Favorite Fixed/SS Pedals?
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Track pedals are basically a replica that have slots for old school cycling cleats. When using them with normal sneakers, they're not great.
Basically the same problem that hairnet described above with the Lyotards.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...ep-lately.html
Basically the same problem that hairnet described above with the Lyotards.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespee...ep-lately.html
I don't recommend them to anyone else but my own go-to pedal to use with toeclips and straps is the inexpensive Wellgo copies of nicer track pedals. I gave a set to my kid and he complained bitterly about how hard they were on the bottom of his feet. When I convinced him to wear something besides his sneakers when he rode - he became a convert...
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I really love my MKS Sylvan Touring pedals. The fact that they have traction (on both sides) is nice. Especially in the winter when I sometimes will wear boots for short rides to go meet up with friends or whatever. Instead of adjusting the straps to fit boots I'll just use the other side of the pedals which is still grippy enough for short commuting type rides.
Recently I added some MKS pedal flips which are pretty sweet. Definitely makes flipping the pedals around easier. $7 well spent!
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Can you recommend those over the Urban Platforms? I need a pair of pedals for my smash-and-bang-around workhouse steamroller and the Urban Platforms look like they've eliminated my perennial problem of never being able to get my feet in the $%@#$^%$ cages the first time around. Or second. Or fifth.
But I was gonna go with either those or the GR-10s since this is the bike I ride when I'm wearing boots or whatever.
But I was gonna go with either those or the GR-10s since this is the bike I ride when I'm wearing boots or whatever.
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If you're running Hold Fast or similar straps (I like YNOTS), see if you can find a pair of Haro Small block pedals. They made them in plastic, aluminum and magnesium. They have a ton of surface area and a concave to them so your foot just sits in them. BMXers say the plastic ones break if you use them for tricks but for just pedaling your fixed gear they work great. I've had two pairs for years and no problems. Prefer them greatly to the Odyssey Twisted platforms everyone loves and to GR-9s with straps and clips which I ran for years. Not as classic looking but much more comfortable and secure feeling with street shoes. No clips to rub on your shoes and with black pedals and straps they don't look too tark.
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But I have got to believe that there are innumerable other sporty stiff soled shoes out in the world besides work boots, if one but looks
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Can you recommend those over the Urban Platforms? I need a pair of pedals for my smash-and-bang-around workhouse steamroller and the Urban Platforms look like they've eliminated my perennial problem of never being able to get my feet in the $%@#$^%$ cages the first time around. Or second. Or fifth.
But I was gonna go with either those or the GR-10s since this is the bike I ride when I'm wearing boots or whatever.
But I was gonna go with either those or the GR-10s since this is the bike I ride when I'm wearing boots or whatever.
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Urban Platform is a really nice pedal with super-smooth sealed bearings and a wide, comfortable platform but when I used them, I actually found them a little difficult to flip and get my foot into. With my clip & double strap setup, they would hang too far upside-down and were a bit of a pain in the butt. I know other folks who love them though...
Yeah, I don't see the Urban Platform working very well with double straps. I have single straps on mine and don't have any problems flipping them. Also, my feet are a lot narrower than yours, which helps a lot too. I really like the silky smooth bearings on mine.
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What straps/ toeclips do you use Scrod? Has anyone used these Power Grips?
I'm intrigued. Supposed to be best of both worlds between clip-less and platform/toe cage systems. Power Grips Power Grips - Original - REI.com
I'm intrigued. Supposed to be best of both worlds between clip-less and platform/toe cage systems. Power Grips Power Grips - Original - REI.com
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What about some shimano road pedals? going clipless on my fixed and road bike was the best decision ever, it's just a hassle lugging around a pair of sneakers in a bag when i commute though.
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MKS gr10 plus MKS stainless steel toe clips work for me. Just received my third pair of the stainless toe clips from Retrogression.
