Review: PNW Components Loam Pedals

PNW Components Loam Pedals Have Just Enough Grip With Just Enough Float To Easily Move Your Foot To That Sweet Spot.

Intro

There is no shortage of flat pedal options on the market these days, however I think the majority of flat pedals out there focus on maximum grip as the top priority while being able to move your foot around on the pedal quickly and easily get your foot placed where you want it while retaining grip once you get your foot placed takes a back seat. I would say it's similar to clip pedals either having that full locked in feel or having an amount of float to be able to sort of move your foot around a bit and make small adjustments while riding. This float or ability to move is going to all come down to personal preference and the amount of float vs grip is going to be different for everyone. If you are in the camp of liking a bit of float and like to be able to reposition your foot a bit easier than just being fully glued to the pedal once the rubber touches the pins continue reading because the PNW Components Loam Pedals might be for you.

Description From PNW Components

Ever heard of the Goldilocks Zone? It's the precise zone within the universe to sustain life or a very picky lady who knows what's good. The new Loam Pedal lives in this "just right" place. Legendary grip with enough float to get your shoe in the perfect position, plus a no-fatigue footbed platform, the Loam is here to cradle your hooves all day so you can smash your ride.

Details

• Forged and CNC'd 6061 Aluminum

• Sealed Cartridge and Roller Bearings

• 445 Grams Per Pair

• 22 Replaceable Pins Per Pedal

• Platform Size of 105mm W x 115mm L

• Sold In Pairs

How They Ride

I've been riding the Loam pedals for about 6 months now and they are still going strong. They have been smashed and slid across a lof of rocks and logs and dirt and don't look quite as new and shiny as they used to but they are still in perfect working order and I have really grown to love these pedals. Right out of the box I wasn't quite sure about them to be honest. I had been on pedals with a more locked in feel like the OneUp's and the Deity Deftrap. The PNW Loam pedals took a bit to warm up to because you can move your foot around quite a bit until you get settled into them. But that quickly became a good thing. See, rather than any part of your sole coming in contact with these pedals and being locked into them until you pick your foot up off the pedal to be able to move into a better position, you can actually place your foot down a bit and still get you foot to move around a bit to find the sweet spot. Once in place you can stand up and drop your heels and your shoes then settle into the pins. And while I never feel super locked in, I have yet to slip a pedal while descending. Climbing grip is good too and whenever I feel like I need to move my feet I can easily do so while not having to pick my foot up completely off the pedals like I do with others with more aggressive grips.

The other thing I have really liked about the PNW Loam pedals is how comfortable they are. I have never felt any weird pressure or pain at all coming from these pedals. I can be in or out of the saddle and ride long, steep, rowdy descents without worrying about foot pain on the Loam pedals. These have been a great pedal, especially if you are one that likes to be able to move your foot or be able to easily get on and off your pedals without feeling stuck or having to pick your foot up and then off your pedals. If you want more of a locked in feel there are others out there with more outright grip.

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