Originally Posted by
energyandair
I'm not sure why I would want to take the quick release bases off while out on on the road so I don't bother to take a wrench.
The pedals themselves unclip from the bases quickly and without tools but it does take a moment longer than folding a pedal.
The primary advantages I see are:
- With the pedal unclipped, the base does not stick out from the crank near as far as a folding pedal.
- The base is smooth and is much less likely to scratch or catch on something than a folding pedal
- They are more solid than any folding pedal I have seen
- It's easy to switch platform types or switch pedals between bikes
- They will accept toe clips and or straps
- Removing the pedals is an easy extra deterrent to ride-away thieves
So far as I know, nobody else makes anything like them.
David
To add to the list above, beyond the obvious quality differences, the MKS pedals utilize a more traditional pedal design approach by having the bearings support the platform at the extreme ends.. folding pedals by design have the bearings much closer together.. the constant leverage on the closely placed bearings leads to pedal bearing failure at a much higher rate.. folding pedals work well for light use, but if you are really putting the miles in, then a more traditional design gets the nod from me..