Pedals
#26
Old fart
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Appleton WI
Posts: 24,803
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
Mentioned: 153 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3594 Post(s)
Liked 3,407 Times
in
1,938 Posts
Likes For JohnDThompson:
#27
Grupetto Bob
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Seattle-ish
Posts: 6,253
Bikes: Bikey McBike Face
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2600 Post(s)
Liked 5,683 Times
in
2,935 Posts
SPDs on MTB and Looks on the road bikes. Have been clipped for so long it is second nature. Like the positive power transfer throughout the pedal stroke.
__________________
Road 🚴🏾♂️ & Mountain 🚵🏾♂️
Road 🚴🏾♂️ & Mountain 🚵🏾♂️
#30
old newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 877
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 554 Post(s)
Liked 361 Times
in
184 Posts
I am going with flat pedals for now. I’m riding for fitness more than anything.
If I do start long rides I will probably go clipless.
If I do start long rides I will probably go clipless.
Last edited by pepperbelly; 09-11-21 at 09:30 PM.
Likes For biker128pedal:
#32
Full Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Grass Valley, Ca
Posts: 387
Bikes: Surly Cross Check, Specialized Enduro Pro, Lemond Tourmalet
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 105 Post(s)
Liked 192 Times
in
94 Posts
From Rivendell Bikes site- "CLEM PEDALS We first got these as the original equipment pedal on on CLEM SMITH JR bike, but now we’ve come to think of them as the best plastic pedal in the world. Here's why: • Big broad ten-spiked platform of some kind of resin or plastic that seems to last;• Short top-to-bottom, because thin beats thick in pedals; • Super deluxe strong axle with smooth sealed bearings. The same axle-bearing rig as on the same company’s (VP’s) $80 pedals; (4) Reflectors!
They weight under 300g, which isn’t all that important, but it doesn’t hurt.
Made in Taiwan by Victor, Taiwan’s top pedal maker. If you have any doubts about pedaling on platform pedals like poor people all over the world do, get these, try them for a ride, and you'll be hooked."
Last edited by gorillimo; 09-11-21 at 09:32 PM.
#33
old newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 877
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 554 Post(s)
Liked 361 Times
in
184 Posts
These are the ones I'm running. BTW, turns out Cambria Bike has them for half of Rivendell's price. $14.99 VP Grind pedals. Great deal for the price. And, no metal pins to scar legs with!...
From Rivendell Bikes site- "CLEM PEDALS We first got these as the original equipment pedal on on CLEM SMITH JR bike, but now we’ve come to think of them as the best plastic pedal in the world. Here's why: • Big broad ten-spiked platform of some kind of resin or plastic that seems to last;• Short top-to-bottom, because thin beats thick in pedals; • Super deluxe strong axle with smooth sealed bearings. The same axle-bearing rig as on the same company’s (VP’s) $80 pedals; (4) Reflectors!
They weight under 300g, which isn’t all that important, but it doesn’t hurt.
Made in Taiwan by Victor, Taiwan’s top pedal maker. If you have any doubts about pedaling on platform pedals like poor people all over the world do, get these, try them for a ride, and you'll be hooked."
From Rivendell Bikes site- "CLEM PEDALS We first got these as the original equipment pedal on on CLEM SMITH JR bike, but now we’ve come to think of them as the best plastic pedal in the world. Here's why: • Big broad ten-spiked platform of some kind of resin or plastic that seems to last;• Short top-to-bottom, because thin beats thick in pedals; • Super deluxe strong axle with smooth sealed bearings. The same axle-bearing rig as on the same company’s (VP’s) $80 pedals; (4) Reflectors!
They weight under 300g, which isn’t all that important, but it doesn’t hurt.
Made in Taiwan by Victor, Taiwan’s top pedal maker. If you have any doubts about pedaling on platform pedals like poor people all over the world do, get these, try them for a ride, and you'll be hooked."
#34
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 6,896
Bikes: Trek Domane SLR 7 AXS, Trek CheckPoint SL7 AXS, Trek Emonda ALR AXS, Trek FX 5 Sport
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 770 Post(s)
Liked 1,763 Times
in
1,024 Posts
pvc is a wonderful material. I have a couple of these that I made for under $15. Also included is pic of the wife's flat pedals.
