aiguy

I have a foul-weather (91 Cannondale H300) bike fitted out to be fully-functional - fenders, studded tires, etc - in winter snow, rain and mud. I use it for commuting when the weather suggests that I keep my 'nice' bike safely stored away from the elements.

It originally came with rubber pedals (with grippy teeth, yes, but still rubber) and I want to replace them with metal platforms so I can add Power Grips (Power Grips' website recommending not to use them on rubber pedals). I don't like clipless for my commute, tho I prefer them for 'fun' rides.

I was in Performance yesterday and saw a pair of Welgo platforms on sale for 50% off. They are *big* plaforms - which I like - with lots of little pins. At the price ($12), I couldn't resist. Given that I have them now, should I:

* put them on and use with the grippy pins (plus the Power Grips)
* take off the pins
* take them back because they are wholly unsuitable

Anyone have experience commuting with pedals with pins? Comments?

Thanks.

jerrryhazard

Hi aiguy. I have a 92-93 kona that has recently become my commuter - similiar to your cannodale, and I use wellgo platforms, but I don't have the option to remove the pins because they are molded with the pedals. I've used platform pedals since the bmx days, and only recently went to clipless on my other single. Wouldn't suggest taking the pins out, that metal gets awful slippery when wet, the pins really help. I would think the power grips should work nice in the snow, inclement weather - just practice getting out of them so you can predict how the pins my grab your shoes...

HereNT

I use Primo BMX Platforms with pins in the winter with a pair of steel-toed work boots and no straps - seems fine. I have to step off of the pedals a lot during the winter depending on snow coverage. The only real problem that I've had is when there is freezing rain and they are coated in about an 1/8" of ice - the pins do no good then at all. I'll be putting them back on soon, luckily there's no snow yet.

alanbikehouston

I have been using BMX pedals on most of my bikes recently. During the course of the day, I might be riding in sandals or wingtips (with thick rubber soles). The BMX pedals work great with everything except bare feet. I don't think they would work as well with leather soled shoes, but I don't have any of those.

Dchiefransom

I wouldn't use the pins and the Power Grips. The pins might keep your foot from sliding out when you want it to.