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I’ve swung my leg over a lot of mountain bikes this year, and the Race Face Turbine flat pedals have been spun onto them all.
When I first tried these pedals earlier this year, I wasn’t expecting much, having already thought I’d found the perfect pair of flats in the Wolf Tooth Ripsaw.
From the first ride, however, the Turbine’s grip was a standout, with the ultra-concave pedal body and dagger-sharp pins creating a near-adhesive quality with the sole of my shoe.
While I was certain they’d soon maul my shins after a slip, their incredible grip has made that scenario seem almost out of the question.
Locked in
Having been a keen roadie and XC rider since a very young age, I got my first set of clipless pedals when I was eight.
Then, when I got into enduro riding in my teens, I decided to leave the cleats for road and touring duties, and learn how to bunny hop properly.
Since then, I’ve been searching for that same locked-in feel on descents without having to sacrifice the quick dabs that riding flat pedals gives you.
I feel these Turbine pedals achieve just that, albeit there are no benefits to my pedal stroke when cranking back up the fire road.
These cleverly ergonomic pedals have also stood up to plenty of abuse, fending off heavy pedal strikes and staying strong after 1,000,000 RPM spins from my jetwash.
I haven’t had reason to service them yet, but I’ve taken them apart just to see what they’re like, and they’re as easy to deal with as they come.
So great is my affinity with these pedals that I’ve been prescribing them to friends, who, even after one ankle twist in the car park, are sold on the grip levels.
As any rider will attest, finding a component that has you actively swapping it between bikes is invaluable.
Now I just need to save up the slightly scary sum of £170 for another pair.
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