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12 Best Bike Pedals Reviewed for Commuting (Aug, 2020)

You might not prioritize identifying a pedal that would be ideal for your commuting bike. But, keep in mind pedals are the sole point of contact between your feet and motion of the wheels. Thus; 100% of the work you do on these pedals is generated as power by the wheels to cause motion. Therefore; these pedals play a vital role in the overall comfort and efficiency of your bike.

Hence; to facilitate your process of choosing the desired bike-pedal, for commuting, we have jotted down a selection of bike-pedals for you to choose from.

We have distinguished the types of pedals that you can choose from for your everyday commuting. So, find below the categories of bike-pedals and a list of pedals that would offer you a pretty good deal for your buck.

Our 4 best choices for commuters from the top pedal categories:

  1. RaceFace Chester: Best Flat pedal for commuting + trail, downhill, freeride, dirt jumping
  2. Shimano SPD Clipless: Best SPD for commuters + road riding, hill climbing, long-distance traveling
  3. Shimano PD-M324: Best SPD and Platform combo for commuters + multipurpose use
  4. Shimano Ultegra R8000: Carbon made lightweight SPD-SL for commuting + road riding, gravel bikes, and off-road cycling

Product Name (Specialty)
Flat/Platform
RaceFace Chester (Durable & Lightweight)
Clip-less (SPD)
Shimano SPD (Good Control)
Hybrid Pedal
Shimano PD-M324 (Solid & Dependable)
Clip-less (SPD-SL)
SHIMANO Ultegra PD-R8000 (Carbon)
Preview
Dimension
9.6” x 5” x 1”
4.6" x 4.1" x 3.9"
3.9" x 2.8" x 1.6"
8.7" x 4.7" x 2.4"
Shipping weight
15.2 ounces
13.6 ounces
1.4 pounds
15.5 ounces
Pedal material
Nylon-composite body
Alloy made body
Aluminum anatomy with barrel veneer
Carbon-composed body
Platform size
110 mm x 101 mm
N/A
N/A
Extra-wide platformsize
Axle material
Chromoly
Chromoly
Steel
Stainless-steel sealed cartridge
Axle size
Standard 9/16" thread
9/16"
9/16"
Standard 9/16"
Bearings
Cartridge bearings with DU bushings
Set of Shimano 3/32" ball bearings
Steel Ball Bearings 3/32 x 62 Pieces
Double-bearing in each pedal
Colors
Available in 7 different color
Black and Silver
One Color; Silver
Black
Uses
For trail, downhill, free-ride and dirt jumping
Road riding , hill climbing, long distance traveling and commuting,
For multipurpose use, used with street shoes.
Road riding, can be used on gravel bike, off-road bikes
Price
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Flat/Platform
Product Name (Specialty)
RaceFace Chester (Durable & Lightweight)
Preview
Dimension
9.6” x 5” x 1”
Shipping weight
15.2 ounces
Pedal material
Nylon-composite body
Platform size
110 mm x 101 mm
Axle material
Chromoly
Axle size
Standard 9/16" thread
Bearings
Cartridge bearings with DU bushings
Colors
Available in 7 different color
Uses
For trail, downhill, free-ride and dirt jumping
Price
Check Latest Price
Clip-less (SPD)
Product Name (Specialty)
Shimano SPD (Good Control)
Preview
Dimension
4.6" x 4.1" x 3.9"
Shipping weight
13.6 ounces
Pedal material
Alloy made body
Platform size
N/A
Axle material
Chromoly
Axle size
9/16"
Bearings
Set of Shimano 3/32" ball bearings
Colors
Black and Silver
Uses
Road riding , hill climbing, long distance traveling and commuting,
Price
Check Latest Price
Hybrid Pedal
Product Name (Specialty)
Shimano PD-M324 (Solid & Dependable)
Preview
Dimension
3.9" x 2.8" x 1.6"
Shipping weight
1.4 pounds
Pedal material
Aluminum anatomy with barrel veneer
Platform size
N/A
Axle material
Steel
Axle size
9/16"
Bearings
Steel Ball Bearings 3/32 x 62 Pieces
Colors
One Color; Silver
Uses
For multipurpose use, used with street shoes.
Price
Check Latest Price
Clip-less (SPD-SL)
Product Name (Specialty)
SHIMANO Ultegra PD-R8000 (Carbon)
Preview
Dimension
8.7" x 4.7" x 2.4"
Shipping weight
15.5 ounces
Pedal material
Carbon-composed body
Platform size
Extra-wide platformsize
Axle material
Stainless-steel sealed cartridge
Axle size
Standard 9/16"
Bearings
Double-bearing in each pedal
Colors
Black
Uses
Road riding, can be used on gravel bike, off-road bikes
Price
Check Latest Price

Therefore; after having considered some factors, such as efficiency, security, convenience and, price, etc. We selected a total of 12 bike pedals that we shall be reviewing throughout the entirety of this article. Also; these are bike pedals that we have tested out firsthand.

PedalsWhy we recommend this
RaceFace ChesterVery durable & lightweight | Best Choice for Commuting
Shimano PD-M324 SPD dual-platformSolid & dependable | Excellent value choice
Crankbrothers Eggbeater Clip-InUltra lightweight | Premium choice


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