SRM Power Meter Flat Pedals are not an April Fool

German power pedal specialists SRM have released SRAM X-Power Flat pedals with power meters in them. This is not April 1st.

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By ben_haworth

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Do they also record the force of the rock strike that’s just written off your thousand quid purchase?

We did this, about an hour ago 😀

IN BMX, the use of clipless pedals has been effectively banned since 2013 for ‘novice’ racers.

That sounds like flat pedals have been banned. Or by clipless do you mean clip equipped? Or pedals which have had their toe clips removed?

Clipless = no toe-clip or strap but has a cleat.

Essentially, manufacturers needed a way to differentiate toe-clip and strap pedals from this new type of pedal that didn’t have the toe-clip, but rather a cleat. The term “clipless” really refers to the lack of toe-clips, rather than the action of connecting your shoe with the pedal.

They look quite chunky.

Bit daft to think that flattists can’t care about power etc just the same as spd-o-philes, Sam Hill can pedal like a mofo frinstance, just look at how he performed in the EWS. It’s almost like pedalling power and what pedals you want to ride on are 2 different things.

I’m a flat pedalist because my knee’s a wreck. I’m not that strong, but I’d still love these because I’m a total nerd. I’m just not paying more than £50 for something that I use to erode rocks with