Anyone used a shovel in the dirt?
12-30-08, 08:46 AM
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Anyone used a shovel in the dirt?
I'm looking to get a set of platform pedals, and because I have a good bit of money in gift cards to performance, I was wondering how Forte Shovel Pedals worked. I havent seen any reviews (other than what is on their site), so I was wondering if anyone had tried them out.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...estore_ID=1977
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...estore_ID=1977
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I'm diggin' the customer reviews: "I've used these pedals on my comfort bike for over 4,000 miles . . ." I imagine he found similar positive results doing curb-drops on his recumbent.
Seriously though, ca7, they look fine. Pins in the interior of the pedal body (not just perimeter pins) are a plus. You don't see a lot of that.
Seriously though, ca7, they look fine. Pins in the interior of the pedal body (not just perimeter pins) are a plus. You don't see a lot of that.
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12-30-08, 11:29 AM
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Yeah, I think I'll get them, but I'll wait and try to have someone pick them up for me next tuesday during the lunch time 10% off sale. Guess I've missed that today, though 
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I just bought a pair of Wellgo MG-1 magnesium pedals off ebay for a delivered price of $30.87--still available. I like the raw look but other sellers have all the colors for more money. Bearings seem smooth.
BTW, if you are in the habit of smashing pedals into things I think magnesium will crack much easier than aluminum.
BTW, if you are in the habit of smashing pedals into things I think magnesium will crack much easier than aluminum.
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I do have that habit, but I seem to get my pedals caught more on the stupid honey suckle we have here than rocks. I figure if it hasnt killed my SPD's yet, it prolly wont kill platforms. I think I'm going to go with those sub 30$ Azonics from Jenson as I already am going to get some Kenda's from them.
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They look thick. For the price, you can get some Kona Wah-Wahs...awesome pedals - low profile, wide, great grip, relatively light, and reasonable price. I think they are sort of a knock-off of Atomlab and I have seen others that are VERY similar (Deity) but the Wah Wahs are the least expensive.
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These are the pedals I think I'm going to get. Even if they really suck, who cares? For 27 bucks, thats a risk I'll take.
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...als+Black.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...als+Black.aspx
