Raceface Chester vs OneUp Composite Pedals!

My overview and first impressions of the Raceface Chester and OneUp Composite Pedals.
RaceFace Chester pedals vs One Up Composite Pedals
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One Up Composite
10 steel replaceable pins per side
Height: 13.3mm, 18.5mm with pins
Listed weight: 355 grams
Actual Weight: 359 grams
Platform size: 115mm x 105mm
4.13” x 4.5” (platform)
Race Face Chester
8 steel replaceable pins per side
Height: 15mm, 18.4mm with pins
Listed Weight: 340 grams
Actual Weight: 357 grams
Platform Size: 110mm X 101mm
3.9” x 4.52” (4” of platform, actually touches the shoe, due to slant at the end of the pedal)
When I first started with flat pedals, I was just using regular shoes with the big giant, aluminum Pedaling Innovations pedals... 3.75” X 5.6”!
Coming from Clipless pedals, these really gave me a huge amount of confidence.. especially being new to mountain biking.... helping with my form and technique…
After quite a while, I was riding with a friend who was in the same exact position I was when I was using clipless pedals… everything seemed more difficult and frustrating than it should be… He was relying more on being connected to the pedals, than learning technique that would increase his confidence and riding ability…
I just HAD to share my experience with him… so I gave him my pedals 
Which left me with a really good chance to try some other pedals out!

[@mathieuwindsor3449]

This is an awesome review! Thank you so much! I am literally about to order OneUp Composites!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Mat Windsor - thanks! The One Ups are awesome pedals! 👍

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

I'd love to support my local shop(s), but they just don't have competitive pricing. And if you're not there to spend $2-5k on a bike, they don't want you in there. Can't tell you how many shops I've been to visit and it's all the same cold shoulder can't wait for you to leave feeling. Even if they had competitive pricing, Amazon's automated emails are more courteous to me than the people in the shops.

[@TheCrashingDad]

It's tough.. because I feel the SAME feeling in ALOT of bike shops... I usually give a LBS about 3 tries.... and I try just about all of them (just stopping in... not buying anything)... and unfortunately, MOST do not pass the test... but I quickly weeded out the bulk of them.. and have now found the shop that is freakin' amazing! ... I pop in there all the time.. whether it's just because i'm wandering downtown, need maintenance, or a tube... I still HAVEN'T bought a bike from them.. and they treat me (and everyone else I know) AMAZING.. very low pressure.. (everyone from around the valley drives out to them)...they're just riders who are passionate about MTB! :) maybe I'm lucky, and most people don't have that kind of shop... but it took me a while to find it.. and they'll always have my business... whether it's maintenance.. small parts.. or when it's time to buy a new bike :) I'm thinking about doing a vid on "Pick a bike shop, BEFORE picking your bike".. (IF you plan on buying your bike in a shop... I completely see the appeal of online bike sales). showcasing how important it is to find a shop that will stand by their bikes/products... and having help with warrantee issues... and their contacts with the brands' sales reps...and having good mechanics is important as well...I like the feeling of supporting my community's businesses... in-turn, supporting my neighbors' livelihoods (if they do a good job, and aren't dicks) there are totally valid points to both sides of the "argument"... i think there's a good middle ground (if you have a great LBS)... and that's where I like to sit :)

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

"Everyone from the valley" ... Is this Phoenix? If so, could you share which shop this is? I've never been in one anywhere near downtown, so it's unlikely I've been in this one. Thanks for your replies.

[@TheCrashingDad]

OH - sorry :) the "Grand Valley" in Grand Junction/Fruita, Colorado :) The shop is Over The Edge Sports in Fruita, CO... Which is a good 15-20 minute drive west of Grand Junction... and everyone drives from Grand Junction to Fruita for this bike shop :) Fortunately, I just moved from Grand Junction to Fruita (5 blocks away from the shop) haha...

[@thatguythatdoesstuff7448]

Ah, gotcha. Came across your Sedona video and thought perhaps you were based in Phoenix. Thanks again and subscribed.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks man :)... I spent like 3 weeks in Sedona for work... (while it was above 100F every day!)... figured I would enjoy the trails :) Although I don't live there... I live in a pretty sweet spot... Grand Junction and Fruita have amazing trails... and I'm only 1.5 hours away from Moab... as well as being pretty close to Crested Butte, Aspen, Vail... etc...

[@felixfrancisco8112]

I've watched 3 or 4 reviews so far of this pedal, yours was by far the most entertaining and creative! Great stuff man, keep it up!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Felix! I appreciate that

[@dirtchurchtx1631]

Agree! I am a long time chester fanatic that just tried oneup and am SOLD!

[@TheCrashingDad]

My one ups have taken a beating... And I actually just had a pretty bad pedal strike, and broke a one up in half 😬... I'd probably go with the metal ones next time... BUT I'm currently sold on the new way of pedals - Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals 🤘

[@srileo]

Thanks for the review. This was exactly what i was hoping to determine. I have the Chester's and want fully impressed by them. On to OneUp

[@TheCrashingDad]

Shridhar - try finding them on Amazon... I think I found a good knock off (that is virtually the same) for like $22

[@TommyBlazeHD]

This honest review helped my decision. Thank you!

