Would it be TOO Fred ......
05-16-07, 06:36 PM
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Would it be TOO Fred ......
if I put mtb platform pedals on my road bike. I tried clipless, and while I will concede that they are much more efficient and all, they just aren't for me. I like platforms, and ones with pins which grip the bottom of your shoes. I have seen some mtb platforms that don't look overly "clunky" that I think would not look too bad on the Reno. They are available in silver or black-the bike is basically silver with a little black. Crank arms are silver. What color platforms do you think would be best - or are mtb platforms a little TOO Fred?
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As someone with $6 plastic pedals on my semi-high end mountain bike, I feel qualified to say, "Do watcha want. Those who matter don't care and those who care don't matter."
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If you are riding for your own pleasure and enjoyment, I think you should ride what you want to. What difference does it matter what someone else thinks. 99.9% of the other people in this country aren't going to get off their lazy butts to walk across the living room to change the channel.
05-16-07, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by card
If you are riding for your own pleasure and enjoyment, I think you should ride what you want to. What difference does it matter what someone else thinks. 99.9% of the other people in this country aren't going to get off their lazy butts to walk across the living room to change the channel.
Pick what you like and don't worry what other people think.
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05-16-07, 06:46 PM
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I wouldn't do it but that bike has to please only one person in the whole world and I'm not the one. If you think platform pedals will make you happy, go for it.
05-16-07, 06:49 PM
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I agree. Go with what works for you. Who cares what anyone else thinks? Besides your feet will be moving so fast no one will know what kind of pedals you are using anyway.
05-16-07, 07:19 PM
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You can never be too FRED
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Don't ask me, I wear a ski helmet and googles when it's colder than 20F.
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Originally Posted by robtown
Don't ask me, I wear a ski helmet and googles when it's colder than 20F.
Whatever you do, it's important to be yourself. If you were someone else, then there would be two of them and none of you. And if you can't please everyone, make sure you please me, because I am usually the final arbitor of all things fashion and style related. I write snarky columns for bike magazines, don't ya know.
05-16-07, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by freeranger
if I put mtb platform pedals on my road bike.
05-16-07, 08:08 PM
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Absolutely-if you don't have a problem with it none of us will.
05-16-07, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by freeranger
I like platforms, and ones with pins which grip the bottom of your shoes. - or are mtb platforms a little TOO Fred?
I'm not sure exactly what you mean by the line about pins that grip the shoes. Are you talking about the serrations around the edge of the pedals?
You may find that one of the road pedal designs from MKS would be what you are looking for. They are good quality (made in Japan), reasonably priced and they look good. Several models are shown on this page.
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...b7f544858c4002
I still occasionally use the MKS Sylvan Track pedals that came on my '92 Bridgestone RB-1. They look and work like new.
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These are nice pedals, I used some for about a year. Feet do not slip slide around.
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Well, I for one can't believe you'd ride MTB platforms on a road bike. Geesh! 
Just sayin!
Just sayin!
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Well, I for one can't believe you'd ride MTB platforms on a road bike. Geesh!
Just sayin!
Just sayin!
I know, it's already been said, but it was funny enough to bring up again.
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Originally Posted by Terrierman
Last week you couldn't even spell Roubaix.
I know, it's already been said, but it was funny enough to bring up again.
I know, it's already been said, but it was funny enough to bring up again.
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That is awful, disgusting and just plain mean to the Roubaix.
At least get some $50+ platform pedals.
At least get some $50+ platform pedals.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Well, um, my Roobay has $6 platform pedals, too.
"Roobay?" Is that a lower-end version of Ebay?
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Originally Posted by maddmaxx
You can never be too FRED
Amen.
If you even think you have to ask the question, you are automatically disqualified. Fred is a state of being.
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Providing you ride the bike and never stop so that others can see the pedals- It does not matter what you fit.
You have a bike and you ride it. Doesn't matter what pedals you fit- providing they are comfortable for you. No Fredness about it- Common sense maybe but both Freds and the OCPer's lack that so you will alienate both camps if you are not carefull.
Road bike with platforms is not OCP
and
Platforms with a non fred bike.
You have a bike and you ride it. Doesn't matter what pedals you fit- providing they are comfortable for you. No Fredness about it- Common sense maybe but both Freds and the OCPer's lack that so you will alienate both camps if you are not carefull.
Road bike with platforms is not OCP
and
Platforms with a non fred bike.
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Pimp out your bike to suit yourself; not someone else that probably doesn't care anyhoo.
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Originally Posted by freeranger
if I put mtb platform pedals on my road bike. I tried clipless, and while I will concede that they are much more efficient and all, they just aren't for me. I like platforms, and ones with pins which grip the bottom of your shoes. I have seen some mtb platforms that don't look overly "clunky" that I think would not look too bad on the Reno. They are available in silver or black-the bike is basically silver with a little black. Crank arms are silver. What color platforms do you think would be best - or are mtb platforms a little TOO Fred?
The other day, we took the cage/straps that came with my daughter's pedals off because she didn't like using them and doesn't want to spend money on trying clipless+shoes. I bought and put on some "Power Grips" (simple strap thing) for her to try and I think this will be a good option for someone who likes platform pedals, but would like some simple to use, safe attachment system. I see Nashbar has a platform pedal/power grip combo deal. Worth a look-see.
