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Old 02-06-20 | 06:32 PM
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mjac
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Originally Posted by Bill in VA
I was looking for wider pedals for toe clips and straps and the Urban Platforms are not what I would call wide (found this out after I bought a pair). They do have a large tab to spin the pedal for putting your foot in. Fortunately they were super easy to sell. MKS also makes a bolt on tab for touring pedals.

I would recommend the OP visit the Mikashima (MKS) website as it has dimensions of all their pedals and weights. I decided on the Sylvan Touring Next. They were among the widest, have parallel plates for even distribution across the ball of your feet, have SMOOTH sealed bearings, and the plates are replaceable. An added benefit is they are lighter than many clipless pedals and were about $44 (now near $53+ due to tariffs on Asian bike parts). The MKS toe clips come in sizes and also offer a deeper version for street shoes and are great for hiking shoes. Did I say smooth bearings and SILVER color (or black)

I have a set of 40 year old MKS road quill pedals and they are still great, but too narrow now. MKS leather straps are very strong and also stiff to keep it easy to slip your foot into the pedal and clips, and are a bit longer for larger feet. Nylon straps are very cheap, but often limp and catch on anything that prngotrudes from the shoe. I have been on rides where a frayed or worn nylon strap would not open fast due to threads hooking on the teeth of the buckle. No one was hurt, but they were a bit scared. MKS is still a made in Japan product.
MKS website: https://www.mkspedal.com/?q=en/product/node/331

Universal Cycles is having a close-out on the Sylvan Touring Next pedals. https://www.universalcycles.com/shop....php?id=100114

There are some quick removable versions called EZY-Superior, but they get pricey at around $80-100. That way you can remove the pedal for storage, carrying in a car or on mass transit (where allowed), or to swap clipped, clipless, or platforms depending on the riding.
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The Sykvan Touring Nexts are 94mm wide and 63mm long. They say it is their widest Sylvan...Thanks,mjac
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