Pedals, pedals...

I have a few interesting sets in the current collection.

When I was young and fast, I liked aero platform pedals on my racing bike like the MKS Esquartz. Although the ones I raced on are long gone, I have this set of Sakae Ringyo SP-12s. Don't know what they'll end up on, but they should be good for more service.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cb77c795f.jpeg
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I have been a fan of Suntour componentry for more than four decades. Now it would be wonderful if I had a gripping epic story to accompany this set of Superbe Pros, but the reality is I got them at a swap back in the 90s for cheep from someone who had recently switched to clip-ins. My son used them for a few years, but now they're back in storage. The cartridge bearings are super-smooth, and I'm sure they'll be "superbe" for some future C&V build.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...21e5029d5.jpeg
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I also happened into a pair of MKS MTLUX pedals, which also seem to have smooth sealed bearings and are not too badly scarred from an earlier career on a high-end MTB. Again, awaiting just the right bike for putting back into use.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0e755c0e3.jpeg
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So what kinds of pedals do I actually ride now in my old late middle age? These days, if I'm not using SPD, I prefer a larger foot support than a classic quill pedal, so bear traps and platforms are what I'm using, along with PowerGrips or toe clips.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b41fc87f4.jpeg
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It's interesting in that my favorite combo is a bear trap with PowerGrips, but I don't have a photogenic version of that setup I can share at the moment.

Pedals are like saddles - they're an important part of the rider-bicycle interface, and people can show fierce favoritism for something that works well for them. And that's probably a good thing.

Truer words have seldom been spoken, I can't ride well without these, I have them on all my riders and spares at the ready. ;)

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...db0cfbdbb3.jpg
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And some like these,

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...477c9e3bab.jpg
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har be wun an enthusiast doona encounter ever' dae...

https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...6-jpg.2018862/

Torrington 4-Star

being worn by a nineteen forties era Schwinn Paramount track machine -

https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...8-jpg.2018854/


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here is a Phillips catalogue page of 1935 illustrating what is likely to be the launch edition of the Apollo -


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at the other end of their production life, ca. 1970, came this edition badged as Raleigh with black plastic dustcovers -

https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...-jpeg.1424470/

the above Raleigh built machine is badged as Phillips and dates from 1969

its Apollo model pedals are marked as Raleigh

https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...s-jpg.1432726/https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...s-jpg.1432727/
https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...s-jpg.1432728/https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...k-jpg.1803993/

following two and one-half year of part time on-again/off-again work by owner/restorer the cycle came out looking pretty good...

https://thecabe.com/forum/attachment...k-jpg.1801143/

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https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.a...109&AbsPos=238


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taint vintage, but classic
 

https://external-content.duckduckgo....833&ipo=images

I moved on to some bland Shimano product, but miss these.
I hope to find something with the ease of entry and release before it's too late "Baby".

Italian city bike pedals
 

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...57fc50160b.jpg

MKS 3000 (L) and Way Asauto Toro(R) pedals fitted with repro pedal blocks and spacers for an Italian city bike project

Lyotard Berthet
 

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b33f7ccaa8.jpg
Lyotard Berthet pedals with repro TA toe clip leathers by C. Brenn Bags in Scotland

Barrel stamped Rola, cage branded F for Frejus. Signior Ghelfi apparently mixed and matched.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...657775abc3.jpg