I made a full video review of these pedals: https://youtu.be/S5GYTaFInAI
THANK YOU KEN-I am a 63 year old busted up vet who was ready to quit riding because his knees hurt, so nothing hard core I do about 100 miles-ish a week.
I will tell you I probably spent about $1000 or more on different pedals and they did not make a difference. Some $180 crank bros, aesthetically nice but not worth $180. These 8 degree pedals make a noticeable difference. I will tell you that. I started to log on average 5 more miles at a crack and finished with no knee pain. That little extra motion makes the difference. If I did not think these things worked I would have put them in my parts box with the rest of them. I appreciate your response Sir and will do what's needed. P.S Ken answers his email if you have issues. I will not only support this company but will spread the word. If you are sick of sore knees try these. Flip Colorado
After having gone through three resection surgeries for a seriously infected knee, and then a complicated arthroplasty with a hinged device and a completely realigned and shortened leg, I hadn’t ridden my bike for three years and thought I would never be able to again.
But a bike shop suggested trying 8 Degree pedals as a replacement for my SPD clipped pedals. I was dubious and, living overseas, I decided to send an email asking lots of questions to Ken, the owner and inventor of 8 Degree pedals. I am so glad that I did that!
Ken said that he believed these pedals with so much lateral float would be the secret to being able to ride again. He was right! The 8 Degree X8-2 Large pedals, along with a shorter crank arm, have allowed me to ride again! Ken even shipped the pedals to me himself!
I cannot say enough about these pedals for anyone who may have a poorly functioning knee to overcome. And there is no problem with switching to a flat pedal from a clipped pedal, as the grip pins work really well.
I highly recommend 8 Degree pedals! Even if your knees work perfectly fine.
My husband bought these pedals for me for Christmas last year. For the past 9 months, I have been riding my XC bike and using the pedals. I have loved them! I was starting to have some slight knee pain when I ride and that is non-existent with the allowed motion of the pedals. I feel confident on downhill and climbing as they really "stick" to my flats. The only negative is that I really have to be careful of my shins, the pegs are no joke. :) I would definitely purchase them again.
Well, I was a bit skeptical but bought a set earlier in the year and just finished a 20 mile MTB day. I have to say, WOW did these make it easy on my knees. Thank you!!! BEST PEDALS ON THE PLANET!!
They are so comfortable. Cornering with them is awsome. Jumping took alittle getting us to at first. Really like how you can custom the spring set up to your liking.
I saw these on a Seth Alvo video. I was experiencing knee pain and could tell when riding that my ankle wanted to flex inward a bit on the downstroke and was causing strain. I've been riding with these for about a month and I wouldn't go back to normal pedals. I get a perfect amount of flex from them when riding in the saddle. My only tiny complaint is that when standing up out of the saddle they feel a little squishy, but that's a small enough issue that it wouldn't prevent me from giving these full 5 stars.
Great pedals! I noticed a big difference in cornering and over all comfort. I am very happy with my purchase :)
9-1-2026: 8-degree red XB2 shoe size 8 ½ or 42 EUR. Ht 5’6”, Wt 150, age 79
I’ve had SPD, SpeedPlay pedals, they all had a float but being clipped in, then BAMM can’t get out quickly. Recently had put on a pair of Crank Bros flat pedals on my MTB (size small). These work OK but had knee problems and no float. Purchased 8-degree XB2, couldn’t put it on the MTB, apparently, they had cross thread the RT pedal. The 8-degree redXB2 went on a gravel bike 8-17-26, The 8-degree red XB2 gave me the best of both worlds, not being clipped in and having a float for my knees. The company also provide extra parts/pins for a comfortable pedal fit (flat, concave, convex), pedals are grippy, doesn’t chew your shoes. The only downside is the cost and weight of the pedals.
X8-2 Series Floating Pedal – Large Platform
I'm an older (64y.o.) rider who has had torn meniscus surgeries on both knees, and now, arthritis. So no more running, and when I decided to get back on the mountain bike for exercise, I found that I was getting knee pain, and started looking for how to lessen that. I'm so glad that the youtube algorithm put the 8degree pedals in front of me! I've been riding with them every other day for 3 weeks and the knee pain from riding is definitely gone. Thanks for the great pedals, Ken!
I recently used these on my hardtail for a bikepacking trip and they worked great. I usually use clipless pedals but prefer flats for bikepacking and the 8degree pedals work great for giving your feet a little play which I was missing from my clipless.
Yes. When you start pedaling for the first time, you will notice that they feel different. But that is why you get them. Because they are different, in a great way. Literally after a minute or two, I did not notice them at all. Because they let your leg do what it wants to do naturally, it just becomes.....normal. They look awesome. They feel fantastic. Are they work as advertised. I felt very connected to the pedals. I most likely will get another pair for my 26" in the future.
Help me with comfort and stopped the constant need to adjust my feet on the pedals. Finally able to ride long distances without pain and discomfort
Great reduction in knee pain—especially when powering up steep climbs or sprinting. On the trails I traded with a buddy’s Scalpel who had flats and immediately noticed more knee pain while climbing steep technical sections requiring a lot of torque. It made me happy to take my bike back.
I would like to try the smaller 8X-3 to compare to see if I pedal strike less.
Once again, Ken came through with excellent customer service had a small issue with my pedal. He offered to take them in and refresh them and send them back to me. He made them good as new with a quick turnaround and my knees are so thankful they have been crying since they left. Don’t realize how much they help aching knees or feet pain until you don’t have them, I never want to ride without them! Can’t express enough how much they help with my knees and a couple of friends that I talked into getting them say the exact same thing they are amazing!!
I don't notice any difference compared to my previous pedals. I'm not sure if they're moving. I've left the springs in it shipped with. I'm 90kg, so lighter springs sound like they'd be too light. I get hip pain often when cycling. Unfortunately these pedals made no difference. They're quite expensive especially when buying in the UK considering shipping and tax. So unfortunately I can't recommend and wouldn't purchase again unless the price went down.
Customer service during purchase was excellent.
Bought a purple pair for 1 bike and reds for another. Very large and good pedals. They look sharp and get attention.
added these to my full suspension gravel bike, they do make a noticeable difference and well worth the $
Very high quality product 👌 immensely upgraded experience
I had my first knee surgery at 14 and I wouldnt say I had knee pain but I could allways feel my knees after riding its just how it has allways been. Now at 35 my 7 year old and i have started racing bmx. I wasn't happy with the pedals I had and took a chance on the 8 degree. After 4 race days and several practices days making adjustments to get them set right for me I started noticing that I wasn't feeling my knees the next day anymore. The grip of the pedal is great. Overall I am so glad that I took a chance and tried 8 degree. They are nice pedals, and now I cant feel my knees like I used to which make them worth every penny!
Been riding the last month at downhill parks (Thunder/Highland) and I have to say, I love these pedals. I have not had to lift my foot to reposition at all since putting them on my rig. They really shine in tight turns. Also, really funny to hand to a bike mechanic and have them think my bike is horribly broken.
Innovative product - these feel like a significant step up from my premium one up pedals. I’ve been noticing knee pain lately, but on my rides with these pedals it hasn’t been an issue. Also great for when I put a foot on a pedal weird and need to reposition without lifting my foot back off the pedal in tech.