[@tp81801]

Amazing review! I love my chesters, but I will have to give the one ups a try

[@TheCrashingDad]

TP Rides I STILL really love the Chesters too :)

[@FlowJunkie65]

Oh, that pizza looked awesome! :-) I opted for the Chesters, totally forgot about the OneUps after gathering lots of feedback online, but like from a year ago. But, I did remember the reputation that Race Face built via consumer feedback on the Chesters, so I just went with that. Totally happy, bought a pair of Chester for each of my 5 bikes, so I'm all in. LOL! Happy New Year, and careful with those drop-offs, man! OUCH!

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Awesome video! This just popped up in my up next feed.

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤘🏼 thank you, next!

[@tommy.tomato]

Amazing review, I'm new to the scene and that was exactly what i was looking for. As newbie, I didn't want to spend 200$ on a pair of pedals right away... Thank you!

[@ertai222]

I don't think there's any reason to spend that kind of money when these pedals are good enough

[@fergman300]

Thanks for the great comparison.

[@Bjoggi308]

Excellent review. I tried clips for several years before I gave up and went Flats all the way. Never looking back. I run the Deity composite pedals that are very similar to the Chester, if not identical, on some of my bikes. But as they wear out, I'm looking for an affordable replacement. This review will ensure that I'll check out the One-Up pedals. Also One-up is a pretty cool company who seems to care a lot about proper pricing of good quality components, so I'm all for supporting them.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Bruce Gudmundsson - I'm pretty sure that we are not alone in the "clips to flats" experience :) I ALWAYS recommend them... But I try to not sound like a dick... Ya know... All those arguments (sram vs Shimano, 27.5 vs 29, maxxis vs sxhwalbe, fox vs rockshox, clips vs flats.. etc...hahahaha)

[@nortondlcl]

Keep up the good reviews 👍🏿

[@eskracer]

Great and informative video!! Sold me on the oneup's.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I just got some off brand Amazon ones for my daughter for $20 😬😂

[@kfivemtb]

Great video! Love the review

[@TheCrashingDad]

+K FIVE - thanks man! Appreciate it :)

[@rpiian]

I rode the One-Up Composite flats this past season - they rock! Lightweight, durable, quiet, sealed bearings, screwed in studs from the back, huge platform. Love em! I came from mtb spd clipless.

[@TheCrashingDad]

rpiian - AWESOME!!! I LOVED the One Ups!... I would still be on them if I wasn't trying (and loving) the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedal right now..

[@rpiian]

The Crashing Dad Nice!! I’ll hafta check those out. Pedals are fun to mess around with!

[@TheCrashingDad]

+rpiian - I'll probably run the Chesters on my dirt jumper, the one ups on my hardtail... And then the pedaling Innovations on my new full sus...

[@BengLang84]

Same colour as my raceface pedals =). Love it! =)

[@gardnercalibuso]

Awesome One Up... I have these and loving them much

[@TheCrashingDad]

They're great 🤘🏼 nice and big... And decently affordable 🤷‍♂️

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

As a newbie to mountain biking, I recently bought a Trek Hardtail and am already looking into upgrading my pedals. At first I was thinking Chester Race face, but I'm now thinking the One Ups due to more pins and wider surface area. Cheers dude!!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

nice dude! congrats on the new bike! ***this is horrible of me... but you should look up rock brothers composite pedals on amazon.... SAME pedal.. just a different brand. and only $23 ;) www.amazon.com/ROCK-BROS-Mountain-Composite-Platform/dp/B07PD9Y5D6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rock+brothers+composite+pedal&qid=1573017745&sr=8-1

[@jaguarreal9116]

@@TheCrashingDad Are the pins the same? Are they both equally great meat grinders? Or are the Rock brothers even sharper?

[@montemaguire4596]

Thx for the review.

[@TheCrashingDad]

my pleasure!

[@MTBThrumyeyez]

Great review!

[@TheCrashingDad]

MTB Thru my eyez - thanks!

[@kimdon1066]

Great video and review.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Don 🤘🏼

[@9909surfer1]

Dang I just bought Chesters for $46. rode them yesterday and loved them thanks for this

[@TheCrashingDad]

Eddie Hoffmann - chesters are still GREAT pedals! 🤘 If you're going to upgrade from them, I would go with a big metal platform next... I'm trying the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals right now..m they're crazy huge! And I love them!

[@SalvadorFrieri]

Great comparison!!! The first platform pedals I've ever bought are the Oneup Composites and I love them!

[@TheCrashingDad]

seriously.. they did a really good job on that pedal...as I get better at NOT pedal striking... I might consider the alloy ones..

[@mtbboy1993]

For me alloy pedals work great, but only reason I get pedal strikes are my joint issues, it puts me in weird positions some times, one time I went over the bars, one time bars turned to left, But I don't care about scratching my pedals, they will be scratched in a crash anyway, even composite pedals will get scraped up, but not as visible. in my opinion long big platform out weigh the weight gain.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Johannes Nilsen - ugh... Sometimes fatigue will cause bad positioning and cause pedal strikes too... For me... Yeah... It's crazy how pedal strikes can cause OTB!

