Pedal Thread

[uniaddict]

Hey,

So I decided to make a thread all about pedals. Feel free to suggest your favorites or what you think is best, worst, lightest, heaviest, strongest, weakest or whatever. Pictures would be awesome as well. There it is so have at it!:D

[knighty]

i like these although there small they have lasted me a few months,in that time i learnt pedal and crank grabs and did some big drops:)


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/joelknight1993/sm101pedals.gif

[knighty]

becuase my last pedals bearing are going bung im upgrading to these mmmmmmmmmmm titanium,




http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/joelknight1993/e-pb60.jpg

[jimbo]

check these out ,Stainless steel body ,life time warranty ,sealed ,4 bearings,replaceable pins ,very nice.

[uniaddict]

Josh from udc had these on his muni. They are super awesome where do you get them.

[pedrotejada]

check these out ,Stainless steel body ,life time warranty ,sealed ,4 bearings,replaceable pins ,very nice.

I WANT!:eek:

HOW MUCH AND WHERE?

[pedrotejada]

Glow in the dark twisted PCs:

http://www.danscomp.com/465058.php?cat=PARTS

I think they would look nice crankflipping in the dark.

They're avaliable at MDC too, but I'm not sure if they would glow after TOO much sun! Some glow in the dark stops to glow after too much sun...

[dan de man]

the best pedals in terms of price are

DXs, they are
cheap
stong
low maintinance

and great pedals in general

[samwii]

How good are the twisted PC's? I've bought some, but havent got a trials uni to test them on (yet)

[OneWheelLess]

Glow in the dark twisted PCs:

http://www.danscomp.com/465058.php?cat=PARTS

I think they would look nice crankflipping in the dark.

nice! i have glow in the dark cielenckis on my coker, maybe other members of my uni family will get these!

right now i'm riding pc's on three of my unis, they work awesome, but i think i'll put metal pedals back on my muni.

the last metal ones i used (and liked) were these:
http://www.danscomp.com/465185.php?cat=PARTS

my wife wanted them, so i gave them to her and figured i'd give pc's a try.

[Rezinha]

Glow in the dark twisted PCs:

http://www.danscomp.com/465058.php?cat=PARTS

I think they would look nice crankflipping in the dark.

These ones are nice!
I liked the purple!

[UnicycleJuggler]

The best pedals I have ever used on my unicycle are the cheap plastic ones that came on it. I'm still using them and I've not exactly been going easy! Here they are:
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/Images/Shop/pedalround.jpg
They're also the cheapest pedals you can buy from UDC!

[pedrotejada]

The best pedals I have ever used on my unicycle are the cheap plastic ones that came on it. I'm still using them and I've not exactly been going easy! Here they are:
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/Images/Shop/pedalround.jpg
They're also the cheapest pedals you can buy from UDC!

Those are awesome! Colorful! Resistent (Last longer than my MG1s)! Good Feeling.... AND KRISZ KOVACS uses this pedal, so you can use too!

[polevaultinunicyclist]

These pedals are super light (15.2 oz) for not being plastic, mag. or not having a Ti axle. Not very ($90) expensive either.
Anyone use them before?

http://www.eclatbmx.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=133%3Asurge-cnc-pedals&catid=47%3Apedals&Itemid=64&d1791a0799aeb2346c39bff8e64790a9=0e6030d4a7ce9c9f887f0795a400c260

http://www.danscomp.com/465076.php?cat=PARTS

those are sick....

[Ducttape]

The best pedals I have ever used on my unicycle are the cheap plastic ones that came on it. I'm still using them and I've not exactly been going easy! Here they are:
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/Images/Shop/pedalround.jpg
They're also the cheapest pedals you can buy from UDC!

too slick for my taste... not enough grip I like these (http://smartbikeparts.com/search_details.php?itm=PD1016&PHPSESSID=d160e28ff1e7520868c400862b89fbd1) served me well on my DX until they finally broke and even now they are still in a big enough piece to be able to ride with them and have most of their pins(only one chunk broke off) Plus they're cheap. I have MG-1's now, they may be light as all get out but they're expensive and my old pedals were just as grippy and not much heavier.

[mornish]

I'd say Straitlines and Twisted PCs.

straitlinecomponents.com

[pedrotejada]

Are you sure he uses them? Or did he use them?

In this video it looks like he is using different pedals; they are square, not rounded.
YouTube - Autumn flash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmTYONupeZA)
Look at them in his flat line at :37

At UNICON he used those colorful pedals... Im not sure what he's using right now!

PS: Nice video! and WTF Benny did in his hair?

[Emile.m]

Are you sure he uses them? Or did he use them?

In this video it looks like he is using different pedals; they are square, not rounded.
YouTube - Autumn flash (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmTYONupeZA)
Look at them in his flat line at :37

those are DX style pedals.

[Michaelgoround]

too slick for my taste... not enough grip I like these (http://smartbikeparts.com/search_details.php?itm=PD1016&PHPSESSID=d160e28ff1e7520868c400862b89fbd1) served me well on my DX until they finally broke and even now they are still in a big enough piece to be able to ride with them and have most of their pins(only one chunk broke off) Plus they're cheap. I have MG-1's now, they may be light as all get out but they're expensive and my old pedals were just as grippy and not much heavier.
I personally dont' like those. Way to much grip for me and I dont really like there shape.

[Pat Lally]

Twisted PC's are the best pedal for street not to grippy and are good for grinding and light

[UniKid2]

Jimmi C's Fo' Sho'

[Michaelgoround]

I hate those.
If you hate them then why post them?

[Michaelgoround]

I didn't


I posted the trial mix ones
Ohh, I see now they are skinnier then the JC's and not knurled.

[UnicycleJuggler]

I think the problem with a lot of the cheaper pedals is how easily the axle bends. Unless you're willing to pay a lot of money you won't get lightweight pedals that have the grip you want and the strength all round. I'm unsure whether it's better to buy 10 pairs of really cheap pedals or one pair of expensive ones that will last for years.
The best pedals I have ever used (mainly on bikes) is the DMR V8/V12 (unsealed/sealed). They cost £20/£40 GBP or you can get them with a Ti axle for around £55-60. They are most definitely my favourite pedal on my BMX but I don't know if they'd be a little too grippy for unicycling. Then again the pins in the pedals can be removed so that you can change how grippy they are.
So, after looking over the DMR pedals to closer detail, I have decided they are the best option and give you good value for money.
They're also available in a huge range of colours with 'Pimp' kits to upgrade pins and bolts etc.

http://www.bigboysports.de/mtbdual/dmr/81A+B%20V12.jpg

[uniaddict]

Where do you get those?

[UnicycleJuggler]

Where do you get those?

Was that aimed at me? If so, then they are pretty easy to get hold of. In the UK they are available in pretty much all LBS and every mail order bike shop.

I had a quick search on the interweb and I didn't find any on any US mail order shops, but I don't know any actual places to buy bike stuff from in the US. There are a couple of pairs of V12's and a couple of pairs of V12's on the US ebay. Might be worth searching your usual mail order sites.

