Hope F20 flat pedals review
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Hope F20 flat pedals review

CNC-machined platform with Hope’s classic industrial looks

Our rating

4

175.00
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140.00
310.00

Ian Linton / Our Media

Published: March 15, 2022 at 8:41 am

Our review
Super-grippy pins give the F20s impressive performance

Pros:

Amazingly grippy platform; surface area large enough to reduce foot clawing; great looks

Cons:

DIY pin installation; not concave enough

Hope’s F20 flat pedals are CNC machined out of 2014 T6 aluminium with an anodised coating.

Their contoured surface and shiny finish look impressive, and they’re available in six colours – black, silver, red, blue, purple and orange.

This premium design comes with a premium price tag, however.

Hope F20 details and specifications

The F20’s platform is 99(L)x101mm(W) at its widest point and features chamfered front and rear edges.

The edges and central axle housing measure 15mm deep, but the ribs spanning the pedal’s inner and outer portions are slightly narrower, giving a concave profile.

There’s no bearing bulge on the inboard side of the pedals, however, making the whole of the platform’s surface usable.

Hope F20 mountain bike flat pedals
Traction was good, but they would benefit from a more concave shape. Ian Linton / Our Media

There are 10 pin positions, with eight around the platform’s perimeter and two central holes.

The pins are 4mm long with a conical and hollow form. The pedals spin on a chromoly axle using three cartridge bearings, plus an Igus bushing that Hope claims is maintenance-free.

My set of test pedals weighed 409g.

Hope F20 performance

The F20s are unusual in that I had to install the pins myself.

While this is good for customising pin location, it was quite time consuming and wasn’t something I’d expect to do after shelling out £140.

The rear-loading pins were easy to install with the supplied Allen key, however, and I customised the layout by not installing the two central pins to increase effective platform concavity.

The long pins did a great job of raising the pedal’s edges to focus pressure and improve grip, and I found once my feet were on the F20s, there was no movement at all.

Hope F20 mountain bike flat pedals
The platform is fairly large, but not as big as I'd have liked. Ian Linton / Our Media

This meant I couldn’t readjust them, however, which got frustrating if I misplaced my feet on the fairly small platform.

Its surface area was just large enough to reduce clawing, but not stop it altogether. It did, however, provide plenty of stability when my feet were in the correct spot.

The slim profile and chamfered sides reduced rock strikes and helped the pedals slide along obstacles when they made contact.

How we tested

We've tested 13 flat pedals for mountain bikes in some of the harshest conditions on a host of terrain types – from bumpy on-the-gas sections through to flat-out rough and worn downhill tracks – to see how much grip they offer and help you find the perfect companion.

You can also find our top-rated reviews in BikeRadar's guide to the best mountain bike pedals.

Also on test:

Hope F20 bottom line

Thanks to super-grippy pins, the F20s performed well. Traction was as good as with more concave pedals.

They would be improved further if they had a slight redesign to increase the depth of the front and rear edges.

They do look awesome, though, and have enough grip to back up the aesthetics.

Product

Brand hope
Price 310.00 AUD,175.00 EUR,140.00 GBP,180.00 USD
Weight 409.0000, GRAM (99(L)x101(W)x15(D)mm) - as tested

Features

Features Body material: CNC machined 2014 T6 aluminium

Axle material: High strength Cr-Mo

Pins: 20 per pedal (10 per side)