[@mtbboy1993]

for me its my wrists, elbows, shoulder, hips, ankle, all fingers, that cause all of my crashes, apart from when I try something new and tricky,or ride on unstable surface. but big platform definitely improved my control over the bike,but having bigger platform won't cure my bad joints, I have have made the bike as comfy & fitting as possible, I went from 720 bars to 800 bars helped with my elbow issue, much less slipping, unless i do technical trails. with standard pedals my feet would bend on landings and my whole bony was going downwards, with catalyst this does not happen, so for dropping off walls and such will make a huge difference. silicone grips also made a huge difference, much less vibrations and fatigue,the carbon bars dampens vibrations too. my latest upgrade/change is Absolute Black Oval chainring, Can't wait to try it out properly.

[@mtbboy1993]

Fatigue will definitely do that, after 4 hours of riding, with at least 3 with single track, up and down,manuals are a struggle.

[@OutdoorGold]

This is sweet! I've considered going with the Oneup comps, but opted for the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst so I could make a video review on those lol. Platforms on the brain in the Grand Valley today.

[@TheCrashingDad]

RC LeFevre - haha. . Seriously... I actually plan on going back to the catalyst pedals (I gave mine to a friend that was having a frustrating MTB experience on clipless, and decided to try some other pedals)... I actually plan on hooking up with James here in Junction to check out his facility, and talk to him :)

[@TheCrashingDad]

RC LeFevre - we could do a collaboration ... Maybe put the catalysts up against the one ups... Or all other regular flats...

[@OutdoorGold]

I'm already stoked for the next video! I thinks that a great idea.

[@OutdoorGold]

I'm game, sounds like it would be good for mountain biking, unique, and super interesting!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Good comparison of the two, i own a blue set of the one ups. I am not really surprised that they are better then the Chester's as ONE UP was started by 5 desgniers and engineers from Raceface. They left when the owners sold out to the Easton sports conglomerate a few years back.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Peter CPRail8748 - I didn't know that! That's awesome insight... 🤔 Yeah... Not surprised either 😂

[@saintless]

I thought RaceFace felt a bit "corporate-y" and now I know why.

[@misanthropickat6167]

Right on, Northern Arizona represent

[@TheCrashingDad]

Northern Arizona? You from there?

[@misanthropickat6167]

@@TheCrashingDad yessir!

[@TheCrashingDad]

NOICE 🤘🏼 I'm in Sedona now for work... But I live in Grand Junction, CO🤷‍♂️

[@jaredgulaga8367]

Great Review!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks ! 🤘

[@Durwood71]

Awesome riding locales. Wish I had trails like that around here.

[@ChattanoogaDan]

Dude, what an amazing place to ride. I'm in the Appalachian mountains and trails here are great but repetitive.

[@TheCrashingDad]

lol...we're all a product of our trails!... put me in those mountains and I'll have no idea what i'm doing! hahaha

[@TrailFeatures]

Nice! May have to check thoes out next time I need some spares!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Trail Features - I know there are way more brands out there... So "don't take MY word for it!" 🌈

[@TrailFeatures]

The Crashing Dad 🤣

[@TheCrashingDad]

Trail Features- congrats on 500 BTW 😎

[@TrailFeatures]

Thanks!

[@erikandmarcie]

Very helpful, thank you

[@camiloisidro1661]

Great review I am considering change my CB Mallet for flat pedals and ones up looks good option.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I'm on the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals right now... But I STILL use the One Ups every once in a while for a more standard feel 🤘👍

[@ClydesdaleNM]

That pizza at the end of the video looked really good.

[@TheCrashingDad]

HAHAHA... It was almost TOO cheesy!... but pretty damn good ;) especially after a big ole' ride...

[@chrisbiker4702]

Looked at both of these but just ordered HT Components PA03A so I guess I will see tomorrow :)

[@JoinMyRide]

Great review!!! I've ridden cheap Superstar Components (from UK) alu pedals for ages.. Maybe it's time to reconsider..

[@TheCrashingDad]

JoinMyRide - the best pedals, are the ones you love and will ride! ;)... I guess the same goes for anything else :)

[@TheCrashingDad]

But one up is a great option :)

[@James-qq2vq]

Good review!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Many thanks! 🤘🏼

[@James-qq2vq]

This helped me make my decision, just ordered some..

[@TheCrashingDad]

NOICE! 🤘🏼 They're awesome pedals 👍🏼

[@moandhannahtravel]

This is soooooo good!!!! I would never be able to make any video as close to this production wise! Great job man!!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Awesome MTB - hahaha.. Thanks!!!. You have better "face time" 🤘 and a great personality ! 👍😎

[@ClydesdaleNM]

The best sub $50 pedals are VP-Vice Pedals found on Amazon. Good review though, I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work!

[@TheCrashingDad]

EL Jefeaz - hmm... Haven't been exposed to them... Maybe I need to stack them up against the OneUp ;)

[@tp81801]

TP Rides I wasn't a fan of the VP pedals. They felt less secure and stable than other pedals I have used. Also I tend to destroy alloy pedals with rock strikes. Also the VP pedal sits closer to the crank which causes my shoe to rub alot.

[@TheCrashingDad]

TP Rides - I actually would like a pedal that sits further away from the cranks... I prefer the wider (more stable) stance...

