Singletrack Test Out the Love Mud Distortion Pedals

Singletrack Test Out the Love Mud Distortion Pedals

By Talyn Williams>

At 170g each, and measuring a smidge under 14mm at their thickest part, the Distortions have the low weight and profile of much pricier pedals.

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Pedals
Black
Sonder Torque
Durable thermoplastic pedals with steel grip pins
€49,99
Black
Sonder Contact
Clipless road cycling pedals for SPD-SL cleats
€64,99
Black
Sonder Reko
Double-sided clipless SPD pedals for XC MTB and gravel riding
€59,99
Black
Sonder Distortion
Premium CNC-machined performance flat pedal with steel grip pins
€74,99
Black
Sonder Slingshot
Comfortable wide platform pedals with double-sided SPD clips
€94,99
Black
Sonder Jekyll
SPD and flat pedals for gravel and cycle touring
€94,99

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