[streetcycalist]

check these out ,Stainless steel body ,life time warranty ,sealed ,4 bearings,replaceable pins ,very nice.

where do you get these?

[UnicycleJuggler]

where do you get these?

Oh:( and there was me thinking somebody wanted to talk to me!

[uniaddict]

Sorry, I was talking to you. Anyway, these (http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350129613833&ih=022&category=36137&_trksid=p4340.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%252BIA%26itu%3DUCI%252BUS-BWR%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D57) look intriguing. It doesn't look like they have enough pins though.

[Michaelgoround]

Sorry, I was talking to you. Anyway, these (http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350129613833&ih=022&category=36137&_trksid=p4340.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%252BIA%26itu%3DUCI%252BUS-BWR%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D57) look intriguing. It doesn't look like they have enough pins though.
Your link doesn't seem to be working.

[guilhermeteles]

I'm thinking of buying odyssey plastic pedals...
Are they strong enough to street riding?

[UnicycleJuggler]

Sorry, I was talking to you. Anyway, these (http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350129613833&ih=022&category=36137&_trksid=p4340.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%252BC%252BS%252BIA%26itu%3DUCI%252BUS-BWR%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D57) look intriguing. It doesn't look like they have enough pins though.

Ultimate link fail!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/philjordan86/Fail.jpg

[Jkohse]

So, i finally purchased myself some Twisted Pc's the other day and i love them! i was really torn between those and the Animals though, i think i made the right decision. Great pedal.

I saw these at the BMX store too http://www.customriders.com/prod_imgs/PDPR10740-3.jpg
I remember i use to ride the big blocky Primos on my old 24" street, anyone here tried them yet?

[ntappin]

The best pedals I have ever used on my unicycle are the cheap plastic ones that came on it. I'm still using them and I've not exactly been going easy! Here they are:
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/Images/Shop/pedalround.jpg
They're also the cheapest pedals you can buy from UDC!

I love those pedals. I have a pair of them in white and they are awesome.

I also have a pair of Animals, which are awesome.

I have another pair of Mg1's with Ti spindles which are awesome!

And I have axiom double jumps which aren't awesome but are pretty good.

I've gone through a few other pedals as well that aren't worth mentioning.

[agentQ]

I saw these at the BMX store too http://www.customriders.com/prod_imgs/PDPR10740-3.jpg
I remember i use to ride the big blocky Primos on my old 24" street, anyone here tried them yet?

I think those are gonna be my next pedals I try. I am not to sold on the knurled surface. They looks pretty good for flat tho.

[cbs]

so what are the differences between animals and twisteds? i will get one of those pair myself.

[uniaddict]

Whoops! Unfail (http://exustar.com/pedalsbmx.php). These guys seem to make some pretty neat pedals. I mean come on guitar pedals.:cool:

[knighty]

Whoops! Unfail (http://exustar.com/pedalsbmx.php). These guys seem to make some pretty neat pedals. I mean come on guitar pedals.:cool:

hahah i beat you to it i posted one of those on the first page,the ti ones look sweet and are cheaper than mg1s.

[uniaddict]

Gettin these (http://cgi.ebay.com/WELLGO-MG-1-MG1-Magnesium-Pedal-9-16-1-pair-BLUE_W0QQitemZ260331247138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?h ash=item260331247138&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7 C293%3A1%7C294%3A50) for Christmas.:cool:

[streetcycalist]

the odessy trailmix pedals that come with the KH 07 uni dont seem to have enough grip for me, i want some with a little more grip but not so much than i cant do crankflips as easily

[ROB7]

i love my plastic biscuts.
they have a nice big platform, great for street and flat.

[captainconcarne]

i like the guitar pedals, they're pretty funny but I'd be sad once they started getting banged up

[knighty]

my new pedals are orgasmic there light,strong,thin and have a large surface area ill post pictures later.

[uni man]

The best pedals I have ever used on my unicycle are the cheap plastic ones that came on it. I'm still using them and I've not exactly been going easy! Here they are:
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/Images/Shop/pedalround.jpg
They're also the cheapest pedals you can buy from UDC!

i used these pedals once i didn't find them that great seeing as they snaped in half the first time i tried to drop of something 3ft high

EDIT: hence the word tried

[ntappin]

i used these pedals once i didn't find them that great seeing as they snaped in half the first time i tried to drop of something 3ft high

EDIT: hence the word tried

Were they those exactly? There are a lot of pedals that have the exact same shape but slightly different pin interface, and many different brands. The ones I have are VP, they are awesome, super strong. I have heard a bunch of other people who have pedals like that and they have done big stair sets and stuff like that without any troubles.

I was trying to find out who produced them and I spent a few hours yesterday searching and it really is overwhelming how many copies there are.

Also the different colours may have something to do with it. I have the white ones.

[jaco_flans]

I have a pair like that too, I really like them for indoor riding but for everything else I prefer metal pedals, even for my giraffe. I think mine it's writed "J" on the side... it might stand for "Jacob"...at least it has the first letter of my name... :rolleyes:

[uni man]

Were they those exactly? There are a lot of pedals that have the exact same shape but slightly different pin interface, and many different brands. The ones I have are VP, they are awesome, super strong. I have heard a bunch of other people who have pedals like that and they have done big stair sets and stuff like that without any troubles.

I was trying to find out who produced them and I spent a few hours yesterday searching and it really is overwhelming how many copies there are.

Also the different colours may have something to do with it. I have the white ones.

ahh i think they were them but i don't know, but anyway because of that i always use metal pedals now.

[uninorcal]

My favorite pedals are the biscuits. They are super light and perfect for flatland. Only problem is I'm on my 4th pair in 6 months, which is a terrible track record.

[Myles]

has anyone ever tried the pedals made by sunline racing, they're part of sixsixone so alot of people might get a discount

http://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_SunlineCycling.aspx?id=eb076700-6ba3-4f73-acf1-84dd05ed38d7

[Myles]

i also just found these

http://www.actionvillage.com/824-485-0006

they're plastic and carbon fiber, they're light yet the carbon probably adds strength

[Michaelgoround]

i also just found these

http://www.actionvillage.com/824-485-0006

they're plastic and carbon fiber, they're light yet the carbon probably adds strength
I don't know if I'm up for those pedals. It says they are for experts, which I clearly am not.

[agentQ]

Saw some new plastics.
http://www.danscomp.com/465260.php?cat=PARTS
Super light. very thin looking, tapered towards the outside.
Looks like strength could be an issue. Might have to try some out. Tons-o-colors.

[UniKid2]

Ive been riding these. http://www.danscomp.com/showfullimage.php?type=products&group=PEDALS&image=465047_White.gif&title=HARO%20PEDALS%20HARO%20SMALL%20BLOCK%20PLASTIC%20PEDALS

HAro small block pedals, Lighter than the Colony pedals. Ive been liking them alot. not the best for grip, but I ride wih them in a gym.

[Pat Lally]

just broke my odyssey pc's

[EliB]

just broke my odyssey pc's

...



.........wow...


...time for some new parts...