[@tp81801]

The Crashing Dad Agreed! I didn't like the VP because it sat too close to the crank. I just about wore a hole in my 5 tens from my shoe rubbing on the crank.

[@TheCrashingDad]

EL Jefeaz -oh yeah... thanks for the kind words! :)

[@Tkolbo_]

Something else to consider is that one up are a convex shape vs concave like what I believe the race face has. That’ll give a bit if a different feel! I have the One Ups and freaking love them!

[@TheCrashingDad]

That Is interesting 🤔 I didn't feel like it was a bad thing though 🤷‍♂️

[@Tkolbo_]

The Crashing Dad I feel like the convex shape actually helps with pedaling efficiency and keeping the foot planted

[@AndrewSmyk]

I've been riding One-up composite pedals for the past few years and love the wider pedal area and don't have to spend time repositioning my foot. The other is the One-up are hands down the better pedal if you have larger shoe sizes or a bulkier shoe.

[@threeohm]

Glad to see you got rid of the carbon tap dance shoes. I mean doing the River Dance is fun and all, but the rest of the time wearing some 5.10s and riding flats is where it's at. ;)

[@TheCrashingDad]

I kept the carbons .....for tap dancing 😜😂🤘🏼

[@Team81MTB]

I own both and have for two years. I always gravitate back to the chesters. My feet always seem to get knocked off the one ups. I use 510 shoes. Also when your feet do get knocked off, the chesters seem to be a lot easier to get your feet back in the proper position a little quicker. Just my experience. Chesters for me every time!

[@LVCMTB]

super video 😍

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks LVC 🤘🏼

[@getaroundmtb6619]

I got oneup and I love them. I also own a pair of raceface.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Both great pedals 🤘🏼 but yeah... I like the One Ups better 🤷‍♂️

[@trangoadvisory]

I have the OneUps on my 2018 Carbine, and they are amazing. The real message here is composite pedals perform better, weigh less, and cost less.

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤘 after a lot of abuse... I've had to tighten the axles up a bit... Came a bit loose and the pedal body rattled around... But I think that's normal for all pedals .... 🤔

[@NoBrakes23]

I appreciate the How To Basic style bits. Those One Up pedals are sweet, but they're be sweeter if they came in all the colors that the Chesters offer.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Agreed 🤘🤔

[@charlyaurelia1801]

The OneUps are now available in red, blue, orange, and the black.

[@TheCrashingDad]

YASSS!!! 🤘

[@mtadams2009]

I have would like to try the Chester's because they are smaller, thinking less pedal strikes, maybe not but worth a try. Nice review.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Scott Gibson - a CHEAP way to try them, if you're unsure.... There's a brand on Amazon called EagleRiding ... Exactly the same as the Chesters for like $24. I think the axle and bearings might be a bit different...but the pedal and pins are exactly the same.

[@mtadams2009]

The Crashing Dad Thanks for the info, take care

[@silverfox0072]

I think the review was great. Just some friendly feedback though. If you’re going to say the one up pedal was the winner, why would you be giving away a chance to win the losing pedals? 🤔

[@TheCrashingDad]

😂 because I didn't need the "losing" pedals anymore... And I thought, instead of selling them that I would reward a lucky subscriber 🤷‍♂️😂... They're still great pedals 🤘 even the $24 Amazon knockoffs 🤣

[@frantic299]

Have ridden the Chester’s the last year with about 1200 miles on them. Been great. Just got a set of OneUp composites earlier this week and they are head and shoulders better than the Chester’s which is hard to believe. But bigger usable platform (whopping 10mm front to back) longer better positioned and more pins and you get an amazing pedal. If you have $50 to spend on pedals one ups are the way to go.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Frantic29 - great minds think alike? 🤔 😂🤘

[@frantic299]

The Crashing Dad just got through your whole vid. Apparently! 😄

[@shanemangione2055]

Just slapped some CrankBrothers Stamp2 on my 2020 Giant Talon2 and I gotta say hands down the best peddles ever!!!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Those Stamps ARE awesome pedals for under $70 🤘🏼

[@ns671fr]

Wow those are good priced pedals to put on a talon in general

[@acerbicgeoff7821]

RaceFace Chester's are pretty great, but I recently took a chance on some alloy Alston flat pedals and I really like em, they cost less than 30 bucks, and you should try them I think they were about 27 dollars on Amazon, and to be honest, they add some pretty bling too. Definitely recommend, and for the price, if you don't like them, you aren't out too much, and you have a back up pair if you ever need them

[@TheCrashingDad]

I agree...I've found some pretty sweet pedals on Amazon for under $30 🤘🏼 I've moved onto Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals...which are more mid-foot position centered ...🤷‍♂️🤘🏼

[@jtieo84]

Great review, question. Did you happen to notice any difference in rigidity? Did one pedal have more flex than the other?

[@TheCrashingDad]

+Arctic84 - no noticeable difference.... i will say that the one ups "feel" more stiff because the platform is effectively BIGGER 👍

[@jltrack]

My buddy bought some Fooker pedals on Amazon for $20 and they are identical to RaceFace Chesters. They even have the RF badge in the nylon. They seem solid to me. If you are on a budget, its hard not to recommend them .

