Ergon PC2 Pedals
By Darren Dencklau
Ergon, the makers of all things ergonomic, recently released a new flat pedal called the PC2. They are designed to fit the natural curvature near the balls of the feet, allowing for better power transfer and comfort. We received a pair to try out and I put them on the office bike, a Breezer Uptown 8. So far I’m impressed.
Photo courtesy of Ergon
The pedals are unique in both design and aesthetics, featuring a lightweight composite constructed body, narrow axle (bringing feet closer to the crank arms), contoured platform, reflectors, and 3M-SafetyWalk™ tape for grip.
From the moment my feet hit the PC2s I noticed a difference. The wide platform and concave shape cradled my soft-soled shoes and made for a pleasant ride. They are super comfy and the raised inside lip combined with the close proximity to the crank arms help keep feet in the sweet spot.
Having lived in Central America for two years, I often rode my bike barefoot — after my “Americanized” soft soles became hardened from the simple life, of course. As I was riding I suddenly had a thought, “I bet these would be sweet sans shoes.” That said, I ditched “mis zapatos” and cruised my way through south Seattle. I was right, the PC2s are that comfortable — unlike most flat pedals that use the platforms’ perimeter to create traction with intermittent lugs or “spikes.”
Photo courtesy of Ergon
I did notice their low clearance — since the PC2 platforms are so wide, I recommend keeping the inside pedal up when taking tight corners to avoid bottoming out. Also, a 8mm hex wrench is needed to install and remove them — a 15mm pedal wrench will not work, a tradeoff to having the pedals sit closer to the cranks.
Overall, I enjoy the PC2s. Like Ergon’s line of grips, they make the contact points pleasant, thereby increasing the chances of enjoying a longer ride. And if these pedals help accomplish that, it is really all that matters.
Other staff members of Bicycle Paper have commented on how much they enjoyed the pedals as well. So far they have held up nicely, although I honestly haven’t had a significant amount of time on them. I look forward to testing their durability and getting out of the office more to do so.
MSRP is $69.99 and they come in sizes small and large. Visit www.ergon-bike.com for more information.
Photo courtesy of Ergon
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