Pedals: Like Burgtec but…

…less spendy?

Need some pedals for my Zaskar. I’ve previously had 3 pairs of Burgtec on various bikes- alloy not composite. I really like them, they fit my feet. But they ain’t cheap. I’m trying to avoid spending $250 but I may concede.

Is there anything you guys could suggest that are Burgtec-esque but a bit keener on the price? Have considered v12 Mags (the cromo axle version, not the Ti axle). I’ve got Deity’s on my full susser but iirc they were closer to $280 here but I got a discount as I bought them with a bike attached.

Why not composite Burgtecs?

DMR Vaults maybe ?

I used Vaults for about10 years but I’ve gone plastic on 3 bikes and much prefer them now. I’ve got the Burtgec and the DMR V11’s with no complaints about any of them.

I used to use Vaults but the bushes wore out really quickly and I bent a couple of cages and axles.

I now use OneUp composite and really like them. They tend to slide/ping off rocks and bounce rather than bend.

I’ve ended up with a set on each flat pedal bike – enduro, hardtail and gravel.

Why not composite Burgtecs?

There’s something about composite pedals I don’t like. I guess it’s hard to consider them in their own right, and not just a “budget version of the proper one”. I know, it’s a bit weird! Or rather, my thought process is a bit weird.

Been running the composite burgtecs for years now with no complaints at all and they look better over time than their alloy counter part.

I’ve got a set of these on my hardtail and FS https://alpkit.com/products/sonder-torque?variant=40029482745961

Can’t fault them

They also do an alu model https://alpkit.com/products/sonder-distortion-flat-mountain-bike-pedals?variant=40445505044585

Another vote for plastic, I have Burgtec on one bike, DMR on the other and the metal pedals have been relegated to the holiday runabout bike. I previously had metal pedals on all bikes but they are pricey and for me have no advantage.

(Not so) Stealth Ad: I have a pair of composite and alloy Butgtecs for sale. Both could do with a service.

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So, honestly nothing like Burgtecs, but I have been really impressed with the Crank Bros Stamps. I had Amazon vouchers to get rid of and needed pedals, so bought a set for the hardtail, and then ended up buying a second set, as I prefer them to the Burgtecs (I have mk5 and mk4 Burgtec n other bikes), they seem to have better support for the outside rear part of my foot, and are lighter, and just as grippy, if not grippier, and more comfortable – I find myself wanting to adjust my feet much less with them

The penthouse 5 are £130 over here, are they sold at $250 for you?

The penthouse 5 are £130 over here, are they sold at $250 for you?

I’m pretty sure the $ here is AUD not USD, so about the same.

the plastic burgtecs are the exact answer to your question. I was the same as you, sought out alloy over plastic, I was wrong, the plastic ones look better and you can’t tell the difference when you’re on the bike.

An unexpected benefit of plastic pedals is that your feet don’t get as cold if you go out in freezing weather because you’re not standing on a big metal heat sink.

I thought I was imagining it until I mentioned it on here but apparently it’s a well known effect, especially among bike packers and such.

Look at the Gewage pedals (around £30) on Amazon, got a pair for my nephew a few months ago and they’re really good for the money. Anodized CNC aluminium body and they are still spinning like new although he is only 14 and around 8 stone

Road/Mountain Bike Pedals – 3 Bearings Bicycle Pedals – 9/16” CNC Machined Flat Pedals with Removable Anti-Skid Nails

Ordered Composite Burgtec.

Also bought a new track pump cos head said “well, you saved 150 by not getting the alloy mk5 burgtec….so….”