Great quality and does what it says - gives you knees and hips a break while being more productive in pedaling.
The pedals have been installed for 48 hours now, so I haven't ridden much yet. But: I already have less pain in my knee than before (I'm missing my left cruciate ligament). Right now, I have the medium-stiffness spring installed, and I plan to try the other springs as well.
Another plus: Shipping to Germany went smoothly, and I didn't have to pay any additional fees to the postal service.
This is my 3rd set of of 8 degree pedals! This is a product that actually delivers 100% of what the company says it does! They look awesome, I get tons of compliments and questions about them. It's like an energy drink for your knees!
I love these pedals! They are easy on my knees. And, as a newer rider, they’ve made it simple to learn bike-body separation because I am more confident turning my hips when cornering. I don’t feel as “stuck” to my pedals and yet am I solidly planted on them. From the moment I tried these, I knew I would never go back to non-floating pedals. I’m not interested in clipless, so these are perfect for me. I also appreciate having multiple spring tensions to try out on different trail types. They’re easy to change out!
To start I have to give a shout out to the customer service provided by Ken at 8 Degree. He was very helpful making sure I got his product in time for an upcoming bike trip.
Now, to the actual pedals.
The grip provided by these is very good. I have ridden a set of Stamp 7's for a while and loved the grip provided. These match or surpass the Stamp's in the grip department. The pins/platform itself provides a lot of grip but the thing that puts it over the top is the movement. The times where your foot may twist off the pins and break traction on a standard pedal are minimized with these because the pedal moves naturally with your foot.
My favorite part of riding with these pedals is coming in and out of berms. I didnt realize how much more natural it would feel to turn my hips AND feet around a corner. These really upped my confidence turning hard into corners and remaining planted on the bike.
If you are looking for a way to feel more connected to your bike while still riding flats, this is the product you want!
Pedal makes it more comfortable for longer days on the MTB - grips shoes super well and can feel reduced side load on my knees under heavy pedaling. Overall super happy with the purchase and will likely put these on every MTB I own in the future!
Pedali veramente resistenti ,gli adopero per il bike trial e non si deformano e dopo un anno di gare continuano a flottare comunque.
Consigliati da un campione Italiano 2025 di Bike trial 💪🏼
I absolutely love these pedals. At first they did feel different but after a ride of two they felt normal. Tennis shoes are fine but my vans stick like glue and I love that. I am a bigger guy and am going to try the stiffer spring when I start racing but I could not be any more pleased. Don’t even get me started on the color. Love 8 degree pedals. My buddy just bought a pair for his new build
I've been riding and racing road bikes for over 40 years and I have never had knee issues until...I bought a mt bike with flat pedals and micro spikes. The spikes did a great job of anchoring my feet but as there was no float, one of my knees started to hurt. I'm used to clipless pedals with float so when I saw the 8 deg pedals it was a must have...and they haven't disappointed at all. My knees are getting back to normal now, this was a good purchase.
I bought the large wondering if they were too big but they turned out to fit my shoe exactly. I didn't realize how they were helping other than no sore knees. Then I noticed my problems were straddling the bike and then mounting one foot to get a quick start off the light. My placement was off but the pedal accounted for that until I re-seated my foot.
Feels good to ride with. Using the least tension spring works. No knee iir foot issues.
So glad I purchased these found out about them by accident and looked into them and they made tremendous sense bought a pair of black ones for my rad rover 6 fat tire ebike and it's made riding and comfort awesome!
Huge fan. Instant convert. I'll never use a regular flat pedal again. It feels so comfortable and natural, and it's crazy that I never knew what I was missing. Have to get another pair for my other bike now.
Nice product. After switching from clipless pedals that have float I developed a knee problem. It was absolutely caused by lack of float and my foot always searching for the comfortable spot. I installed these pedals and voila problem solved
Congratulations sir, you've done it! Your pedals are amazing. As a disabled vet with knee pain, I sincerely thank you. These pedals helped me get back out on trails.
Everyone is asking me for a breakdown, so here it is: it made everything more fluid. Body position when cornering, foot to pedal pairing throughout the ride... just, butter.
In my personal experience, I've moved from Scarabs, to T-Macs, and then Supervillains. None were as big of an upgrade as the 8 Degree pedals. Full Stop. I'm putting these on the same level of game-changing as my O-Chain.
If you have Revgrips or an OChain then you already know how something small and well- designed can ease the trail abuse and still blend into the background seamlessly.
Do yourself a favor and get a pair.
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Got a set for my gravel bike and then ended up loving them enough to get a set for my mountain bike and the wifes bike as well. The movement seems to really help my knee pain.
Best flat pedal ever!! I tore a meniscus and standard pedals are too unforgiving. With 8 Degree pedals, I have the movement of my Speedplay road pedals and NO MORE KNEE PAIN!!
These came up on my feed and I took a chance. What a great decision that was! I have arthritis in both my knees and have always had a hard time with flats. Always adjusting my foot position during rides. With these 8 Degree pedals and their float design I've found I'm keeping my feet in one position. And my knees feel better after the ride! I'm putting them on all 3 of my flat pedal bikes now! Thanks Ken!