[@TimberMoto]

I just ordered the Chesters in blue. I wanted Deity's, but I didn't want to wait two weeks. They'll be here this week!

[@TheCrashingDad]

TimberMoto - they're great! 🤘

[@Piano-og4wc]

That crash going into ahab looked brutal

[@NunalSaPaa]

Got here through The Singletrack Sampler!

[@TheCrashingDad]

+Nunal Sa Paa - happy to have you here! :)

[@NunalSaPaa]

=)

[@balltip]

Replaced my Shimano saints MX80's with OneUps on my commuter/touring bike. Saints are really good pedals but OneUps are Great!

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤘🤘🤘 they totally ARE 😎🤷‍♂️

[@ShitStefanShoots]

Interesting - I have size 16 feet, wear 5.10 Sleuth DLX shoes and I changed from the One-Up to Chesters because I get so much less pedal-strikes. Yes, they are small, but once the foot is in position it's not a problem anymore

[@FerventDissent]

OMG, that pizza looks so good!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Fervent Dissent - indeed, it was😎

[@MS-tc8iw]

Hello, I should change my btwin trekking pedal with Raceface Chester. Can I use with a normal shoes? Or they require a couple of mtb shoes? Thanks

[@PeterDiCapua]

Good simple video! sub'd

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks Peter! Welcome aboard!🤘🏼

[@770bone]

Interested in where you got that question mark on your bike. It made me chuckle and now I want to copy your style

[@TheCrashingDad]

LOL... it was from a vinyl letter decal set i got from the craft store XD copy away!

[@reachfothesky]

Thank You🙂

[@justgo4033]

I never been a big fan of the chesters , i just dont find them wide enough for me. I have the one up on my fat bike and they are great , even on warmer damp days where the snow is sticky ,they still offer plenty of grip.My personal favourite are the dmr vault, almost double the price but I’ve had them for 6 years and are still going strong.

[@natokowski734]

Great vid and amazing ridin. Are those 5 tens better for MTBing than say Vans classics? I bought Em figuring I’d save a bunch but they’re not working out at all...

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks!... your Vans classics aren't working out at all? I personally think that a good MTB specific shoe is worth it... they're a bit stiffer. the rubber is designed for flat pedal pins... the Free Rider Pro shoes have a hard toe to prevent toe damage during foot-sandwich incidents with rocks on the trail... I rode regular DC skate shoes on the trail for quite a while... until I realized that the FiveTens were WORTH it... BUT... My opinion could be completely opposite of thousands of other trolls on the interwebs :S haha

[@natokowski734]

The Crashing Dad ok thx. No they don’t feel very stable on the trails. I’ll pick up a pair soon. Weird how one company seems to have a monopoly on the whole flat shoe market. I’m sure they’ll be great tho. Cheers!

[@TheCrashingDad]

+Mountain Limey - be wary... I did have a pair where the soles flaked off within the first two months... But my bike shop helped sort out a warrantee situation to take care of me 🤘 FiveTen handled it quickly too..

[@natokowski734]

The Crashing Dad will do. Thx!

[@maircury]

Hi ! Please, is there a difference in fluidity of the axle bearing between OneUp and Cheester ? Thx

[@TheCrashingDad]

They both feel about the same...and then break in over time. But I wouldn't say either are fantastic like a nice skateboard bearing 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@xelseartheonlyone1267]

I ride a road bike with flat pedals. You think OneUp will be better for me? I like them better than RaceFace tbh. OneUp can take toe clips?

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

I just got the chesters because my Deity TMACs bearings went out, while I wait for my rebuild for the TMACs going to try the Chesters👍🏻 great video and what camera mounts are you using? Thanks, Subbed

[@TheCrashingDad]

Thanks dude 🤘🏼 I've been using a cheap Amazon bulk pack of miscellaneous GoPro mounts 😂🤦🏼‍♂️ although, it's hard to recommend them...they're cheap AF 😬

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

The Crashing Dad nice, yeah I just started my KZbin channel and wanted some different angles to keep the content fresh🤘🏻 I also looked up those pedals you recommended to someone, the pedal innovation pedals. Did you end up getting some? I like the idea of them, I love my Deity TMAC pedals, but they are expensive and bearings are fried right now (waiting on a rebuild kit)

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@SimplePleasuresMTB yeah... It took me a while to get used to the Pedalling Innovations (because it's more of a mid-foot position), but now I can't ride anything else...I'm hooked! I feel way more stable and stronger.... But I also hate them for making me hate all other pedals 😂🤦🏼‍♂️ I took a Dremel to some clipless shoes to try to get that mid foot position.... Didn't work so well 😂

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

The Crashing Dad good to know, I was reading up on them, idea makes sense. Thanks

[@louismtb4287]

Great Content. I liked and subscribed. Ima be sure to stay tuned on your channel

[@TheCrashingDad]

+LouisMTB thanks man! Means ALOT!

[@andrewpm2]

Wish I had seen this a week ago. Although nothing wrong w RF Chesters

[@TheCrashingDad]

I still use the rf Chesters on my dirt jumper 👍

[@jgunnink3]

Ever tried Deity composites? I find them even wider and grippier than Chesters. Still in this price range you can't go wrong. I definitely believe in the "nylon gives" argument. When I have shin strikes they seem less severe than with aluminum pedals.

