Folding Bikes - Upgrading MKS FP6 Folding pedal

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bhkyte
03-15-09, 06:21 AM
Any suggestion in making the MKS FP6 less slippery?
ie 1) using a file on the grips to get some sharper points ( used to do this with BMX pedals with mixed results).
2) Inserting studs like some platform pedals have. By threading and inserting small "grubsrew" type alley bolts. It looks to thin to do this however.
3)Fit another cage around the main body like some BMK pedals have.Using a spare cage and carriage bolts.

Any other/better suggestions ?

rhm
03-16-09, 07:32 AM
You definitely could improve the surface with a file, but don't do too much; the metal is pretty thin. I don't think the other ideas are really workable.

I'm not going to pretend these are better suggestions, but let's try thinking out of the box for a moment....

Cut small pieces of waterproof sandpaper and glue them to the surface of the pedal with waterproof spray adhesive.

Spray that same adhesive on the surface where your shoe touches it, the sprinkle sand on it.

Try different shoes.

And next time you need pedals, try something else. FD6's are overrated, if you ask me.
bhkyte
03-16-09, 10:02 AM
Hi thanks, I do not want to change footware and I have tried many other pedals, theses are the pedals I want to modify or have an effect on.