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hamfoh

08-15-11 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 13085688)

I like the Wellgos over GR-9s because I found that my size 12 feet would hang over the outer edge of GR-9s and create a weird hot spot on my foot on long rides and my pinky toe would become numb and/or throb. Despite the RO-25Bs looking so small, I've had no issues with them at all and sealed cartridge bearings are a definite plus.

makes me feel better about the purchase. was worried about the sizes, but I'm a similar shoe size as you (13) so I'm glad I didn't go gr-9 based off this ^

fuzz2050

08-15-11 02:36 PM

If you get the White Industry Pedals, you need the Bruce Gordon Toe Clips to go with it. No other way to do it. Sure, you can run Holdfasts as well.

JohnDThompson

08-15-11 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hamfoh (Post 13084191)

wow I wish I had $200, those WI pedals look comfortable

Keep your eyes peeled on eBay -- Lyotard mod. 23 "Marcel Berthet" pedals that served as the model for the WI pedals come up frequently.

http://www.os2.dhs.org/~john/berthet-pedal.jpg

stryper

08-15-11 06:13 PM

I think gr-9s are garbage. Buddy bought a pair and the bearings were worse then my cheap $12 welgo pedals. The machining was also sloppy and had lots of small burs on it.

http://www.wabicycles.com/pedal_options.html the first pedal, Exustar PT12 Track is sexy.

hairnet

08-15-11 06:17 PM

at least you get a platform. i dont know how people comfortably ride with pedals intended to be used with slotted cleats

hamish5178

08-15-11 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stryper (Post 13087985)

I think gr-9s are garbage. Buddy bought a pair and the bearings were worse then my cheap $12 welgo pedals.

You must not be a scientist.

Gr-9s have quite the track record. I'm pretty sure your friend got a dud pair. That, or you and your friend don't know what grease is.

Kayce

08-15-11 06:33 PM

A lot of pedals have a break in period as well.

Scrodzilla

08-15-11 06:51 PM

GR-9s are great pedals. My wife loves the hell out of them. I just don't find them to be very large foot friendly.

hairnet

08-15-11 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayce (Post 13088059)

A lot of pedals have a break in period as well.

the bearing actually were too tight on my pair, but it is a two minute fix

TejanoTrackie

08-15-11 07:51 PM

I bought a pair of MKS Prime Sylvan Touring Pedals, which is supposed to their premium model, and the bearings were too tight on them as well. I adjusted them and they've been fine ever since. Perhaps it's normal with MKS to set their pedals that way. The dust caps were super tight and I almost couldn't get them off. If I didn't have the proper dust cap tool, they would have been ruined.

Leukybear

08-15-11 07:53 PM

Usually a repack of new MKS pedals and you're golden.

stryper

08-15-11 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hairnet (Post 13088300)

the bearing actually were too tight on my pair, but it is a two minute fix

It could have just been that. He still has them just sitting around. Maybe I'll check to see if loosening them a bit will help them roll smoother because giving them a flick with your hand they wouldn't even rotate around twice.
Still doesn't help the fact the machining is sloppy not that that effects how they ride

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