NYC Freeride Glory Holes?
Syncros Mentals?
Anyone use these currently?
Thoughts?
Syncros Mentals?
Anyone use these currently?
Thoughts?
Help pick pedals....
- Thread starter menachite
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I've been watching the pedal development for about the last two years trying to figure out what pedals to get and I've come to the conclusion that there aren't any really good flat pedals on the market period. I'm riding these,(without toe straps) untill somebody figures out a way to make sealed bearing pedals that will spin for a couple years, have good replaceable pins that can be extracted even if bent and a low profile. Suprisingly these have taken more abuse than the pedals friends have had that cost 3-4 times as much.
424s....
I've tried many different pedals over the last few years and I keep going back to shimano dx. Here's a list of ones I tried and blew up:
A-frames - annoying creak developed I couldn't get rid of
Azonic mags - great open bearing pedal, light. They are currently on my urban bike
Shinburgers - destroyed one in a wreck, blew the bearings up on the crash replacement two rides later, don't know what's up with that - HEAVY
Easton Flatboys - blew the bearings up on non-drive after short period of use
DK Iron Cross - great open bearing pedal, HEAVY
I have killed a set of DX's but after a long period of use. I bent the axles on both pedals but they were very abused and served me well. I'm on my second set I recently purchased from Metal and they rule!
A-frames - annoying creak developed I couldn't get rid of
Azonic mags - great open bearing pedal, light. They are currently on my urban bike
Shinburgers - destroyed one in a wreck, blew the bearings up on the crash replacement two rides later, don't know what's up with that - HEAVY
Easton Flatboys - blew the bearings up on non-drive after short period of use
DK Iron Cross - great open bearing pedal, HEAVY
I have killed a set of DX's but after a long period of use. I bent the axles on both pedals but they were very abused and served me well. I'm on my second set I recently purchased from Metal and they rule!
I've been rocking the Odyssey Twisted Pros for 3 years now. Bearings are still good. Shape is good. Pins are good. They cost $13
go for the Glory Holes, these pedals are simply the ultimate pedal on the market. They are super strong, the pin replacement system is top notch, and the grip is great. I know of 3 people who have bent/broken crankarms while their nyc pedals were still straight (these cranked include holzefellers and Profiles).
I've had bad experiences with Atomlab Aircorp pedals (and Atomlab in general :mumble: ), mainly because they blew up on me mid-ride and the platform slid straight off the spindle. I currently have a pair of Easton Flatboys on my hardtail and Tioga MX-Pros on my DH bike, and I've been very happy with both. The Tiogas even have factory-drilled speed holes. 
My Kona jacksh.t pedals already had some play after 2 months, now 8 months later the play is much worse and that 'cling-cling' sound they make, is driving me nuts...and I can't service them myself.chicodude01 said:
My Atomlab trailkings also have 'some' play, but they are servicable, but I wouldn't suggest them either.
I had flatboys and sold them...and boy do I regret that now.
i have had problems with Flatboys but I have heard (not experienced) a lot of good things about the new sun-ringle Octane pedal... It's light and medium priced plus the reputation for durability has been great.
Been rocking a 5 year old set of them, they are still going strong. The other times when I am on longer rides I've been using clipless.dromond said:
Well the NYC Freeride Race pedals are like a UFO right now....unless someone wants to speak up about them. If I can hold off from getting the Glory Holes until these lighter ones come out it would be perfect...I don't weigh that much so a HUGE burly pedal is out of the question.
The Mentals are sick (.) And if an alloy version is coming out that will be a hard decision between those and the NYC pedal. I wonder if the NYC pedal spindle is a one off or if it is something that can be replaced outside of NYC Freeride.
Syncros will be around for a while and probably will stock replacement parts too.
THANKS EVERYONE!
PS- I have ridden A-Frames, Flatboys, and NoName flats....and they all worked great. Nothing will be the end all be all pedal but I'm down for trying out something new from a smaller company.
The Mentals are sick (.) And if an alloy version is coming out that will be a hard decision between those and the NYC pedal. I wonder if the NYC pedal spindle is a one off or if it is something that can be replaced outside of NYC Freeride.
Syncros will be around for a while and probably will stock replacement parts too.
THANKS EVERYONE!
PS- I have ridden A-Frames, Flatboys, and NoName flats....and they all worked great. Nothing will be the end all be all pedal but I'm down for trying out something new from a smaller company.
There is an alloy version, mag version and a steel version. Email me. kanter_1999@yahoo.com I have pics of all 3 versions with weights and such. The mag and alloy do look a little different and are about 1/2 the weight. As for weight, mosttgood flats are going to weigh 500-600 grams the Syncros weigh about 790-800grams. I dont think 200 grams is that much when a DH/FR bike weighs around 40 lb already.
