FIFTY-FIFTY Flat Pedals vs Race Face Chester
Two of Amazon's most-bought nylon-composite flat pedals at the same $36-40 street price. Race Face has the brand pedigree and rebuild kit; FIFTY-FIFTY trades that for twice the pins and three colorway options. Which one is the right OEM-upgrade for a hardtail or e-MTB?
- Weight: ~400 g per pair
- Body: nylon composite
- Axle: 9/16" chromoly
- Pin count: 16 replaceable steel pins per side
- Bearings: sealed cartridge + DU bushing
- Platform size: ~100 x 100 mm
- Colors: black, gum, turquoise
Sizing: 9/16" thread standard. Pin count is the headline spec - 16 per side vs 8 on the Chester gives noticeably more shoe grip in wet conditions.
MSRP: $30-40 · Amazon ~$35.99
- Weight: ~340 g per pair
- Body: nylon composite
- Axle: 9/16" Cr-Mo steel
- Pin count: 8 replaceable pins per side
- Bearings: sealed cartridge
- Platform size: 110 x 101 mm
- Colors: 10+ including blue, red, orange, purple
Sizing: 9/16" thread standard. Q-factor 165 mm. Field-serviceable with the Race Face rebuild kit. Slightly larger platform than the FIFTY-FIFTY at 110 x 101 mm.
MSRP: $40-60 · Amazon ~$38.45
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Side-by-side spec sheet
| Aspect | FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals | Race Face Chester | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (pair) | ~400 g | ~340 g | Face Chester |
| Platform size | 100 x 100 mm | 110 x 101 mm | Face Chester |
| Pin count (per side) | 16 | 8 | Flat Pedals |
| Bearings | Sealed cartridge + DU bushing | Sealed cartridge | Tie |
| Axle material | Chromoly | Cr-Mo steel | Tie |
| Color options | 3 | 10+ | Face Chester |
| Rebuild kit available | No | Yes | Face Chester |
| Amazon price | $35.99 | $38.45 | Flat Pedals |
The verdict
Pick the Race Face Chester if you want the better-known brand, the larger platform, a rebuild kit you can buy a year from now, and fewer pins that won't tear up your shins on a re-clip. Pick the FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals if you want twice the pin count for tacky wet-condition grip and don't mind the 60 g per pair weight penalty - the bearing setup is similar and at $4 less it's the cheaper bet for an e-MTB or pump-track bike that gets occasional use.
Best value
FIFTY-FIFTY MTB Flat Pedals - $2.46 cheaper and double the pin density of the Chester. For an e-MTB upgrade or a pump-track bike, the extra grip and lower price decide it.
Best performance
Race Face Chester - 60 g lighter, larger platform, and you can still buy rebuild kits five years later. The known-quantity bearing and Race Face brand trust matter on a serious trail bike.
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