Race Face has released its new Turbine Pedals, which are designed to offer a 'locked-in' ride feel for riders seeking extreme levels of grip.
The new mountain bike pedals are positioned towards riders at the rowdier end of the sport, with Race Face saying it has designed the Turbine Pedals for those who want their feet to stay planted no matter the terrain.
At $180 / €199 / AU$295, the Turbine Pedals are priced similarly to the brand's Atlas pedals, which remain in the Race Face line-up as a less aggressive option.
Race Face says the 3mm-deep concavity makes the Turbine the most concave pedal platform on the market. However, Burgetc and Praxis also offer 3mm-deep options, while HT's ANS-10 Supreme had a 4mm concavity.
This bolsters grip levels by increasing the surface area of the interface between your shoe and the pedal, while adding support by cradling your foot in a secure pocket.
Unlike some manufacturers, Race Face has included concavity in the pedal chassis in all directions – front to rear and side to side, which it says results in an unmatched level of control.
Too much concavity can lead to issues with clearance and comfort, while too little compromises a secure feel, with Race Face saying extensive lab testing has enabled it to find the sweet spot.
The Turbine Pedals also feature an asymmetric platform that creates a better interface with the sole of your shoe.
It’s wider at the front for increased support, while the shape recesses for better ground clearance.
Unlike the Atlas pedal, the Turbine doesn’t feature a bearing bump on the inbound side of the platform.
Instead, it uses an inboard bushing and an outboard ball bearing, allowing for a larger effective platform and a tighter stance for better ergonomics.
Race Face says the pedals went through one million cycles in testing, with no signs of wear, although the internals are fully rebuildable.
The platform is made from 6061 aluminium and measures 115x110mm with a 20mm maximum platform thickness, not including pins.
There are 11 height-adjustable pins per side. These are bottom-mounted, which should make for easy removal after rock strikes.
Race Face offers the Turbine Pedals in Black, Silver, Kashmoney, Purple, Orange, Red and Blue – and says they weigh in at 419g per set.