#36
Cheerfully low end
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,979
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 646 Post(s)
Liked 1,045 Times
in
668 Posts
These are the ones I'm running. BTW, turns out Cambria Bike has them for half of Rivendell's price. $14.99 VP Grind pedals. Great deal for the price. And, no metal pins to scar legs with!...
From Rivendell Bikes site- "CLEM PEDALS We first got these as the original equipment pedal on on CLEM SMITH JR bike, but now we’ve come to think of them as the best plastic pedal in the world.
From Rivendell Bikes site- "CLEM PEDALS We first got these as the original equipment pedal on on CLEM SMITH JR bike, but now we’ve come to think of them as the best plastic pedal in the world.
Otto
Last edited by ofajen; 09-12-21 at 06:24 AM.
Likes For ofajen:
#37
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,213
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2763 Post(s)
Liked 2,537 Times
in
1,433 Posts
Flat pedals have come a long way in the past 10 years. And nylon/composite/plastic/whatever pedals have especially gotten good to the point of being on par with metal (albeit different strengths).
In metal, I’ve owned Deity TMAC, DMR V8, and a bunch of low end or Amazon specials with weird all caps brand names. And of course the standard old rat-trap-like pedals. And beach cruzer pedals.
In plastic I’ve owned Deity Deptrap, Kona Wha Wha 2. Cromag Synth. I’ve also tried out RF Chester.
IMO, The best two for MTB are the Deftraps and TMACs. But for riding that is not going to be really technical (including road and gravel riding), the Deftraps are the best IMO.
First, the platform is HUGE, and since the front and rear edges are not beveled, the platform extends back further behind the spindle where I find it matters more.
Second, the platform is very flat (very slightly concave) without bulges around the axle or gaps cut out for weight loss. Even with a softer soled shoe like a sneaker, it is very supportive.
I has metal pins and grips well, but they are not TOO aggressive.
They cost around $50, but come with the same high end (and rebuildable) axles as Deity’s more expensive models, like the $165 TMACs.
Also, they are very plain looking (especially in black) something that I like so as to not to draw too much attention to a bike when locked up somewhere. But it is also a available in a wide range of colors.
I buy them from the Deity website.
In metal, I’ve owned Deity TMAC, DMR V8, and a bunch of low end or Amazon specials with weird all caps brand names. And of course the standard old rat-trap-like pedals. And beach cruzer pedals.
In plastic I’ve owned Deity Deptrap, Kona Wha Wha 2. Cromag Synth. I’ve also tried out RF Chester.
IMO, The best two for MTB are the Deftraps and TMACs. But for riding that is not going to be really technical (including road and gravel riding), the Deftraps are the best IMO.
First, the platform is HUGE, and since the front and rear edges are not beveled, the platform extends back further behind the spindle where I find it matters more.
Second, the platform is very flat (very slightly concave) without bulges around the axle or gaps cut out for weight loss. Even with a softer soled shoe like a sneaker, it is very supportive.
I has metal pins and grips well, but they are not TOO aggressive.
They cost around $50, but come with the same high end (and rebuildable) axles as Deity’s more expensive models, like the $165 TMACs.
Also, they are very plain looking (especially in black) something that I like so as to not to draw too much attention to a bike when locked up somewhere. But it is also a available in a wide range of colors.
I buy them from the Deity website.
#38
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT
Posts: 8,488
Bikes: CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX & Guru steel
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1757 Post(s)
Liked 1,285 Times
in
744 Posts
Speedplay Zeros or Frogs are my "go to." Do what works for you.
#39
Senior Member
Does anyone use flat pedals, or do most use cleats?
I don’t go long distance-yet. I’m thinking about getting some lightweight flat pedals since there are several intersection by me. Plus I haven’t used cleats much at all, and when I tried years ago I did fall over a couple of time. In front of family that never forget anything.
I don’t go long distance-yet. I’m thinking about getting some lightweight flat pedals since there are several intersection by me. Plus I haven’t used cleats much at all, and when I tried years ago I did fall over a couple of time. In front of family that never forget anything.
#40
Senior Member
On my two road bikes, I've only just converted them to SPD pedals. I did fall over once, while leaning against the pickup truck to check adjustments. I have also come close to falling, a few times, while on the road.
I don't forsee going clipless on the mountain bike. I would probably be picking myself up, more than riding.
The mountain bike has the old "rat-trap" style pedals.
I don't forsee going clipless on the mountain bike. I would probably be picking myself up, more than riding.
The mountain bike has the old "rat-trap" style pedals.
