Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Advantages of using BMX pedals?

In terms of versus track pedals.

This photo from Fast Friday got me thinking about it:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2376/2236678901_e7d3bb0147.jpg?v=0

Clearly he still has clips and straps.

Seems pretty stupid to me.

Those things exist to let you ride in sneakers right? Nothing wrong with that. I think they look cool (and goofy with anything but neon pink clips).

is he truing a wheel with a hammer?


oh and i bet there better at increasing the weight on your bike

that is a pump. a topeak road morph.

truing your wheel with a pump must be hell :)

they are similar to platforms, they are probably ALOT comfier than my custom nuevos :(

i bet 20" purists HATE track bikes right now.

they would give you a wide very grippy platform

i bet 20" purists HATE track bikes right now.
i really do think about this when i run into bmx kids

i just saw this. interesting, i guess..any more pics?

weird late double post

That's pretty much the most detailed photo I can find.

Using those pedals doesn't seem like a completely farfetched idea, especially if you can still run clips and straps. I'm tempted to try it out, to be honest.

That's pretty much the most detailed photo I can find.

Using those pedals doesn't seem like a completely farfetched idea, especially if you can still run clips and straps. I'm tempted to try it out, to be honest.

I think I'll try out this set up this weekend. I'd like to have a more solid platform under my feet since I ride in sneakers.

If you do try it out, take some more pics of the setup? I really like my Nike Dunks but haven't ridden in them since they're too bulky for my current pedals..

Toe overlap would be ridiculous that's for sure, a full 3cm forward.

Well, I guess if you're trying to just do tricks then it's cool...

as for me, I'll take some Time ATACs or MKS tracks.

truing your wheel with a pump must be hell :)

blonde spoke wrench= topeak cycle pump

i bet 20" purists HATE track bikes right now.

Who cares, the 24" purists probably hate the 20" purists.

Who cares, the 24" purists probably hate the 20" purists.

The 27" purists despise the 700c purists.

BMX platforms actually make much more sense than riding in sneakers with pedals designed for slotted cleats. And that's certainly the case for the type of posing.. errr.. riding that goes on at one of these "skid and wheelie" events.

A week ago I was going up a steep, completely frozen bridge. Rear wheel washed out and if I hadn't put down my foot in an instant, I would have gone down. The fast foot action was enabled by having BMX platforms. BMX pedals are much grippier than normal platforms, and look nicer, imho.

Before you attack me, remember that I ride singlespeed, so I don't have a critical need to be strapped/clipped in.

I'm in the market for pedals that can be ridden upside down more comfortably for hella rad tricks that I don't want to be clipped in for. I think this is the advantage of the BMX pedal.

They would be great for winter riding. They are a little wide, so if pedal strike is an issue for your bike I might think twice.

I've run BMX pedals without the clips. They are super comfortable for grocery runs, etc. Had to remove them as I could not stop trying to pull up on them whenever I came to a hill or wanted to accelerate quickly.

Can't go back after being clipless for the last year. Still, the BMX pedals were super stable. Felt really good; big, though.

yohei from mash also used some bmx pedals

http://i28.tinypic.com/16lfajr.jpg

Yeah, they are wide, but comfortable, and there are quite a few that you cold use clips with, the odyessey twisted PC pedals come to mind, and they are light.

Hal kun :) at Carnival runs some old Suntours...

http://www.pedalmafia.com/bike_ups_img/077_3.jpg

http://www.pedalmafia.com/bike_ups_img/077_1.jpg

He rides a trainer tire?

All the cool kids do. ;)
Ive been running one for awhile. I love it.

they're huge and wide, and are probably better for sneaker riding than amy pedals we ride with. Their spindle is a different size, though.

can anyone else list out some other bmx pedals that are compatible?

yeah, list different ones that no one has! i want to be cool too!

can anyone else list out some other bmx pedals that are compatible?

Compatible with what? A crank? Straps? HP-UX?

List of reasons why bmx pedals are better:

Well, that was a short list.