[@TheCrashingDad]

+Jason Gunnink - I haven't seen them!... Geeze... There are SO many great pedals to try... I've just about worked my technique to almost avoid pedal strikes now.. so I've moved on to an awesome pedal that a dude invented here locally (Grand junction) called Pedaling Innovations... They're HUGE.. check em out on Google... Yay or nay ?

[@Hawlkeye-e9p]

+1 stamp large. Its all about bearing maintenance. Stay on top that and pedals last a lot longer in most situations.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I'm trying out the HUGE Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals right now... 🤷‍♂️ It's crazy how many options there are out there...

[@francissiu9549]

I don't like Stamps at all. No pedal wrench option and the middle of the pedals are higher than the sides which is weird.

[@BackyardShredder]

Im about to be in the market for some new pedals for myself thanks for the info! But for the boy Im buying RF because he has a tiny foot.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I think the $24 version on Amazon might be called Fooker now 🤷‍♂️ same pedal as the RF

[@BackyardShredder]

@@TheCrashingDad $21.99 with free 2 day shipping just pushed buy now!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Badass! 🤘😎🤘 Lowered price!

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Good point on the OneUp. I always find I'm pushing my feet in towards the crank arms. I'm riding with Nike SB's, used to have the Crank Bros 5050's, which were in the same price point, but it has the fatter pins with the allen inside. The Chester and OneUp's both have the thin pins. I find those work MUCH better for my shoes. Pin thickness might be something to consider for us broke riders who don't rock the 5.10's.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I'm riding some Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals right now... And I totally notice that the pins are thicker and don't bite as much as the one ups... 🤷‍♂️ You're right, pins make a HUGE difference when it comes to shoe tackiness

[@jaguarreal9116]

@@TheCrashingDad I would think that pins make a difference on meat grinding capability too. Which pedal do you recommend that has the minimum meat shredding capability, yet minimum 105mm front-to-back surface area?

[@twowheelohana]

I have been using Speedplay Frogs for (omg this is embarrassing), twenty years. I'm about to get a set of their new Syzr pedals. I come from BMX but I find I like clipless even with mountain biking. I have a set of flats I'm throwing on my new bike to start with, it'll be interesting to see what I think if them. What is it that you didn't like about clipless and mountain biking?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Two Wheels And Tannerite - dude... I just found this comment in "spam" for some reason 🤔 I had to approve it... Don't know why 🤷‍♂️ sorry about that... Hmmm.... Since i was learning on incredibly technical terrain, it seemed like being clipped in just added another element of danger to the exposed sections, or hard moves.... For a beginner... I can see myself eventually moving to clipless once I get some more skillz 😎 I'm thinking the Crank Brothers Mallet DHs tho... To still have some platform...

[@twowheelohana]

No stress! I don't think I've even seen those pedals? *goes to google*

[@TheCrashingDad]

Two Wheels And Tannerite - another Google search for you... I'm currently on the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedal 🤘😂

[@mtbboy1993]

Great video, well done,super detailed,great explanation, I agree with the size & foot thing, it makes a huge difference, This what I experienced with the catalyst pedals, when I went from Defacto pedals, it makes riding techy stuff easier & safer. but these pedals are way too small for m size 44 feet. Some of those clips, have way too trails, canyon cliffs are to for me.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Johannes Nilsen thanks man!... I actually live really close to the Pedalling Innovations Catalyst guy :) and I will eventually do a video with him... And I'm pretty sure I'll end up buying another set of Catalyst pedals ... (Gave my first set to a friend who was having such a hard time with clipless)

[@mtbboy1993]

all of these pedals look very easy to service.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Johannes Nilsen - that's where YOUR specialty is ;) I'm not that mechanically inclined... I can BARELY RIDE a bike, much less, service it! Haha

[@ThisGuyRides]

Kind of opposite experience for me with Catalysts. With the long platform and midsole placement I felt I couldn't keep my heel down position securely on downhill portions. I move them over to my hardtail CX bike and works better for that use.

[@mtbboy1993]

if the frame is the wrogn size the saddle might be too close to the BB for you, or if hte saddle is far to the front, if you also sit over the bottom bracket you can't do it, as you just don't have the possibility of the movement. I don't rice CX, I only ride n MTB bikes.

[@toddmarten1364]

I run a pair of HT components AE03 alloy pedals but thinking of trying the one-up composite pedal...

[@TheCrashingDad]

those HTs are pretty badass...

[@radekgacek8050]

The oneup it's good for shoe size 8 ? My shoe 5.10. wide is 105mm like the one up pedals :/ or maybe better choice is Chester ? 100mm wide or sixpack vegas 95mm ?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Hey Radek, I suppose it's up to your preference. When choosing between the two, I MUCH prefer the one-up... My shoe is 9.5 though... lately I've loved the Pedalling Innovations Catalyst pedals though...gives me a more mid-foot position. It's different though. It took a few rides to get used to..then a few years to fall in love... but now I'll never go back to a regular pedal..

[@radekgacek8050]

@@TheCrashingDad thanks for help 😉

[@jvianneyjr]

Whats the pedals with long durability ball bearing or sealed bearing?