;)

[Pat Lally]

...



.........wow...


...time for some new parts...


;)

im pretty sure its time for a new unicycle. KH Longneck :D

[explosionsq]

It's time for me to get some new plastic pedals. Question is, which ones?

I've had 3 pairs of Twisted PC's, and I love them to death, but the wealth of new options is tempting.

I've heard the Hamilton's are almost too grippy, and that's definitely a downside.

I'm looking at the following pedals:
Eclat Surge Plastics (http://www.danscomp.com/465074.php?cat=PARTS)

Colony Fantastic Plastics (http://www.danscomp.com/465260.php?cat=PARTS)

Eastern Plastics (http://www.danscomp.com/465212.php?cat=PARTS)

And if none of these are what I'm looking for, I may just get another pair of Twisted PC's. Any information you all could offer me would be great. I ride a combination of tech and (mild)big street, if that matters.

[agentQ]

Get the Colonys so you can tell me how they are ;)

Thumbs down on the easterns from me.

[IsaacSteiner]

From what I've used.

Best metal pedal: Wellgo MG1's

Best plastic pedal: Odyssey Twisted PC's

(I like DX style plastics too though, they're really good for flips)

-Isaac

[explosionsq]

Due to my forum search for "Eclat Surge" only yielding one result, I decided I would buy them.

I figured I could benefit the unicycling community by taking a $25 dollar hit.

I'll write a detailed review once I get them.

I ordered those bad boys in clear.

http://www.rideskateboardingbmx.com/images/ECLATSURGEPEDALS.gif

EDIT:

Get the Colonys so you can tell me how they are ;)


I was counting on you to try those out!

[explosionsq]

Review of Eclat Surges (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76816)

[UniKid2]

Haro small blocks holding up... Got some Tryall Red Labels for 15$ though. So Ive been using those...

[2simpl]

Haro small blocks holding up... Got some Tryall Red Labels for 15$ though. So Ive been using those...

How are the Try All Red Labels for trials??

[UniKid2]

spindle stays true. It doesent fly off. But if you do pedal grabs, they do crack and eventually snap. The best person to ask about trials with these pedals is Kevin. hmm... forgot his user though... Kevin ... lol.. Hes the only ride that really only rides these..

EDIT: Kidmuni? maybey

[2simpl]

OK thanks :)

[BrianP]

I have been using these pedals (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13617-240_AZOXT4-43-Brands-230-Azonic/Azonic-Accelerator-Pedals.htm) and they are pretty awesome.

[guilhermeteles]

I have been using these pedals (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13617-240_AZOXT4-43-Brands-230-Azonic/Azonic-Accelerator-Pedals.htm) and they are pretty awesome.

:confused: They seem to have a really small landing surface for crankflips and other tricks....

And they are really expensive when compared to PC's

[agentQ]

:confused: They seem to have a really small landing surface for crankflips and other tricks....

And they are really expensive when compared to PC's

I kinda assumed he was using them for Muni type ridding, as thats what they look good for.

This isnt a street pedal thread. ;) We all know plastics are where its at for that. :D

[OneWheelLess]

anybody use the wellgo plastics w/ metal pins?

[ROB7]

witch ones.. all around.(mostly street)

Hoffman
http://www.danscomp.com/465240.php?cat=PARTS

Demolition
http://www.danscomp.com/465190.php?cat=PARTS

or Cielencki

http://www.danscomp.com/465145.php?cat=PARTS

[Michaelgoround]

Most people ride the Cielencki, but I would think that the Hoffmans wouldn't be a bad pedal either.

[BrianP]

Yeah I was using mine for Muni. They have a really big riding surface which fits my big wide foot pretty well. I will take a pic of them on the uni when I get back from the trails.

[agentQ]

Check these out:
http://www.odysseybmx.com/features/interbike09/jcpc/

32839

I think they are coming this summer...

[Biggestbtc]

Schweet...

[Michaelgoround]

Check these out:
http://www.odysseybmx.com/features/interbike09/jcpc/

32839

I think they are coming this summer...
Tight, hopefully my pedals will last that long.

[ROB7]

I got a pair of Twisted PCs and rode flat a couple days on them (and thought they were awesome)..
but today the first grab I did today 3 pins broke off. My old biscuits took forever to ware down. Do PCs usualy do this?

[OneWheelLess]

Check these out:
http://www.odysseybmx.com/features/interbike09/jcpc/

32839

I think they are coming this summer...

i want those pedals! i sure hope they sell the replaceable body as well....

[Michaelgoround]

I got a pair of Twisted PCs and rode flat a couple days on them (and thought they were awesome)..
but today the first grab I did today 3 pins broke off. My old biscuits took forever to ware down. Do PCs usualy do this?
IDK. Mine are wearing pretty fast. I'm probably going to end up getting some medal ones soon if mine keep wearing at the current rate.

[agentQ]

i want those pedals! i sure hope they sell the replaceable body as well....

Half one color the other half another. That would be cool. I am very curious to how much they weigh.

[ntappin]

I don't really see the advantage to those, besides the fact that the parts are relatively easy to replace.

For grinding they are going to be pretty horrid, since you can't remove the pins as they hold the body together.

For flips they are just as bad as metals since you have big metal chunks sticking into your feet and shins.

I could see them potentially being lighter than an aluminum pedal, but not a magnesium pedal.

All in all I think it looks cool, and is a neat idea, but I'm not sold. I will stick to my plastics for street, and my metal pedals for trials and everything else.

[agentQ]

I don't really see the advantage to those, besides the fact that the parts are relatively easy to replace.

For grinding they are going to be pretty horrid, since you can't remove the pins as they hold the body together.

For flips they are just as bad as metals since you have big metal chunks sticking into your feet and shins.

I could see them potentially being lighter than an aluminum pedal, but not a magnesium pedal.

All in all I think it looks cool, and is a neat idea, but I'm not sold. I will stick to my plastics for street, and my metal pedals for trials and everything else.

They will come with multiple size pins, so you can set them up with one side for grinding and one side for grip. You will also be able to set them up so they have pins where you want them.

The big feature is weight, there is no loose ball bearings and no nuts to keep the pedals on the spindle. Not having all that crap inside the the pedal around the spindle will make them very very light.

The concept behind the pedals are: Super light, and customizable pin setup.

[Nurse Ben]

The thing I have noticed about metal pinned pedals is that they strip out, so replaceability if sorta a null point. Personally, I like plastic pedals, esp the Odyssey Twisted Nylon. I ride in mud and grit, which grind the hell of my pedals, and the pics look really good even after three month sof 2-3 riding per week. Cheap and light also :)

[wickedbob]

The thing I have noticed about metal pinned pedals is that they strip out, so replaceability if sorta a null point. Personally, I like plastic pedals, esp the Odyssey Twisted Nylon. I ride in mud and grit, which grind the hell of my pedals, and the pics look really good even after three month sof 2-3 riding per week. Cheap and light also :)


What metals? I have been riding Kona Jackshits for like 2 years and they are still going strong with the original pins and still grippy as hell.

