Reliable for ripping
"Real nice pedal, rock solid quality. The outer is a good balance between easy to find but not oversized. It's already saved me in a couple pedal strikes. And the purple really pops!"
Clip Pedals
Ultra Thin.
At only 26.8mm, these are the thinnest mountain bike clip pedals in the world. And they have an extra large, DH-sized platform. The ultra thin profile means you get a larger platform that’s less prone to pedal strikes.
Large and Light.
Many other clip pedal platforms don’t even touch your shoe when clipped in. Our lightweight, large platform pedal is designed to actively support your shoe and give you more confidence and control.
Custom Stainless Steel Binding.
Our SPD™ compatible mechanism gives you 5° of float and a 12° release angle with no unwanted play. The tighter cleat fit doesn’t sacrifice float and delivers a locked-in and secure feeling.
Adjustable Cleat Fit.
Fine tune the feel of your pedals with a wider range of spring tension adjustment than Shimano, removable pins and the included cleat spacers for the perfect fit with any shoe.
FAQ
Do I need to install the updated binding plate myself?
Nope! Every pair of pedals has the updated binding plate installed from the get-go, so you're ready to roll, hassle-free.
How is the OneUp binding system different from Shimano SPD™?
Our design focuses on two key improvements: eliminating unnecessary play in the cleat-to-binding connection and increasing the maximum release tension. To achieve this, we completely redesigned the binding and refined the cleat-to-binding connection, creating a tighter, more secure fit without sacrificing float. This provides a locked-in, confident feel while you ride. For greater adjustability and control, we engineered springs with a higher maximum tension and a wider range of usable adjustments, allowing you to fine-tune your setup to match your preferences.
When should I use a cleat spacer? How can I make it easier to clip-in?
If you’re having trouble clipping into the pedal or the binding feels overly tight, even at low tension, there are two adjustments you can make.
First, installing a the provided cleat spacer(s) allows your cleat to make connection with the binding sooner, reducing the interference between the pedal and shoe and making it easier to clip-in.
Second, you can remove the pedal pins to eliminate any additional interference. We recommend starting by adjusting the front pins and then the rear pins, if necessary.
Can I use another brand's SPD™ cleat?
We recommend using our cleats with our pedals. However, Shimano SH51 SPD™ cleats are also compatible. We can't confirm compatibility with, or recommend, any other SPD™ based cleats from other brands. Use these at your own risk.
Are there any shoes that aren't compatible?
While we can't guarantee a completely universal fit with the multitude of shoe brands and sizes out there, any shoes with a 2-bolt cleat mounting interface should be compatible. Cleat spacers may be required in some cases.
Are the pins height adjustable? Can I ride the pedals without pins?
Our Clip Pedals can be used with or without the pins, but the pins themselves are not height adjustable. They are designed to bottom out in the pin hole, functioning like a standard screw.
If you’re trying to make clipping in easier, we recommend using a cleat spacer first to reduce interference between your shoe and the pedal. If additional adjustments are needed after installing the spacer, you can remove the pins to further minimize interference. Start by removing the front pins, and then the rear pins if necessary.
Why are the pins hollow? How can I remove a damaged pin?
The hollow design allows dirt to pass through the pin, eliminating the need to pick dirt out before removal. To remove a damaged pin, you can use a 2.5mm Allen key from either the front or back. If removing it from the back, remember to turn clockwise to loosen it. This design ensures easy maintenance and hassle-free removal when damaged.
Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6833334 / 5 from 120 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
OneUp Clip Pedals are praised for their solid support, high-quality construction, and secure feel. Customers appreciate the large platform and variety of color options, though opinions on the looks are mixed.
Summary topics
- Clip Support: 11%
- Product Quality: 8%
- Secure Feel: 10%
- Platform Size: 17%
Review topics: [fit, weight, color, issues, quality, feel, performance, support, design, package, looks, service, construction, grip, release, set, control, works, value, pedals, platform, pins, clips, cleats, shoes, engagement, float, retention, profile, tension].
Review highlights
- "These pedals are high quality, look great, and most importantly, handle/clip in easier than shimano’s." —
- "Great quality, light weight, solid clipping in" —
- "The feel of the clips feels great, I set the rear clip tension to the most relaxed setting." —
Reviews
My new favorite clip pedal!
"Recently picked up the OneUp XC pedals and the experience with them I thought I would give their new Clip Pedals a go. Having tried most of the clip pedals available on the market I have grown to appreciate the features and feel of what each of them deliver. Interestingly, the OneUp Clip pedals seem to have most of my preferred clip pedal traits rolled into them. The engagement and tuneability to find my preferred release feel have been my personal favorite of all of the pedals tested. Great job OneUp Components! Another great product in your line up!"
