Probably the best all around choice. They are light for what they are, longer traction pins grip great. They are very strong, hit one off a huge rock while going fast, killed my crank's pedal threads, but the pedal spindle never bent and body did not crush.Bicyclist said:
If you were going to buy a new flat pedal right now...
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Anyone know the weights of the a-frame, a-frame lite, and nycfr race lite pedals?
these if you are riding more dh/freeride stuff.phlegm said:
if you ride DJ, park, street look at BMX pedals like the odyssey Jim C's.
This is my personal opinion, but I've found that the pins are typically shorter on BMX pedals, and I get bounced off of them a bit when riding terrain with rocks, bumps, etc.
When riding street/skatepark, and DJ's I want to be able to move my feet around on the pedals a little more, and have the freedom to make quick foot adjustments, so I prefer BMX pedals in these kind of situations.
You can get the DMR V-12 MAGs from www.unrealcycles.com The odyssey JC's can be found at www.danscomp.com
My buddy had the Tiogas for a week and almost all the pins sheared off in the time, another dude had the bearing FALL out and then the pedal broke off the spindle. I ran BMX pedals for the first half of my biking career and once I switched to flat pedals made by a MTB company, I couldn't believe I'd been in the dark the whole time, BMX pedals are too heavy and thick. One of the mechanics that I work with had the Truvativ Holz pedals and the bushings developed slop in the almost right outta the box. My personal choices are Atomlab Trail Kings, or Crank Bro's 5050. Both have super quality bearings, a nice slim profile, and pins that aren't so short you slide around, or too long that you feel like you're locked in.
The Truvativ's have crap internals and are difficult to open for servicing-my LBS couldnt get me the tool.
I use Shimano MX30 with the long pins, there not too grippy (which is what I prefer so I can shuffle about) the axle/bearings are super easy to service.
Also check out DMR V12 Magnesium with Titanium axles-bloody light and strong.
I use Shimano MX30 with the long pins, there not too grippy (which is what I prefer so I can shuffle about) the axle/bearings are super easy to service.
Also check out DMR V12 Magnesium with Titanium axles-bloody light and strong.
The truvativs feel great for sure, but like many have said, the bearings die quickly. Who here's had success with the nyc freeride race lite pedal?
Pity really about the Truvativs-I really like em when they working okay, low profile design, grippy pins, and I liked the bulge for the inboard bearing. Just a pity I couldnt get into the things.
where did you get the long pins did they come with your pedal? and where can i find some.bikerpunk98199 said:
those are primo tenderizers. his sig pedals where lost on a flight and he had to toss on an old pair of goss's pedals for filming for a few days.motomike said:
i have experience with the race lights and i love them. strong sexy and unbreakable
hmm. for max weight savings there is no choice but wellgo mg-1, get a ti replacement axle and no fullsize setscrew type pedal will touch them for weight. 308g.
um, Syncros has a magnesium version of their Mental pedals which is really light, 427g. the structure is more substantial than the steel and ti ones.
um, Syncros has a magnesium version of their Mental pedals which is really light, 427g. the structure is more substantial than the steel and ti ones.
Cant go wrong with a set of Burgtecs or DXs
I've been running Truvativ flats for a while now, they grip good and are relatively light. I really like the profile/shape of the pedals.
Only cause Hill is running them nowpartsbara said:
What's up Paul? Sent you an email, things are going decent here.
I second the 5050's...
i would say the welgos
Atomlab Trailkings and my Loteks and my favorite shoe/pedal combo now.
Wellgo Magnesium pedals rock.....i have a bag full of about $800 worth of everything else on the market, but these have held up for 2 years....i hardly ever ride any more and i'm a little smoother now too tho.......super light and cheap as F too
Spend the $ and get the a-frames,( You know You should
)
)I would buy either Crank Bros 50/50's or the Ringle pedal.
The ringle I have tried and it grips very well. 50/50's I have heard are good gripers too. You can't lose on either one, but I would probably lean towards the Ringle pedal.
The ringle I have tried and it grips very well. 50/50's I have heard are good gripers too. You can't lose on either one, but I would probably lean towards the Ringle pedal.
I was pretty impressed with the grip and profile of the a-frames, what's your weapon of choice when it comes to flats?Bicyclist said:
bought a set of 5050xx towards end of the season so only have 4 days riding on them but they are much better than the atomlab trail kings, specialized lo-pro's, ringle zu-zu's (frames always break). Use them with 510's and i am satisfied just bought the longer pins and the set screw pins to experiment next season. Rode w/ the specialized lo-pros for most of this season just never felt that great and they fall apart, bearings/spindles develop play very quickly happend w/ mine and also w/ my friends.
Atomlab trailkings all the way.
I've had mine for 4 years now, they were first on my street bike and now they are still on my DHR.
In all that time, the only thing I had to do was replace a bearing once.
They are about 300g each
I've had mine for 4 years now, they were first on my street bike and now they are still on my DHR.
In all that time, the only thing I had to do was replace a bearing once.
They are about 300g each
Over here in the UK, the Burgtec Penthouse Flat have caused quite a stir. Many of the UK DH flat pedal pros are running these now, including 'the don' Neil Donogue. However, they are a little heavier than you wanted at 690g.
www.burgtec.co.uk
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8905
www.burgtec.co.uk
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8905
+1 for the Tioga MX pedals..Bicyclist said:Tioga MX Pros.
They weigh 460g, but it's well worth it.
The Ringle pedal grips like a mother. But, both the crank brothers 50/50 and the ringle are pictured here.
my buddy has speedplays and loves them but they are real light so i don't know how they will hold up. the ringle zu-zu's grip like crazy but the bodies are very flimsy, break very easily. I have broken 2 pairs and several of my buddies who had them have broken them. The Azonic A frames can be found for really cheap used, I bought a set that were almost brand new for under $30 and I have seen a couple of sets go for about the same on ebay. I put my set on my urban bike but have not ridden them yet. If the 5050xx don't work out I want to try the Tiogas next.
not mine but found these on ebay. if anyone is still looking for a flat pedal these look like they might be a good deal
http://cgi.ebay.com/AZONIC-A-FRAME-PEDALS-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ7208081194QQcategoryZ36137QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/AZONIC-A-FRAME-PEDALS-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ7208081194QQcategoryZ36137QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
These look neat:
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Speedplay Drillium. Fat platform, grippy, concave, replaceable pins, 3 bearings, grease port, drool cool. I love mine.
http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.drillium
http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.drillium
http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.drillium
http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.drillium