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Old 03-16-08, 04:06 PM
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crank bros smarty pedal

is it possible to take the platform off completely?
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I don't think so.
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Just get some Eggbeaters.
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If your smarties are in good shape, sell em for 25 bucks and you are halfway to a new set of egg beaters.
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i'm pretty happy with them. i got them new for $40 the other day, i'm not planning on changing them any time soon.
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Awesome!!!!!!
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I have them as my first venture into clipless. I like 'em. Why would you want the platform off?
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I have them as my first venture into clipless. I like 'em. Why would you want the platform off?
Maybe he's having the same problem with Smarty pedals that a lot of people have had. They can be difficult to clip into, especially as compared to the regular Eggbeaters. Maybe he's hoping that removing the platform would help.

I have one pair of Eggbeaters and they are great. I bought a pair of Smarty pedals for my other bike and they were a big disappointment. In fact, they only lasted about 4 months before the right pedal seized up.

I should have checked the reviews first:

https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Pedal/product_126196.shtml
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Yeah, I read those reviews after I put the pedals on the bike. I still think they're fine for me. They have been some good (cheap) clipless pedals for me to learn. I'll get eggbeaters next time I need pedals, but I haven't had any problems.
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