Most pedal sets for home sim racing suit a SIMGASM Hobby, from a basic potentiometer set to a load cell pedal set. The pedal deck has a rated braking load of 150 kg and uses three movable 40.7 cm aluminium profiles, so it adapts to almost any mounting pattern. Only very stiff hydraulic or active pedals that you plan to push to their limit are better off on the Club with its 200 kg rating.
Which set fits your budget and driving style? Below you find the pedal types, the numbers behind them and the mounting tips that make them feel right.
What does 150 kg braking load mean?
This number tells you how hard the pedal deck lets you press the brake.
A load cell brake measures force instead of travel. Many popular load cell sets reach their maximum at or below about 100 kg of leg force, depending on the settings. The SIMGASM Hobby pedal deck is rated for 150 kg, so it leaves room above the force most drivers use. That reserve matters, because a deck that bends under braking makes your brake feel soft and inconsistent.
Why brake feel depends on the frame
Your brain remembers the force you need for a corner. When the deck moves a little, the same force gives a different pedal travel. The result: you lock up in one lap and brake too early in the next. A stiff deck keeps the brake repeatable, which is what makes a load cell worth the money.
Which pedal types fit the Hobby?
There are three main pedal types in 2026, and each one fits the Hobby in a slightly different way.
Potentiometer and hall sensor pedals
Entry pedals measure how far you press. Basic sets, like the pedals in many Logitech bundles, are light and easy to mount. They are a fine start, and the Hobby gives them a much more stable base than a desk or a wheel stand.
Load cell pedals
This is the sweet spot for a Hobby owner. Sets such as the Moza CRP, Fanatec CSL with load cell or Simagic P1000 bring a big jump in consistency. Our guide on Simagic P1000 pedal setup and calibration shows how a load cell changes your braking.
Hydraulic and active pedals
High end hydraulic or active pedals often come with a very stiff brake. They work on the Hobby, but drivers who brake at full force every lap get more reserve on a Club.
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How do you mount pedals on the Hobby deck?
The deck adapts to your pedals instead of the other way around.
The Hobby pedal deck consists of two side brackets and three 40.7 cm profiles. Before you tighten the brackets, slide the three profiles until they match the bolt holes of your pedal base. You mount pedals in two ways: directly, with bolts through the pedal base into T nuts in the profiles, or from below, with the optional corner brackets when the pedal design blocks direct mounting.
Set the angle while you sit
The official SIMGASM manual gives a practical rule. Your knees stay slightly bent when the pedals are fully pressed, and you brake at full force without your back lifting from the seat. Also use at least three mounting points per side into the base frame and upright. That support is what keeps the deck stiff under heavy braking.
Heel rest or not?
A heel rest keeps your heels in the same spot every lap. Read do you need a heel rest on a sim racing cockpit to see if it helps your style.
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Real test: what reviewers saw
Independent tests show how the Hobby handles real pedals.
Sean Cole of The Simpit built the Hobby, mounted his own wheelbase and pedals and put it through hours of laps plus adjustability, comfort and flex tests. You see that review in the video at the top of this page. It shows what an entry tier aluminium rig feels like with pedals that are stronger than a desk setup.
Johan Akkerman, CEO of SIMGASM, started with a Logitech G25 and later won the G27 in an esports competition. Before commercial frames were affordable, he even welded his own frame from used gas pipes. That background explains why the Hobby pedal deck is fully adjustable: pedal sets change as drivers grow, and the rig needs to grow with them.
When is it time for a Club instead?
Many drivers stay on the Hobby for a long time, but some setups need more reserve.
Look at the Club when you plan a wheelbase above 16 Nm, a very stiff hydraulic brake or motion. The Club uses a 40 × 80 mm main profile and a 200 kg braking load at the pedal deck. Our comparison SIMGASM Hobby or Club explains the difference in detail. Once your pedals are in, check the bolts after a week with our rattle free checklist.
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Questions and answers
Short answers to the pedal questions Hobby owners ask most.
Do load cell pedals work on a SIMGASM Hobby?
Yes. The pedal deck has a rated braking load of 150 kg, which covers the force range of many popular load cell sets.
Are pedals included with the Hobby?
No. The Hobby includes the frame, wheel mount, hardware and shifter arm. Pedals, seat and wheelbase are sold separately.
How do you match the deck to your pedal holes?
Slide the three 40.7 cm profiles until they line up with your pedal base, then tighten the side brackets.
When do you need the Club for pedals?
When you push a very stiff hydraulic or active brake to its limit, or plan motion. The Club deck is rated for 200 kg.
Want to learn more? The SIMGASM experts are happy to help.