#41
Cheerfully low end
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,979
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 646 Post(s)
Liked 1,045 Times
in
668 Posts
My rides always involve messy trails and it got tiresome pulling the pedals apart to clean and relube the bushings.
We shall see. I’m hopeful these pedals tolerate the messy rides with less maintenance needed.
If your rides are less messy, the bushing style pedal should work fine.
Otto
Last edited by ofajen; 09-12-21 at 09:35 AM.
#42
Happy With My Bikes
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,190
Bikes: Hi-Ten bike boomers, a Trek Domane and some projects
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 884 Post(s)
Liked 2,313 Times
in
1,119 Posts
Ride the platform pedals if they work for you. If one day you decide foot retention is going to be a benefit buy some new pedals.
Something that has been left out of all the good advice in this thread is wear a jersey or at the least a shirt on group rides.
Something that has been left out of all the good advice in this thread is wear a jersey or at the least a shirt on group rides.
__________________
"It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels." -- Heinz Stücke
"It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels." -- Heinz Stücke
Likes For Chuck M:
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 3,947
Bikes: Trek 1100 road bike, Roadmaster gravel/commuter/beater mountain bike
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2281 Post(s)
Liked 1,710 Times
in
936 Posts
I've got flat pedals on all three of my bikes. And I go on long rides now and then, too. But I've never had the urge to go clipless. I don't want to have to clip in just to ride across town and back.
#44
old newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 877
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 554 Post(s)
Liked 361 Times
in
184 Posts
Ankle or knee length socks that do or don’t match.
Flat pedal.
Clothing optional???
#45
Full Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Barboursville, Va
Posts: 278
Bikes: N+1
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 94 Post(s)
Liked 419 Times
in
159 Posts
I’ve got spd on my gravelish bike, speedplay x2 on my go fast bike, and campy record with toe clips on my early 70s 531/nuovo record bike. Never been a fan of flat pedals.
#46
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: northWET washington
Posts: 1,197
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 383 Post(s)
Liked 690 Times
in
396 Posts
Nice stand. I do like mine with wheels to move the coupled bike/stand around in the basement. Anything on the ends of "floor" pieces? Endcaps of some kind?
#47
Grupetto Bob
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Seattle-ish
Posts: 6,253
Bikes: Bikey McBike Face
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2600 Post(s)
Liked 5,683 Times
in
2,935 Posts
#48
Tragically Ignorant
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: New England
Posts: 15,613
Bikes: Serotta Atlanta; 1994 Specialized Allez Pro; Giant OCR A1; SOMA Double Cross Disc; 2022 Allez Elite mit der SRAM
Mentioned: 62 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8186 Post(s)
Liked 9,098 Times
in
5,054 Posts
Wear one black sock and one green sock, preferably one on each foot.
Just to the question of the op, I finished riding 150 miles this weekend (100 Saturday, 50 Sunday) on my drop bar bike. Raceface Chesters, I have them on all of my bikes. You should be fine on the flats. I don't know of the brand you bought, maybe let us know how you find them?
Just to the question of the op, I finished riding 150 miles this weekend (100 Saturday, 50 Sunday) on my drop bar bike. Raceface Chesters, I have them on all of my bikes. You should be fine on the flats. I don't know of the brand you bought, maybe let us know how you find them?
#49
Full Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Grass Valley, Ca
Posts: 387
Bikes: Surly Cross Check, Specialized Enduro Pro, Lemond Tourmalet
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 105 Post(s)
Liked 192 Times
in
94 Posts
Ok, thanks! Sounds like the plain bearing ones will be fine on my road only bike. OTOH, I’m cheap, but like to support Rivendell. Putting together an order now. Hard to get stuff. Brooks wrench, Proofhyde, etc.
#50
Grupetto Bob
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Seattle-ish
Posts: 6,253
Bikes: Bikey McBike Face
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2600 Post(s)
Liked 5,683 Times
in
2,935 Posts
All my bikes have clipless, but an idea would be to attach a cleat to a flat surface which could be clipped in to the pedals for short jaunts like yours without having to deal with cleated shoes. Bet it could be easily done by securing a cleat to a flat plastic grippy platform that doesn’t interfere with the cranks. Hmmm….
__________________
Road 🚴🏾♂️ & Mountain 🚵🏾♂️
Road 🚴🏾♂️ & Mountain 🚵🏾♂️