[fourgivn1]

Was riding my bike last night and discovered that I've bent the pedals (or more specifically, the 'posts' that attach them to the crank). Basically due to a combination of my weight and the way I pedal. I'm not all that heavy (I weigh 195, and it's on the way down), but I POUND the pedals, and that bent the posts.

So I'm getting new ones. I know myself well enough to know that clipless pedals and I will NOT work well together. That being said, can anyone recommend a set of DURABLE pedals? Something very strong (titanium or carbon might be preferable). Thanks.

 

[BikeGeek]

I just picked up some Azonic Fusions for my GF's bike. The guys at the shop highly recommended them saying they were "a lot of pedal for the money."

They retail for around $40.

 

[fourgivn1]

Sounds good.....I'll have to check them out...look like what I'd want. I'd definitely pay that much for a good set of pedals. Thanks a lot.

 

[BikeGeek]

Originally posted by fourgivn1
Sounds good.....I'll have to check them out...look like what I'd want. I'd definitely pay that much for a good set of pedals. Thanks a lot.

The bearings were a little dry when I got mine, so I had to repack them. Otherwise, they seem like great pedals. Mine may be last years, I just saw on the Azonic page that the Fusions now have sealed bearings.

 

[fourgivn1]

How hard is it to repack the wheel bearings? Still a newbie (for a long time to come) so I think I'll let the LBS guys do this since they will do it for free anyways.

 

[BikeGeek]

Originally posted by fourgivn1
How hard is it to repack the wheel bearings? Still a newbie (for a long time to come) so I think I'll let the LBS guys do this since they will do it for free anyways.

Do you mean the spindle bearings in the pedal? That's what I repacked, not the wheels. It was pretty easy. I recommend doing the whole process over some surface with a lip so that when you drop a ball-bearing, you're not chasing it across the floor.

Remove the dustcap and unscrew the lock bolt. Remove the washer and carefully unscrew the cone. If you look in the end now, you'll see 13 ball-bearings surrounding the spindle. I used a small flathead screwdriver to remove the bbs. Once they are out and someplace safe, turn the pedal over and remove the spindle. Repeat the bb removal process.

With all the bbs out I just used my finger to fill each bearing cup in the pedal with grease. Put the bearings back in the crank side of the pedal first. Just push them into the grease. Grease the cone on the spindle and carefully slide it back into the pedal. You want to make sure you don't push any bbs out the other side.

Turn the pedal over and replace the bbs around the spindle. I dropped them in 1 at a time and used the screwdriver to position each. Grease the threaded cone and screw it back on to the spindle. Get it tight enough that you don't get any play in the spindle, but not so tight that you can't spin the pedal easily. Replace the washer and locknut. Check again to make sure the pedal spins smoothly. Replace the dustcap.

I don't know if this process applies to all pedals. I've only done the Fusions pictured above.

 

[fourgivn1]

Boy, I wasn't asking for all that, but I'm glad you posted it though because hey, I gotta learn this sometime, and the more I learn now, the more I can do this stuff on my own instead of driving 20 miles. I'm pretty sold on the Fusions cuz they're cheaper than most, and other sites have nothing but raves about them. Thanks for your info!

 

[way2jedi4u]

Wellgo B-37 platforms : $35

 

[fourgivn1]

...are they any good? Remember, as my sig says, I'm a frickin' newbie. Don't know much about pedals yet....except that the Azonic Fusions, Shimano 959's and Egg Beaters all appear to be good deals, according to some research.

 

[shootr]

If you are looking for DURABLE and strong pedals you should check out 1664 BMX

They are Canadian made, so they should work out to being relatively inexpensive, they are fairly light, and are BRUTALLY strong, also they are available with sealed cartridge bearings so they will be service free.
http://www.1664bmx.com/beaver.htm

 

[Dave]

Atomic platform pedals have a lifetime wareranty on their spindiles(I think). they are pricey though, around $80, but very high quality.

 

[rfemurfx]

you dont need any stickin pedals! if they are bent on one side just use the other and bend them back. thats why the have two sides :devil:

 

[fourgivn1]

I did that, but it turns out that since they took like 4 days to replace the PEDALS, they ordered Azonic Fusions and put them on for me for FREE. (meaning the pedals and installation was both free). Saweet!