[@MarkJolley]

Totally agree. I've had both and I use the 1up now. Chesters are pretty ugly too. I loved my Dieties until I went to rebuild them, it was almost the same cost to buy a whole new pair because the rebuild kit is only for one pedal--who the hell does that?! The new Crank Bros Stamp composite is equally as good as, if not better than, the 1up and they come in 2 sizes. I just got them for my brother in law in large and they are awesome. They were only $40 too.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Duuuude... The crank Bros looks awesome!... However, I've been converted to the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Pedals 🤷‍♂️ so hard to go back to anything else...

[@MarkJolley]

@@TheCrashingDad that's what my father in law uses. I've only pedaled around the driveway with them so I don't have an opinion other than they must be heavy. All I know for sure is I can't see myself ever going back to clipless. My biking skill and fun levels have both increased significantly since switching after 12 years.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh for sure... I think they weight around 500grams... When most other pedals are 350-400grams... Which is a few ounces. Not really noticable on the trail 🤷‍♂️ But the different more mid foot position is what takes some getting used to. And yes... I agree that flats bring WAY more fun to MTB 🤘

[@ehsg71]

Hi, if you have to rank them; I mean the composites; will it be the Crankbros stamp, Oneup and finally the chesters?, thanks in advance

[@TheCrashingDad]

Eric, I haven't tried the Crank Bros... But they seem VERY similar to the OneUp 🤷‍♂️ but One Ups have one more pin per side ...... I typed in "OneUp composite pedals" into Amazon, and got a knock off pair for like $20 for my daughter's bike...and they seem pretty legit compared to the OneUp (which I broke in half not too long ago on a pedal strike)

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

got some Chesters, now to get some decent shoes am still using a pair of adidas hikers. they do the job but after 8 years they are falling apart at the seam.

[@rmoore4yris]

I'm a size 13 foot and totally felt uncomfortable on Chester pedals. OneUp would be my 2nd choice behind Crank brothers stamp1. The CB's are awesome pedals with 2 sizes to pick from.

[@dav31078]

The one complaint I've read about the OneUps composite is that the middle of the pedal is raised and can cause a pressure point on your foot. Have you experienced this?

[@TheCrashingDad]

David Campbell - not with the fiveTen freerider pro shoes... But I could see why some people have issues

[@TheCrashingDad]

David Campbell... YES.. There are a TON of other great pedals out there! ... I have actually moved on to using/trying-for-review a pedal called the Catalyst pedal from a company called Pedaling Innovations... it IS alloy, as I have gotten used to adjusting my pedal stroke to avoid a lot of pedal strikes (which was my main reasoning for using composite)... AND the Catalyst pedal is HUGE, and promotes a centered and balanced ride... we'll see ;) haha

[@JustinCaseWages]

I "read" about that as well on another video and wondered if the composites were much different than the alloy version. No hotspots or off feeling on the aluminum version. I replaced my Chesters with the OneUp and wouldn't go back. The smaller platform on the Chester cause pain on the sides of my feet and as mentioned, I felt like I could never get my feet posistioned just right.

[@bobdole362]

@@TheCrashingDad why could you see people having those issues? i am debating between chesters and oneup. but i have big feet size 12.

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@bobdole362 - I can see people having those issues if they're not using a stiff enough shoe... 🤷‍♂️ If you're size 12, and it's between Chesters and one ups... I'd definitely go with the One Ups... BUT... I keep coming back to only wanting to ride the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals... And I can see even more benefits for people with large feet 👍🏼 Really ... Not sponsored 😂 I just keep coming back to them.... Need to make another video 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@Killjoy.Z]

Are these suitable for a Trek FX4?

[@jonwhite182]

I have both. The OneUp wins on paper, but why do the Chester’s feel more tacky and grippy with my 5.10 shoes?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Hmmmmmm...... Maybe the one ups are wider and more spread out...where the Chester's pins are closer together? And more pins are likely to contact more rubber at a time?

[@jonwhite182]

Maybe the more pins create more displacement in the OneUp. I have to lift my feet up off the Chester pedals to adjust placement. I can slide my feet easier for adjustment on the OneUp, and not have to lift them. That could be a good or bad thing.

[@jonwhite182]

Im riding the OneUp exclusively now, so I can get a better feel for them. I also noticed they have a convex shape with the middle slightly taller

[@TheCrashingDad]

@@jonwhite182 yeah I see that too.... I wonder if the longer pins are trying to counteract that 🤔

[@Simon-ls8xf]

After 700 km my One Up pedals developed "squeezing squiking "sound, plastic of pedal rubing against axle or something. If you hold pedal with hand and apply pressure and then turn, squiking noise appear. And I hear also clicking noise, when pedal, probably pins are not tighten or something I ll check today. Well these were my first and last plastic pedal, I will go back to aluminium altough my original plastic cube pedals work for years.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I get the same squeaking and clicking issues with my alloy Pedaling Innovations pedals after alot of riding... With any pedal, over time, I find that I need to service them with a good tear-down, clean, and re-grease 👍🏼 sometimes bearings or bushings need to be replaced if I've ridden them too much while damaged 🤷🏼‍♂️ good luck 🤘🏼

[@cr4sh_channel480]

how sketchy is his right foot on the pedal i was nervous for him ahah

[@TheCrashingDad]

LOL😂 All for the YewToobs! 🤘🏼😆🤘🏼

[@teamramrodmtb]

Both are better than the crappy pedals manufacturers include just to meet the requirements of a law for cheap.