They've torn apart 3 pairs of shoes so far, I'm going to get some bearings and they'll be set for more.

I ride trials and a little street.

[yUNIkoner]

Where is a good place to get Odyssey Twisted PCs in Canada?

[yUNIkoner]

Where is a good place to get Odyssey Twisted PCs in Canada?
Answering my own question! :D
3ridebmx.com (http://www.3ride.com/v2/)

[uni98]

The pedals on my Dodger 12" you can see damage marks on it from trials

[SirSkillz]

Does anybody have experience with these pedals? (http://municycle-ca.jugglegear.com/animal-pedals-916-unsealed-p-234.html) I need new ones because the DXes I have are falling apart.

Are they metal or plastic? Maybe I'm blind, but I can't tell. If they're metal, will they destroy my KH Leg Armour? They'd fit into moments, too, right?

Does anyone have them and would recommend them?

Thanks!

[Michaelgoround]

I know a lot of people ride those and like them a lot. They are metal and will not destroy KH leg armor.

[yUNIkoner]

Those are the metal version. i switched to the plastic versions on my trials and I love them. i got them at 3RIDE. I don't think that i would use the plastic ones for muni.

[raymanh]

I'm looking for very grippy, light, yet strong pedals that don't spin much (is it too much to ask for?). Any suggestions please?

[raymanh]

I WANT!:eek:

HOW MUCH AND WHERE?

they're Syncros stainless pedals

http://www.stif.co.uk/gear/select_options.asp?productid=5374

[jaco_flans]

I'm looking for very grippy, light, yet strong pedals that don't spin much (is it too much to ask for?). Any suggestions please?

I dont have any suggestion but every pedals will spin a lot after a lot of use.
Do you want plastic pedals or metal pedals? because the Twisted PC's are plastic, strong, grippier than a lot of other plastic pedals.

[uniaddict]

Wellgo mg1s would work. They're grippy and crazy light, but I don't know that they have a lack of spinnage. Try ebay, you can get new ones for around $40 shipped.

[raymanh]

I'm looking for something really really grippy more than anything else. I don't mind if its metal or plastic, but i don't want to it to be more than £40.

I'm looking at the odyssey twisted glow in the darks- how grippy are these?

[jaco_flans]

I got odyssey Twisted, I find them really grippy for plastic pedals, they are a bit slippery when your foot are not dry, but they still pretty good.

[uniaddict]

I'm looking for something really really grippy more than anything else. I don't mind if its metal or plastic, but i don't want to it to be more than £40.

I'm looking at the odyssey twisted glow in the darks- how grippy are these?

As I said before get the Mg1. I paid 40 usd for mine so that would be like 27 pounds. Try ebay and wait for a good deal.

[raymanh]

As I said before get the Mg1. I paid 40 usd for mine so that would be like 27 pounds. Try ebay and wait for a good deal.

I have looked at those, but some say they're weak and will break if they impact something too hard. I plan on learning grinds so I really don't want them to break, but have you had any problems with yours? how grippy are they?

[wickedbob]

I have looked at those, but some say they're weak and will break if they impact something too hard. I plan on learning grinds so I really don't want them to break, but have you had any problems with yours? how grippy are they?

MG1'S aren't the best pedal for street. Mag bodies aren't the strongest. I'd suggest some plastics. Very grippy, but will wear, due to the price that isn't a huge problem. Remember grip depends a lot on what shoe you ride with. That or some kona wah wah's, they look promising, I ride the jackshits and the grip is fantastic.

[Ducttape]

I have looked at those, but some say they're weak and will break if they impact something too hard. I plan on learning grinds so I really don't want them to break, but have you had any problems with yours? how grippy are they?
I mostly do trials and haven't tried grinds but pedal grab rails a lot with them and they haven't broken yet. They don't spin much and are fairly grippy, there is a problem with pins stripping out of the pedals really easily though in the 8-ish months I've had them I've only lost about 2 pins I think.

[OneWheelLess]

I'm rather torn between odyssey jc pc's and transparent green twisteds. I know the green ones i'd probably wear out in six months, but they look so cool! Seems like the jc pc's would be about ultimate for uni, but w/ those metal pins, i'd have to make sure I wore shinguards :rolleyes: I really like those axels!

[Emile.m]

Saw this on Dan's Comp
http://www.danscomp.com/465091.php?cat=PARTS
http://www.danscomp.com/465111.php?cat=PARTS
$5 extra on color?

One is Wellgo, the other is Snafu...

It's like if you go to Wallmart and then to Target

[raymanh]

Anyone tried these:

http://www.unicycle.co.uk/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=1165

or these

http://www.unicycle.co.uk/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=576

[Eddbmxdude]

Anyone tried these:

http://www.unicycle.co.uk/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=1165

or these

http://www.unicycle.co.uk/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=576

Leo had a pair of the KHE's. They broke fairly easily.
Never had experience of those other ones. I can't see why anyone would want plastic pedals. I know they are light, but surely your feet slip off all the time? Pedal grabbing concrete without slipping off would be difficult too??

Edd

[OneWheelLess]

Anyone tried these:

http://www.unicycle.co.uk/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=1165

or these

http://www.unicycle.co.uk/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=576

The khe's are junk, the others are ok, but my favorite two plastics are animals and twisteds.
The animals are the grippiest plastics I've found, I'm just used to the pc's

[Nurse Ben]

The khe's are junk, the others are ok, but my favorite two plastics are animals and twisteds.
The animals are the grippiest plastics I've found, I'm just used to the pc's


+1 here, the pedals are not slippery at all unless you wear non sticky soled shoes. Then again, any pedal can be slippery if you don't have real riding shoes.

I think about nylon pedals in this way:

Nylon is 1/2 the weight of a metal pedal
Less skin damage from pins
The nylon pins wear about as long as the steel pedal pins take to tear out
Nylon is 1/2 the price of a cheap metal pedal, 1/4 the price of a good meatal pedal :eek:

Now take the money and weight you saved and apply that to some dedicated sticky soled riding shoes like Five Ten, now you won't slip even when it's wet!

[Emile.m]

Leo had a pair of the KHE's. They broke fairly easily.

I had the KHE stimulatorz and they are the strongest plastic pedals I ever had.

[Eddbmxdude]

I had the KHE stimulatorz and they are the strongest plastic pedals I ever had.

Weird!
Spose everyone has a different riding style though.

[raymanh]

Leo had a pair of the KHE's. They broke fairly easily.
Never had experience of those other ones. I can't see why anyone would want plastic pedals. I know they are light, but surely your feet slip off all the time? Pedal grabbing concrete without slipping off would be difficult too??

Edd

Metal pedals that are as light as plastic pedals are sooo expensive, but they do look nice. I just can't find something that is slim, grippy light and around £30 or under.

So has anyone tried these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35281

These would be nice, only 280g!!!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=34281 (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?
ModelID=34281)

But the price is a slight issue.

[Eddbmxdude]

Ok, I'll try and give you a hand.