Better than what? Pedals designed for wood-soled shoes and slotted cleats? I can give you a few reasons why BMX platforms are better than those.

I don't think you have your troll goggles on. I'm just being a jerk, guy.

Seems to me you'd have to totally loosen your straps everytime you wanted out of them because of the spiky spikes on the pedals.

I don't think you have your troll goggles on. I'm just being a jerk, guy.

Oh, gotcha. Troll on, then!

Seems to me you'd have to totally loosen your straps everytime you wanted out of them because of the spiky spikes on the pedals.

Better than having no traction at all on a regular road/track pedal.

GUESS WHAT, OP IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THESE BRAND NOS LIGHT-AS-PLASTIC STRONG AS STEEL MAGNESIUM BMX PEDALS FROM LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO THAT WORK WITH CLIPS (I JUST TRIED, CHECK OUT THE HOLES ALSO THE SPIKES ARE REMOVABLE SO YOU CAN TAKE THEM OFF ON THE CLIP SIDE AND LEAVE THEM ON THE PLATFORM ONLY SIDE) THAT THEY DON'T MAKE ANYMORE I'LL SELL THEM FOR 200 DOLLARS BECAUSE EARLY MILLENIUM BMX IS THE NEW NJS IDUNNO MAYBE I'LL JUST RIDE THEM I BET YOU WISH YOU HAD THEM SORRY 200 BUCKS ONLY PRICE IS FIRM BECAUSE THEY'RE RARE

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/649/pedalsho4.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1228/magnesiumlb9.jpg

Flammable pedals are bad. :)

Better than having no traction at all on a regular road/track pedal.

My road pedals have a lot of traction... What type don't have traction? I'm curious.

Flammable pedals are bad. :)


:roflmao::beer:

Good one
But just think on those cold ass winter nights you can burn your pedals to keep warm.

Seriously tho' ....clipless makes the most sense for riding in the city (IMHO) due to ease of entry/exit but having said that. Whatever works for a particular person is just fine, if I had a grocery store only fixie I'd probably rock some bmx platforms on it

Compatible with what? A crank? Straps? HP-UX?

with clips.

..and straps, eh?
Some cant take a strap thru em

good thinkin'. ^^^

i bet 20" purists HATE track bikes right now.

yup.

GUESS WHAT, OP IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THESE BRAND NOS LIGHT-AS-PLASTIC STRONG AS STEEL MAGNESIUM BMX PEDALS FROM LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO THAT WORK WITH CLIPS (I JUST TRIED, CHECK OUT THE HOLES ALSO THE SPIKES ARE REMOVABLE SO YOU CAN TAKE THEM OFF ON THE CLIP SIDE AND LEAVE THEM ON THE PLATFORM ONLY SIDE) THAT THEY DON'T MAKE ANYMORE I'LL SELL THEM FOR 200 DOLLARS BECAUSE EARLY MILLENIUM BMX IS THE NEW NJS IDUNNO MAYBE I'LL JUST RIDE THEM I BET YOU WISH YOU HAD THEM SORRY 200 BUCKS ONLY PRICE IS FIRM BECAUSE THEY'RE RARE



WOULD BUY AGAIN A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

GUESS WHAT, OP IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THESE BRAND NOS LIGHT-AS-PLASTIC STRONG AS STEEL MAGNESIUM BMX PEDALS FROM LIKE FIVE YEARS AGO THAT WORK WITH CLIPS (I JUST TRIED, CHECK OUT THE HOLES ALSO THE SPIKES ARE REMOVABLE SO YOU CAN TAKE THEM OFF ON THE CLIP SIDE AND LEAVE THEM ON THE PLATFORM ONLY SIDE) THAT THEY DON'T MAKE ANYMORE I'LL SELL THEM FOR 200 DOLLARS BECAUSE EARLY MILLENIUM BMX IS THE NEW NJS IDUNNO MAYBE I'LL JUST RIDE THEM I BET YOU WISH YOU HAD THEM SORRY 200 BUCKS ONLY PRICE IS FIRM BECAUSE THEY'RE RARE


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