, very grippy flat pedals"

By Bikeradar

These are essentially mountain bike pedals but they work equally well on any bike, whether it’s a BMX, fixer, tourer or town hack, where you want a large, flat, grippy platform pedal at a relatively low price.

These run on chromoly axles with loose bearings and have a grease port on the aluminium body to keep them running smoothly – there’s a grease syringe in the box to do this. (Also available are sealed-bearing V12 models at £47.95 and magnesium-bodied ones at £59.95.) 

The flat aluminium bodies are slightly concaved to help your foot sit in the right position, and 13 studs hold them securely where you put them. Some of these studs are replaceable and the correct Allen key is in the box. These pedals can be completely rebuilt and all spares can be bought.

The V8s are available in 1/2in and 9/16in sizes, in a rainbow of colours to suit.

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  • User review of DMR Bikes V8 Pedal

    exellent pedals

    0.3
  • User review of DMR Bikes V8 Pedal

    paint started to come off fist trip.

    pedals crack when under light loading.

    0.3
  • User review of DMR Bikes V8 Pedal

    Nice, simple classic design, even though I think the newer generation ones look slightly cheaper.

    finish isnt very durable and I can no longer run them because the platform is too small and kills my feet...

    Gusset Slim Jims,

    Shimano DX/MX,

    Funn Soljam Vipers,

    are all superior pedals in my opinion.

    0.3
  • User review of DMR Bikes V8 Pedal

    I just had to comment on this...used a pair for over 6 years on hardtail and full sus for jumps/XC/DH

    Still on original worn bearings (think one side is missing a couple)

    Axles are worn

    Only serviced them a few times

    Can't get the pins off any more but that's a bonus as i don't loose them

    There's more bare pedal than paint

    They've taken multiple hits but still going even though slightly wobbly, i promised to replace them when they stop working, but they simply won't!! I've run through multiple Shimano SPDs in the meantime. If only all pedals lasted this long.

    0.3
  • User review of DMR Bikes V8 Pedal

    Only really ever used DMR V8's and have never had a problem with them in the slightest. XC DH and mainly dirt jumping

    0.3
  • User review of DMR Bikes V8 Pedal

    Without doubt the most competant all round pedals out there, and the ones that compete the title (wellgo, Steven Hamilton, kona jack shit) are just copies!

    could be lighter but for the price (and they can be bought cheaper on CRC) no complaints at all.

    Be patient at first while the grease settles into the bearings, and for the first hundred miles or so keep adding new grease - the first injection won't treat all the bearings so needs regular topping up while the settling in process takes place... but when the bearings are all greased up they run like a charm. Servicing these is also easy.

    Best bit about the V12 is you can get replacable coloured pins so you can `pimp your pedal` to different colours.

    All in all - a sound choice. If you are thinkin of a XC/DH/free ride pedal and are umming and uhhring - go for the v8 (or v12 if you have the cash) - you won't be disappointed as copies tend to wear down much much much faster.

    Only criticism is as the guy below/above said - the paint does chip quite a lot but there's every chance that's more due to my jetwash than rocks!

    0.3
  • User review of DMR Bikes V8 Pedal

    Great pedals and excellent value. The looks are just an added bonus (white goes well with a silver frame).

    Ps: You also get a free sticker in the box.

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
V8 Pedal
Built by:
DMR Bikes
Price:
$49.28
Weight (g):
524 g
Available Colours:
Various

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