Best FOLDING pedals (GRIPY!)
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Best FOLDING pedals (GRIPY!)
Hi.
For Tern c7.
I would love to hear recommandations for folding pedals.
Espesialy for hold(no straps) the foot on them.
I searched and found few...but just want to hear from you.
Up to 30$ at most.
Thanks very much!
For Tern c7.
I would love to hear recommandations for folding pedals.
Espesialy for hold(no straps) the foot on them.
I searched and found few...but just want to hear from you.
Up to 30$ at most.
Thanks very much!
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Folding? Think about MKS EZY superior QR, they remove quickly , then tye them to the bike.
https://www.mkspedal.com/English/catalog4.htm
there is nothing 'great' in the folding pedals for that little money
Brompton use big bearings, R/L same pedal , if you want 2 get the RH thread core, that is made in LH standard,
RH does not have to fold on their bikes { I got a replacement for my left pedal when it developed a hairline crack, company mailed it from England)
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https://www.mkspedal.com/English/catalog4.htm
there is nothing 'great' in the folding pedals for that little money
Brompton use big bearings, R/L same pedal , if you want 2 get the RH thread core, that is made in LH standard,
RH does not have to fold on their bikes { I got a replacement for my left pedal when it developed a hairline crack, company mailed it from England)
...
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I use Zefal Mini Clips on my Dahon Speed P8 and Brompton - no slipping any more and does effect my fold.
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@fietsbob
They are almost 100$
You know, budget is 30-35$ and it crazy much over.
**I looking for folding - not removable. Other wise I'm sure I'll lost them.
@reppans
reppans: I cannot use it half of year if not more as I wearing sandals and I dont think it comfortable.
So if you and the other folks here can recommend me I would be so grateful!
Thanks!
They are almost 100$
You know, budget is 30-35$ and it crazy much over.
**I looking for folding - not removable. Other wise I'm sure I'll lost them.
@reppans
reppans: I cannot use it half of year if not more as I wearing sandals and I dont think it comfortable.
So if you and the other folks here can recommend me I would be so grateful!
Thanks!
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I am using Xerama SP-151, packed by Polygon Bikes (Indonesia), manufactured by marwi-eu (world's largest bicycle pedal manufacturer). Bought USD10 in Malaysia. Logged more than 8,000 km.
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Thanks gataddhin
I collected ALL the options i have found:
Anyone tried one of these and can share his opinion/s?
VP Bicycle VP-F80
Sunlite Folding Pedals
MKS PB-390 Non-Slip
Wellgo F159
Wellgo FP-265
MKS FD-7
Wellgo F284
MKS FD-7
Good grippy that wont make any problem folding my Tern folding bike.
Thanks a lot!!!
I collected ALL the options i have found:
Anyone tried one of these and can share his opinion/s?
VP Bicycle VP-F80
Sunlite Folding Pedals
MKS PB-390 Non-Slip
Wellgo F159
Wellgo FP-265
MKS FD-7
Wellgo F284
MKS FD-7
Good grippy that wont make any problem folding my Tern folding bike.
Thanks a lot!!!
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Imo there are only 2 durable folding pedals.
Brompton, I dont like it
Diblasi, not available? Not quality item.
Every thing else seemed to need replacing within 2 years in my experience. I think I have tried all the options you posted.
I use wellgo detachable.
Another idea is to buy as cheap as you can and treat them as disposables that wear out.
Wellgo detachable can be found for 25-35£ on ebay. Advantage of being able to swop quickly for clippness or standard also.
Lost one pair in several years use on several bike. Forgot them once taking car for mot but bike was still ridable with the stub.
Brompton, I dont like it
Diblasi, not available? Not quality item.
Every thing else seemed to need replacing within 2 years in my experience. I think I have tried all the options you posted.
I use wellgo detachable.
Another idea is to buy as cheap as you can and treat them as disposables that wear out.
Wellgo detachable can be found for 25-35£ on ebay. Advantage of being able to swop quickly for clippness or standard also.
Lost one pair in several years use on several bike. Forgot them once taking car for mot but bike was still ridable with the stub.
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Why would I need a durable ones?
I just riding on city roads....not mtb.
B.T.W:
Is there A noticeable effect (speed) while using folding pedals with bigger flat?
or efficient pedaling while using
efficient
I just riding on city roads....not mtb.
B.T.W:
Is there A noticeable effect (speed) while using folding pedals with bigger flat?
or efficient pedaling while using
efficient
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You are asking for recommendations for bugdet pedals and the simple answer is they are no budget folding pedals because they have a short life imo.
If you get some detachable you will still have then in 10 years time. If you get folding pedals( other than Brompton) you will buy between 3-5 pairs over the some period.
The brompton pedal is small and the platform is alongway from the crank. Which is the reason I dont like it. It also can scratch paintwork and get caught in the folded bike.
Another option is to buy some spd standard pedals and fit adapters. They are about the same size as folding pedals.
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Hi
I have the factory simple plastic pedals came with my Tern C7 and along 2 years they didnt broke.
Can/want to spend even 40$.
What do you think about these:
- Wellgo F265
- MKS FD-7
- Wellgo F-147
- wellgo R146
***Although it not folding - one side is anyway hiding while bike is folded...In anyway I not lay them down on floor.
Maybe this is the "best compromise"?
- Wellgo 284
Thanks
I have the factory simple plastic pedals came with my Tern C7 and along 2 years they didnt broke.
Can/want to spend even 40$.
