Funn Pedal Buying Guide: Which Funn Pedals Are Right for You?

Pedals have a bigger influence on how a bike feels than their size suggests. They are one of your main contact points with the bike, affecting your grip, stability, confidence and ability to put power down.

Funn makes pedals for a wide mix of riders, from younger mountain bikers and flat-pedal trail riders to commuters, enduro racers and downhill riders who prefer to ride clipped in. The range includes composite and aluminium flat pedals, practical single-sided designs and supportive clipless pedals for rough terrain.

The names do not always make it obvious which model is right for you, so this guide breaks down the Funn pedals available from Chain Reaction and explains where each one fits.

Why Choose Funn Pedals?

Funn pedals are designed for mountain biking, with sensible platform shapes, strong axle systems and replaceable parts. The range covers affordable composite pedals, slim aluminium flats and SPD-compatible clipless options with enough platform support for technical riding.

Serviceability is another strong point. Replacement pins and axle kits are available for many models, while selected Funn pedals use the Grease Renew System, or GRS. This allows fresh grease to be added through a service port without stripping the pedal down every time.

They are also available in a wide choice of colours, which is useful if you want the pedals to match the other details on your bike.

Flat, Clipless or One of Each?

Before comparing models, it helps to decide how you want your shoes to connect with the bike.

Flat pedals let you move your feet freely and put a foot down quickly. They are easy to use and work especially well with a proper flat-pedal mountain bike shoe. Platform size, shape and pin placement make a much bigger difference than many new riders expect.

Clipless pedals secure your shoe to the pedal using a cleat. Funn's clip-in pedals are SPD compatible, making shoes and replacement cleats easy to find. They provide consistent foot placement and help keep you connected through rough terrain.

Single-sided pedals place a clip mechanism on one side and a flat platform on the other. They are a practical choice for commuting, touring or riders who sometimes want to use ordinary shoes.

There is no universally better system. The right pedal is the one that suits your shoes, terrain and confidence level.

Funn Taipan S: The Right Fit for Smaller Feet

Most full-size mountain bike pedals are designed around adult shoes. For younger riders or anyone with smaller feet, that can leave too much platform sticking out around the shoe and make the bike feel awkward.

The Funn Taipan S solves that problem with a compact 95mm x 80mm platform. Its glass-fibre-reinforced thermoplastic body keeps the weight to approximately 325g per pair, while four moulded pins and six replaceable pins on each side provide dependable grip.

The replaceable pins have rounded tips, making them a little more forgiving around shins than the sharp pins found on many aggressive adult pedals. At 14mm thick, the body is also slim enough to provide useful ground clearance.

Choose the Taipan S if you are:

• Buying pedals for a junior mountain bike

• A teenager or adult with smaller feet

• Looking for a compact composite flat pedal

• Wanting useful grip without overly aggressive pins

• Building a lighter kids' trail bike

The Taipan S is not simply a cheap adult pedal placed on a smaller bike. Its platform has been sized specifically to give smaller shoes proper support.

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Funn Funndamental: The Dependable All-Round Flat Pedal

The Funndamental is the model we would point riders towards when they want a strong, grippy aluminium flat pedal that can handle a bit of everything.

Its 105mm x 110mm platform gives your shoe plenty of support, and the concave shape helps settle your foot into the centre of the pedal. Eleven two-way removable pins on each side provide plenty of grip, with long and short pin options allowing you to adjust how firmly the pedal holds your shoe.

The CNC-machined AL6061 body and CrMo axle are built for regular trail use, while the GRS service port makes routine greasing quick and straightforward. At approximately 415g per pair, it feels substantial without being unnecessarily heavy.

Choose the Funndamental if you are:

• Riding trail, enduro or downhill on flat pedals

• Looking for a durable aluminium platform

• Wanting adjustable pin height

• Riding in rough or wet conditions

• Looking for a serviceable pedal for long-term use

For most riders who want one aluminium flat pedal for local trails, bike-park days and everyday mountain biking, the Funndamental is the safest all-round choice.

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Funn Python Gen 2: Thin, Wide and Ready for Rough Trails

The Funn Python Gen 2 is for riders who want a large platform but prefer a thinner pedal beneath their shoe.

Its forged AL6061 body measures just 10.5mm thick, giving it noticeably more ground clearance than the Funndamental. That matters on rocky trails, through deep ruts and on e-bikes with lower bottom brackets, where pedal strikes can quickly interrupt your line.

The 103mm x 110mm platform is broad enough to support larger shoes, and eleven removable pins on each side provide secure contact. At approximately 375g per pair, the Python is also lighter than the Funndamental despite offering a similarly generous footprint.

