On one bike I have these MKS Sylvan Touring pedals:

Nice pedal, but unfortunately the little points are very dull and my feel tend to slide around rather than staying fixed in position on the pedal.

On another bike I have these MKS Stream pedals:


The little points on this one are also kinda dull, but there are more points per inch and the pedal edge strips (with the points) are kinda dipped in the middle so the ends of the strips stick up more than the centers and get a better purchase on my shoe bottom. My feet don't slide around at all on these.

What I'd like to do is modify the Sylvan pedals so my feet don't slip. I could attack them with a file (no dremel tool here) but it seems like a lot of work for dubious results. The metal in question is aluminum, so presumably pretty soft. Any suggestions?

Toe clips with straps, clipless pedals, files. Andy.

Or slotted cleats...

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This is what I use, Forté Convert Platform Pedals - Performance Sales Exclusions my feet never slip, I've used them for many thousands of miles

Agreed but thought of as a sub category of clips and straps. Andy.

Let's google that.

I really like the simplicity of the cages myself. But I like the cycling specific footwear of the clipless pedals more. So... I use clipless pedals and shoes.

But sometimes I put the strapless half-toe nylon/plastic cages on a casual bike. They're quick easy and feet won't slip off the pedal when I standup.

I wear Teva-type open-toed sandals for cycling. Seems like you pretty much have to be wearing a full shoe in order to use toeclips--or am I mistaken? Clipless is a whole 'nother ballgame that I'd rather avoid.

I have no idea how you did that Google thing, but it is really cool! Never saw that before.

I have a pair of Nukeproof on another bike, similar to the Forte. You are right, they are excellent and feet never slip. At the moment, though, I'm trying to make the Sylvans usable for $$$ sake . . .

Very easy to do click here: Let me google that for you and the type in your search request. Google will provide you with a special link, that you then copy that link. In your reply/post select the little Earth/globe with a chain "link" in front.... and paste in the link google provided in the box that pops up.

A metal file. Just don't let the pedal hit your shin.

I need to spend more time in my recliner so I can discover stuff like this!

One thing you might consider if you want to continue riding without clips and straps is painting the edges with sand paint. You can but the stuff (it's made for stair treads) or mix up a mall batch with sand and nail polish. Clean with acetone first (not nail polish remover) then paint the edges, and allow to cure.

The sand makes for pavement lie traction and will prevent slippage, even in the rain. But in this application, expect to redo it fairly often depending on how you ride.

I only sit at my desk when writing HTML or using Photoshop. A cheap little laptop is all I need for forums, facebook, Craigslist, and emails.

Use a hacksaw and split the points......Make lots of (sharp)points

File down some of the middle teeth.....Make the edges bite more

Remove every other tooth......Make remaining teeth bite more

Buy new $20.00 pedals.... Save elbow grease for something else.

I had those on my touring bike for awhile.....no slipping,boots or tennis shoes.
They were too narrow for me.

An idea I hadn't thought of--thanks!

Yea, Just add the Toe clips.. even a strapless half clip. Keens type sandals offer a toe bumper

Im still using 30 year old Lyotard 460D pedals on my Cross bike..


>Ergon's pedals use an abrasive grip tape patch in the Center .. they work fine .
use those with your Tevas

>look into softer shoe sole rubber. on the shoes , perhaps with ridges running across..

> sharp points on your pedals can make some nice puncture wounds ..

>other type platform pedals use a lot of steel setscrews for grip , the height is adjustable

More good ideas!

The aluminum will dull quickly, any basic flat pedal with steel pins will work, like for a downhill bike or BMX. Most bike companies make one. $ 35.00-50.00 for cheap ones. Don't buy the cheap ones with aluminum pins, they won't do the job.

Platform pedals with metal studs. Feet don't slip on them (at least as far I know) and you wear sandals. Another example:

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