Matthius

Alright, here's what's up. I'm building a fixed gear bicycle out of a vertical dropout frame. To accomplish this I am going to get an ENO Eccentric hub. This bike needs lots of little parts. Of all of those parts some of the most important are tires and pedals. Here are my questions:

1) What is the best pedal strap? Royal HC, YNot, Fyxation, or some other one?
2) What is the best pedal to pair up with one of those?
3) What are the best, practically bulletproof tires? Gatorskin? Armadillo?

Thanks for the replies.
Cheers.

Matthius

Hellloooo?

prooftheory

Because forums answer dumb questions after only 14 minutes?
1. none go clipless
2 see 1.
3. no tires are bulletproof. If you shoot them they will pop.

Jared.

It was 14 minutes from your OP, expecting an answer. Chill out.

Straps are preferential depending on who you speak to. A lot of people don't prefer them at all. Generally the best pedal for a set of straps are BMX pedals. There are dozens if not hundreds of different types of BMX pedals, so you may want to just start Googling.

I like my Randos for tough tires. Pain to get on and off though, especially the first time.

Scrodzilla

Matthius

Sorry = P I was bored so I posted hellloooo. Anyways, what do you mean "None go clipless"? Like everyone has clips? And thanks. Unless I can find kevlar tires you're right!

Matthius

Hahaha that's awesome

Mumonkan

twss.

why does everyone think this forum is google?

Matthius

Thanks! I'll check those tires out!

Matthius

: P I've done plenty of research but I don't want to drop hundreds of dollars into stuff I may not like. That's why I come here for a second opinion.

prooftheory

I thought it was wikipedia.

Xgecko

1)I like Retrogression straps,

2)Odyssee Twisted pedals (and ones constructed similarly) seem to work better than most others

3)What works for me may or may not work for you (Michelin City Protek plus)

MAGAIVER

1. None.
2. Crank Brothers Egg Beater or Candy.
3. The tire that lasted the longest for me was the Continental Super Sport.

Leukybear 

1) What is the best pedal strap? Royal HC, YNot, Fyxation, or some other one?
Something SPD-SL.
2) What is the best pedal to pair up with one of those?
Shimano DA-9000. You asked for best.
Or LOOK keo blade, 2nd best but you don't seem to be a man who takes compromises so DA-9000 it is! Done.
3) What are the best, practically bulletproof tires? Gatorskin? Armadillo?
Soma Everwear

Matthius

Im new to the fixed gear world. Is it a smart idea to clip into a fixie? It seems pretty dangerous to me

Mumonkan

its the only way to live.

seanifred

i'm not dead yet

Matthius

Good point. I'll look into that. Is there a pedal that can be used clipped or not clipped?

Matthius

Why doesn't anyone really like straps? Are they uncomfortable or something?

seanifred

most manufacturers make platforms that can be attached so you don't HAVE to ride clipped in.

however, if you are not ready to go that route (maybe you'll be commuting and dont want to click around all the time when you walk), just go with gr9/10 and get some steel cages and laminated straps. thay all work pretty well.

Mumonkan

https://amzn.com/B001AT33CW

theres plenty of people here that are pro-clips

i dont find them uncomfortable i just prefer being clipped in, i can get more out of my pedalstroke and dont worry about having my strap break or foot come out

to give a legitimate answer to your questions:

1) toshi straps (with metal cages) or holdfast seem to be the favorites
2) mks gsr-9s / urban platforms or oddsey twisted pedals
3) ive liked my schwalbe durano plus and pasela tgs, i had armadillos and they were heavy and slow and werent the most flat proof either

Matthius

Would those pedals work with some ynot straps? Also, what would the main difference be between steel cages with laminated straps compared to some pedal straps? Is it just preference?

Matthius

Thanks for the insight! I looked into Toshi Straps just now and I don't know if I'd be willing to spend that much for straps. I'm sure they'd last forever, but theyre probably not right for what I'll be using them for. I REALLY like the MKS GR-9 pedals, I'll look into those paired up with holdfast straps. Would that be a good combo?

I looked into the Schwalbe Durano Plus and I like those. I just want THEE toughest tire possible. Replacing tubes isn't that hard but it's a pain as everyone knows.

Thanks for the advice!

seanifred

are you going for this

https://www.selectism.com/2008/11/03/...-pedal-straps/

or this

https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/...d-gear-riders/

Matthius

The velcro ones. Like holdfast FRS straps