The Specialized Boomslang Platform Pedal is the go-to flat for downhill and gravity riders who want the security of a clip-in feel without leaving their soft-sole 5.10s behind. Lo-profile body, big platform, and pins designed to grab your foot the moment you set it down — the kind of pedal that disappears under you on the steep stuff above Eungella and the chunder lines at Finch Hatton, then lets you bail clean when the line goes sideways. Key Features True 10mm thickness at the centre — pedal strikes glance instead of grab Patent-pending spindle keeps the profile super-slim without compromising bearing life Custom undercut pins for “clip-in” style hold — spin the shoe to release, lift to bail Pin carrier hides four spare pins inside the body — bent pin in the bush? Two minutes with an Allen key, back rolling Tapered outside edge maximises ground clearance and pedal-around-roots grip Big 110 × 108mm platform — modern DH foot real estate Why You’ll Love It If you ride gravity in North Queensland, your flats live a hard life — rock strikes on the natural lines, ferns wrapping the spindles, salt air from coast rides eating bearings. The Boomslang shrugs that off. The 10mm profile is a meaningful upgrade over the 16–18mm flats most riders have come off; you’ll feel the difference the first time a strike that used to stop you just pings off. Pair them with a fresh set of 5.10 Freerider or Impacts, set the pin height to taste, and you’ve got a pedal that bites when you want it and lets go when you need it. Fitted up here at Mackay Cycles with your Shimano/HT/whatever workshop preference — just say the word. Technical Specifications Type: Flat / platform pedal (gravity / downhill / enduro) Spindle: 9/16" Body: Forged & machined alloy Profile: 10mm at centre (super lo-profile) Platform size: 110 × 108mm Pins: Custom undercut, removable; 4 spares stored in body Bearings: Sealed cartridge Colour: Black Weight: 550g per pair Intended use: Downhill, enduro, freeride, gravity MTB
