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RaceFace Chester Mountain Bike Pedal
Last Updated: May 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
806
Old Reviews
189
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 595 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
165pedals, pins, pedal, shoes, grippy
+93%
-7%
" ... The small metal prongs that screw on to the metal pedals have great grip on my normal tennis shoes. ... "
" ... Durable and super grippy ... "
" ... The product and quality of it is great however the threads were reversed, I took apart the whole assembly and switched it. ... "
" ... Lots of grip and very durable ... "
" ... Excellent grip and they have been durable enough to withstand plenty of pedal strikes in the rock gardens I ride. ... "
" ... The color is on point and the 8 pins are really great, your shoe will stick into those pins like its glued ... "
" ... They also took quite a few knocks and no damage at all. ... "
" ... Very durable and great price compared to aluminum ... "
Comfort
126shoes, pedals, grippy, slipping, slip
+98%
-2%
" ... Excellent grip on the MTB. ... "
" ... With the correct shoes, he loves these! ... "
" ... Solid platform with no slipping. ... "
" ... Grip is insanely better than my stock flats. ... "
" ... Grip: it is so good that I have a hard time adjusting my foot once I start riding if I place it wrong haha. ... "
" ... Its impressive how much more grip you get with those little nubs. ... "
" ... work great, good grip especially when paired with Five Ten shoes. ... "
" ... It makes pedaling a lot more comfortable without having to worry about slippage. ... Since I commute with regular tennis shoes, I lowered every screw by about half to reduce the abrasive pressure that could wear holes into my soles. ... "
Fit
87pedals, shoes, slip, bike, slipping
+91%
-9%
" ... Literally tighten and ride. ... "
" ... A petal tapped a rock and my feet stayed glued, with no damage to the pedal. ... "
" ... My husband really likes these- states that they fit and feel well and much better than the regular petals his mountain bike came with. ... "
" ... Got these with Race Face crank protectors (small) both fit well. ... "
" ... All reviews I have read say they can take rock hits without falling apart so we will see. ... "
" ... Nice flat pedals very good grip with five ten shoes. ... "
" ... They were brilliant at keeping my feet planted while doing all I had to and when the inevitable slip happened, was easy to get foot to ground. ... "
" ... Lightweight and they hold my Vans great! ... "
Price
73pedals, money, pedal, point, flats
+100%
" ... Not bad for the price ... "
" ... Can't beat this pedal for the money. ... "
" ... Best pedals for the price IMO. ... "
" ... Best flat pedals for the money ... "
" ... I have 3 pairs of these pedals and for the money, you can't bet them. ... "
" ... Hard to beat for the money. ... There are better pedals for grip, but not much better and they are 2-3 times more money. ... "
" ... Actually weighs 360 grams, but still pretty darn good for the price! ... "
" ... Awesome pedals at a great price! ... "
For Running
43riding, mountain, mountain biking, bikes, shoes
+100%
" ... Mountain biking on some mean trails work great. ... "
" ... Just what my grandson wanted for his mountain bike ... "
" ... As the headline reads- Great for Fat Bike Winter riding! ... "
" ... I put these in my cannondale fat bike and they’ve worked great. ... "
" ... Great for MTB, although my dad use for road biking as well. ... "
" ... Comfortable and quite grippy on my running shoes. ... "
" ... My husband really likes these- states that they fit and feel well and much better than the regular petals his mountain bike came with. ... "
" ... I wanted to try riding platforms on a new bike with some 5.10's, and I love the combo! ... "
Color
42colors, options, love the color, bike, vibrant
+95%
-5%
" ... Love the color (yellow). ... "
" ... They have great grip, vibrant colors and last a reasonably long time. ... "
" ... I like the color options. ... "
" ... The blue color matches my blue Transition logo perfectly. ... "
" ... Love the contrast of the purple pedals on an all matte black MTB. ... "
" ... They love the bright colors, and they are really "sticky" . ... "
" ... Really like the color as well in green. ... "
" ... I chose these because of the reputation that precedes them, after doing vast research I chose these because of their durability, price, and color! ... "
Design
42pedals, grippy, pedal, bike, matches my bike
+95%
-5%
" ... Stick to your sneakers very well, and looks great. ... "
" ... I slapped the purple ones on my 2016 Trek Slash 7 and they look great. ... "
" ... They look good too. ... "
" ... Matches my bike and takes the look to another level. ... "
" ... They look awesome and are super smooth. ... "
" ... Very grippy, great look. ... "
" ... Nice looking pedals. ... "
" ... wont look back to other pedals ... "
Weight
22weight, grip, price, pedals, super
+100%
" ... light weight, great price, strong enough to replace metal flat pedals. ... "
" ... Great pedal and super light weight, so far loving them ... "
" ... Very light weight, great quality and resistance. ... "
" ... Light weight, and very colorful. ... "
" ... good light weight pedals with good grip. ... "
" ... solid, light for the size. ... "
" ... Light and surprisingly thin. ... "
" ... Light weight with plenty of grip. ... "
Size
19grippy, weight, size, grip, super
+95%
-5%
" ... Great pedals, super lightweight. ... "
" ... Thin and light and really sticks to your shoes. ... "
" ... Lightweight, love the color, and my feet stay put. ... "
" ... They are a good size. ... "
" ... The petals are lighter than expected. ... "
" ... Lightweight and they hold my Vans great! ... "
" ... The size and traction are great. ... "
" ... Lightweight and stylish. ... "
Product Reliability
15pedals, new, month, riding, rides
+87%
-13%