[@TheCrashingDad]

ReallyNotBob MTB - 😂hahaha so true! 🤦‍♂️

[@andrinjost5182]

Can I put the pedal on a sram gx wheel crank?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Sorry - your comment was flagged as spam... I just checked the spam folder and approved it. Yes - these pedals will fit the sram GX cranks 🤘

[@mannyfnsc29]

Dangit, I knew I should've gotten the Oneups. Actually, I didn't hear about them until after I bought the Chesters.. and I haven't been that impressed with the race face pedals. I have stealth rubber and still seem to be slipping off too often. I prefer longer pins and would like more on each side. Well, looks like I might have to sell mine now. Thanks for nothing ;)

[@TheCrashingDad]

Manny Fonseca - haha... The Chesters are great for what they are... But I don't think they beat the one up pedals ;) I actually like being able to adjust my feet on the race face Chesters... Whereas, with the one up, the longer pins really stick you down, and are harder to adjust while riding...

[@TheCrashingDad]

+Lucky You - that's great to have more options! 🤘 There are so many good ones out there! 👍

[@lesterfalcon1350]

One up red pedals always look really red in their pictures and adverts, but on purchasers bikes pictures they look washed out a little, Raceface seem more honest and actually are a deep red. 1 point for RF.

[@TheCrashingDad]

TRUE ... oneUp needs a better photographer/color-grader 😂🤘🏼

[@ns671fr]

Same as crankbros, their red is dull almost a reddish pink

[@gtflyer]

Kona Wha Wha II pedals..also about 50.00 usd..

[@TheCrashingDad]

Great choice too 👍

[@unogazzy84]

Nice review but you didn't mention if one of them are prone to develop axle play.

[@TheCrashingDad]

I haven't had any issues that are out of the ordinary yet 🤷‍♂️.

[@unogazzy84]

Thanks for the update :) What kind of issues?

[@TheCrashingDad]

No negative issues yet 🤷‍♂️but I have moved on to a bigger metal pedal: Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedal

[@TheCrashingDad]

I haven't tried them... A lot of people like them though... 🤷‍♂️

[@unogazzy84]

Ahh ok I just bought them cause all of my pedals have been garbage. I bought these two: MVTE Reach and BBB BHS-24. The MVTE have play in the axle out of the box, barely noticeable but I'm more sensitive to those things cause I really hate it. The BBB ones creak a small bit and I have tried to fix it but it didn't work.

[@77rockcity]

@4:12 Exactly my problem with Chester being size 13

[@TheCrashingDad]

I don't have particularly big feet..(9.5) But all my friends with big feet that try the Pedaling Innovations have sworn by them. Way more support for your whole foot... But it IS meant to be more mid-foot position for stability 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@maximilianoquinones8236]

Try the crankbrothers stamps. They have a size large

[@johnlouisefernando3171]

Does anyone here used the crank brothers stamp 1?

[@TheCrashingDad]

Not me.. but they look awesome..🤘🏼

[@MrFrescocotone]

The problem with composite pedals is that is difficult to make a concave shape

[@mtbboy1993]

To me it looks like the Chester pedals use similar exle design as Catalyst pedals, I there is a bushing.

[@TheCrashingDad]

Johannes Nilsen - just a little bit of lube? For service ?

[@mtbboy1993]

Catalyst comes with sticky yellow grease, I have used grease on pedals in the past,grease lasted longer on the DeFacto pedals,So if wet or winter, I had to use grease, no question, using just wet lube resulted in rusted spindle. with catalyst I checked the pedals after riding in the rain and puddles, www.flickr.com/photos/mtbboy1993/albums/72157684117203462

[@TheCrashingDad]

Johannes Nilsen - doesn't look too bad... After a wet ride... The only thing I would want out of the catalyst pedals, would be a wider platform... Or wider Q factor... For a wider stance ... They're plenty long... But only 3.75" wide...

[@mtbboy1993]

This makes sense for big feet, for me they are wide enough for me. but you can get pedal spindle extenders, to move the pedal further out.

[@LiftandGo]

Haven’t tried Chesters but I run OneUps on both my bikes because they stick like glue with my FiveTens and Vans

[@TheCrashingDad]

Seriously 🤘🏼💯

[@mentho101]

That down slope isn't weird, it's actually when you doing a trick or trick that will move your feet and you will be not standing on the wrong side

[@TheCrashingDad]

🤔 wrong side? Aren't both sides the same?

[@mentho101]

@@TheCrashingDad you have Instagram? I can explain it properly with it

[@mentho101]

@@TheCrashingDad my grammar is off rn

[@TheCrashingDad]

Yes @thecrashingdad 👍🏼

[@mentho101]

@@TheCrashingDad look at your dm from @_geo.fan_

[@mgoo1713]

I own them both....I've ridden then both for a while...While riding I don't notice a difference...

[@TheCrashingDad]

awesome... just ride your bike and don't worry about all the small things 🤘