SMp is proud to be a sponsor
of the UCLA Triathlon Team
—an official club sport of the
University of California, Los Angeles.

Jim Donaldson Riding the SMp since 2006 Co-owner of Elite Endeavors Sylvania, Ohio	"The SMp work really well. They are comfortable and I can get out of them easily. Two things I really like about the SMp are the aerodynamics and the forward force feel of my feet as I pedal. I feel tucked away on the bike with my SMp—lowering my seat and bars about an inch and a half. I feel a platform under my feet driving my feet forward. Hard to explain, until you experience it yourself, but there is power in my feet now, that I never had before!"
Dick Feuille Riding the SMp since 2006 Medical Doctor Glendale, California	"My 5k time trial spreads, which have been stagnant have been dropped since I started to ride with the SMp, which for an old guy, it makes a difference! I can get lower in front - my drop from seat to bar is lower. And it doesn't feel like I have a long stroke over the top. While pedaling with my SMp, I don't feel pulling on my hamstrings like before with my last pedals."
Ivan Glymph Riding the SMp since 2006 SORRY, NO PHOTO OF IVAN Tallahassee, Florida             Disclaimer was thought of and written by Mr. Glymph and not requested of him by PBMC. But, we thank him!	"Well, Steve sent me a pair of his pedals," wrote Ivan Glymph. "They are quite well made and very solid—pure titanium. I believe that because of the design of the pedal (wider Q and 2 degrees pronation) the biomechanics are right. Oh, and I dropped my saddle 3 cm because of the lack of stack height! I see 2 major benefits from this: 1) one makes a smaller hole in the air and is more aerodynamic; 2) the center of gravity is lower which makes the bike more stable and better handling, particularly when descending. As far as the concept of the design offering improved efficiency and thus improved power delivery, rest assured that this goal of zero stack height has been the Holy Grail of pedal designers. For those who remember, Shimano had a pedal—part of the Dura-Ace AX group—that had this design feature and Alexi Grewal won the ’84 Olympic Road Race on a pair of them. There have been other designs thru the years that have attempted to pull off this feat (zero stack), but none made it. I think the biggest obstacle was the single inboard bearing was prone to early failure. This pedal does not appear to share that design flaw. STANDARD DISCLAIMER: I, Ivan Glymph, am not an employee of the company and have paid full price for the pedals."
Jason A. Gustafson Riding the SMp since 2006 LT U.S. Navy Aviation Safety Officer Naval Air Station Lemoore, California	"Since I switched to the SMp, I finally feel like a part of my bike and not just like a rider. I am easily able to achieve a lower, more aerodynamic stem height as well as take advantage of the FULL length of the crankarm. I am never going to switch back to less efficient, 'regular' pedals again."
Harvey Hetland Riding the SMp since 2005 Teacher Pasadena City College Arcadia, California	"I did the Los Angeles Wheelman Grand Tour, Lowland Double Century with the SMp. I got right out on the road and shaved 26 minutes off my saddle time, compared to two years ago! I wasn't making any effort. It was a comfortable ride. No hot spots. Very comfortable."
John Howard Riding the SMp since 2006 Owner of John Howard Performance Sports Member of US Cycling Hall of Fame Encinitas, California	"The Side Mount pedal is the quintessential meshing of a critical element of our FiTTe system. Cyclists can generate more wattage from having their feet in a more anatomically powerful position. The SMp is all about leverage."
Sam Jones Riding the SMp since 2005 SORRY, NO PHOTO OF SAM Petroleum Engineer Lubbock, Texas	"I've been riding SMps on my TT and road bike for about a month. I could tell a difference right away. They seem to pedal in "rounder" more smoother circles. Seated climbing is much easier. The real test was when I got on one of my other bikes with Keywin pedals (ones I've used for years). I immediately noticed how awkward the "pedal circle" seemed. It was not smooth and round like the SMps. I have thought for years of how much more efficient pedaling would be if the ball of the foot were much closer to the pedal spindle. Thanks to Steve, you've done it! I have been riding and racing bicycles for 20 years and releasing is no more difficult than it was getting used to disengaging the first Look cleats. The idea is not difficult to understand. Suppose I were to install a 4" square block of wood on top of my conventional pedals. The bottom of the foot might well be halfway between the bottom bracket and pedal spindle. Between the 4:00 o'clock and 8:00 o'clock pedal position, the effective crank arm length would be cut in half. Not much power would be generated there. To exaggerate even further, if the block were tall enough to be 1" below the center of the bottom bracket, then the power/downstroke would be nearly nothing! At this point, I don't ever plan on going back to conventional pedals. Thanks for the brilliant new pedal system that changes pedaling circle dynamics for increased efficiency in power output."