For £10 more you can get the Wellgo Mags. They are sealed too. http://www.customriders.com/prodshow.asp?prodid=7205&cat=31&parent=1001&sid=3
http://www.customriders.com/prod_imgs/PDWE7205-2.jpg

Theres also the Mag version of the JC for £40.
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_33&products_id=2114
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/ody_jc_blk.jpg

DK Distortion: £24.99 Mag and sealed. Wouldn't recommend you use Winstanleys though.
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/8815/DK_Distortion_Magnesium_Pedals_wCromo_Axles
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/images/prod_8815.jpg

Then you've got the ultimate. Bit out of your price range though!
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_33&products_id=7635
http://www.macneilbmx.com/products/pedals/slipless/slipless_pedals_side.jpg

Theres hundreds of plastic pedals available now. All dirt cheap too.

Eclat:£14.99
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_33&products_id=7334
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/e-pc_pedal_03.jpg

Oydssey:£15.99
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_33&products_id=5810
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/WhiteTwisted.jpg

Seventies:£9.99!!!!
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_33&products_id=7691
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/seventies-pedals.jpg

Shadow Conspiricy:£10.99
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_33&products_id=7213
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/100-06419hr-1.jpg

Wellgo:£16.99
http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_33&products_id=7787
http://www.alansbmx.com/images/wellgo-plastic.jpg

Personally I would never choose a plastic over a metal pedal. Thats just personal choice though.
Hope that helps a little :)

Edd

[raymanh]

Thanks a lot for that help

[raymanh]

OK, so now its between the Odyssey twisted white PCs and the DK Distortion mags- Where can I find the version of this with the Ti axle?

[seppedl]

http://backbonebmx.com.au/shop/images/P/wellgopedal.jpg

I had these wellgo magnesiums, they are bad! After only one day of trial with just some pedal-grabbing on my pallets, allready 2 pins came out...
Then I mounted my old ones back on it, KHE-pedals. Those are strong, but alot heavier.

[muniing sam]

That sucks
Ive got Aluminium DX Pedals and there on my muni and they have play in them :( other wise they have good grip and a good sized platform.

[kerosian]

http://backbonebmx.com.au/shop/images/P/wellgopedal.jpg

I had these wellgo magnesiums, they are bad! After only one day of trial with just some pedal-grabbing on my pallets, allready 2 pins came out...
Then I mounted my old ones back on it, KHE-pedals. Those are strong, but alot heavier.

You should have removed the pins on your pedal grabbing side, it's not the pedals that are bad, it's the way they are treated.

[uniaddict]

No way man, mg1s are awesome. I just ordered another pair off ebay. They're a good pedal for all kinds of riding. Having a super light and cheap pedal is nice. Right now I use a pair for muni. I'll put another pair on my trials. The magnesium is a bit soft though. If you are doing pedal grabs you're supposed to take the pins out dude, pedal grabs will rip pins out of pretty much any pedals.

[jaco_flans]

Hello! I rode Twisted PC's for a long time now, and, I want to return to metal pedal because I mostly ride trials. I was thinking about Animal pedals because I can get them at a bike shop near my house, but they are $65. I wonder if the Odyssey Trail Mix are as good because they are $15 cheaper. Any Idea?

[Michaelgoround]

Does anyone know how well magnesium pedals will stand up to big street riding?

[molehill]

Sorry dont have time to look through all the replys but Im getting these twisted pc's and has anyone tried these chameleon pedals? Look pretty cool but how much sun do you need for them to light up? Are they quite grippy?Other probably get glow in teh dark :D
If I have fluo yellow rim what would colour would you suggest I should get I was thinking of orange :P I like stuff that stands out...

[jaco_flans]

Hello! I rode Twisted PC's for a long time now, and, I want to return to metal pedal because I mostly ride trials. I was thinking about Animal pedals because I can get them at a bike shop near my house, but they are $65. I wonder if the Odyssey Trail Mix are as good because they are $15 cheaper. Any Idea?

I dicided to take the Animals in brown:) my unicycle is like a banana now, brown pedals and the rest is yellow;) I tried them a bit, I got the little pins on, they are grippy enough so I'll leave them on. They are quite heavy, but I like them, plus they look very solid.

[kerosian]

Does anyone know how well magnesium pedals will stand up to big street riding?

As well as any other aluminum pedal.

[Michaelgoround]

As well as any other aluminum pedal.
Cool. Thanks.

I'm probably getting the MG-52's (http://www.danscomp.com/465103.php?cat=PARTS) from danscomp then! Now I just have to decide what color....

[Robuni]

anyone tried the primo tenderizers
http://www.danscomp.com/465060.php

[unicycler100]

anyone tried the primo tenderizers
http://www.danscomp.com/465060.php

I havent used them but I know for sure that they are solid and quite heavy.

Also I've use Odyssey Jim Cielencki Pedals, Odyssey JC Trailmix Pedals, Aluminium DX Pedals, and Odyssey Twisted PC Pedals.

so far I like the twisted PC, JC Trailmixs. To me they are sweet.

Twisted PCs great for street, flatland and light trials.

JC Trailmixs great for Muni, street, Trials.

PICS in order listed above.

http://www.unicycle.co.nz/images/shop/JimCPedals.jpg
http://www.unicycle.co.nz/images/shop/Pedaltrailmix.jpg
http://www.unicycle.co.nz/images/shop/dxPedals.jpg
http://www.unicycle.co.nz/images/shop/PedalTwistedPlastic.jpg

[muniing sam]

I have got the Odyssey JC Trailmix Pedals and Aluminium DX Pedals. I like the platform and grip of the Aluminium DX Pedals more than Odyssey JC Trailmix Pedals.

[unicycler100]

The DX pedals I HATE because they ripped my shins up sooo badly.

[jaco_flans]

Hello! Today I rode some street because I was bored again:p and I bent my 2-weeks-old Animal Metal pedal hub :mad: ! I will try to get my money back because I got them from a LBS. Now I wonder what pedals should I get for small street riding and Trials riding? From all the reviews I saw, animal pedals were really good, but now I dont think they are really that good:(

[jaco_flans]

Hello! Today I rode some street because I was bored again:p and I bent my 2-weeks-old Animal Metal pedal hub :mad: ! I will try to get my money back because I got them from a LBS. Now I wonder what pedals should I get for small street riding and Trials riding? From all the reviews I saw, animal pedals were really good, but now I dont think they are really that good:(
Anyone? I know my post is not really old, but I really need new pedals for my trials uni. I will use my Twisted PC's for the moment but I really want metal pedals.

[surfer1024]

I used to ride animal's, now I ride Odyssey Trail mix. I have also tried Jimmy c's but The Trailmix are the best so far. I would recommend them for trials over the other two.

[jaco_flans]

Ok, I can get the Odyssey TrailMix where I brought my Animals. But, before I brought my Animals people(here in this thread) told me that the Animals was a better choise than th TrailMix.

[Ducttape]

Sorry dont have time to look through all the replys but Im getting these twisted pc's and has anyone tried these chameleon pedals? Look pretty cool but how much sun do you need for them to light up? Are they quite grippy?Other probably get glow in teh dark :D
If I have fluo yellow rim what would colour would you suggest I should get I was thinking of orange :P I like stuff that stands out...

