Understanding MTB Pedals

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This question is bugging me for a very long time. Look at the picture below. MTB Pedals

Notice the area I have denoted with red circles. What is that? Does it represent something? Maybe something like position! If it represents position, which one is the right one? Should I pedal with that part in front or back? Why is that part on only side and not the other?

Definitely for "rat trap" pedal straps. – DrAwkward Jun 28 '11 at 00:59 — DrAwkward, Jun 28 '11 at 00:59

score 15 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 27 '11 at 04:32

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That's for mounting straps on the pedal. Here's a picture of a pedal with the straps on it:

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Which side of the pedal should you use? On some pedals, one side has an axis that protrudes a bit, and the other side is flat; the latter is the one you should use. However, if both sides of the pedal are flat, feel free to use either side of the pedal.

answered Jun 27 '11 at 04:32

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Oh..... Now I get it.... – Starx Jun 27 '11 at 04:38
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Those things would be death on a proper MTB trail. – ldog Jun 29 '11 at 23:26
You know, people keep saying these things are dangerous, but I've not had a fall once. Of course, I don't tighten them all the way! (Clipless pedals seem insanely dangerous to me, IMO, but to each their own!) – Goodbye Stack Exchange Jun 30 '11 at 01:57

Understanding MTB Pedals

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