" ... I've had these pedals for around 8 months now and honestly believe that these are the best overall pedals on the market especially for the price. ... "
" ... They are still in perfect working order, with only some scuffs and scratches from rock hits. ... "
" ... I have had them a few months now and have survived a number of rides. ... "
" ... I've put these though a lot of singletrack over the past few month with no worries. ... "
" ... 2 years after purchasing this and regular use on my MTB, it still works like new! ... "
" ... Installed in a couple minutes no issues. ... "
" ... I have been super happy with them so far (3 months). ... "
" ... I've had them on for about a year now. ... "
Setup
12install, tool, sturdy, pedal, issues
+100%
" ... You can install them with a standard pedal tool or hex tool. ... "
" ... For the money I think its worth installing. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, easy to install, and a big upgrade from what I had before. ... "
" ... Installed in a couple minutes no issues. ... "
" ... I'll buy again when I am ready for another set. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... The color is vivid, and installation was simple. ... "
" ... Fool proof install and removal. ... "
For Travel
12road bike, trail, ride, pedals, trails
+92%
-8%
" ... I have used them at a local bike park and trail riding and they have worked excelent ... "
" ... I have Chester pedals on two of my mountain bikes. ... "
" ... Put them on my road bike ... Impressed using them on my MTB vs toe clips, I had to try them on the road. ... "
" ... These pedals are great, I use them with the Adidas Terrex Trail Cross Hiking SL, perfect combination. ... "
" ... I ordered these as I read they are great for road bike commuters in rainy areas. ... "
" ... My husband really likes these- states that they fit and feel well and much better than the regular petals his mountain bike came with. ... "
" ... Great for MTB, although my dad use for road biking as well. ... "
" ... Holding up very well to trail life and have yet to slip off-pedal during trail rides (10 rides in so far) ... "
Overall performance
9speed, fast, price, good
+100%
" ... Best value for performance ... "
" ... I am currently riding a single-speed, 27.5, full rigid bike. ... "
" ... I use them on my Trek Farley and they grab my boots great. ... "
" ... Very happy with the performance improvement gained on my Scott Scale 945. ... "
" ... Worked great for my build ... "
" ... At speed things happen super fast so I am just laying on the ground going what the hell just happened?? ... "
" ... These are solid and reliable. ... "
" ... It's hard to beat the performance and durability to price ratio with these. ... "
Cleaning
9clean, using, scratches, pedal, grease
+56%
-44%
" ... It's a nice clean action. ... "
" ... They are fairly easy to clean and I don't worry about pedal strike. ... "
" ... We got these pedals for our sons dirt jumpers. ... "
" ... I've been using these for over a year and they've needed virtually no maintenance, just grease. ... "
Delivery
7shipped, time, quickly, quality, product
+100%
" ... Shipping was quick and packaged well. ... "
" ... Arrived on time using prime. ... "
" ... Always seem to be a high quality item and delivered on time if not early ... "
" ... Quality product, well packaged and quickly shipped. ... "
" ... Shipped in a nice box. ... "
" ... I arrive fast according to the established date. ... "
Ease of Use
6sturdy, easy, shoes, mtb, grip
+100%
" ... Very sturdy, easy to install, and a big upgrade from what I had before. ... "
" ... Easy to install ... "
" ... I did have a favorable opinion on some easy mtb trails when teaching my son to mtb though. ... "
Marketplace
6picture, product, time, replacement, nut
+100%
" ... Over all very happy with the purchase, excellent seller. ... "
" ... Arrived on time using prime. ... "
" ... The orange is not quite the same color as the picture, but grips the foot well! ... "
" ... Works as described, awesome product. ... "
" ... I arrive fast according to the established date. ... "
" ... Great Seller Will be back! ... "
Pedometer
5issues
+100%
" ... 130 miles of use and zero issues ... "
" ... replacing what has served me five years and thousands of miles. ... "
" ... Many miles with no issues and no maintenance. ... "
" ... I really didn't need these Pedals they are actually a step down. ... "
" ... I put them on my trek fuel ex 8 and have ridden almost 400 miles on them. ... "
For Kids
4+100%
" ... My wife loves these pedals. ... "
" ... I haven't used flat peddles since I was a kid. ... "
" ... She loves them too. ... "
For Fun
3around
+100%
" ... We have a few different sets to add to the fun customization you can do with the bikes! ... "
" ... They make riding a little more fun as you just hope on your bike and peddle. ... "
Capacity
3big
+100%
" ... Plenty of support for my big feet. ... "
" ... Has a nice large area that really sticks to your foot. ... "
" ... Good size for big feet. ... "
Sound Quality
3noise, clicking, pedals, downstroke, pedal
-100%
" ... Started making clear loud clicking-ticking sound in 200 miles. ... "
" ... After 3 months of riding them, the right pedal started making a clicking noise on the downstroke. ... "
" ... good pedals but started making a clicking sound on the downstroke after only 4 month. ... I thought it was my bottom bracket but I just put my old pedals back on and the noise went away. ... "
Band
3shoes, pedals, metal, like, grip
+100%
" ... The small metal prongs that screw on to the metal pedals have great grip on my normal tennis shoes. ... "
" ... No slipping off. ... "
" ... I bought them because of the color options, a 5 star rating and because they are Strap Compatible. ... "
Features
3good, price, 50
+100%
" ... Light and good price ... "
" ... Very well built and super light. ... "
" ... They got good reviews and seemed light. ... "
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Size: 1252 meters