We had a few pairs of the Chameleon pedals in stock at the store (Serious Juggling (www.seriousjuggling.com)) they don't need much light to change color and they change FAST really cool. The red is a bit pink-ish though. I don't remember if we ever had Orange but we can get some!

[Wannabe Clown]

check these out ,Stainless steel body ,life time warranty ,sealed ,4 bearings,replaceable pins ,very nice.

only problem i have with those is the replaceable pins... they stick out too much and get in the way. might be good for muni, but i wouldnt recommend them for trials or freestyle

[rob.northcott]

A quick mini-review of the Echo TR pedals. My DMR V8s on my muni were getting pretty ropey so I decided to give some of these a go when Sponge was selling them at a good price recently. I used them for the first time yesterday on one of my usual loops (about 15 miles, mixture of easy fast hardpack, long rock gardens mud, bit of everything really), so here's my first impressions:

Pedals: Echo TR - low profile, aluminium body, CrMo axle, screw-in pins.
Price: £37 (from Sponge's sale - normally about £45 I think)
Comparing with: DMR V8, Wellgo MG1 Ti

Price-wise, these pedals were in the middle of what I've used before. The V8s are cheaper (about £25) but considerably heavier and the MG1 Ti on my race 29er were more expensive (I paid £57 I think) and a bit lighter. I think the normal MG1s without the Ti axles are roughly the same weight as the Echos (possibly a tad heavier).

One of the reasons I bought these Echos was to give the low-profile design a try. All the other flat pedals I've used before have been normal thickness ones. After riding them for a bit I can't say I can really feel any benefit from this, although some people say they can tell the difference.

The light weight is a bonus, although my muni is hardly a lightweight anyway with its 3" Duro, but any saving on rotating weight is always good. I saw that somebody had snapped an Echo Ti axle recently, but he said he was doing big drops (5' or 6' I think), so hopefully mine will be well strong enough with the steel axles and my more xc riding style. The axles do look quite skinny though compared with the DMRs.

The aluminium bodies do seem quite soft and have lost a couple of chunks already from falling on rocks. I think I may have to stick a bit of inner tuber or something to the outside edge to protect them.

I'm not a massive fan of "sealed bearing" pedals (which usually means "no bearing" on the crank end of the axle), but the MG1s are the same and my pair of those seems to be holding up OK. I doubt they'll last as long as the proper bearings in the V8s though.

The only real bad point for me at the moment is that the grip is nowhere near as good as either the DMRs or the MG1s. My feet were moving about all over the place on rocky descents, which was a bit disconcerting. Possibly trials riders (who these were presumably designed for) don't like a lot of grip, or perhaps the pins just don't work well with my shoes (5-10 Impact). If Echo don't sell longer/sharper pins (I haven't checked yet) I'll be filing the them sharper or replacing them with normal grub screws like in the Wellgos.

Oh, and they look fantastic!

So, in summary...

Pros:
- Looks :)
- Light weight
- Low profile (except I can't really feel a difference)
- Not ridiculously expensive

Cons:
- Minimalist body damages a bit easily on rocks
- Much less grip than DMR V8s or MG1s.
- Plastic bush on one end of axle (I'd prefer proper bearings for longevity)

Overall I'm pretty happy with them, as long as I can sort out the lack of grip with some pin swapping or modification.

Rob

[jaco_flans]

Do you know what kind of axle the guy who snapped it had? because I'm waiting for my Echo TR to come, I dont want this to happen! By the way, they're a week late now:(

Also, Do you have pictures of them?:)

[muniing sam]

Thanks for the review Rob!

Sounds like they aren't so good as they sounded, with your Wellgo MG1 Ti pedals do you find that they are a small platform or that they are uncomfortable?

Also do you find the shape and size of thye ECHO TR's comfortable? Is it a big platform? Thanks.

[rob.northcott]

Do you know what kind of axle the guy who snapped it had? because I'm waiting for my Echo TR to come, I dont want this to happen! By the way, they're a week late now:(

Also, Do you have pictures of them?:)
I think the axle that somebody broke was a Ti one in one of the more expensive Echo pedals. The steel ones in the TR will be a bit stronger. He was doing huge drops as well (5 or 6 feet I think), which wouldn't have helped.

I put a couple of pictures of my muni with the Echo pedals on the "pictures of your latest ride" thread.

Thanks for the review Rob!

Sounds like they aren't so good as they sounded, with your Wellgo MG1 Ti pedals do you find that they are a small platform or that they are uncomfortable?

Also do you find the shape and size of thye ECHO TR's comfortable? Is it a big platform? Thanks.
Apart from the grip I really like them - I didn't intend it to be a negative review. I like lots of grip, and compared with the DMR or Wellgo pedals the Echos are noticeably less grippy. But sharpening the pins or swapping a few of them for normal grub screws should sort that out - not a huge problem. People who like to be able to move their feet around more easily would probably like the pins as they are, but I prefer the secure feeling. Just personal taste really - and I ride a lot of rocky trails where feet get bounced off the pedals easily.

I've only had one pair of MG1 Ti, bought mostly for the light weight to use on my xc racing 29er. If anything I'd say they feel grippier and more comfortable than the DMRs. I don't think I'd want to use them for "proper" muni because I'd be afraid of snapping the Ti axles or shattering the Mg bodies on rocks, but for fast xc they're very nice.

The Echos are big, wide, comfortable and look superb. After I've fiddled with the pins I'm sure I'll love them. I really like DMR V8s as well - bit heavy, but on a heavy muni it doesn't really matter that much and they're excellent for the price. I just wanted to try something different.

What I said about the body damage isn't really a terrible problem. It's just that my local trails are very rocky (and it's sharp granite), so my muni gets dropped on rocks quite a lot. The DMRs are much more solid (and heavier), so can get pretty beaten up and chipped without affecting the strength. The minimalist style of the Echo bodies (which is why they are so light and look so nice) looks like it wouldn't take too much damage to weaken the structure, so I'm going to have to be more careful. If they seem to be taking too much damage in the next few rides I'll stick some rubber to the outside - not a big thing really.

I think they're very nice pedals, but if you like lots of grip like me just be prepared for some messing about with the pins. Nothing that can't be sorted in a few minutes.

Rob

[napalm]

I have recently moved from using the stock snafu pedals that came on my Muni to using some wellgo mg1s.

Grip is really important for me- it is critical to keep your feet in the right position on your pedals in tech/rocky Dh and for getting upwards torque in climbs (with the right technique).

But also, importantly for me, i need to be able to adjust my foot position a little here and there to shift my schlumpf hub. The MG1s are fantastic at all of the above so far. As long as the bearings hold out they will be my muni pedal of choice from now on. The light weight is also a bonus.

mark

[Plainodd]

Hmmm, how good are the Twisted PC Chameleons? They've been mentioned, but the quality for street riding, grinding, etc. Is what I want to know.

