Originally Posted by
badrad
the Wellgo quick release unit measures almost the same as the MKS, the MKS release is around 17mm high, while the Wellgo is around 15.5mm.
The wellgo can probably be as close as 14.5, i have layered several washers inserted to position the release latch in the spot.
The nice thing with the wellgo is that it doesn't need the special thin wrench in order to remove or tighten. it uses an 8mm hex allen key to remove or install.
Wow, that's very narrow (even the Brompton folding pedal protrudes 20mm from the crank) and it looks like you can also tighten them with a regular pedal wrench since there are wrench flats next to the QR mechanism. It looks like Wellgo/Xpedo tops every other folding/detachable pedal in all categories: good design, weight, "folded" pedal protrusion.
I was gonna order the XCF06 because they're light and round without corners (handy for not scratching walls when the pedals are attached):
xpedo-xcf-06-gold.jpg
However, after checking ebay I decided to buy the XCF05
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Xpedo-Traverse-Q...-/160361469006
I got them over the XCF06 because:
1. They're 40 grams lighter. 284 grams vs 324 grams. I don't think this is a lie because it's consistent with the weight differences listed on the Xpedo website for the nonQR versions.
2. They're cheaper.
3. They're narrower (just like only the body of the XCF06 except with pins). Probably narrow enough that I won't mind leaving them attached most of the time.
I think I'm officially in
with Wellgo/Xpedo because my favorite nonfolding pedal is the magnesium Wellgo WAM-D10 (one side SPD other side platform with pins):
