Platform Pedals
03-08-16, 06:20 AM
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Platform Pedals
First the disclaimer: I ride Crankbrother Candy's on my road/gravel bikes, but do use platforms pedals & 5-10's sticky sole shoes for mountain biking,
There is a review of 8 platform pedals over at this site where they provide some nice write-ups on how the pedals compare on rebuilding/Q-factor/ and overall quality.
Flat Pedals for Touring and Bikepacking - BIKEPACKING.com
There is a review of 8 platform pedals over at this site where they provide some nice write-ups on how the pedals compare on rebuilding/Q-factor/ and overall quality.
Flat Pedals for Touring and Bikepacking - BIKEPACKING.com
03-08-16, 08:17 AM
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I've got the Shimano Saints on my touring rig and think they are excellent. Rebuild them before a long tour and you're good to go.
03-08-16, 08:33 AM
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Pretty cool, but I look for other features in a flat pedal that weren't mentioned:
Can they accept at least one reflector or do they have a flat spot for reflective tape?
Could I mount a half cage on them?
As evident in that review, they're all pretty similar. It's really those features I mentioned above (plus quality/serviceability) that differentiate a great flat pedal, for me.
Can they accept at least one reflector or do they have a flat spot for reflective tape?
Could I mount a half cage on them?
As evident in that review, they're all pretty similar. It's really those features I mentioned above (plus quality/serviceability) that differentiate a great flat pedal, for me.
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Pretty cool, but I look for other features in a flat pedal that weren't mentioned:
Can they accept at least one reflector or do they have a flat spot for reflective tape?
Could I mount a half cage on them?
As evident in that review, they're all pretty similar. It's really those features I mentioned above (plus quality/serviceability) that differentiate a great flat pedal, for me.
Can they accept at least one reflector or do they have a flat spot for reflective tape?
Could I mount a half cage on them?
As evident in that review, they're all pretty similar. It's really those features I mentioned above (plus quality/serviceability) that differentiate a great flat pedal, for me.
03-08-16, 10:31 AM
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Pretty cool, but I look for other features in a flat pedal that weren't mentioned:
Can they accept at least one reflector or do they have a flat spot for reflective tape?
Could I mount a half cage on them?
As evident in that review, they're all pretty similar. It's really those features I mentioned above (plus quality/serviceability) that differentiate a great flat pedal, for me.
Can they accept at least one reflector or do they have a flat spot for reflective tape?
Could I mount a half cage on them?
As evident in that review, they're all pretty similar. It's really those features I mentioned above (plus quality/serviceability) that differentiate a great flat pedal, for me.
VO Touring Pedals - Pedals - Components
03-08-16, 10:50 AM
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The Velo Orange touring pedal does all that you require. I use them on all of my bikes with half clips.
VO Touring Pedals - Pedals - Components
VO Touring Pedals - Pedals - Components
Yes, those are the pedals I use. With the Velo half clips.
I also run the Grand Cru Sabots on another bike with MKS half clips.
Reflectors on both, though I'll likely replace with 3M reflective tape, if I ever get around to it.