I'm trying to know everything I can for my 26" street project to have it light and durable. :P

[erick]

I'm almost sure that the Chameleons are exactly the same as the normal Twisted PC's but they're cool because they change colors:)

The PC's are really good and cheap pedals. I don't use them, but I know that alot of people like them for street and flatland. They grind smoothly too because they're plastic. You'll probably like them too for street riding.

They're durable and should last you a good amount of time, but if you are grinding with them, make sure to always grind on the same side of the pedal because the plastic pins will wear down fast. If you grind with both sides, they'll lose their grip really fast

[rob.northcott]

A quick update on my Echo TR review. I replaced some of the pins with normal grub screws (the thread is the same as on other pedals like DMRs) and the grip is now how I like it.

Rob

[Sponge]

Glad you overall enjoy the pedals overall, Rob! The issue with grip you had seemed a bit odd, for me, I found it was perfectly fine. But then again, grip on pedals depends heavily on exactly what types of shoe/sole you have. I used to use Nike Dunks (skate type sole) and those were amazing for most pedals.

I used normal trainer type running shoes when my skate-type shoes were wet once, and the grip was a bit ropey.

On a general note

That being said, I am happy with the Echo pedals' grip. They stick like glue to my shoes and I much prefer them to the cheapy grub screws that DMR and Wellgo pedals typically come with (which break easier and deform the pedal body itself during hard pedalgrabs).

For those wondering,
the 'plastic' bearing on the end of the axle is a DU bearing.

http://www.dynametal.co.th/dry_du.htm (http://www.dynametal.co.th/dry_du.htm)



Smooth, Oilless Operation
The DU Bearing is the ultimate in oilless bearing design, using lead and tetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) having excellent wear resistance which optimizes metal properties such as strength and dimensional stability.

Coeffiicients of static and dynamics friction are so small that the bearing surfaces run smoothly without lubrication, while at the same time eliminating sticking and slipping. Unlike regular bearings which require constant lubrication, the DU type does away with the need for costly maintenance. It is also possible to combine them with parts totally submerged in a lubricant.




I was surprised to hear that Danni broke his Ti axle on the Echo SL pedals. I personally wouldn't take one review or unlucky case of axle-breakage as the gospelly-defining-definitive verdict on a set of pedals or any product for that matter.

[rob.northcott]

Hi Sponge :)
Yes, I'm very happy with the TRs now I've changed some of the pins. The Echo pins look to be a "better" design really, but they just didn't have the grip of normal grub screws IMO. Grub screws (although crude) have a nice sharp top rather than the softer shape of the Echo pins. I've just replaced the four corner pins with grub screws and the grip is now much more to my taste (which is all it is - lots of people say 5-10 shoes on DMRs or MG1s are TOO grippy, but for me you can't have too much grip on fast rocky stuff). I can see that the Echo pins would be much more stable and less likely to rip out or damage the body than a plain screw, but that's not a problem for me as a non-trials rider - all I care about is grip.

Oh, and I'm sure the bushes are fine really - like I said, my MG1s are bushed at one end and they're fine so far. I'm just more used to loose bearings that can be regreased and adjusted when they get slack.

These are really nice pedals.

Rob

[jaco_flans]

Little review of my Echo TR after 1 week of Trials riding...

They look awesome!!:D Really light, I still dont really trust them for big gaps landed to pedal (there's a 7' gap I've been looking since a long time) the pins are really strong, I did a few pedal grab on rails, and they still look almost new! I like how big they are too, they are pretty comfy compare to my old welgo mg-4. A thing I dont like though is that the metal is really thin, and the axle is too, so I'm just a little bit scared to bent them (I did bent EVERY pedals I rode on my trials uni).

Pros:
-Awesome lookin'
-really strong pins
-comfy (big platform)

Cons:
-Thin axle
-Thin metal

[PeterG]

Hi has any one tryed?:eek:
Point One Racing Pedals??
I'm Thinking this may be a good Muni Pedal?
All the Bearings are sealed ball bearings!

[quaxer]

I'm rather torn between odyssey jc pc's and transparent green twisteds.
I'm rather torn by jc pc's at this point. The sort of pedal bite they dish out is no joke! They're awesome pedals, though, grippy and durable. Oh, and on the first try after the pedal bite I landed my first 180 unispin. FINALLY!:)

[unicycler100]

Hi has any one tryed?:eek:
Point One Racing Pedals??
I'm Thinking this may be a good Muni Pedal?
All the Bearings are sealed ball bearings!

How the hell do you put those onto the crank. maybe I haven't obsevered the pic enough

[knighty]

How the hell do you put those onto the crank. maybe I haven't obsevered the pic enough

you probally have to put them on with a allen key at the top of the spindle.

[unicycler100]

you probally have to put them on with a allen key at the top of the spindle.

yea that would suck...

[rob.northcott]

yea that would suck...
Why? An allen key is much more convenient to carry than a 15mm spanner. And they're often the same size allen key as the bearing holders, so one less thing in your toolkit.

Rob

[PeterG]

Yes an Allen Key is the way you fit and remove.
Nice and Simple :) Light too :eek:
I like the idea of having all sealed bearing, low profile, and strong!!
Great for Muni Too :confused:

[rob.northcott]

Eek! I just noticed the price of those Point One pedals. £130 in the UK - they'd better be very good for that price!

Rob

[juggleaddict]

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j169/chewingum89/MVC-002S.jpg

wonder how much those puppies were. Coolest pedals ever!!, and I bet they could take the abuse of trials!! plus replacible platforms if you broke one! What other pedal offers that much versitility?! For convenience, since I know everybody will want them now, here's the link:

http://www.homedepot.com/

also, what happened to those thin plastics someone posted a few days ago? anybody tried those? any good? I'm thinkin' about them for my freestyle, the odysees are a little big.

[napalm]

ADDICT KNOCKOUT PEDALS REVIEW

As part of a sponsorship with unicycle.com.au I was given a set of these pedals to use in the Three Ring Circus and thought I would do a little review of them. Muni riders tend not to have much experience with these as they are from a brand that caters to the young-un trials and street riders, but what you get with the Addict knockouts is a fully fledged muni pedal. Firstly let me just say that there is no point having the best pedal out there if you are going to be riding in runners or hiking boots. I use the 5.10 shoes and swear by the grip, stability and toe protection they give on even the sketchiest of metal pinned pedal (cough snafu)

Previously I had used the snafu, and Wellgo MG1 pedals for muni- the latter being a fantastic improvement over the snafus- so it was with great interest that I got to compare the Knockouts with the MG-1. The knockouts are a 10 pin, low profile, sealed bearing, CNC machined pedal weighing in at 405 Grams/pair. It is true that the Wellgo is slightly lighter than the Addict pedal but in terms of riding characteristic I think the Knockout is far superior. For that extra weight you get a larger platform, an extra pin, a low profile and an axle that runs the entire width of the pedal.

