Originally Posted by
Chombi
A C&V platform pedal that I really like is the Ofmega Sintesi from the 80's, as it has a nice aero design, plus they are lighter than most platform pedals. They will also look good on pretty much any 80's vintage bike.
I have a pair of those and they are pretty nice. The proprietary toeclips didn't last long, though, and I ended up fabricating replacements out of plastic clips. The replacements have held up well for over 20 years:
The one issue with the Sintesi is that the platform is rather narrow. Lyotard mod. 23 "Marcel Berthet" pedals offer a wider platform, but they've been getting crazy-high prices on the used market lately:
The extra-large tab on the Berthet pedal makes it particularly easy to get the shoe into the clip and has been copied by several other manufacturers. White Industries makes a very nice, albeit very spendy, clone:
More recently, MKS has offered a
more affordable clone of the Berthet pedal:
Alas, neither the White Industries nor MKS Urban pedal will accommodate slotted cleats. Not a big deal for most people, but it is a show-stopper for me.
Another favorite of mine is the Campagnolo "Triomphe" pedal:
These offer very good support for soft-soled shoes, and do accommodate slotted cleats as well. But they've been out of production for many years now.
