MKS Lambda
08-22-16, 09:08 PM
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08-22-16, 09:52 PM
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I've ridden with platform pedals with grippy 'nails' on them with running shoes for years and never had them damage the soles road riding. maybe while mountain biking?
08-22-16, 09:54 PM
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You've clearly never seen a pair of Ergon pedals. They're wide, grippy and extremely supportive; they're great pedals-if you close your eyes. I have a pair on my commuter bike, and while I love the way they feel, I really can't stand the way they look.
08-22-16, 10:03 PM
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I should clarify, dress shoe and boot friendly! I am thinking about the hard soled shoes I have. I am a utility rider, and totally wear dress clothes on my bike.
08-22-16, 10:23 PM
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You've clearly never seen a pair of Ergon pedals. They're wide, grippy and extremely supportive; they're great pedals-if you close your eyes. I have a pair on my commuter bike, and while I love the way they feel, I really can't stand the way they look.
08-23-16, 08:28 AM
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Have a set on 2 different bikes. Like them for the bling, and foot support. I keep on set on my commuter, which lets me wear whatever shoes I feel like that day, including flip flops, and still be able to ride.
Interesting about the power grips....might have to try those
Interesting about the power grips....might have to try those
08-26-16, 08:41 PM
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I have a pair on my LHT with PowerGrips. I think they work fine with regular shoes or sneakers.
However because of their shape I do believe they rub the straps and may begin to cut into them. But I've been using mine for about 5 years and with some electrical tape around where they were partially cut and it's been holding up fine. It's not the prettiest set up but I don't notice how they look when I ride.
However because of their shape I do believe they rub the straps and may begin to cut into them. But I've been using mine for about 5 years and with some electrical tape around where they were partially cut and it's been holding up fine. It's not the prettiest set up but I don't notice how they look when I ride.
08-28-16, 07:58 PM
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I've been thinking about getting the Lambdas for use in winter with my winter boots.
08-28-16, 10:08 PM
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Due to me destroying my Shimano Saints, I am currently using a very heavy set of pedals from my old bike, which look like the first pic I am attaching and according to Bike 24, this set weighs 592grams. Bike 24 also has a set that look similar that weigh 624grams.
This really offends my inner weight weeny.
In a few weeks I am going to purchase the Control Tech Burst DownhillPedals see second attachment, mainly because it is a large platform(107mm x 100mm) and it looks like I can install toe clips on these pedals.
If I manage to destroy these pedals too, I'd be tempted to get the NC-17 Sudpin IV S-Pro, as they claim to have a design that does not let the platform slide off the spindle due to breakage. See last attachment.
This really offends my inner weight weeny.
In a few weeks I am going to purchase the Control Tech Burst DownhillPedals see second attachment, mainly because it is a large platform(107mm x 100mm) and it looks like I can install toe clips on these pedals.
If I manage to destroy these pedals too, I'd be tempted to get the NC-17 Sudpin IV S-Pro, as they claim to have a design that does not let the platform slide off the spindle due to breakage. See last attachment.
08-29-16, 12:03 AM
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I just got my lambdas put on my bike and rode them for a bit.
I am trading from the MKS Rubber block pedals. These were comfy, but when I wore thing flexible soled shoes I got some foot pain. I couldn't all the way diagnose it, but the pain lined up with where the pedal ended on my foot. Stiffer soled shoes were fine. I also noticed that as I rode longer, I couldn't get the right foot support and position. The lambdas were appealing because I thought the long platform would be helpful.
There was also a idea that some metal pedals might be a nice addition to my bike.
So I rode around 4 miles with the new pedals and the problematic shoes.
Good news: no foot pain! My foot felt supported the whole way home. I felt like I had a good amount of space to shift my foot around. The pedals are wide enough for more slightly wider than "average" width foot (I wear standard width shoes in 90% of them, and wide shoes are generally too big.)
Bad news: The pedals don't seem to spin as much as my old pedals so there is a bit of a mental adjustment on getting my foot positioned. It is so funny how you get adjusted to pedal movement on your bike, but I never notice when riding another bike!
Later in the week, with more rides, I should have a much better handle on things!
I love the bigger platform!
I am trading from the MKS Rubber block pedals. These were comfy, but when I wore thing flexible soled shoes I got some foot pain. I couldn't all the way diagnose it, but the pain lined up with where the pedal ended on my foot. Stiffer soled shoes were fine. I also noticed that as I rode longer, I couldn't get the right foot support and position. The lambdas were appealing because I thought the long platform would be helpful.
There was also a idea that some metal pedals might be a nice addition to my bike.
So I rode around 4 miles with the new pedals and the problematic shoes.
Good news: no foot pain! My foot felt supported the whole way home. I felt like I had a good amount of space to shift my foot around. The pedals are wide enough for more slightly wider than "average" width foot (I wear standard width shoes in 90% of them, and wide shoes are generally too big.)
Bad news: The pedals don't seem to spin as much as my old pedals so there is a bit of a mental adjustment on getting my foot positioned. It is so funny how you get adjusted to pedal movement on your bike, but I never notice when riding another bike!
Later in the week, with more rides, I should have a much better handle on things!
I love the bigger platform!
08-30-16, 04:51 AM
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I use the Lambda pedals on three of my bikes and love them. I added pegs to two of them. I left the pegs off the commuter so they wouldn't scar my dress shoes when I wear them. I think the pedals are a vast improvement and since the ball of my foot is resting on air, I no longer suffer "hot foot" on long tours.
Marc
Marc