What do you think about these:
- Wellgo F265
- MKS FD-7
- Wellgo F-147
- wellgo R146
***Although it not folding - one side is anyway hiding while bike is folded...In anyway I not lay them down on floor.
Maybe this is the "best compromise"?
- Wellgo 284
Thanks
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I have had all theses pedals.
And yes I have had all of them fail within two years. Except the last but that doesnt fold.
Normal usage not MBK.
I currently use 5 folding bikes and I dont want to be buying new pedals every year. So they have either MKS or wellgo detachables. And I have one pair of clippless in each system also. The wellgo version can be with in your budget on ebay.
I might have been unlucky with my folding pedals lifespans, but I dont want to end up with another crate full of odd sided folding pedals again!
And yes I have had all of them fail within two years. Except the last but that doesnt fold.
Normal usage not MBK.
I currently use 5 folding bikes and I dont want to be buying new pedals every year. So they have either MKS or wellgo detachables. And I have one pair of clippless in each system also. The wellgo version can be with in your budget on ebay.
I might have been unlucky with my folding pedals lifespans, but I dont want to end up with another crate full of odd sided folding pedals again!
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@bhkyte
This is so helpful...
Bu are you sure you used&kept on a A reasonable way?
Bc's I use on a daily basis with my Tern C7 - folding the frand + pedels EVERYDAY and nothing happened.
Regarding the Wellgo 284:
Anyone see any kind of problem folding the bike with them except of 1 side that the pedal will stick out of the frame?
I fold the bicycle everyday and stands them on the seatpost.
Thanks!
This is so helpful...
Bu are you sure you used&kept on a A reasonable way?
Bc's I use on a daily basis with my Tern C7 - folding the frand + pedels EVERYDAY and nothing happened.
Regarding the Wellgo 284:
Anyone see any kind of problem folding the bike with them except of 1 side that the pedal will stick out of the frame?
I fold the bicycle everyday and stands them on the seatpost.
Thanks!
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- MKS FD-7
I replaced my stock folders with these for the same reason, fine when dry but any moisture made me slip. Bought them through Amazon, easy to install and made a HUGE difference in my cadence and comfort. I can even wear Sperry's on the way in to work and get a tight grip.
Have been in use for three months and no issues as of yet. I also like the push button fold, quick flip up to go for riding on the train.
I replaced my stock folders with these for the same reason, fine when dry but any moisture made me slip. Bought them through Amazon, easy to install and made a HUGE difference in my cadence and comfort. I can even wear Sperry's on the way in to work and get a tight grip.
Have been in use for three months and no issues as of yet. I also like the push button fold, quick flip up to go for riding on the train.
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Yeah I have been using them in light rain in Boston traffic with no issues in slipping, including standing and working my way up Beacon Hill. I fold them 1-2 times a week (only when I need to) and they do not affect my fold.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
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Great!
Looks like I chose the MKS ... I'll wait few hours, maybe someone will tell something regarding the others.
Tnx a lot!
Looks like I chose the MKS ... I'll wait few hours, maybe someone will tell something regarding the others.
Tnx a lot!
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People have further grip enhanced MKS Lambda [Riv bike calls 'grip kings'] Is drilling and threading to put in tiny setscrews, to further enhance the traction..
the QR pedal line up includes the lambda.
the QR pedal line up includes the lambda.
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For $16 shipped you can get Chinese pedals. Once they go bad after two seasons you can get another pair instead of replacing bearing. Also, under $20 there are more different pedals you can check out.
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Thank you
One more question:
How "gripy" are the MKS FD-7 compare to wellgo 284?
https://en.wellgopedal.com/products_detail_9_486.htm
I dont mind if it plastic or still as it cheap and if it broken I just buying another one. And I really doubt it could happend on a city cycling.
I know myself - 50% chances I will lost them... Probably it will fall somewhere.
One more question:
How "gripy" are the MKS FD-7 compare to wellgo 284?
https://en.wellgopedal.com/products_detail_9_486.htm
I dont mind if it plastic or still as it cheap and if it broken I just buying another one. And I really doubt it could happend on a city cycling.
I know myself - 50% chances I will lost them... Probably it will fall somewhere.
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There aren't many long term folder riders on here using folding peddles because they DO fail due to the small bearing required because of the design. You might get a pair last 2 years or longer but they will fail with normal use regardless of how well they are looked after. This includes MSK 7's Which are rather expensive.
If you want to continue using folding pedals knowing the risk, fine.
But I can assure you its not just me that has had this issue with folding pedals.
There has been many threads similar to this where people where looking for durable folding pedals.
It makes no difference to me what you get. But you seem to want to ignore long term folder user experience on this matter.
MKS FP7 are slippery in the wet. But you can modify them or add studs so they don't.
If you want to continue using folding pedals knowing the risk, fine.
But I can assure you its not just me that has had this issue with folding pedals.
There has been many threads similar to this where people where looking for durable folding pedals.
It makes no difference to me what you get. But you seem to want to ignore long term folder user experience on this matter.
MKS FP7 are slippery in the wet. But you can modify them or add studs so they don't.
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Personal if I was going for a folding pedal and would have to use it in the wet I would not consider the MSK 7 but would go for designs like the welgo 147 which you can get in metal bodied version also by user makers. Ie religh stomp. It folds as quick but is a stronger pedal in my experience with no grip issues.
Else, anyone done anything to double cage the Brompton folding pedal?
That would be a fit once and forget solution.
Else, anyone done anything to double cage the Brompton folding pedal?
That would be a fit once and forget solution.