Had a couple of the regular MKS clips but I get into the stainless without a thought. I use large and for comparison I wear size 11.5 Nike Air (which run small ) and for riding I wear merrell roust fury size 10 which is my usual size. I clamp down my dominant right foot and leave the left a bit loose to get in and out. I bought them at first for the look and thought I'd give it try but turned out I loved them. I stand at lights as much as possible but you have to put your foot down sometimes.
I've NEVER had pedal strike with the gr10s but I ride bikes with high bottom brackets. Roads aren't too bad where I live but I ride a bit aggressively 25 miles a day commute plus 50 or more on weekends if I'm not wasted from work or drink. Single straps, clamp 'em down and when you start bouncing around from ***** roads they'll keep you on.
Had a couple of the regular MKS clips but I get into the stainless without a thought. I use large and for comparison I wear size 11.5 Nike Air (which run small ) and for riding I wear merrell roust fury size 10 which is my usual size. I clamp down my dominant right foot and leave the left a bit loose to get in and out. I bought them at first for the look and thought I'd give it try but turned out I loved them. I stand at lights as much as possible but you have to put your foot down sometimes.
I've NEVER had pedal strike with the gr10s but I ride bikes with high bottom brackets. Roads aren't too bad where I live but I ride a bit aggressively 25 miles a day commute plus 50 or more on weekends if I'm not wasted from work or drink. Single straps, clamp 'em down and when you start bouncing around from ***** roads they'll keep you on.
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MKS gr10 plus MKS stainless steel toe clips work for me. Just received my third pair of the stainless toe clips from Retrogression.
Had a couple of the regular MKS clips but I get into the stainless without a thought. I use large and for comparison I wear size 11.5 Nike Air (which run small ) and for riding I wear merrell roust fury size 10 which is my usual size. I clamp down my dominant right foot and leave the left a bit loose to get in and out. I bought them at first for the look and thought I'd give it try but turned out I loved them. I stand at lights as much as possible but you have to put your foot down sometimes.
Had a couple of the regular MKS clips but I get into the stainless without a thought. I use large and for comparison I wear size 11.5 Nike Air (which run small ) and for riding I wear merrell roust fury size 10 which is my usual size. I clamp down my dominant right foot and leave the left a bit loose to get in and out. I bought them at first for the look and thought I'd give it try but turned out I loved them. I stand at lights as much as possible but you have to put your foot down sometimes.
- When you write "stainless toe clips", do you mean the cages, or the traditional (flat/springy) steel ones?
- Any experience with Converse "Chuck Taylor" high-tops? I wear a 10.5, and can't figure out whether to buy the Medium, or the Large (of either version) to use with my MKS "Urban Platform" pedals.
Note: I'm looking to buy the half-clip (strapless) versions of these toe clips (Compass Bicycles sells the "cage" version, and Velo Orange sells the "springy" version).
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I wear size 9-10 Chucks to ride very often. I'm running medium MKS toeclips, which feel OK. I would've gone for the large if I was planning on using them for skidding or actual foot retention. You'd probably want the large. And in my opinion those half-clips are dumb.
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The clips you have pictured are the ones I'm referring to. I prefer the cage (on the left) . I tried large and they felt good on my toes but it's kind of trial and error anything feet related. They're a tiny bit lose but you can tighten the straps to taste.
I probably have 9 or 10 sets of clips but those MKS cages are what I prefer. The ones on the right tended to pinch my toes no matter what position on the pedal I had them and I tried both medium and large.
As far as the converse I'm not sure how they're sized
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I probably have 9 or 10 sets of clips but those MKS cages are what I prefer. The ones on the right tended to pinch my toes no matter what position on the pedal I had them and I tried both medium and large.
As far as the converse I'm not sure how they're sized
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I wear size 9-10 Chucks to ride very often. I'm running medium MKS toeclips, which feel OK. I would've gone for the large if I was planning on using them for skidding or actual foot retention. You'd probably want the large. And in my opinion those half-clips are dumb.
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