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First Look: VP Harrier Flat Pedal 2015

13.04.2014
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As pedal and shoe technology improves, many riders are making that switch back from clips to flats, enjoying the feel and fluidity that flat pedal riding brings. With the market now full of innovation, a pedal has to offer something very special to stand out! When it comes to choosing a pedal, most riders look for a thin platform allowing them to lower their center of gravity on the bike and reduce pedal impacts, pedals also need to be grippy, light, supportive and most of all durable. The newly announced VP Harrier pedals offer all those properties with a large, grippy platform, very thin profile, and weight in at only 362gms per pair, impressive indeed!

The Harrier is VP's premium flat pedal for MTB
The Harrier is VP’s premium flat pedal for MTB

VP has been manufacturing pedals for over 30 years and you can see a lot of that experience in these pedals! Normally to achieve a super slim pedal you have to move the bearing outboard, resulting in an unsightly bulge that can be annoying when riding. VP have avoided this problem with the use of a IGUS bearings, allowing the pedal to fit flatter to the crank without a bulge, while still retaining a low profile 12mm body and a generous 120mm x 110mm platform!

The IGUS bearings allow the pedal to be flat to the crank with no bearing bulge that is often present on a pedal as thin as these.
The IGUS bearings allow the pedal to be flat to the crank with no bearing bulge that is often present on a pedal as thin as these.
A set of external locking nuts on the outboard end of the axle allow the user to adjust their tension and take up any play that might develop.
A set of external locking nuts on the outboard end of the axle allow the user to adjust their tension and take up any play that might develop.

With an easy to access external lock nut on the outboard side, the spin tension of the pedal can be adjusted. If the pedal develops any play, a quick tighten of the locknut will get everything spinning smoothly again. The replaceable pins are well located to provide protection for the the pin heads, allowing for easy removal should a pin become damaged, and with 10 heat treated pins per side, they should offer tenacious grip when paired with shoes designed for flat pedal use.

The Harrier is big assuring you greater stability and an incredible connection to the bike, but at the same time keeping pedal strikes to a minimum by employing a respectably thin body.
The Harrier is big assuring you greater stability and an incredible connection to the bike, but at the same time keeping pedal strikes to a minimum by employing a respectably thin body.
The substantial pins are grippy and durable.
The substantial pins are grippy and durable.

VP Components have shown their interest in Enduro and All Mountain riding, sponsoring the EnduroFest, and these pedals seemed well targeted at riders looking for a balance of high performance and weight! The new Harriers will available in the spring, in black, red and silver and should retail for around $120

for more information check out the VP-Website

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