Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
My platform pedals work fine when my feet are on them, but my right leg is scarred up from the last three or four years of use. I gouged the back of my calf again a few days ago, just following kiddo on his strider bike with my MTB.
My tandem has some pedals that I think of as old school BMX-style... alloy with a 2-sided cage that wraps around. I think they're a little better than the typical cheapo MTB strap pedals. MKS makes some, same body as the Sylvan quill pedals. Anyone using those? Is anyone still making anything like the old bear trap pedals? Or any other suggestions for something that will hold onto my shoe but not chomp my leg?
I have MKS Lambdas on one bike. Very nice, very comfy pedals. Great in sandals or barefoot. Spin very smoothly. May be prone to pedal strike if you have low clearance/low bottom bracket/long cranks.
MKS Sylvans on Bike Friday Triple. Easiest with kids if everyone is on dual sided platform pedals. Nice pedals. Very smooth. No complaints at all.
MKS Espirit on another nice old Specialized mtn bike converted commuter. 8th grade son rides this bike and loves the Espirit pedals. He rides hard and fast on and off road. Good looking pedals, match this bike well. Comfy, smooth.
I also have Shimano A530's and 2 sets of Shimano M324 dual sided pedals. Very smooth, last forever. A530 platform side slippery when wet.
Current favorite pedals are the Forte Boulevard. Very smooth. Hang conveniently after break in. Love the thermoplastic platform side when barefoot, in Vibrams, lightweight running shoes, etc. Very comfy, not sharp, not slippery. SPD clips in easily and firmly. Actually much prefer the Forte Boulevard over the more expensive Shimano A530.
