Flat Pedals Win Medals (And They Also Kick Ass in the Mud)

Look, we love a good clip-in setup. There’s something satisfying about that clack when you're locked in and ready to rip. But when the weather turns sideways like we now have in NZ, the roots get greasy, the rocks get slick, and every climb feels like a guess. At DAY | ZERO we reach for the heroes of winter: flat pedals.

Yep. Flat pedals. Big platforms, grippy pins, and all the confidence to dab, bail, or shuffle as needed.

Because when the trails are wet, loose, and unpredictable, mobility trumps marginal gains. You don’t want to be locked into a bad line. You want out. And flat pedals give you that option.

Why Flat Pedals Rule for Winter

• More control in the slop. Need to put a foot down mid-corner? No problem.

• Better feel through sketchy terrain. Flats teach you to read the ground, not just ride over it.

• No clogged cleats. Because scraping mud out with a stick is nobody’s idea of fun.

• Confidence to send (and recover from) questionable decisions. You know the ones.

And let’s not forget the #1 benefit: you actually become a better rider. Flats force you to learn proper foot positioning, balance, and bike handling. It’s humbling. It’s real. It’s progression.

Our Flat Pedal Pick: Race Face Turbine

Right now, we’re loving the Race Face Turbine pedals. They’re light, thin, beautifully machined, and grippier than your nan’s stair carpet.

Vital MTB recently did a full breakdown and we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Here's what they found after thrashing them:

• Read the full review on Vital MTB

If you're in the market for a flat that can take a beating, keep the grip high, and look damn good doing it, the Turbine delivers.

Grab a Set and Get Loose

Ready to level up your winter riding? The Race Face Turbine pedals are available now on our site. While stock lasts... or until the next shipment ;)

• Shop Race Face Turbine Pedals Now

Need help picking the right flats for your setup? Flick us a message. We ride what we sell, and we’re always up for a good pedal chat.

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