Flat Pedal Bearings?
Recently I bought a pair of Wellgo flat pedals off Ebay. I know that they are not the top of the line pedals but they have always served me well for my Giant hybrid rides on mostly paved trails. I'm a senior citizen so I stay to the smooth surfaces but I do ride a few thousand miles per year. After receiving them in the mail, I notice that when I spin the axle, they feel like there is grit in the bearings. They don't turn smoothly! They're made in Taiwan (well at least it's not China) I've been in touch with the seller and he said that this is normal and they will wear in. I'm suspicious of his comments because I've never heard of bearings wearing in. What do you think? Ever had a set of pedals where the bearings smoothed out after some usage?