Crankbrothers Stamp EVO Large flat pedals

The new Crankbrothers Stamp EVO Large pedal turns the platform size up to 11. With its spacious platform and sizey pins, it’s left me wanting more from every other flat pedal I’ve ridden. There’s tons of support, plenty of traction, and its replaceable scratch plates are a welcome touch. At £200 a pair, though, they’re way up there for flat pedals.

Crankbrothers Stamp EVO – Technical details

These Evo Large pedals expand the standard Stamp’s platform by a claimed 20%, which Crankbrothers reckons provides a boost in support over rough terrain and reduces foot fatigue. They’re still fairly thin, though – 11mm at the thinnest point, 15.5mm at the thickest.

For durability, the Stamp EVO gets a two-material construction. The main body is forged alloy for strength, while composite bashguards are bolted along the sides. These both help to absorb impacts and encourage them to slide over rather than dig into rough rocks. The bashguards are replaceable too, so you can refresh the looks after a hard season’s riding.

Internally, that durability theme continues with IGUS bearings that promise high resistance to wear, and a seal system to stop water and muck from getting into the pedals.

In classic Crankbrothers style, the Stamp EVO is available in two sizes. The Small is recommended for shoe sizes EU43.5 or below, and the Large for EU43.5 and above. Both feature a concave platform.

Wrapping up the features are 13 pins per side. The two outermost pins go through the entirety of the pedal body to keep the bashguards in place. The stock pins are 10mm and you get spares, but if you want to go shorter there’s nothing included – you’ll need to buy an extra set of 8mm pins for £14.99, which seems a bit much given the pedals’ lofty price.

Crankbrothers Stamp EVO – Performance

I love large-bodied flat pedals, and there are many on the market that quench my thirst for foot space. And while the Stamp EVO doesn’t set a new benchmark for pedal size (it’s 114 x 133mm), the breadth has led me to think differently about my other favourites.

With two sizes available (the Small is 103 x 117mm), a thing that’s fairly standard for Crankbrothers, I chose the larger of the two. And yes, these are big old things, but that brings very real benefits with surprisingly few size-related downsides.

For reference, I wear a size UK 9.5/EU44 shoe, so my feet aren’t the largest around, but I’ve still really enjoyed the extra space and support. There’s simply a lot more pedal in contact with my foot as it spans a noticeably greater area. This instils a very real level of security and confidence underfoot.

I notice my soles don’t bend around the pedals nearly as much as with smaller (but still comparatively large) alternatives, which means that the Stamp EVO provides a more solid platform to press into.

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There’s an argument that these pedals promote more efficient pedalling. Less energy is lost in bending your shoes as more of them is supported, and that energy instead goes into the pedal stroke. It’s a logical enough argument, though to be honest I didn’t find any benefits really noticeable.

They’re incredibly stable to ride through rough terrain. I’m yet to find a scenario where my feet have been knocked out of position, thanks to the subtle concave of the pedals’ faces. Although I generally prefer a totally flat profile, the extra size of the platform mellows out the dip, making it very comfortable, with no sign of foot fatigue during lengthy descents.

Also because of the size, it’s much easier and faster to find a comfortable position mid-descent than with small ones. They require more considered placement for comfort and proper support.

Now, the plastic skid plates that cover the sides are nice to have. They’re not the sole reason why I would buy a set of these, but it’s good to know they’re replaceable. That’s a pretty neat party trick, as you may well want to keep them looking good given their price.

Having received their fair share of knocks against rocks and such during testing, it’s clear how much of a battering they’ve taken from the scuffs on the bash guards. Elsewhere, they’re still looking rather good, with all pins exactly as they should be, and the bearings still running perfectly smoothly.

There is one hangup with these pedals, however, and it’ll vary in severity depending on personal tastes. The standard pins are pretty long, and they can’t be shortened by screwing them in further. For the money, it would be great to see shorter pins in the pack. Furthermore, the straight-through pins on the outermost corners only come in that one length.

Crankbrothers Stamp EVO pedals – Verdict

At £199.99, the Stamp EVOs are quite the investment, and there are other large (but not quite so large) pedals to choose from.

Pedaling Innovations’ Catalyst 1 is huge at 143mm long. It’ll bring many of the benefits of the Stamp EVO’s sizey platform, but at a friendlier £121 price. Shipping (and potential duties) from the US will put that price up considerably if you’re in the UK, however, while the one UK shop we found with stock lists them at £189. We reviewed the original Catalyst some years ago and found even that – at 130mm long – really worthwhile.

DMR’s Vault Max is also well worth a glance. It’s not quite as large at a nearly-square 112x111mm, but it’s CNC-machined so looks a bit fancier, and its 11 pins per side are very adjustable. They’re £170.

The Stamp EVO brings something a little different to the mainstream pedal market, though it’s not actually breaking any barriers. However, with its super large platform and lengthy pins, it delivers a level of support and grip that more regular-sized pedals just don’t. Since riding these, every other pedal has left me wishing I was back on the Stamp EVO Large.