Our editor, Jon, is a big fan of these pedals. The high traction, wide platform and low price make it hard to argue with him on this particular occasion. The plastic body (technically a nylon reinforced composite) is not the biggest, but it’s set out from the crank by 15mm effectively widening the pedal, providing a broad and sure-footed platform. It houses 3 fixed plastic pins, along with 7 adjustable bottom-loading alloy ones per side. This allows you to tailor the level of grip to your needs.
We chose to run the
adjustable pins at almost full extension for this test. When combined with the
knurled outer edges of the axle housing, this adds up to a superb level of
traction. Indeed, the grip provided by the Electron Evo was at least comparable
with the far pricier Raceface Aeffect, but the broader platform made them feel
a little more secure under back to back comparison. Despite this, they allowed
the foot to be shifted around the pedal without issue. They spin on twin cartridge
bearings, with a DU bushing sandwiched in between to help spread the load. A
rubber seal keeps dirt and water getting in, and our set has lasted well over
our extended test period. Available in six colour options, the price cements
them as a test-winning bargain.
Grippy, broad and cheap: they may be plastic, but
their performance is a class act
Weight 350g
Price 52$
