Product Review by PBE Squad member, Katelyn Repash
It can be tough to feel visible enough on the road or on the trails, which is why I really wanted to try out Redshift’s Arclight flat pedals this year. I’ve been testing out the Pro Flat pedals on road and gravel, in dark and lowlight conditions and they’re great for visibility and comfort.
The pedals feature two magnetically locked LED rechargeable lights on each pedal for 360 degrees of visibility. The lights stay secure in all kinds of terrain and even while transporting my bike to the trails, but they are easy to pop out and mount on the four pronged USB charger that comes with the pedals. The lights automatically switch to maintain a white light in the front and a red light in the rear, even when flipping the pedals over. There are three light modes and you can individually program each light between steady (3+ hours battery), flashing (11+ hours battery), and “eco-flash” (36+ hours battery) to conserve battery life on longer rides.
After using the pedals to commute in Philadelphia, I put the Arclight PRO Flat pedals through the ultimate test and mounted them to my gravel bike for UnPAved this year. Conditions were very cloudy and soggy for much of the day, and the pedals were a perfect addition to my setup. While much of the course is within state park roads, riders take a heavily used rail trail to start and finish the ride, and there’s some traffic on the roads getting to and from Bald Eagle State Forest so the extra light brought peace of mind in the lowlight conditions. I switched between steady and flashing light and had plenty of battery life for the day. The lights also automatically turn off when you park your bike to save battery. Despite the wet and gritty conditions, I had plenty of grip on the pedals for climbing, descending, and taking corners throughout the day thanks to the weatherproof performance of the pedals. The pedals also felt comfortable for a long ride with great support throughout. Redshift’s Arclight pedals are a great addition for any setup in various conditions to keep riders visible.