Choose the Python Gen 2 if you are:

• Riding technical, rocky trails

• Looking for extra ground clearance

• Wanting a thin aluminium flat pedal

• Wearing medium or larger flat-pedal shoes

• Prioritising a direct and stable feel underfoot

The Python is the premium flat-pedal choice in this group. We would choose it over the Funndamental when the thinner profile and reduced chance of pedal strikes justify the step up.

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Funn Clast: One Pedal for Cycling Shoes and Everyday Shoes

 

The Funn Clast is a practical mixed-use pedal. One side has an SPD-compatible clip mechanism for cycling shoes, while the other provides a flat platform with eight pins for ordinary footwear.

This layout makes sense on a commuter, touring bike or versatile hardtail that is not always ridden with the same shoes. You can clip in for longer rides and use the flat side for a quick trip into town without changing pedals.

Its die-cast aluminium body provides good durability, while the 73mm x 92mm platform keeps the pedal relatively compact. At approximately 385g per pair, it offers a useful balance between everyday versatility and riding efficiency.

Choose the Clast if you are:

• Commuting during the week and riding for fitness on weekends

• Using both cycling shoes and ordinary shoes

• Touring or exploring mixed terrain

• Trying clipless pedals for the first time

• Looking for a practical pedal rather than a downhill platform

The Clast is the most versatile option in the range, but it is important to understand that you may need to rotate the pedal to find the side you want. For aggressive trail riding, a double-sided clip mechanism or dedicated flat pedal will usually feel more natural.

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Funn Mamba S: The Trail and Enduro Clipless All-Rounder

The Mamba S combines an SPD-compatible clip mechanism with a supportive aluminium platform, but uses a smaller and lighter body than the full-size Mamba.

That makes it particularly well suited to trail, enduro and gravel riders who want more support than a minimal cross-country pedal without carrying the size and weight of a downhill model. The 83mm x 98mm platform gives your shoe a stable base through rough sections while still allowing the bike to feel efficient on long climbs.

The double-sided model allows you to clip in from either side, which is the best choice for technical riding and racing. Funn also produces a single-sided version with four pins on the clip side and eleven on the flat side.

The Mamba S uses an AL6061 CNC-machined body, adjustable clip tension and Funn's GRS service system. It weighs approximately 465g per pair in the double-sided version.

Choose the Mamba S if you are:

• Riding trail or enduro with clipless shoes

• Looking for SPD compatibility

• Wanting useful platform support without a full downhill-sized pedal

• Doing long rides with technical sections

• Choosing between efficiency and stability

For most trail riders who want to clip in, the Mamba S Double-Sided is the strongest all-round recommendation in the Funn range.

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Funn Mamba: Maximum Support for Downhill and Aggressive Riding

 

The full-size Funn Mamba is built around a large 101mm x 102mm aluminium platform. It gives downhill and aggressive enduro shoes plenty of support, particularly when you are not perfectly clipped in or when the trail becomes steep and rough.

Both single and double-sided versions are available. The single-sided Mamba places an SPD-compatible mechanism on one side and an eleven-pin flat platform on the other. It is a good option for riders who want to clip in for pedalling and use the flat side through particularly awkward sections.

The double-sided version places a clip mechanism on both sides, allowing faster and more consistent engagement. This is generally the better choice for downhill racing, enduro stages and riders who do not want to search for the correct side of the pedal.

Both versions use a CNC-machined AL6061 body, CrMo axle, replaceable pins and the GRS service system.

Choose the full-size Mamba if you are:

• Riding downhill or aggressive enduro

• Wearing a substantial gravity-focused shoe

• Wanting maximum support around the cleat

• Regularly riding steep, rough or bike-park terrain

• Prepared to accept additional weight for a larger platform

Choose the single-sided Mamba if you genuinely want a flat side. Choose the double-sided version if fast, predictable clip engagement is the priority.

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Funn Pedal Comparison

Funn pedal	Pedal type	Best suited to	Main reason to choose it
Taipan S	Composite flat	Junior riders and smaller feet	Compact platform with more forgiving pins
Funndamental	Aluminium flat	Trail, enduro and downhill	Dependable grip and easy servicing
Python Gen 2	Aluminium flat	Technical trail, enduro and e-MTB	Thin profile and extra ground clearance
Clast	Clip-in and flat	Commuting, touring and mixed use	Works with cycling shoes or ordinary shoes
Mamba S	Clipless with platform	Trail, gravel and enduro	Good balance of support and efficiency
Mamba	Clipless with large platform	Downhill and aggressive enduro	Maximum shoe support and secure engagement

Funndamental or Python: Which Flat Pedal Should You Choose?

Both pedals provide a large aluminium platform and eleven replaceable pins per side, but they have a different feel.

Choose the Funndamental if you want a deep concave platform, adjustable two-way pins and quick routine greasing through the GRS port. It is the straightforward all-rounder.

