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| With so many high end boutique pedal options to pick from, all who seem to be bragging about being thinner and lighter than the competition, it's easy to forget about some of the more sensible options out there. Enter DMR's V12 pedals. With their classic shape and proven internals, the V12's wave their middle finger proudly to all of the latest and more pretentious alternatives. Yes, there are far thinner pedals, there are lighter pedals, and there are both less expensive and far more expensive options, so what does DMR bring to the table with their V12's? The fact that the V12 is still a very strong seller and that it's common to see them on bikes no matter where you are speaks volumes for the amount of riders that are simply looking for a reasonably priced pedal with good bite and that will last a long time without having to worry about destroying them with a single rock strike. The burly body uses a shape that many old school riders will recognize as working well, although it should be noted that there is no built-in concave to it, the placement of the pins will have a similar effect. Ten M4x0.7x8 set screws are used per side, as opposed to closed top pins that may be a bit more resilient to damage, but won't provide as much traction. The 115 mm x 95 mm platform is larger than some, as is the 25 mm body height. Inside you'll find a simple and easy to work on system that uses a single sealed bearing at the outer edge combined with a bushing for the inner section of the chromed CroMoly axle to spin on. All replacement parts are available through local dealers or off the DMR site and the pedals are very easy to work on. Seven color options: Diamond Black, Pure White, Polished, Sky Blue, Green, OX blood and Chrome. |
| Specifications | ||
| Price | $100 | |
| Weight | 536 g | |
| Color Options | Diamond Black, Pure White, Polished, Sky Blue, Green, OX Blood and Chrome. | |
| Style | Flat |
Style - Pedal’s are only found in 2 different syles, flat and clip. Flat pedals are most common; consisting of a platform you place your foot on, and usually some pins for traction. Clips are more cross country, or racer orientated, meaning you are strapped into the pedal.
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| Pins | 10 per side | |
| Pedal Bearings | Single sealed bearing, single DU bushing per pedal | |
| Material | Aluminum with CroMoly Axle | |
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| Straight out of the box the V12's spun incredibly free and smooth, something that riders who pedal their bikes any sort of distance will appreciate. While there is certainly a place for pedals that don't turn as easy as these do, cross country and all-mountain riders who use flats will love how easily these spin. The same can be said of them after some good and hard trail time, including some proper B.C. Fall weather. Keeping the elements out is a completely sealed aluminum cap at the outside of the body and a dual sealing system consisting of a two rubber lip seals at the threaded end of the axle. A simple, but effective system indeed. Those same terrible conditions brought out what could be the V12's strongest point - there is really nowhere for mud and trail debris to collect, meaning that even though the pins are not the tallest or most aggressive, traction was great in the worst of conditions. When the time does come to perform some maintenance, it takes all of 20 seconds to open them up by using a 6 mm allen key and 10 mm socket. Replacement parts are also readily available. There are a few knocks against them though, including the finish which seemed a bit easier to rub off than I would have expected. I could feel that the 25 mm body height was a bit higher than the thinner pedals that I used previous to installing the DMR's, but to be completely fair I will admit that I never did roll a pedal. The set screw pins do a great job of keeping your feet in place, but after a few run ins with rocks they were showing some signs of distress. The contact damaged a few enough that I had to resort to vice grips to remove them due to the allen key opening being completely mangled. Keep in mind that you should be able to find these set screws at your local supply store for very little money. On the bright side, even the worst pedal strikes wouldn't damage the body enough to worry about or even remove any of pins. The V12's proved to be great pedals, especially for muddy conditions or if you pedal a lot. I'm also sure that a lot of riders will not only love the large color selection, but also like the fact that upgrade options include titanium axles, the Pimp My Pedals kit shown below, or even the mega long and slightly scary Terror pins. |
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| Do you have some V12's that need a little love? Check out DMR's Pimp My Pedal kit that lets you add some color to your pedals. Included are enough anodized pedal pins to do two pedals (and the required 2 mm allen key) and two anodized aluminum end caps. Color options include gold, green, red, blue, and purple. |
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| Do you like the classic look of the V12's, but balk at the asking price? Have a look at the V8 pedals that use the exact same body as their more expensive brethren, but retail for half as much. One difference is in the bearings, being that these use loose ball 1/8" bearings with adjustable tension. Also, only the corner pins are replaceable, the rest being set into the body permanently. Color options: Black, White, Silver, Red, Vivid Blue, Aqua Blue, Irish Green, Purple, Orange, Ox Blood. New Floro Green, Acid Blue, Acid Green and Acid Red. Available in both 9/16" and 1/2" axle options. |
| Specifications | ||
| Price | $50 | |
| Weight | 528 g | |
| Color Options | Black, White, Silver, Red, Vivid Blue, Aqua Blue, Irish Green, Purple, Orange, Ox Blood. New Floro Green, Acid Blue, Acid Green and Acid Red. | |
| Style | Flat |
Style - Pedal’s are only found in 2 different syles, flat and clip. Flat pedals are most common; consisting of a platform you place your foot on, and usually some pins for traction. Clips are more cross country, or racer orientated, meaning you are strapped into the pedal.
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| Pins | 4 replaceable (M4x0.7x8) and 6 fixed pins per side. | |
| Pedal Bearings | Loose ball with adjustable tension. | |
| Material | Aluminum with CroMoly Axle | |
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| DMR's new Vault pedal. The Vaults are set to be DMR's premium pedal, being both thinner and lighter than their previous designs. Don't panic, the classic V12 and V8 pedals that many of you know and love will still be available, but the Vaults will be taking it to the next level. When looking at the Vault from above it is easy to see what Tom was explaining in the video about the pedal shape. When your foot is on the Vault the widest part of the body will be directly under the ball of your foot, behind that point it tapers down slightly where material isn't needed. Not only does this make for a lighter design, but it also means that the leading edge of the underside of the pedal is less likely to strike anything as it is smaller than the upper deck that your foot is resting on. Clever work. |
I have never lost any pins, unlike all other pedals I've ever had. I don't like the bearings, they spin way to easy for my liking. my only gripe is that ive had v8's for a year or 2 and ive recentyl gone on to some funn pedals, the increase in grip is unbelievable i have yet to slip a pedal, but the v8's are still awesome for the money 
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