mapleleafs-13 

ok so i'm gonna build a bike soon, not sure what pedals to use, i haven't used clips in a long time so i've just been using regular pedals on my builds for myself.

kinda like these:

these look like suntour copies (has anyone tried these? they look good):



i have these on another bike:




these aren't bad either, i have them on another bike as well:



just wondering what you guys use, show me some picks maybe i'll try something else.

I have size 11 feet so i guess i'd need a standard sized pedal, nothing tiny

khatfull

I haven't used clips either, mainly due to my size 12 4E+ tootsies.

I found a pair of these SR SP155s at the co-op (picture lifted from a post of the good Colonel's):



I've ridden them and they make a difference...but I don't know if I want to ride them with clips or all the little stud things from Rivendell to make them better platforms.

I could see myself trying those half clips but my feet are so big I don't know how those half clips would work or if they're deep enough.

I can't buy real table tennis shoes either....flipper feet piss me off.

mkeller234

What are those first pedals you show, those do look nice. I like that they are flat on top because I have wide feet. The bikes that I actually ride all ended up with large platform pedals on them... mostly the "rat trap" kind.

MKS pedals are a great value. I have a couple different MKS models and don't have any complaints about them.

mkeller234

Ooooh, these MKS GR-9 pedals look nice to me. Not beautiful but they look similar to the giant Deore pedals that I use and like.



These Deore pedals are huge and awesome:

mapleleafs-13 

They are mks Ar-2 pedals, they look like suntour ones that I wanted a while ago, this model also has a quick release model,



I think it's pretty kool

mkeller234

Yeah, it does seem cool I guess but I don't think I would need or use that feature. It might come in handy when the bike is on my car rack or flat in the hatch back. They could be stolen, but I really doubt anyone cares enough about pedals to recognize that they come off.

mapleleafs-13 

Actually, they'd probably be better for people who want to lock their bikes up, take the pedals with u when u lock it up. That thief is gonna have an awfully hard time pedaling away on the nub. Now all we Need is quick release stems to take away the steering part, the thief aint going anywhere fast now!! Gonna look funny walking around with a bike with no pedals and drop bars

mkeller234

That's a good point, I was looking at it backwards.

LesterOfPuppets

Those are pretty cool. Would also come in handy if you travel a lot with your bike in a box.

Glennfordx4

I have 11.5 6E Flippers also and have been keeping an eye open for a pair of the SR SP155 pedals since I saw the Colonel's post, I just picked up a set of pedal extenders 27mm to try out until I find a pair of SR's in my price range.

20grit

People with wide feet might also consider Suntour GPX pedals. I accidentally ended up with a set and they seem pretty darn wide.

https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...07c4d&Enum=109

khatfull

Mind reporting back on how the extenders work for you...thread or PM either one? Thanks!

JReade

I think I have a set of those sr sp155s from my univega, I ride clipless or platforms so I dont use them. Let me look in the parts bins when i get home.

ColonelJLloyd 

I recently bought a pair of the VO sealed bearing city pedals. Super grippy and they seem to weigh nothing. They're not quite big enough for us wide footed dudes. I'll be ordering a pair of the sealed bearing touring pedals when they're back in stock.

Keith, both the VO and MKS deep half clips are plenty big. The latter is the biggest/deepest, but not by much.

LeicaLad 

Gee! I thought my 3E's were big, but they be just puppies among these dogs!

Ben's has these on sale.



Even so, they're still $130.

I wish these had a bit more of a touring platform to them, tho.

I keep thinking about the Sylvan Touring pedal, too. They are sort of my "final fallback" option, if I can't find something better.

I want pedals that I can install PowerGrips. I just happen to like them. The GR-9's don't allow. Nor do the Phil CHP or Barelli B-10s in my treasure box.

I want a nice touring platform pedal.

... and those VO touring pedals have been out of stock for months!

lostarchitect 

I just bought a pair of the MKS Sylvan Prime road pedals. They look like the other MKS pedals, but they have sealed bearings and a forged cage. They are really pretty dang nice. (EDIT: apparently they are NOT sealed bearings).



https://www.amazon.com/MKS-Sylvan-Pri.../dp/B003COE22S

The Golden Boy 

This is going to sound goofy-

I know you specified 'road bike pedals,' but...

When I got my Stumpjumper, the previous owner had alloy Mongoose BMX (I assume) pedals with clips and straps. My initial plan was to get some "better" pedals. After getting a "real" road bike with "real" road bike pedals- those Mongoose pedals (which have more of a resemblance to the Deore pedals than the SR pedals pictured above) are easier to get into and my feet stay in place and just seem like "better" pedals than the other ones I've used.

IMO/IME/YMMV... etc. YMCA

LeicaLad 

These are nice, but not exactly wide.

BUT, they do not have sealed bearings. These are "rebuildable", meaning cone & ball bearings.

The "Prime" series are just better polished and anodized than the regular Sylvan series. Good pedals.

Puget Pounder

PM me if you're interested in a set of MKS Sylvan Touring pedals.

DMNHCAGrandPrix

I've ridden thousands of miles on both of these MKS models. With size 11.5 feet, I prefer the MKS AR2s (top). Their platform is wider and supports my foot better than the GR-9s (bottom).

lostarchitect 

Hmm, really? You're sure? I was told they had sealed bearings at the shop. That was the main selling point.

LeicaLad 

Yup. Read any of the sites (Amazon, Ben's, Niagara, Harris, etc.).

They're still excellent pedals. And you don't have to buy replacement cartridge bearings. Just clean, repack with grease and adjust. Good to go.

DMNHCAGrandPrix, I'm very intrigued to see the preference of the AR-2 over the GR-9. That is good to know. I've wondered about the AR-2 and there are few "reviews".

eschlwc

i have atom 600s with clips/straps on my moto. paired with the 'onitsuka tiger mexico 66' sneakers (in which i must abide), it's a great combination ... until about mile 30 when the foot begins to feel some pain and/or sleepiness. this is due to the shoe's softish sole and the atom pedal's two rattrap contact points. the vo pedals with the flatter surface in the middle of the pedal would probably correct this little problem. anyone use a rigid shoe insert in his light, slipper-like sneaker?

due ruote 

If you aren't going to use clips, I'd go with the MKS touring, a pair of old mtb pedals like Deore, or something similar that's two-sided. The problem with most of what's been suggested so far is that, because they're designed to be used with clips, they'll always be upside-down when you put your foot on them.

WJV

I've never tried them but I like the look (not the price) of the White Industries pedals. I believe I've seen similar shape without the price tag, cast rather than machined.

WJV
https://www.whiteind.com/pedal.html