VP Components VPE506 Platform EPB Low Profile Flat Pedal
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Product Description
THE NEW EPB SYSTEM. The low cost solution. VP’s new EPB (economic polymer bearing) System
replaces loose ball bearings with specially engineered polymer bearings. This system allows VP to create a more simple, thinner, and lighter pedal for entry level applications. VP pioneered the use of polymer bearings many years ago and now the same proven high-end technology is available as a cost-reducing OEM solution.
VP EPB Advantages:
- Reduced cost due to all in-house production and automatic assembly
- Reduced weight
- Thinner bodies
- Fewer moving parts
- Adjustable bearing pre-load
- Easily serviced
- Material die-cast aluminium
- Polished aluminium or black barrel
- Axle 7mm boron steel
- EPB System
- Size 113.5mm x 110.5mm
- Weight 425g per pair
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Platform Pedals Guide
Platform Pedals Guide
Pins
Pins grip the sole of your shoe to keep your foot in place while still giving you the freedom to take your foot off whenever you like. The pedal body is generally made of reinforced nylon or aluminium for greater durability.
Often they are adjustable in length with a small allen key. Some riders prefer the pins to dig into the shoe for ultimate grip, others prefer to be able to reposition their foot by having the pins less pronounced from the platform.
These are particularly good for control when you're riding off-road on tricky terrain. The main advantage of flat pedals is you aren't attached to your bike, so can get your foot down with ease.
Pins are replaceable on the higher-end models. Some higher-end pedals have features like grease ports and magnesium or titanium construction to save weight.
Shape & Size
They come in different shapes and sizes some with a more concave shape to suit rider preference.
Platform pedals come in different sizes that suit diferent sized feet and give different levels of support.
The pedal body itelf can have different profile. A low profile pedal will offer more clearence from ground strikes and give better power transfer, while a high profile pedal will likely be more robust and contail larger bearings and be easier to service.
- Simple and effective
- Easy to bail from the bike
- Specific shoe not essential
- Limited winter specific flat pedal shoes
- Feet can be blown off on rough terrain
- Thicker pedals can strike the ground on rough terrain
Axles
Steel or Titanium can be used for the axle with the latter being much lighter. Mid and High-range pedals run on sealed cartridge bearings with many seals for long-lasting performance.
Mid to high range pedals can be seried by the user, often there is a combination of bearngs and bushings used internally. Brands like Crank Bros, Nukeproof and DMR will sell service kits making it possible to do this at home.
Delivery & Guarantee
UK Delivery Information
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Returns & Warranty
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We will give you a full refund on any item that is returned to us unused/unfitted, in a resaleable condition and in its original packaging (where possible).
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If your item develops a fault or arrives damaged, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue for you as quickly as possible.
For more information please visit our Returns & Warranty page.
