why do people think more pins means more grip? less pins, provided that they are well placed, puts more pressure on each pin and therefore more grip. fwiw i own and love these pedals. i realise they are not to everyones taste and if they hadnt been a gift i would have probably bought easton flatboys which are nearly as good. i trashed straitlines and a few brands of magnesium pedals (too soft) so buying burly pedals made sense for me. if you get by on something cheaper with no hassle then you would be daft to splash out on these. dont knock em till you try them though!