Component brand Deity is undoubtedly one of the most well known names in the world of flat pedals. Look for any list online for the best flat pedals on the market, and the venerable TMAC will surely be somewhere near the top.
It is with some excitement then, that Deity is updating its pedal lineup for 2024 with two brand new options; the Supervillain and the Flat Trak. We’ve received a set each of the new pedals, which we’ll be putting through the wringer over the coming months to see if they match up to the lofty reputation carved out by their predecessors.
Deity Supervillain Flat Pedals
- Colours: Black, Silver, Bronze, Red, Blue, Purple & Orange
- Weight: 421g (pair)
- Price: $294.95 AUD
The new Deity Supervillain is a premium flat pedal that aims to elevate the performance bar over the popular TMAC.
Made from heat-treated 6061 T6 alloy, the Supervillain features a heavily chamfered platform that measures 113x105mm. It’s available in five anodised colours, along with black and silver. Laser-etched graphics and a satin finish complete the high quality aesthetic.
Like its predecessor, the Supervillain features a concave profile that encourages your shoes to sink into the middle of the platform for a highly secure and locked-in feel. The concavity is said to be a generous 2.5mm per side, though you can increase this further by removing some of the central pins. Each pedal comes with 14 pins installed per side, and spares are included in the box.
Deity carries over the same proven internals from the TMAC, with the chromoly spindle supported by three cartridge bearings and a split DU bushing. The Supervillains are designed to be user-serviceable with just an 8mm socket and a 5mm hex key, and rebuild kits are available separately should they need an overhaul.
Deity Flat Trak Pedals
- Colours: Black, Silver, Bronze, Red, Blue, Purple & Orange
- Weight: 429g (pair)
- Price: $294.95 AUD
If you’re less fussed about the concave profile and you simply want the thinnest pedals possible, then the new Deity Flat Trak could very well be the ticket.
The Flat Trak also utilises a 6061 T6 alloy body that comes in numerous anodised colour options. The platform shape is different to the Supervillain however, featuring a thinner profile that offers more ground clearance thanks to its 14mm thick trailing and leading edges. Deity still builds in a very slight amount of concavity thanks to its use of thinner central pins, while textured grooves through the pedal body aim to provide further grip for your shoes.
The Flat Trak otherwise shares many of the same features including the chromoly spindles, serviceable internals, and replaceable pins.
