Motorcycle parts manufacturer, Yoshimura, have enter the cycling market debuting with a flat pedal for MTB, Dirt Jumping and BMX. The Yoshimura Chilao pedal is 100% made in the US, at the Yoshimura R&D HQ in Chino, California. At $180/$190 a pop, we expect these pedals to be high quality, especially given Yoshimura’s wealth of experience in component manufacturing for the moto industry. Let’s take a closer look.Advertisements
Yoshimura Chilao Pedal
Yoshimura have been making parts for motocross since 1954, manufacturing high-end exhausts, engine parts and chassis parts. President Yusaku Yoshimura decided to enter the cycling industry born out of his love for the sport and a desire to contribute to the industry, more than to simply profiteer. He designed the flat pedal himself, developing it over the last 18 months with input from professional enduro and downhill riders.
The Yoshimura Chilao flat pedal is CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum. It gets 7075 T6-alloy pins, a sealed dual cartridge/bushing system and a v-ring seal design. All this rides on Yoshimura’s proprietary alloy steel spindle, heat-treated for strength.
Available in two sizes, the small Chilao pedal has just seven 8mm pins on each side and weighs a claimed 340g per pair. The platform measures 100mm x 95mm. The large Chilaos have an industry standard 10 pins per side and weigh a claimed 375g per pair. The platform measures at 110mm x 105mm. It is fairly slim in profile at just 14mm. This keeps the weight down and will assumedly help to reduce pedal strikes.
Two outboard sealed cartridge bearings and one inboard bushing are said to provide smooth rotation, maximum support and longevity. V-ring designed dust seals are used for maximum sealing performance and enhanced bearing longevity. The recessed alloy end plug is protected from damage from rock strikes.
Pricing & Availability
The small and large Yoshimura Chilao pedals retail at $180 and $190, respectively. Both come in two colors; Pewter and KashiKote. Choose from blue, purple or black pins. A bearing and bushing service kit costs $25. The pedals come with 8mm pins as stock, but 8mm and 6mm replacement pins are available for $0.60 each.
