{"product_id":"ryder-pedal-cage-alloy","title":"Ryder Pedal Cage Alloy","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"211\" data-section-id=\"6vd6ct\" data-start=\"186\"\u003e What it actually is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"244\" data-start=\"215\"\u003ecage-style platform pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e that:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"289\" data-section-id=\"1m2f5tz\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eCan be used as a normal flat pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"349\" data-section-id=\"1yp1gqd\" data-start=\"290\"\u003eOr fitted with \u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"307\"\u003etoe clips\/straps for added retention\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"408\" data-section-id=\"h6n3xr\" data-start=\"350\"\u003eFocuses on grip through mechanical bite + shoe contact\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"410\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"443\" data-section-id=\"1x36lvp\" data-start=\"415\"\u003e Key features explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"474\" data-section-id=\"1ix9uny\" data-start=\"445\"\u003e Toe clip compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"475\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"534\" data-section-id=\"ozr0fo\" data-start=\"475\"\u003eDesigned to accept \u003cstrong data-end=\"532\" data-start=\"496\"\u003etoe clips (and sometimes straps)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"637\" data-section-id=\"1jbmi5k\" data-start=\"535\"\u003eLets you:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"549\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"585\" data-section-id=\"23l47z\" data-start=\"549\"\u003ePull up slightly while pedalling\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"637\" data-section-id=\"12c8ngo\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eKeep feet more secure than a plain flat pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"639\"\u003e This is a hybrid between modern flats and old-school road\/commuter systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"761\" data-section-id=\"k19zrl\" data-start=\"724\"\u003e Lightweight high-strength cage\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"803\" data-section-id=\"bhnpc5\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e“Cage” = the outer frame of the pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"896\" data-section-id=\"1wr68s4\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eBuilt to be:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"821\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"859\" data-section-id=\"1ngj9p5\" data-start=\"821\"\u003eStrong enough for repeated impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"896\" data-section-id=\"cv30f9\" data-start=\"862\"\u003eLight enough not to feel bulky\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"948\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e Helps support the foot and distribute pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"953\" data-start=\"950\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"976\" data-section-id=\"1qknvb1\" data-start=\"955\"\u003e Serrated edges\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"977\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1022\" data-section-id=\"15oz06n\" data-start=\"977\"\u003eSmall teeth\/knurling on the pedal surface\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1063\" data-section-id=\"b37zep\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eImproves grip between shoe and pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1142\" data-section-id=\"1whq27i\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003eEspecially useful when:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1110\" data-section-id=\"e3wa3o\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eRiding in rain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1142\" data-section-id=\"165gh35\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eUsing softer rubber soles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003e This reduces foot slip without needing clip-in systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1207\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1230\" data-section-id=\"1kw76mr\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003e Real-world feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1232\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1261\" data-section-id=\"1j50e5c\" data-start=\"1232\"\u003eStable platform underfoot\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1304\" data-section-id=\"spuy7y\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003eBetter control than smooth flat pedals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1358\" data-section-id=\"s8131l\" data-start=\"1305\"\u003eCan feel very secure when combined with toe clips\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1406\" data-section-id=\"m4cjtw\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eWorks well for stop-start or utility riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1434\" data-section-id=\"vnvsfo\" data-start=\"1413\"\u003e Best suited for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1448\" data-section-id=\"28gc2p\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eCommuters\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1467\" data-section-id=\"12vg0bz\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eTouring riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1529\" data-section-id=\"1i4szsm\" data-start=\"1468\"\u003eRiders who want \u003cstrong data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003esecurity without full clipless pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1579\" data-section-id=\"1ndxuny\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eCyclists transitioning toward clip-in systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1581\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1602\" data-section-id=\"1oujnd7\" data-start=\"1586\"\u003e Trade-offs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1649\" data-section-id=\"vhygmj\" data-start=\"1603\"\u003eNot as efficient as modern clipless pedals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1701\" data-section-id=\"wnasrr\" data-start=\"1650\"\u003eHeavier and bulkier than minimalist flat pedals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1767\" data-section-id=\"167b4vt\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eToe clips can feel restrictive compared to modern MTB systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1813\" data-section-id=\"16o7sll\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eLess popular in performance cycling today\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1818\" data-start=\"1815\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1837\" data-section-id=\"ugjcxw\" data-start=\"1820\"\u003e Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1848\"\u003edurable, old-school style pedal with modern practicality\u003c\/strong\u003e: solid grip, metal cage strength, and the option to add toe clips for extra security.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003eIf you want, I can compare it to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2057\" data-section-id=\"1jg88d1\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003eFlat pedals (MTB style)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2081\" data-section-id=\"ulg79b\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003eSPD clipless pedals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2111\" data-section-id=\"18wgotz\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003eOr hybrid commuter setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Ryder","offers":[{"title":"Default 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