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DMR’s Vault Max is a bigger take on the well-known Vault flat pedal, aimed at riders who want more platform underfoot. The body measures 112mm x 111mm (around 10mm longer and wider than a standard Vault) and weight is 460g per pair, roughly 40g heavier.
It’s also DMR’s first premium pedal made in the UK. The billet aluminium body is CNC machined locally, finished nearby, and assembled in DMR’s workshop. That short supply chain will matter to some riders — and it’s a big part of why these pedals cost what they do.
On the trail, the extra size is immediately noticeable. For bigger feet (or riders who tend to ride a bit toes-out), the Vault Max feels more supportive and forgiving without feeling huge. Even if you land slightly off-centre, there’s enough real estate to stay secure until you can reset.
Grip is excellent — almost too good if you like to shuffle your feet mid-run. The wider-spaced outer pins also change the effective feel of concavity, letting the shoe sink a touch more, especially with stiffer-soled shoes.
At 17mm thick it’s still fairly slim. Internals match the standard Vault: decent rather than class-leading durability, but after six months of wet riding they’re still smooth.
Overall: A very grippy, confidence-boosting big-platform flat pedal, especially suited to larger feet. The only real downside is the £170 price tag.