There are many good reviews for these pedals on the internet. But I have found the users of this forum to be the most knowledgable.

So if you own a pair of these what has your experience been? I will be using these on my commuting bicycle.

While they look strong, there are only two very thin lines where you are pushing down with force on those pedals. I think it would be more comfortable and efficient if you had a larger surface contact for your shoes.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5240

Did you notice the original poster asked for comments from actual users. Have you used them? I'll be not when you point him to something at Performance.

I've used them. They are an basic pedal and I've used them with ordinary shoes and a friend used them on this summer's 1,100 mile tour. He used old style English touring shoes. They had a flat bottom to the shoe, but weren't very stiff contrary to Buycycling advice. With the right pedal, youc can cycle without special shoes.

Thanks for the post GrodyGeek. Was your post a recommendation?

Hey, those are my pedals also. They are the standard issue pedal on my Atlantis. I like them, mine have toe clips, and they feel fine. Today I did a 30 mile ride as opposed to my 2 mile commute and no problems. I say get them, and check out the Rivendell website as they have very nice leather straps for them alon with metal toeclips.

Indeed, I meant it to be. I use them on a townie or around town bike.

These are also nice, although I don't own any, yet.
https://www.rivendellbicycles.com/web...aps/14048.html

I've also used these (also from MKS) and they are good with any shoes, but prefer the basic touring pedal.

https://www.rivendellbicycles.com/web...aps/14030.html

This is what I used on my single speed winter bike with powergrips.

https://www.rivendellbicycles.com/web...aps/14047.html

Its all good.

I have this pedal on both my 'bent and on my DF "city bike"; I have used them with and without toe clips. I have no desire to try anything else - this pedal works great for me !

msm

I have used them for 10 years and recommend them.
I commute and do multi-day tours in a wide variety of footwear and in all weathers, mostly using toe clips.
I have tried the platform version but I find the cage more comfortable, even in running shoes.
The bearing seals are adaquate and the annual maintainance is pretty easy.

I looked at the Sylvan pedals but was put off by the two straight contact points (based on prior experience with simalar pedals).

On my Bridgestone XO-3, I'm using a pair of the above referenced Rivendell pedals, which, as I recall, are referred to as GR4. Very comfortable, nice large contact area. I'm using clips and straps, shoes are either old Adidas Sambas (indoor soccer) or a pair of Van's skateboarders.

For commuting, I've used the MKS track pedals, which are the same pedal but narrower. I used toe clips and Adidas Sambas. I wouldn't call them "special" shoes, but they are cheap and smooth-soled, making entry and exit easy. Very good pedal, no major drawbacks, no worries about only two contact points. I stopped using them to switch to clipless.