VP Components Bike Pedals, Red
The VP-001 is the urban flat pedal that combines mountain bike durability with beauty, style, and a rainbow of colors. VP-001 offers a large, flat, grippy platform but still achieves a feathery light weight. This pedal improves the feeling of power transfer because of its low profile body and also works with Foot Retention Straps.
Product Features
- Forged Cromoly Axle, LSL and Sealed Cartridge Bearings
- 345 grams per pair
- 109 x 97 x 16mm platform
- Extruded and CNC aluminum body
- Replaceable Pins and Foot strap compatible
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