About MOTO Pedals
What is the difference between Moto pedals and "conventional" Pedals?
What are the differences between the models?
Your products are "Made in Germany", why are the pedals produced in Germany?
What does Moto mean?
MOTO pedals are designed for everyday urban life and allow direct power transmission, similar to clipless pedals, regardless of footwear. Built around the axle, each part can be replaced or customized for a lifetime use.
Noticable difference:
• No more pressure points on the foot sole
• Better power transmission
• Dry or wet, consistent grip
• Easier positioning of the feet
• Low maintenance, high durablility
• Adjustable Q-Factor for more foot spaceThe Moto pedal is the world's flattest platform pedal in overall profile and one of the lightest. And a real Moto will turn heads on a fixie, commuter or e-bike.
Alle unsere Pedale verfügen über die gleiche patentierte Technologie und sind funktionell identisch. Das Classic Pedal in Natur ist nur mit der leichteren Highend-Hohlachse erhältlich. Die Reflex Pedale haben die gleiche Achse wie die Colour Pedale, sind aber komplett aus Kunststoff gefertigt. Die Holzpedale bieten durch den Kantenschutz ein noch stabileres Fahrgefühl. Mehr Details findest du in unserer Vergleichsübersicht.
We value sustainability. Working closely with our producers means shorter development times, and manufacturing in Germany allows us to deliver the best possible quality.
Find out more here.
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The Origin. The Cause. The Foundation. The Basis.These are the defining meanings associated with the Japanese word Moto. The term can be used to refer to the origin or the original source of an idea or a concept. Exactly what our pedals are all about.
Tips & technical questions
Is there a weight limit for the pedals?
How can I avoid creaking pedals or pedal noise?
Do the pedals fit all bikes?
Doesn´t griptape wear off very fast?
How can I clean the griptape surface?
Why are the grip tapes only available in packs of 2 instead of 4?
Do the Reflex Tapes need to be removed to lubricate the pedals?
Are Moto pedals waterproof?
Do I have to grease the pedals after specific period?
We´ve tested Moto pedals up to 185 kg. Despite the lightweight and flat design, they are oriented to the highest imaginable loads, because we designed them for extreme sports. They are used by bike messengers who sprint every day, as well as professional BMX riders to perform jumps. In everyday use, our flat pedals should more than meet the requirements.
Pedal noises are in 99% of cases related to the connection between the crank and the pedals, or to incorrect assembly, and can be easily fixed.
For this, the pedals do not need to be opened.
The following step is usually all you need:
1. Unscrew the pedals.
2. Clean and grease the crank pedal thread and the pedal thread thoroughly.
3. Screw the pedals back on.
NOTE: Grease must be used here (as oils are unsuitable as a lubricant on bicycles, have almost no load-bearing capacity and will worsen the problem). We recommend our MOTO Pedal Grease in the Refresh Kit.
For this purpose, we have produced an assembly video.
Yes. The pedals have the same thread size as other pedals, namely a 9 /16 thread.
We were surprised ourselves at how long it lasted. After about half a year of daily, continuous sporting use, the grip decreases by around 20%. If you always need maximum grip, you should change it and it will be like new. For a daily driver, the grip tape lasts much longer and the remaining grip is more than sufficient for this purpose. If you ever want to replace the grip tape, you can get the pair for 7.50 euros in our Webshop. The assembly is very easy to carry out and takes about 5 minutes.
We use extra grippy griptape, so it can happen they also attract leaves. The contact surfaces can be cleaned with a toothbrush and/or a stream of water, learn more.
We offer the spare Griptapes in sets of 2 because of the combination possibilities, so for example, you can ride one side of the pedals in one color and the other side with a design.
No, the Reflex Tapes do not need to be removed for this. Our modular system makes it possible to open the pedal housing without removing the reflective strips.
The griptape is waterproof. The wooden pedals are waterproof glued and sealed. Rain rides are no problem, you can move freely in wet weather conditions and enjoy the grip benefits compared to conventional pedals.
Our parts are made of the best materials that are available on the market in terms of performance, weight and dimensions. Such parts are usually maintenance intensive where as our pedals virtually maintenance free. If you store your bike outside throughout heavy snow all winter or in a consistently wet environment, our pedals will weather about the same as your seat and grips.
There is no specific frequency for greasing the pedals. If needed, you can easily grease and adjust the slide bearing as described in our manual. Most riders in our team grease the pedals once a year. After this, the pedals run like new again.
There is no specific frequency for greasing the pedals. If needed, you can easily grease and adjust the slide bearing as described in our manual. Most riders in our team grease the pedals once a year. After this, the pedals run like new again.
Common questions
Can I use these flat pedals barefoot on a bike tour?
Can I use these pedals on my road bike or recumbent bike?
Moto pedals are ideal for barefoot cycling, as the foot is stable on a closed surface instead of on a few cm² - as with conventional platform pedals. This means your power is transmitted evenly (instead of punctually). The ultra-flat profile behaves in a similar way as barefoot shoes.
If your feet are too soft and the (sandpaper-like) pedal surface feels too rough, you can easily peel it off like a sticker.Now, you can even ride without grip or re-stick your pedal: with a finer-grained skateboard griptape or with another self-adhesive anti-slip surface.
You will find a template under following link.
If your feet are too soft and the (sandpaper-like) pedal surface feels too rough, you can easily peel it off like a sticker.Now, you can even ride without grip or re-stick your pedal: with a finer-grained skateboard griptape or with another self-adhesive anti-slip surface.
You will find a template under following link.
Wir haben schon viele positive Rückmeldungen von Liegerad- fahrern erhalten, da MOTO Pedale einen flexiblen Winkel der Fußstellung ermöglichen und im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen Fahrradpedalen auch noch ab einem Winkel von 45° einen sicheren Halt bieten.
Motopedale erlauben durch die erhöhte Haftreibung selbst ein seitliches “Ziehen“, was in einigen Anwendungsbereichen zusätzliche Pedal-Riemen unnötig macht.
Motopedale erlauben durch die erhöhte Haftreibung selbst ein seitliches “Ziehen“, was in einigen Anwendungsbereichen zusätzliche Pedal-Riemen unnötig macht.
Auch zum Rennradfahren sind unsere Flat-Pedale besser geeignet als herkömmliche Käfig- oder Plattformpedale, denn die geschlossene Oberfläche sorgt für mehr Stabilität beim Fahren - ähnlich wie die steifen Sohlen von Rennradschuhen - und die ultraflache Bauhöhe schafft ein direkteres Fahrgefühl.
Orders
Which payment options do you accept?
Can I track my order?
For your order from our online store, we offer all common payment options: PayPal, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, credit card (Mastercard, Visa, etc.) and bank transfer.
Once you have placed your order, you will receive an email with a tracking number. This allows you to easily track your shipment. If you have any questions regarding your order, please contact us at support@motobicycles.com