Deity TMAC Signature Flat Pedals Review

Here in this review, we are taking a closer look at the Deity Components Tyler McCaul signature pedal. Tyler McCaul is one of the sports most progressive athletes. You will find him at events like Red Bull Rampage among other freestyle and downhill events. Tyler and the boss man at Deity, Eric Daives, set out to create a large platform pedal with a true concave pedal body design. In the end, Deity gave us a pedal designed for punishment with ample grip! Check it out.

Pedal Specifications

• Extruded from Deity's molds and then machined using 6061 T6 aluminum. 
• 110mm x 105mm large footprint to more pedal in contact with your shoes.
• 14 traction pins per side for the ultimate pedal grip. Extra pins included.
• Deep concave shape cups the bottom of your shoes so your feet don't slide around on the pedals. 2.5mm deep at the center. 
• Heat treated Chromoly spindle that allows the pedals to be installed with either a standard 15mm pedal wrench or 8mm allen key.
• Weight: 409 grams (pair)
• Available in 7 anodized colors: black, silver, orange, red, blue, green, and purple.

The Deity TMAC pedals are designed for those riders looking for the ultimate grip out of there pedals. Some riders have different preferences on how they want flat pedals to feel underneath their shoe. The TMAC pedals are meant to lock your feet in place, but still give you the ability to adjust them if you want. Deity offers a full lineup of flat pedals that all vary in the amount of grip they provide.

Riding and Performance

Pros

• The Deity TMAC pedals have the most grip of any flat pedal I have ever ridden. Most of this is thanks to the deep concave shape. The pedal cups your feet on big impacts where on other pedals I have used, your shoe folds over the front and back of the pedal body.  I rode these pedals with a few different shoes as well; the Five Ten Impact VXI Flat, Five Ten Freedrider Pro, and a classic vans shoe. The TMAC pedals are designed to give the ultimate grip, and they do!

• After riding these pedals for over a year, they still are as good as new. Sure they are scraped up a bit, and that's why I am impressed everything has held together so nicely. The pedals spin just like I took them out of the box and nothing has come loose or developed any play. The pins are easy to change if you need to and the TMAC pedals seem very durable. Deity does sell a rebuilt kit for the TMAC pedals if needed.

• The TMAC signature pedals have become my do it all pedal. Currently I have  them on my hardtail, and this winter they can be found on my downhill bike. I just need one pair and swap them back and fourth between any and all of my bikes. 

• These pedals just work! No issues so far. I just throw them on my bike and am good to go for any type of riding.

Cons

• Some critics would say that the Deity TMAC pedals aren't the thinest pedals out there, and they aren't, but to me the extra grip they provide more than makes up for it. For the times I would be scraping pedals on rocks and roots, it seems like that would happen on any pedals regardless of how thick they are. 

What's The Bottom Line?

After 1 year of riding on the Deity TMAC flat pedals, they are still spinning like the day they came out of the box. They are sealed nicely and have held up to big impacts on the hardtail as well as some of the nastiest conditions on the downhill bike. The TMAC pedals have a deep concave shape that cups your foot. Along with plenty of traction pins on each side, there is no lack of grip with these pedals. If you are someone who loves riding on flat pedals, you will love the Deity TMAC signature pedals!

About Me

Max Morgan is 25 years old, and lives in Brevard, North Carolina. Max grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and started racing downhill at the age of 15. He has now been racing professionally for the last 7 years, competing in the U.S. Pro GRT series and UCI World Cup series. Check out Max's rider spotlight here! 

Also check out Max's latest edit riding at Neko Mulally's Windrock Bike Park.
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