Platform Pedals
05-22-20, 10:38 PM
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Platform Pedals
What do you folks like in a flat pedal for your C and V roadbikes? Vintage or modern. Thanks
05-22-20, 11:03 PM
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Best pedals ever- SR SP-11
SP-11 King2 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
Tossup between the SR SP-155
SP-155-2 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
And the modern White Industries pedals:
WIPedals4 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
SP-11 King2 by Dave The Golden Boy, on FlickrTossup between the SR SP-155
SP-155-2 by Dave The Golden Boy, on FlickrAnd the modern White Industries pedals:
WIPedals4 by Dave The Golden Boy, on Flickr
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Modern. I'm really liking iSSi Thumps on my early '90s Univega. Tried the original Sakai Low Fat, reminded me why I don't care for that pedal style unless I'm wearing Detto Pietros with cleats, toe clips and straps.
Tried Wellgo aluminum pedals for awhile. They looked good and rode okay but were a little small. And too difficult to overhaul and adjust properly.
I rode a pair of cheap Stolen Brand Thermalite flat pedals for a couple of years. Those were really good for the money, like $15 or so.
When I upgraded I wanted something like the Stolen Brand pedals, but better -- larger and more comfortable. The iSSi Thump did the trick for around $40. Slightly curved to match my feet. The nylon pins are grippy with all my shoes without tearing them up. Supposedly easy to overhaul when needed. There's a version with replaceable steel pins for folks who are more serious about single track, mountain biking and off road.
Tried Wellgo aluminum pedals for awhile. They looked good and rode okay but were a little small. And too difficult to overhaul and adjust properly.
I rode a pair of cheap Stolen Brand Thermalite flat pedals for a couple of years. Those were really good for the money, like $15 or so.
When I upgraded I wanted something like the Stolen Brand pedals, but better -- larger and more comfortable. The iSSi Thump did the trick for around $40. Slightly curved to match my feet. The nylon pins are grippy with all my shoes without tearing them up. Supposedly easy to overhaul when needed. There's a version with replaceable steel pins for folks who are more serious about single track, mountain biking and off road.
05-23-20, 05:31 AM
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I like the MKS Sylvan Touring for looks and function.
But, truth be told, for my mountain bikes, I like the Crankbrothers Stamp, even though there's nothing CV about them.
But, truth be told, for my mountain bikes, I like the Crankbrothers Stamp, even though there's nothing CV about them.
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Lyotard mod. 23, the pedal copied by the aforementioned Sakae Ringo and White Industries pedals:
05-23-20, 07:11 AM
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MKS Sylvan Touring Next, though I imagine that MKS's cheaper alternatives would feel just as good. No clips, because I have fidgety feet.
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I really like the MKS lyotard copies. Nice wide platform for my wide feet. More importantly, the MKS cages let my feet in far enough and don’t pinch.
My favorite vintage so far are the Deore dyna-drive pedals.
My favorite vintage so far are the Deore dyna-drive pedals.
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When they start clicking, the hole in the outer endplate has worn and the central barrel is loose. A little percussive maintenance to close up the hole is then necessary.
05-23-20, 10:04 AM
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Sixteen years ago I bought a set of MKS GR-9 pedals. The clips are a little busted and rusty now, but the pedals are still great. Used them on many bikes over the years. Admittedly, though, my feet aren't so big.
A couple months back I treated myself to a set of their Gamma pedals when Soma had a sale and my bonus was burning a hole in my pocket. I like them a lot, but they haven't seen much use so far. My little tootsies definitely don't slip around on them.
I've also used cheap aluminum Wellgo BMX pedals on a few city-type bikes. A big upgrade over plastic garbage. Never pried the caps off to see the business inside, but they work okay for what they do. They can be a bit slick in the wet, though.
A couple months back I treated myself to a set of their Gamma pedals when Soma had a sale and my bonus was burning a hole in my pocket. I like them a lot, but they haven't seen much use so far. My little tootsies definitely don't slip around on them.
I've also used cheap aluminum Wellgo BMX pedals on a few city-type bikes. A big upgrade over plastic garbage. Never pried the caps off to see the business inside, but they work okay for what they do. They can be a bit slick in the wet, though.
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If you aren't using toe clips, then MKS Sylvan look the part and hold my 510s pretty good.
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