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Building on the established design of it top-selling V8 and V12 models, DMR’s V2 Vault flat MTB pedals are ideal for everything from smashing down descents and climbing steep trail sections. With their tough CrMo (Chromoly) axles and extruded 6061 aluminium platforms, they are both durable and low in weight.
Tough Downhill Flat Pedals
This tough construction means you can confidently take on the biggest jumps and be certain that pedals can withstand the landing. They also offer excellent grip, foot stability and clearance, thanks to the 11 pins per pedal, concave-shaped footbed and thin 17mm profile.
Features:
- Material: Body: Extruded 6061 Aluminium; Axles: 4140 CrMo (Cromoly) Steel
- Size: 105x105mm with 17mm concave footbed
- Tuneable: 11 ‘flipPin’ per pedal can be fitted ‘short’ or ‘long’ to fine-tune the grip available
- Bearing Type: Cartridge bearings
- Serviceable: High load DU bush and cartridge bearing
- Axle Size: 9/16”
- Use: All Mountain, Enduro, Downhill
- Weight: 430g (Pair)
Dmr Vault Pedals Review:
For years I have been using the Mallet E.T pedals with Sidi shoes. Things are changing now. I do not know if the quality of mallet pedals is decreasing or if shimano, of dmr origin, are producing better quality products.
First the packaging informs that the pedals we are reviewing are the V2. It comes in a straight box with black and yellow colors and mentions in a sticker that claims that it is made in britain.
It is good to see that dmr cares about the origin of the products. Furthermore, in the box we can find all the screws needed to mount the pedals on the bike, as well as instructions on how to use them.
Another thing to note is the generosity regarding the length of the axle. I did not have to use a grinder nor file anything before installing them. The axle is long enough to work in my bike with the 4-pinch cranks. Even if not the case, we can still use the supplied spacers with no problems.
The pedals are of high quality, with a finish pleasant to the eye. The platforms are quite large. Like the previous version, these new ones have a trapezoidal shape that helps us to make a big pedaling stroke, whatever the terrain and bike speed we are pedaling. This is a very good feature because it uses the myosin fibers, letting us make a medium or fast pedaling stroke with the opposite effect of cambered pedals.
The differences between the big pedal (V2) and the smaller one are: the big one is concave, and has the addition of 3 or 4 extra pins that make it perfect for downhill or wild terrain riding.
The V2 becomes fair to each foot. It sits well with my size 42 Sidi shoes. Even with my 34 kilometers (21 mile) pedal stroke, my knees don’t get hurt. What’s more, there are no differences in my pedal stroke and cadence when I change to the smaller, concaved pedal.
Finally, we will assess the behaviour of the pedals in our bike tests.
Review:
It comes in a straight box with black and yellow colors and mentions in a sticker that claims that it is made in britain.
It is good to see that dmr cares about the origin of the products. Furthermore, in the box we can find all the screws needed to mount the pedals on the bike, as well as instructions on how to use them. Another thing to note is the generosity regarding the length of the axle. I did not have to use a grinder nor file anything before installing them. The axle is long enough to work in my bike with the 4-pinch cranks. Even if not the case, we can still use the supplied spacers with no problems.
The pedals are of high quality, with a finish pleasant to the eye. The platforms are quite large. Like the previous version, these new ones have a trapezoidal shape that helps us to make a big pedaling stroke, whatever the terrain and bike speed we are pedaling. This is a very good feature because it uses the myosin fibers, letting us make a medium or fast pedaling stroke with the opposite effect of cambered pedals.
The differences between the big pedal (V2) and the smaller one are: the big one is concave, and has the addition of 3 or 4 extra pins that make it perfect for downhill or wild terrain riding.
The V2 becomes fair to each foot. It sits well with my size 42 Sidi shoes. Even with my 34 kilometers (21 mile) pedal stroke, my knees don’t get hurt. What’s more, there are no differences in my pedal stroke and cadence when I change to the smaller, concaved pedal.
Finally, we will assess the behaviour of the pedals in our bike tests.
Fast Pedaling
Knowing how the pedal works, we can ride the bike with our foot on the pedal. We will see the pedal acts like a crank, with all the positive or negative feedbacks. This pedal can produce fast pedaling, because the toes don’t need to move much on the platform to beat the foot on the pedal for the push off. This is the same for downhill riding.
Mid and Slow Pedaling
It let the slow feet pedal stroke, thanks to the on the toes pushing positioning. This is good because your knees will not suffer from pedaling, your pedaling will get better and smooth.
Cross Bike
Pedaling is like any other pedal, so it will be necessary to change the « cog » for the downhill, and there will be an overlap with the wheel. good to put the foot on the pedal because the pins don’t knock my shoes.
Transpiration
There were some problems on the first 500 km. But once the pins are fixed, the traction is maximum and there are no loose pins risk.
I can surely recommend this pedal to all the downhill bikers. With those pedals, the downhill is safe. In the mid and low pedaling section, this pedal produces very effective support to the foot because the pins follow the foot positioning. Because of its concave shape and extra pins, it is excellent for crazy downhill, and big jumps.