Stephen A. Judice Ph.D. Riding the SMp since 2007 Staff Scientist at Whatman Inc. Sanford, Maine	"I got the SMp to go on my training/commuting bike. They look great. They work great. One thing that I noticed is that they have such a difference in resistance from the other pedals that I have used. I believe that this has to do with having real bearings rather than bushings. I am not sure why I did not notice it as much as with the other bike that I rode them on, but I am guessing that it has to do with the powercranks (independent pedaling from one another). Anyway, it was very interesting in a good way."
Leslie Lighthouse Riding the SMp since 2004 Restaurant chef at Petrillo's Pizza in San Gabriel, CA; yoga instructor. Pasadena, California	"I love the SMp! The biggest advantage I feel is when climbing. I have two chainrings. With the SMp I feel I have a third chainring - granny gear on the hill - so I can sit in the saddle for hill climbs. I've ridden over 1,000 miles with my SMp. By the second day I was used to getting in and out of it." 2004 LISTEN TO THIS: "I was doing a long day-ride, 'Little Tujunga to Slymar', 14 miles to Aliso Canyon, then to Angeles Crest, 78 miles. The Little Tujunga bridge was washed out! I had to hike down with my shoes on. But, with my SMp on I experienced less fatigue than if I had on another pedal system. I even climbed up a ravine without slipping. After climbing to the top, I mounted back on my bike and pedaled home. I left home at 7am and finished at Clear Creek at 6pm, in 40 degree weather. I shared my last pack of Goo with another rider. The ride was set for 4-5 hours, not the 11 hours I endured! But, I was better off with my SMp!" MORE NEWS: "Since then I've ridden in the Los Angeles Aids Lifecycle Ride June 6-12, 2005 (582 miles - from San Francisco to LA) on my SMp and I know I had an easier time than the other riders did, but they didn't know it! 'How do you ride a bike without any pedals?' riders kept asking me... And I said, 'with ease'." LESLIE LIGHTHOUSE WAS THE FIRST RIDER ON THE SMp IN THE ALC! I will NEVER go back to another pedal system, there is no reason to!!" 2005
Timothy Moore Riding the SMp since 2006 Financial Advisor Arcadia, California	"The SMp has greatly improved my riding since I clipped into the prototypes Sept. 04. The immediate attraction was the reduction in stack height from the Speedplay pedals that I had been riding. I have a 98cm inseam, and the reduction in saddle height and the lowering of my center of gravity, had me feeling more connected with the bike, as well as feeling more secure on the high speed descents. The SMp platform is felt so much better than the Speedplay's and it wasn't long before I noticed that I wasn't hobbling home on my long weekend hammerfest's. In the past, around mile 40, hotfoot would set in, and almost any exertion on the pedals, would leave me hobbling. I routinely go on rides 60 to 80 miles, and never experience any hotfoot or other discomfort."
Graham Riley Riding the SMp since 2006 Perth, Australia	"The main feeling I get with the SMp, is of being low and strong. The stroke seems very firm and connected, which surprised me a little, as I was concerned about flex at the cleat, until I rode with them."
Bill Schlag Riding the SMp since 2006 Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Chicago Chicago, Illinois	"I enjoy the SMp a lot. Wouldn't want to ride anything else to be honest. I didn't have any problems getting in or out."
Neal Slomsky Riding the SMp since 2005 Software engineer; Category 2 Pasadena, California	Neal rides with the SMp in the West Los Angeles College Circuit Race, August 2005.
Tony Southwell Riding the SMp since 2006 Flight attendant Sunshine Coast, Australia	"I've been riding the SMp for one year. They felt good straight away. But, I wasn't sure I was riding better, that the SMp was making a difference, so 6 weeks later, I put my Shimanos back on. One ride with them and I took them off! And will never, ever put them back on again. I'll only ride the SMp! I found extra leverage on the bottom stroke making me hold a larger gear. My legs aren't as fatigued as in the past. I did the Australia Ironman 2005 and rode away from my friends to their surprise! They had to admit I was riding better. Whenever I ride people ask me, "What are those?" A guy thought I had on travel pedals!!"
Dee Willems Riding the SMp since 2006 SORRY, NO PHOTO OF DEE Spinning Instructor Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin	"As a Spinning instructor, I am constantly switching between my home spinning bike with my SMps and the bikes we use at the gym. It is amazing how much improvement I feel in my pedaling technique just from using the SMp. Each time I return to my home bike, I am shocked by the difference. Not only is my technique better with the SMp, I also find the wider, flatter cleat to be more comfortable than other systems I've tried."
Christian Valenzuela Zamudio Riding the SMp since 2005 Pro (Above: in the lead) Pasadena, California	"SMp is the PERFECT pedal !"