Oddesey Cielenki pedals own all.
The NYC Freeride Race pedals are out. Give Andy a call and im sure he will take care of you. Buy these pedals and they will be the last ones you have to.menachite said:
Sorry to advertise again but Gerald at Racers Edge in Brooklyn (718 531 3100) has them in stock and he has a pair of the new and super cool Lenowsky signature NYC Freeride pedals.menachite said:Well the NYC Freeride Race pedals are like a UFO right now....unless someone wants to speak up about them. If I can hold off from getting the Glory Holes until these lighter ones come out it would be perfect...I don't weigh that much so a HUGE burly pedal is out of the question.
The Mentals are sick (.) And if an alloy version is coming out that will be a hard decision between those and the NYC pedal. I wonder if the NYC pedal spindle is a one off or if it is something that can be replaced outside of NYC Freeride.
Syncros will be around for a while and probably will stock replacement parts too.
THANKS EVERYONE!
PS- I have ridden A-Frames, Flatboys, and NoName flats....and they all worked great. Nothing will be the end all be all pedal but I'm down for trying out something new from a smaller company.
how do you get at the pin heads? angled allen key? the profile doesn't look so low on them either.Echo said:
and they retail for $80. no need for me to ditch my tried-n-true and dirt cheap wellgos.
A normal straight allen wrench works fine. They are a nice profile too, check a pair out in person if you get the chance.narlus said:how do you get at the pin heads? angled allen key? the profile doesn't look so low on them either.
and they retail for $80. no need for me to ditch my tried-n-true and dirt cheap wellgos.
I think the sealed ones retail for $69, not bad for a top of the line pedal IMO.
But there is definitely something to be said for dirt cheap Wellgo's
He opened the shop this year and no site so far but you can find info on BBR:Kanter said:
Racers Edge Brooklyn
ok, i see now. there are holes where you can go straight in. that makes sense. that's a good way to do it.
Werd. I just got a pair of unsealed orange ones from Danscomp. Sweetness.Echo said:
I personally think 1/2 of how good a pedal is depends on how good your shoes are. Intense shoes are to crappy pedals like a 5th Element shock is to a crappy suspension design. However, good shoes + good pedals = harmony.
I personally say the slimmer the better and for big feet, the bigger the better. I dig the Eastons, the Wellgos, and the FUNNs. Just tighten your spindles so then do get loose and your pedals won't get chowdered as fast.
-ska todd
I personally say the slimmer the better and for big feet, the bigger the better. I dig the Eastons, the Wellgos, and the FUNNs. Just tighten your spindles so then do get loose and your pedals won't get chowdered as fast.
-ska todd
I was just looking at those on danscomp too. What's the benefit of getting sealed pedals? Is it mostly for riding in wet condition? It's very dry and dusty where I ride.The Kadvang said:Werd. I just got a pair of unsealed orange ones from Danscomp. Sweetness.
Assuming that sealed and cartridge style bearings mean the same thing, which in most cases they are, I think unsealed is better than sealed where durability is concerned. The bearings are going to be sideloaded by the spindle bolt to keep the pedal body from slopping around as well as by the rider's foot pushing on the pedal. Typical cartridge bearings are not meant for anything but radial loads, cup and cone bearings (non cartridge) on the other hand will take axial loads as well as radial loads pretty well. Sealed is nice to keep the gunk out but if those sealed bearings are cartridge style they'll self destruct sooner or later anyway.
well they're not made of titanium you know 
i've been using flatboys for 2 years with no problems. had some cullys before that, and my only criticism is that if a pin breaks off there's no way to get it out.
no pedal is gonna be indestructible. just like any other product, some riders will have great luck with a pedal, others will have problems. everything and anything can break.
no pedal is gonna be indestructible. just like any other product, some riders will have great luck with a pedal, others will have problems. everything and anything can break.
The main thing I've noticed is, with sealed pedals (and bottom brackets as well for BMX), they don't spin quite as free, which is nice if you are doing tricks where you take your feet off the pedals (the pedals/cranks stay where they were so it's easier to put your foot back on them). Durability wise they should be pretty similar unless you're riding in a lot of mud.Kornphlake said:
Exactly.Echo said:
Always loose ball pedals on my bmx. Tighten 'em down so they don't spin when you take a foot off.I didn't read your post close enough. I still stand by loose ball pedals for bmx.
Same idea, different methodROCKLAND said:Exactly.
I didn't read your post close enough. I still stand by loose ball pedals for bmx.
Echo said:Same idea, different method
I have several generations of Primo pedals, the oldest are 5 years and still in one (sad looking) piece. Every once in a while they get packed with new grease and tightened up. On the cheap.
Very sexy.
Right now there are no Race pedals in stock only the Glory Holes.
So are the Race pedals the Lenosky pedals also?