Great service story
"A few things to say. I came across OU components as part of a promotion when my wife bought an e-bike. She got some flat pedals. They have been great. I then bought some XC clip in pedals. I had a bit of trouble with these but, in the end, decided it was user error. OU were very responsive to my issues and, with no drama at all, replaced the pedals. So now I have two sets, both perfectly good. Nice to see a manufacturer that backs their reputation. I will be back."
Not for me.
"The unclip mechanics were just different enough for me that I could not be confident with these pedals. Build quality was beautiful and I really wanted to like them, but I’m back on my XTR spd. One up handled the return perfectly, and for that I’m rating them higher. Five stars for service. Two stars for pedals."
pretty stinkin good
"I thought it was all hype until I rode them. It is definitely an evolution of the SPD. I was coming off Saints, you don't realize how limited they are until you tried these, no slop no vague float but yet still a feeling of freedom like flats it's hard to describe until you ride them."
Pins don’t touch…pedal feels like any other clip
"Pins do not touch my Shimano AM9s basically making moot the whole reason I bought these (obviously didn’t install shims). I wanted that “flat pedal feel” they claimed in the marketing video. I feel pretty gullible now! Anyways, I wasn’t in the market for a different shoe but perhaps I’ll look to see if there’s one that mounts the clip deeper into the shoe. Will also check to see if there are longer pins but that isn’t ideal."
Not a good fit for my needs.
"Rode these for 2-3 rides, and will be trying to find someone else for whom they work better. The good: Definitely has some decent traction even if not clipped in, thanks to the pins. Does have a more stable feeling when clipped in than what I'm used to. The bad: Hard to actually clip in. This is with OneUp cleats with cleat spacers and pedal tension minimum. It's also hard to tell when you do get successfully clipped in. The dealbreaker for me is that at least with the spacers installed, I can't wear the same shoes with my other SPD bikes."
Beats the brothers
"Thin profile! Great spd alternative to the other popular pedal on the market."
Wafer-thin clipless goodness
"Love them. Made the mistake of not changing out my Shimano cleats before riding. The One-Up cleats are specific to the pedals. Word to the wise."
Excellent pedal
"Very stable, not heavy and very adjustable. Prefer over my XT Trail SPD's. Also dig the Orange anodize ."
Q&A
- Purchased a pair of pedal (o50/24/2026. First couple of rides I used my old Shimano cleats. After backing toe tension all the way out, I was able to clip out well. Next couple of rides I used the enclosed Oneup cleats and spacer. Nothing but trouble. Either I couldn't release at all or really struggled to. Fell over several times. Any ideas why??? Thought the issues with the rear binding plate had been resolved. Any suggestions?
- Hey Jeff, Thanks for your message, I'm happy to help. I'm sorry to hear that's the case - can you reply to this message and I'll send you over some troubleshooting steps to try. Cheers,
- hi , are these clip pedals compatible with the latest Shimano multi release cleats?
- Hi Larry, They sure are! Please let me know if there's anything else I can help you with. Cheers,
- One Up clip pedals. When trying dial in the fit I accidentally took the tension screw all the way out. I can't figure it out how to get the screw back in with the tension. I have it back in but the tension spring is not attached. I was at a bike race and a bike mechanic tried to help and we could not figure it out. I am in Portland, OR but was hoping for guidance on how to fix the screw as I have used the pedals 3 times
- Hey Bryn, sorry to hear about your tension bolt troubles. Here is a service guide for installing it - https://can.oneupcomponents.com/blogs/clip-pedals-service-install/install-binding-tension-nut-bolt. Let me know if you need any further help here.
- Are your cleats compatible with Shimano pedals?
- Hi, yes our cleats are compatible with Shimano pedals. Let us know if you have any other questions at all.
- Hello, I bought Ultread shoes with oneup cleats recently. Have been using Shimano shoes and cleats for decades, road and mountain. Glad I tested the oneup cleats in my driveway before heading out on bike. Could barely get shoe/cleat out of pedal. Was unbelievably difficult. Undid the adjustments, front and back, as far as they would go and lubed all contact and moveable parts. The release effort is still fairly hard to do. This is compared to the Shimano stuff. Haven't tested Shimano cleats in the oneup pedals. But any thoughts on what I'm going through?
- Hi Steve, Thanks for your message, I'm happy to help. I'm sorry to hear that happened, have you tried installing the cleat spacers that came with the pedals to see if that made a difference? It's possible your shoe is contacting the pedal body too much, causing excess friction. Let me know if that makes a difference. I would try some Shimano cleats if it doesn't help. Cheers,
