Trail riders, teenagers on their first proper mountain bike and commuters who want a big, grippy flat pedal at a sensible price.
The JetBlack Thermolite gives your feet a generous 124 x 114 mm platform to stand on, with 18 replaceable pins per pedal to keep shoes planted when the trail gets rough. The black finish suits just about any bike.
The body is fibre-reinforced nylon, which keeps weight down to around 380 g a pair and copes well with the odd rock strike. Underneath it spins on a cro-moly axle with an IGUS DU bushing and sealed bearing for smooth, low-fuss running.
It uses a standard 9/16 inch thread, so it fits almost every adult and larger kids' crank. Worn pins can be swapped out, and JetBlack sells pin sets and a full parts kit, so a good pair can keep going for a long time.
Wide platform
124 x 114 mm for solid foot support.
18 pins per side
Replaceable pins for strong, lasting grip.
Cro-moly axle
Strong steel axle with bushing and sealed bearing.
Light composite body
About 380 g a pair and tough enough for trails.
Serviceable
Pin sets and rebuild kits are available.
Pedal
Spares
Fibre-reinforced nylon body
A composite body that is tough, light and shrugs off rock strikes better than you might expect, without the price of alloy.
IGUS DU bushing and sealed bearing
A bushing inboard and a sealed bearing outboard for smooth spin and good protection from mud and water.
Great for
Maybe not for
9/16 inch thread fits most multi-piece cranks on adult and larger kids' bikes. One-piece cranks on some kids' and BMX bikes use 1/2 inch pedals, so check before you buy. The left pedal is reverse threaded.
Fitting tip
Grease the threads and tighten the right pedal clockwise and the left anticlockwise, both towards the front of the bike. Snug them up firmly with a pedal spanner or hex key so they don't creak or work loose.
Keep the grip sharp
Pins wear down, especially if you walk on rock. Swap worn ones with a replacement pin set and the pedals will feel grippy like new.
Australian designed cycling gear.
JetBlack is an Australian cycling brand that designs its own trainers, accessories, tools and bike parts, with a focus on practical, affordable gear for everyday riders.