Choose the Python Gen 2 if you want a lighter, much thinner platform with more ground clearance. It is particularly appealing for rocky trails, e-MTBs and riders who regularly catch pedals on the ground.

Neither is automatically more grippy for every rider. Shoe size, sole shape and pin setup all influence how secure a pedal feels.

Mamba S or Full-Size Mamba?

The Mamba S is smaller and lighter, making it the better choice for general trail riding, enduro and longer days involving plenty of pedalling.

The full-size Mamba provides more platform support and is better suited to downhill, bike-park riding and larger gravity shoes. The trade-off is additional size and weight.

If you are unsure, the Mamba S is likely the better all-round pedal. Move to the full-size Mamba when maximum support is more important than pedalling efficiency.

Single-Sided or Double-Sided Clips?

A single-sided pedal gives you a clip mechanism on one side and a usable flat surface on the other. It offers genuine versatility but requires you to find the correct side when clipping in.

A double-sided pedal lets you engage from either side. This makes starts quicker and re-engagement easier after putting a foot down, which is why double-sided pedals are generally better for technical mountain biking and racing.

For commuting or mixed footwear, choose single-sided. For trail, enduro or downhill riding where you plan to stay clipped in, choose double-sided.

A Quick Word About Shoes and Cleats

Funn clip-in pedals are Shimano SPD compatible and use the common two-bolt mountain bike cleat format. The compatibility is a strong reason to purchase Funn Pedals over HT pedals which use an exclusive cleat.

For the best result, pair trail and enduro pedals with a shoe that has enough rubber around the cleat to contact the pedal platform. A very narrow cross-country shoe may not gain the full stability benefit of a Mamba or Mamba S platform.

When setting up new clipless pedals:

• Begin with a lighter release tension

• Position the cleats carefully on both shoes

• Practise clipping in and out somewhere safe

• Check the cleat bolts after your first few rides

• Increase the tension gradually if you want a firmer connection

For flat pedals, use a purpose-built mountain bike shoe with a flat, grippy rubber sole. A good shoe allows the pins to work properly and makes a much bigger difference than riding in a soft running shoe.

Which Funn Pedal Would We Choose?

For younger riders or smaller feet, the Taipan S is the clear choice because its platform is properly proportioned rather than simply being a scaled-down-looking adult pedal.

For general trail riding on flats, we would choose the Funndamental. It offers strong grip, a supportive shape and easy maintenance. For rocky terrain, e-MTB riding or anyone wanting a thinner platform, the Python Gen 2 is worth the upgrade.

For commuting and mixed footwear, choose the Clast. For trail and enduro clipless riding, the Mamba S Double-Sided offers the best balance. For downhill and aggressive enduro, the full-size Mamba provides the most support.

The best pedal is not necessarily the lightest or most expensive. It is the one that matches your foot size, shoes and riding style closely enough that you stop thinking about it once the trail begins.

 

If you want a straightforward recommendation:

• Choose the Taipan for an affordable, dependable flat pedal.
• Choose the Python Gen 2 for the best flat-pedal performance and clearance.
• Choose the Clast for commuting and mixed everyday riding.
• Choose the Tactic for XC, gravel and longer-distance efficiency.
• Choose the Mamba S Double-Sided for general trail riding.
• Choose the Mamba Double-Sided or Ripper2 Double-Sided for more aggressive trail and enduro use.

Compatible SPD Shoes

Funn’s clip-in pedals use an SPD-compatible two-bolt cleat system. They should be paired with mountain-bike or gravel shoes featuring a two-bolt cleat fitting—not three-bolt road shoes.

Suitable options available from Chain Reaction include:

• Specialized Recon 1.0 Gravel & Mountain Bike Shoe – a comfortable and versatile entry point for recreational mountain biking, gravel riding and commuting.
• Specialized Recon ADV SPD Shoe – ideal for gravel adventures and rides that include regular walking or exploring off the bike.
• Specialized Recon 3.0 Gravel & Mountain Bike SPD Shoe – a stiffer, performance-focused option for XC, gravel racing and fast trail riding.
• Specialized S-Works Recon SPD Shoes – the premium choice for riders looking for maximum power transfer, low weight and race-level performance.

All four use the standard two-bolt MTB cleat pattern and are compatible with Funn’s SPD-style clip-in pedals. The shoe should be chosen around the type of riding you do: more flexible soles are generally easier to walk in, while stiffer soles provide better support and power transfer during harder riding.

Need Help Choosing?

If you are unsure which Funn pedal will suit your bike, shoes or riding style, get in touch with the team at Chain Reaction. We can help you compare platform sizes, choose between flat and clipless options and make sure your cleats and shoes are compatible.