pedals
#1
pedals
what pedals are you folks running on your folders?
anyone using clipless pedals on the folder ?
anyone using clipless pedals on the folder ?
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From: Toronto, Canada
Bikes: Dahon Mu P24, Trek 7300
I use the platform pedals you can see in the attached photo. They don't fold, but they have a fantastic non-slip surface, great support for the feet, even when wearing Sorel winter boots.
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anyone using clipless pedals on the folder ?
Wet, at least till Juneuary..
On the Bike Friday PL, trying a pair of Ergon pedals this year.
... on the Brompton, the stock current pair are fine.
have a pair of (long ago discontinued Campag) BMX pedals pair
to substitute when the folding pedal is un-needed ..
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#4
MKS take off or so called EZ are nice, they have good bearings and are classes better than the usuall folding pedals ....
They have a CUBE pedal with their own designed cleat ....( currently out of stock but I should have some new ones shortly )
some folks use eggbeaters as well as they are pretty slim ( non foldable but reasonable small )
thor
They have a CUBE pedal with their own designed cleat ....( currently out of stock but I should have some new ones shortly )
some folks use eggbeaters as well as they are pretty slim ( non foldable but reasonable small )
thor
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From: Los Angeles area
Bikes: Several bikes, Road, Mountain, Commute, etc.
I use normal Shimano SPD's, the mountain bike type that you can clip into either side. Works well on my DaHon Curve SL. They don't fold, but are small enough that it's never been an issue.
As Thor says, the Crank Bros. EggBeaters would also be an excellent choice. I use them on my fixed gear bike; haven't tried them on my folder, but I'm sure they'd work as well as the Shimano pedals I'm using now.
Rick / OCRR
As Thor says, the Crank Bros. EggBeaters would also be an excellent choice. I use them on my fixed gear bike; haven't tried them on my folder, but I'm sure they'd work as well as the Shimano pedals I'm using now.
Rick / OCRR
#6
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From: Westwood MA (just south of Boston)
Bikes: 2009 Trek Soho
I use the Shimano pedals that are platforms on one side and SPD on the other. I also have a set of folding pedals that are pretty cool (https://www.xootr.com/folding-pedals.html). i tried the quick-release pedals, but they kept falling off so I stopped using them.
#7
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: R&M Frog, Moulton TSR
I have eXpedo removable pedals on my Frog and love them. They are a variation made by WellGo, with the same, simple attachment mechanism. I suspect the bearings aren't as good as the MKS pedals, but I have had no problem in over a year of regular use. I've also used the MKS EZ Superior pedals (the ones without the plastic rings). I prefer the eXpedo/WellGo to the MKS.
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From: Vancouver, Washington and Ocean Shores, Washington, USA
Bikes: 2 - 2007 Custom Bike Fridays, 2 - 2009 Bike Friday Pocket 8's, Gravity 29'er SS, 2 - 8-spd Windsor City Bikes, 1973 Raleigh 20 & a 1964 Schwinn Tiger
We are using similar pedals on both sets of Fridays. I like the width for my size 13 shoes.
Wife has a set of translucent ones like those shown - others are like this (Black Label brand) - love the colors.
Lou
Wife has a set of translucent ones like those shown - others are like this (Black Label brand) - love the colors.
Lou
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From: Omaha
Bikes: Rivendell Clem Smith, Jr. Low, Rivendell SimpleOne, Schwinn Super Sport ('87), Velo Orange Campeur
Count me among the MKS-impressed. The Moulton TSR-(A)2* sports Lambda Ezy Superior pedals. The single-speed Xootr Swift wears the more track-oriented (non-QR) Stream pedals.
[* Updated with a Metras-modified SRAM A2 hub.
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[* Updated with a Metras-modified SRAM A2 hub.
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#10
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: 2005 Soma Doublecross
I replaced the stock plastic Suntour pedals that came on my Dahon Vitesse D7HG with a set of the MKS FP-7 folding pedals. I like 'em a lot. Typical MKS quality, good bearings, strong, easy folding, very grippy:


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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Bikes: Wheeler Mtn bike, Strida 5.0, Tern Link Uno, FSIR Spin 2.0, Dahon Mu P8
MKS quick release removable pedals. Makes my folder really skinny and thin, only thing wider is my tractor seat that I put on it
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From: SF Bay Area + Surrounding Planet
Bikes: Friday, Brompton, Soma, Fuji, Haro, No_Name...
I have some plastic MKS pedals on my Dahon, and for fun I tried some cheap ($28) old-style-clip pedals on my Bike Friday -- they've been there ever since! I bought some MKS ones for it but have never taken them out of the bag after trying the clips.
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From: Tokyo, Japan
Bikes: Elephant Bikes National Forest Explorer, Bike Friday Pocket Rocket
I am using Shimano PD-T780 SPD pedals (Deore XT) and recommend them if you're a recreational rider, commuter, club rider, etc. and not into bicycle racing.
They're meant for touring and have reflectors for better visibility by motorists. One side has the clip-in mechanism, the other is flat so you can also use them with regular shoes. My cycling shoes are Shimano SH-MT42NV, which are mountain bike shoes. They have recessed cleats, so you can walk around almost normally in them (the sole is a bit stiff compared to normal sneakers).
I had no experience with clipless pedals before I upgraded to these pedals and shoes but found them easy to use. I can maintain a faster cadence which yields more power. Clip-in is fairly straightforward and so is getting out. I have yet to crash the bike
They're meant for touring and have reflectors for better visibility by motorists. One side has the clip-in mechanism, the other is flat so you can also use them with regular shoes. My cycling shoes are Shimano SH-MT42NV, which are mountain bike shoes. They have recessed cleats, so you can walk around almost normally in them (the sole is a bit stiff compared to normal sneakers).
I had no experience with clipless pedals before I upgraded to these pedals and shoes but found them easy to use. I can maintain a faster cadence which yields more power. Clip-in is fairly straightforward and so is getting out. I have yet to crash the bike
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From: Canada
Bikes: 2012 Masi Speciale CX : 2013 Ghost 29er EBS
Currently, I have a pair of Shimano SPD (small MTB one) on my Dahon Mu SL, but it is wearing down (owned it close to a decade). Planning to replace them with the MKS Cube clipless pedals if anyone has them for sale?!?
However, recently I have gotten a hold of a pair of Power Grip sport pedals (these are pedals that come with the Power Grip straps) at REI to go on my Dahon Speed Uno. I chose this option so I can use my Polar Fleece waterproof shoes during the winter cycling months. Works great and gives some advantages of clipless.
However, recently I have gotten a hold of a pair of Power Grip sport pedals (these are pedals that come with the Power Grip straps) at REI to go on my Dahon Speed Uno. I chose this option so I can use my Polar Fleece waterproof shoes during the winter cycling months. Works great and gives some advantages of clipless.
#18
I use these too. They make the bike bit less attractive to steal as you can bring the pedals with you when you lock up the bike and you can switch between platform and clipless without a wrench.
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From: Philadelphia PA
Yesterday I replaced the Wellgo FP-7 on my Downtube 8H with a new pair of the same. The pedal set lasted 20 months and 2500 miles. The bearings are fairly exposed to the elements so they don't really last through more than one ice/salt/snow season. But they're metal, sturdy, around $20 versus $50+ for the MKS set.








