Syncros Squamish III vs Race Face Chester
Two trail flat pedals from the house brands of Scott and Race Face. Same 9/16" thread and same use case - but the Squamish goes aluminum and undercuts the nylon Chester on price. Which body material wins for trail and e-MTB riders?
- Weight: ~390 g per pair
- Body: extruded 6061 aluminum
- Axle: 9/16" chromoly
- Pin count: 10 replaceable pins per side
- Bearings: sealed cartridge + DU bushing
- Platform size: ~100 x 100 mm
- Color: blue
- 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
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Side-by-side spec sheet
| Aspect | Syncros Squamish III Flat Pedals | Race Face Chester | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (pair) | ~390 g | ~340 g | Face Chester |
| Body material | Extruded 6061 aluminum | Nylon composite | Flat Pedals |
| Platform size | 100 x 100 mm | 110 x 101 mm | Face Chester |
| Pin count (per side) | 10 | 8 | Flat Pedals |
| Bearings | Sealed cartridge + DU bushing | Sealed cartridge | Tie |
| Shin-strike friendliness | Aluminum (hard) | Nylon (forgiving) | Face Chester |
| Color options | 1 | 10+ | Face Chester |
| Rebuild kit availability | Scott dealer only | Race Face retail kit | Face Chester |
| Amazon price | $39.99 | $54.95 | Flat Pedals |
The verdict
Pick the Syncros Squamish III if you run a rocky local trail and have cracked nylon pedals before - extruded aluminum survives the strikes that kill the Chester body. Pick the Race Face Chester if you want a lighter pedal, more color options, gentler shin impacts, and a brand-name rebuild kit you can buy five years from now. The Squamish is currently around $15 cheaper on Amazon and both use comparable sealed-cartridge bearings, so the call is body material and support versus price.
Syncros Squamish III - about $15 cheaper on Amazon for an aluminum body, two extra pins per side, and comparable sealed-cartridge bearings. The Chester is lighter and better supported, but you pay for it.
Syncros Squamish III - aluminum body survives rock strikes that crack nylon, two extra pins per side for grip, and Scott OEM heritage means it has been beaten on by warranty for years.
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