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REFRESH OF AN ICON. Chester pedals have long been a staple in the Race Face lineup with a leading reputation as the affordable—yet high-quality—composite pedal. Durable, comfortable and available in a gamut of colours, Chester was the premier pedal choice for bike shop employees outfitting a customer’s new bike. This caught the attention of our competition, who have released new or updated composite pedals in an attempt to knock Chester from the top spot. After years of service to riders of all levels, Chester was due for an update. We wanted a pedal with better ride feel, more size options and updated aesthetics. A pedal that would exceed the expectations of novice and diehard composite pedal riders alike. (R) E-MEET CHESTER. We took the learnings from the original (and venerable) Chester and set out to solve the rider’s pain points. Rider feedback told us that our pedals: Were too convex. Could’ve used more grip. Would benefit more riders if we offered it in multiple sizes. We addressed these pain points—and made additional improvements—by considering the following factors; pedal shape, platform size, pins and Q-factor. The result? The best darn composite pedal ever made by Race Face. WHAT’S NEW WITH CHESTER? 1. Pedal shape – Our previous iteration had a bulge in the centre of the pedal platform to house the pedal spindle. Many composite pedals need more material in this area to achieve desired strength (aluminium is stronger and requires less metal to achieve the same strength). The drawback of the bulge is an insecure, convex feel. With the new Chester, we slimmed down the spindle housing without compromising strength, almost eliminating the bulge entirely and resulting in a more concave and secure feel. 2. Platform size – We made the new Chester in two sizes, Small (105x100mm) and Large (115x110mm) to better suit the needs of all riders. Platform size is largely a matter of rider preference, but we found a rough correlation to shoe size, as seen in th
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