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mtnbk3000
06-10-07, 12:13 PM
what pedals do you use on your freeride or dh bike?
im looking at syncros mentals,and sunline v3. They are very different pedals, but they both look pretty sturdy, i want as grippy as can be. * i do realize that with the syncros i will need shin guards

Hanzo
06-10-07, 02:42 PM
Those syncros look pretty intense. I use Primos or DX's. After you auger them into a ground enough times it doesn't really matter what they are as long as the bearings don't fall out and you can replace the pins when they get ground off/fall out.
mtnbk3000
06-10-07, 04:00 PM
are you talking Kona jack**** primos, and who makeds the DX's

Hanzo
06-10-07, 04:07 PM
Shimano makes the DX's, and the Primo is the brand. I believe the pedal is called the Tenderizer. Kinda old but I have a couple pairs and they hold up well.
mtnbk3000
06-10-07, 04:09 PM
ive have seen those tenderizers before. the shimanos are a bit out of my price range since both the syncros and the sunline are out of what i want to spend also.
Hanzo
06-10-07, 04:15 PM
I like them, just make sure you get the sealed bearing ones. There a little more money, but still not bad and hold up a lot better.
FreeRidin'
06-10-07, 04:26 PM
Azonic A-frames, DMR V12s, Odyssey Cielenckis, Sun Ringle' Zuzus, Truvativ Holzfellers, Crank Bros 50/50s.
DylanTremblay
06-10-07, 05:07 PM
If you can afford to get the syncros mentals go for them. Amazing pedals! Frankly, I would stay clear of Crank Bro 50/50 pedals. The plates have a tendency to loosen up.
WannaGetGood
06-10-07, 05:34 PM
Wellgo B-27's.
mtnbk3000
06-10-07, 06:09 PM
what about eastern flatboy dh
Dannihilator
06-10-07, 06:21 PM
Easton Flatboys you mean.
mtnbk3000
06-10-07, 06:25 PM
yeah woops
cryptid01
06-10-07, 06:46 PM
* i do realize that with the syncros i will need shin guards

why is that?
mtnbk3000
06-10-07, 06:48 PM
because in the unlikely event that i do slip off they will cause nasty pedal bite. also i will not be getting them because they are not the ones with replaceable pins
cryptid01
06-10-07, 07:08 PM
because in the unlikely event that i do slip off they will cause nasty pedal bite.

Ouch! Well I would definitely get some other pedals that do not bite if I were you.
mtnbk3000
06-10-07, 07:09 PM
youve got a good sense of humor
taylor p
06-10-07, 07:17 PM
youve got a good sense of humor
dont he thought
FreeRidin'
06-10-07, 07:37 PM
Frankly, I would stay clear of Crank Bro 50/50 pedals. The plates have a tendency to loosen up.

Very true.

I lost a couple screws at the start of the season. Sent Crank Bros and email and had 10 replacement screws in 2 days.:eek: Stuck a little lock tight on them and everything is perfect now.