I bought these pedals to replace the ones on my Rogue Echo exercise bike. The Echo pedals made my heels hit the crank and the 8 Degree pedals give me enough pivot to avoid that and I don't feel the stress on my knees when using the exercise bike. The recommended red springs are just the right tension since you don't put the same amount of pressure on the pedal as you would on a bicycle. Great addition!
I read the great review in MBA and purchase a pair. The shipping was fast, and the packaging is very high quality. The pedals are extremely well made with high quality bearings. The interchangeable springs and cleats will accommodate any rider. I really like the float and feel more efficient with them. They are definitely more comfortable, and bridge the gap nicely between clipless and flats. Highly recommended.
Overview: After 100 miles across cross-country, trail, and enduro terrain, including a full day at Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Here is an honest short-term assessment of the 8 Degree pedals. These were mounted on a brand new Yeti LTe e-bike and ridden in conditions ranging from dry hardpack to hero dirt to unexpected mud, loose gravel, and leaf-covered technical turns.
First Impressions & Unboxing: The packaging is no-frills but purposeful Opening it up, the pedals make an immediate statement. The large platform and dense pin layout signal serious grip intent right away, and the oversized spindle is a clear visual cue of the structural integrity these are built around. A Note for Heavier Riders At 235 lbs. pre-gear, swapping up to the heaviest included spring on the advice of a fellow rider was the right call. For heavier riders concerned about platform flex or pedal feel under power, having that option included is genuinely useful. The installation is well-documented, fast, and straightforward
First Ride Feel: For the first ride, the choice was deliberate; familiar trails to isolate the variables. The pedals went a brand new Yeti LTe. The combination worked in the pedal's favor. Riding known trails on an unfamiliar bike meant every sensation was heightened, and the pedals became part of the conversation immediately. What stood out early was how much the platform contributed to overall confidence. As the ride progressed, the pedals began to move and shift subtly underfoot in a way that initially felt unfamiliar. But once understood, it became clear the pedals were responding to and matching natural foot movement on the bike allowing dynamic repositioning rather than locking into a fixed position. For aggressive trail and enduro riding, that’s exactly the feedback loop you want. Grip, Security & Pedaling Efficiency Foot Retention Across every mile of the test, there was not a single unintended foot ejection. Foot retention was simply there, naturally, without thinking about it. That kind of passive confidence is exactly what a well-designed platform pedal should deliver. The grip works with your natural riding instincts rather than demanding deliberate technique to activate it. Pedaling Efficiency Clean, smooth, and crisp with zero dead spots through the stroke. No flex, no slop, no lost watts. Just direct, responsive power transfer that got out of the way and let the riding happen.
Conditions Tested: These pedals were evaluated Over 100 miles where they encountered dry hardpack, hero dirt, and unexpected mud. A full day at Passion Play, Eureka Springs — loose gravel, leaf-covered turns, and plenty of janky, technical features. Across all of those conditions, the pedals never became the problem.
Platform Size & Shoe Compatibility: At a size 13 shoe, there was no overhang off the sides and no uncomfortable heel drop off the back. For context, these were benchmarked against a serious stable of reference pedals — Deity, PNW alloy, Crank Brothers and Race Face — and the 8 Degree platform holds its own comparably across that entire group. Ride Concepts shoes paired with these pedals delivered exactly what you’d hope for: locked in, grippy, and confidence-inspiring. Riders running Five Ten shoes should expect a similarly strong experience. A Note on Weight These pedals were mounted on a Yeti LTe e-bike, a platform where the motor and battery already dominate the weight equation, pedal weight is negligible. I'll learn more as the new pair land on a YT Capra.
Durability: Passion Play delivered a few direct rock strikes to the pedals. No looseness, no bearing play, no structural damage. They came through feeling exactly as solid as before the hits and continued to spin and perform as expected. For a trail and enduro-oriented pedal, surviving rock strikes without complaint is a baseline requirement — and the 8 Degree checks that box cleanly. Overall Wear At the 100-mile mark, these pedals feel identical to how they came out of the box. No bearing play, no pin wear worth noting, no structural concerns. The mud encountered during the test never actually packed up on the platform during riding. The port spacing and hole layout visually appears more than adequate to clear debris and maintain shoe-to-pin contact.
Verdict: I bought a second pair with my own money. That’s not a small thing. That’s the review right there. Confidence-inspiring grip, smart out-of-the-box value, and zero drop-off in feel after 100 hard miles.
Here at the Beer Budget Bmx podcast we do our best to keep up with the current products that can improve on our riding skills. These pedals fall into that catagory. These pedals allow your feet to move the way they are suppose to without putting extra pressure on your knees and hips especially when going through corners. These pedals provide excellent grip on all types of surfaces and the 8 degree movement help keep my feet from slipping off. They really are a game changer in any off road riding i do. My knees dont hurt as much as they did before and they allow me to not worry about slipping a pedal.. This is rhe only flat pedals ill ever need
Work great on my 29er.They work with you.
