Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > General Cycling Discussion
Reload this Page >

What Kind Of Pedals For Me?

Notices
General Cycling Discussion Have a cycling related question or comment that doesn't fit in one of the other specialty forums? Drop on in and post in here! When possible, please select the forum above that most fits your post!

What Kind Of Pedals For Me?

Old 01-18-14, 11:56 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
LongIslandCamper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Port Jefferson Station, NY
Posts: 121

Bikes: Raleigh Cadent FT2 - GT Avalanche 2.0 - Walmart POC - Motobecane Elite Fat Bike

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
What Kind Of Pedals For Me?

I have a Motobecane Fat Bike on order and I'm expecting it in the next few weeks. The bike does not come with pedals so I'm looking at my options. I'm looking for suggestions for both type and color. Almost 100% of my riding will be at ocean beaches if that matters. I'm looking for platform pedals and most of my riding will be done in something like a sandal in the warm months and a sneaker in the cooler months. Here's the bike.

LongIslandCamper is offline  
Old 01-18-14, 12:54 PM
  #2  
Thunder Whisperer
 
no1mad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NE OK
Posts: 8,847

Bikes: '06 Kona Smoke

Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 275 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts
I'd suggest some big, grippy BMX types. I have nothing bad to say about the ones that came with my bike, either.
__________________
Community guidelines
no1mad is offline  
Old 01-18-14, 12:57 PM
  #3  
Humvee of bikes =Worksman
 
Nightshade's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,362
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times in 6 Posts
These pedals were made for your bike and uses you will give it.

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_549650_-1___

I've installed them on all my bikes (3) since I find nothing to dislike about them.
__________________
My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.

Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
Nightshade is offline  
Old 01-18-14, 02:03 PM
  #4  
Local 1212
 
@work's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NYC
Posts: 239

Bikes: Moser Track, Colnago Dream Track, Merckx Roadie and Rossin Bar Bike

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts
+1 for bmx platform pedals
@work is offline  
Old 01-18-14, 02:29 PM
  #5  
The Recumbent Quant
 
cplager's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Fairfield, CT
Posts: 3,094

Bikes: 2012 Cruzbike Sofrider, 2013 Cruzigami Mantis, 2016 Folding CruziTandem

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28 Post(s)
Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts
For what it's worth, I have dual sided pedal (platform/SPD). In the summer, I use Nashbar sandals.

I'm not saying you need to clip in, but you can if you want.
cplager is offline  
Old 01-18-14, 06:23 PM
  #6  
Señor Member
 
Wilfred Laurier's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 5,065
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 648 Post(s)
Liked 291 Times in 215 Posts
i also think bmx style platforms are a good idea

especially if you may be doing extensive off bike walking during outings
Wilfred Laurier is offline  
Old 01-18-14, 10:15 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 2,630

Bikes: Super Cheap gc3 approved Bike

Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 561 Post(s)
Liked 48 Times in 28 Posts
I'd get peddles that are comfortable enough to ride barefeet if you are going to riding on beaches most of the time.
zymphad is offline  
Old 01-18-14, 10:35 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,977
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1638 Post(s)
Liked 741 Times in 495 Posts
I use this one on my hybrid https://www.xpedo.com/products/pedals.../96/faceoff-18
I have been very happy with them, never have slipped.
__________________
nine mile skid on a ten mile ride
02Giant is offline  
Old 01-19-14, 11:40 AM
  #9  
Banned
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW,Oregon Coast
Posts: 43,598

Bikes: 8

Mentioned: 197 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7607 Post(s)
Liked 1,354 Times in 861 Posts
there are no pedals included, ? .. what else do they come up cheap, on?
fietsbob is offline  
Old 01-19-14, 12:25 PM
  #10  
Señor Member
 
Wilfred Laurier's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 5,065
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 648 Post(s)
Liked 291 Times in 215 Posts
Originally Posted by fietsbob
there are no pedals included, ? .. what else do they come up cheap, on?
i guess you have never read another thread on bikesdirect

however
i dont know about mountain bikes
but the vast majority of road bikes
for the past 20 years
have come out of the box
with no pedals

i am not saying they are not just being cheap
but i am very surprised at your surprise
Wilfred Laurier is offline  
Old 01-19-14, 12:35 PM
  #11  
Banned
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NW,Oregon Coast
Posts: 43,598

Bikes: 8

Mentioned: 197 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7607 Post(s)
Liked 1,354 Times in 861 Posts
I cope with Bikes direct Bikes when they come in, while I'm working, and need service.



Fwiw , Bike Friday will include a saddle and pedals if you ask and pay retail for the extras ..

since so many people have their preferences established, they dont try to guess .

most bikes sold in shops throw in some kind of pedal , or the Mechanics add a pair to test ride the bikes
both after assembling it and for the customers to ride around the Block to see if its thew one they want.


OP get a Generic Platform , First.. you can change them and your mind , later.
fietsbob is offline  
Old 01-19-14, 01:52 PM
  #12  
Thread Killer
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Posts: 12,373

Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII

Mentioned: 30 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3078 Post(s)
Liked 1,631 Times in 1,005 Posts
Nightshade's Nashbar pedals look like a good recco (i.e. nice pedal for the money), but two things come to mind: 1. Riding seaside I might prefer a plastic pedal to a an alu bodied one with steel pins because of galvanic corrosion. Yeah, saltwater will be rough on lots of other parts of the bike anyway, but why not minimize maintenance (especially when it's pulling and greasing pedal pins!) especially when, 2) a plastic pedal will probably be more comfy to ride barefoot and you don't need the extra grip of steel pins.

with that in mind, the Fyxation Mesa at about $50 may be worth considering. It's a sealed bearing pedal like the Nashbar, which is probably good for this application (unless you like rebuilding pedals, in which case their Gates pedal is also available in an array of colors, like green to match the bike highlights). I think the Mesa in white would be sharp, though.

https://www.fyxation.com/collections/...platform-pedal
chaadster is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Brocephus
General Cycling Discussion
25
06-23-19 09:58 AM
Xenthyl
Hybrid Bicycles
3
02-07-11 08:00 PM
supton
Classic & Vintage
7
09-07-10 02:50 AM
auchencrow
Classic & Vintage
8
05-21-10 06:07 AM
coolio
Folding Bikes
5
03-26-10 04:28 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.