Folding Bikes - pedals

what pedals are you folks running on your folders?

anyone using clipless pedals on the folder ?

I use the platform pedals you can see in the attached photo. They don't fold, but they have a fantastic non-slip surface, great support for the feet, even when wearing Sorel winter boots.227273

anyone using clipless pedals on the folder ?

not in the winter. spiky flats and rubber bottom Bean Boots.

Wet, at least till Juneuary..

On the Bike Friday PL, trying a pair of Ergon pedals this year.

... on the Brompton, the stock current pair are fine.
have a pair of (long ago discontinued Campag) BMX pedals pair
to substitute when the folding pedal is un-needed ..

MKS take off or so called EZ are nice, they have good bearings and are classes better than the usuall folding pedals ....
They have a CUBE pedal with their own designed cleat ....( currently out of stock but I should have some new ones shortly )

some folks use eggbeaters as well as they are pretty slim ( non foldable but reasonable small )

thor

I use normal Shimano SPD's, the mountain bike type that you can clip into either side. Works well on my DaHon Curve SL. They don't fold, but are small enough that it's never been an issue.

As Thor says, the Crank Bros. EggBeaters would also be an excellent choice. I use them on my fixed gear bike; haven't tried them on my folder, but I'm sure they'd work as well as the Shimano pedals I'm using now.

Rick / OCRR

I use the Shimano pedals that are platforms on one side and SPD on the other. I also have a set of folding pedals that are pretty cool (http://www.xootr.com/folding-pedals.html). i tried the quick-release pedals, but they kept falling off so I stopped using them.

I have eXpedo removable pedals on my Frog and love them. They are a variation made by WellGo, with the same, simple attachment mechanism. I suspect the bearings aren't as good as the MKS pedals, but I have had no problem in over a year of regular use. I've also used the MKS EZ Superior pedals (the ones without the plastic rings). I prefer the eXpedo/WellGo to the MKS.

We are using similar pedals on both sets of Fridays. I like the width for my size 13 shoes.

Wife has a set of translucent ones like those shown - others are like this (Black Label brand) - love the colors.

Lou

Count me among the MKS-impressed. The Moulton TSR-(A)2* sports Lambda Ezy Superior pedals. The single-speed Xootr Swift wears the more track-oriented (non-QR) Stream pedals.

[* Updated with a Metras-modified SRAM A2 hub. :thumb:]

I replaced the stock plastic Suntour pedals that came on my Dahon Vitesse D7HG with a set of the MKS FP-7 folding pedals. I like 'em a lot. Typical MKS quality, good bearings, strong, easy folding, very grippy:

http://michaelnel.smugmug.com/Bicycling/Dahon-Vitesse-D7HG/i-SXkkSRN/0/O/pedal.jpg

http://michaelnel.smugmug.com/Bicycling/Dahon-Vitesse-D7HG/i-MZP24wq/0/O/pedalfolded.jpg

shimano platform spd's

MKS quick release removable pedals. Makes my folder really skinny and thin, only thing wider is my tractor seat that I put on it :)

Brompton has 1 left folding pedal exceptionally low profile, good grip.
just not a big surface, like a bmx/mtb flat ..
Right one doesn't have to fold,

I have some plastic MKS pedals on my Dahon, and for fun I tried some cheap ($28) old-style-clip pedals on my Bike Friday -- they've been there ever since! I bought some MKS ones for it but have never taken them out of the bag after trying the clips.

I've got a set of MKS Cubes and Lambdas both set up with EZ adapters. They are one part that move from bike to bike.

I am using Shimano PD-T780 SPD pedals (Deore XT) and recommend them if you're a recreational rider, commuter, club rider, etc. and not into bicycle racing.

They're meant for touring and have reflectors for better visibility by motorists. One side has the clip-in mechanism, the other is flat so you can also use them with regular shoes. My cycling shoes are Shimano SH-MT42NV, which are mountain bike shoes. They have recessed cleats, so you can walk around almost normally in them (the sole is a bit stiff compared to normal sneakers).

I had no experience with clipless pedals before I upgraded to these pedals and shoes but found them easy to use. I can maintain a faster cadence which yields more power. Clip-in is fairly straightforward and so is getting out. I have yet to crash the bike ;)

Currently, I have a pair of Shimano SPD (small MTB one) on my Dahon Mu SL, but it is wearing down (owned it close to a decade). Planning to replace them with the MKS Cube clipless pedals if anyone has them for sale?!?

However, recently I have gotten a hold of a pair of Power Grip sport pedals (these are pedals that come with the Power Grip straps) at REI to go on my Dahon Speed Uno. I chose this option so I can use my Polar Fleece waterproof shoes during the winter cycling months. Works great and gives some advantages of clipless.:thumb:

MKS quick release removable pedals. Makes my folder really skinny and thin, only thing wider is my tractor seat that I put on it :)

I use these too. They make the bike bit less attractive to steal as you can bring the pedals with you when you lock up the bike and you can switch between platform and clipless without a wrench.

I replaced the stock plastic Suntour pedals that came on my Dahon Vitesse D7HG with a set of the MKS FP-7 folding pedals. I like 'em a lot. Typical MKS quality, good bearings, strong, easy folding, very grippy:
I am using MKS FD-7 Folding Pedals on my Strida, too. ;)

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o74/amurolee/SD_new_accessories_2.jpg

Yesterday I replaced the Wellgo FP-7 on my Downtube 8H with a new pair of the same. The pedal set lasted 20 months and 2500 miles. The bearings are fairly exposed to the elements so they don't really last through more than one ice/salt/snow season. But they're metal, sturdy, around $20 versus $50+ for the MKS set.