I was initially a little skeptical about the benefits of low profile pedals but for me they come into their own on climbs. The amount of times I have been cranking up a climb with Wellgos only to have my foot flip the pedal (grip one edge of the pins and lever it so it rotates- ejecting your foot) are significant. The lower profile and good pin configuration means that this never occurs to me on climbs with the addict pedal. In my whole 50km ride with these pedals grip was never an issue, and the required foot movement for shifting the schlumpf hub was achievable without compromising the connection of your foot to the pedal.

The only downside with them I guess is the hefty price tag- but if you want the ultimate pedal to go with your ultimate unicycle then I cannot fault them. They also look bloody cool.
Mark

[knoxuni]

http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_5050xx.php
The BEST pedals i have ever ridden!!!!

[Unigurd]

The BEST pedals i have ever ridden!!!!

And which pedals have you tried?

[knoxuni]

the 50/50xx

[jaco_flans]

I think he means wich pedals have you ridden before you got those.

[knoxuni]

torker dx, echo, cheap welgos,

[RancidTurnip]

Ok pedal question. So on my uni I have the metal pedals that came with it. They're steel, and really strong, but I'm wondering if most people use metal or plastic for riding trials, cause they hurt a rather lot when they connect with one's legs... They also only have the pins on one side because the previous owner liked to grind.

[quaxer]

Generic plastic pedals aren't going to have enough grip for trials, at least not for very long. I ride Odyssey JC pc's atm and like them for trials. Piles of grip, and they're lasting well. They suck for street and flatland though because they have too much grip and when you get pedal bite like I seem to do too often, I realize that I should get a pair of regular plastics for that kind of riding. When I'm riding trials, I don't get pedal bite very often, so I don't see that as a big issue. You should probably go with metal pedals or else plastic with metal pins. The way to fix the shins-hurting-cuz-your-pedals-hit-them problem is easily solved by 661.:)

[unicycler100]

Generic plastic pedals aren't going to have enough grip for trials, at least not for very long. I ride Odyssey JC pc's atm and like them for trials. Piles of grip, and they're lasting well. They suck for street and flatland though because they have too much grip and when you get pedal bite like I seem to do too often, I realize that I should get a pair of regular plastics for that kind of riding. When I'm riding trials, I don't get pedal bite very often, so I don't see that as a big issue. You should probably go with metal pedals or else plastic with metal pins. The way to fix the shins-hurting-cuz-your-pedals-hit-them problem is easily solved by 661 or KH.:)

there fixed :D haha

[brendan]

Ok pedal question. So on my uni I have the metal pedals that came with it. They're steel, and really strong, but I'm wondering if most people use metal or plastic for riding trials, cause they hurt a rather lot when they connect with one's legs... They also only have the pins on one side because the previous owner liked to grind.

It's just a matter of grip. Also most trials riders ride aluminium/magnesium bodied pedals with steel axles (titanium axles seem to be a little weak for us unicyclists). Therefore they are usually lighter than plastic pedals - although probably only because not many companies have invested into making a super light plastic pedal...

there fixed :D haha

yes KH himself can wrap himself around your shins for a price.. :cool:

[rob.northcott]

Further to my comments on the Echo TR pedals:

Good points...

I've now been using them for a couple of months, have dropped the muni plenty of times on the local rocks and the pedal bodies are not suffering nearly as badly as I feared. Of course they've got scratches and a few gouges and chips in the edges, but nothing too bad.

The bearings/bushes are still perfect (as you would expect after only a couple of hundred miles, but I've had sealed pedals before where they went sloppy after hardly any use).

I'm happy with the grip now after replacing a few of the pins (four on each pedal) with normal sharp grub screws, much more to my liking. I've only done it on one side of the pedals, so I can use the modified side for rocky stuff and the normal side when grip isn't so important. Personally, I'd still like to see Echo offer some sharper pins, but it was easy enough to swap a few.

Bad...

(Petty I know, but) the coloured anodising is very thin and has completely worn off where the sole of my shoe touches the platforms. Not really a problem, and they still look very cool, but it would be nice for the finish to be a bit more durable.


So, mostly good :) (and as an extra bonus they're light and not too expensive)

Rob

[Eddbmxdude]

Further to my comments on the Echo TR pedals:

Good points...

I've now been using them for a couple of months, have dropped the muni plenty of times on the local rocks and the pedal bodies are not suffering nearly as badly as I feared. Of course they've got scratches and a few gouges and chips in the edges, but nothing too bad.

The bearings/bushes are still perfect (as you would expect after only a couple of hundred miles, but I've had sealed pedals before where they went sloppy after hardly any use).

I'm happy with the grip now after replacing a few of the pins (four on each pedal) with normal sharp grub screws, much more to my liking. I've only done it on one side of the pedals, so I can use the modified side for rocky stuff and the normal side when grip isn't so important. Personally, I'd still like to see Echo offer some sharper pins, but it was easy enough to swap a few.

Bad...

(Petty I know, but) the coloured anodising is very thin and has completely worn off where the sole of my shoe touches the platforms. Not really a problem, and they still look very cool, but it would be nice for the finish to be a bit more durable.


So, mostly good :) (and as an extra bonus they're light and not too expensive)

Rob

Im glad you're using them for muni, Rob. I intend to use a set on my muni after hurting myself several times at the weekend due to my feet slipping off my pedals halfway down a trail :mad:

[rob.northcott]

Im glad you're using them for muni, Rob. I intend to use a set on my muni after hurting myself several times at the weekend due to my feet slipping off my pedals halfway down a trail :mad:
Yeah, I generally like them. Like I said before, the grip wasn't quite enough for my tastes (I'm used to V8s and MG1s), but after swapping a few pins I'm happy. The Echo pins are nicely made, but seem to have almost rounded corners at the top, making them much less sharp than plain grub screws or even the DMR non-removable steel pins. They're not exactly slippery, but after my other pedals they didn't feel quite as secure as I like. Some people reckon they're fine though - I suppose the shoes make a big difference as well (I'm using 5-10s).

Strength-wise they seem fine for me, but then I don't do big drops or trials-type moves, so I can't really comment with regards to more extreme stuff.

Rob

[AustinLee]

I recently purchased a set of pedals like these:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/13023mounty_l.jpg
for 50 cents at a garage sale.

Has anybody ridden something of this sort, and how would they work for muni compared to the Nimbus Venture pedals?
http://www.unicycle.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/i/m/image_2873.jpg

[unicycler100]

I've used the ABD pedals that are pretty much the same as those, and I cracked both sides of the left (forwardfoot) pedal after doing a 2meter bro to grass....

[rob.northcott]

I recently purchased a set of pedals like these:
Has anybody ridden something of this sort, and how would they work for muni
I think Turtle likes caged pedals like that for muni (with hiking boots). Perhaps he will post here - or you could PM him.

Rob

[brendan]

I recently purchased a set of pedals like these:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/images/products/13023mounty_l.jpg

I used gusset caged pedals a while ago.

Problem is that any drops, and the cages bend. Also don't ever ride without shin pads, those cages are really sharp.

I think it's basically a bad idea, for unicycling at least. I don't see it for long distance, for trials it's no good, for muni neither. Since we do tend to drop our unis quite a bit we should probably stick to platform pedals.

[uniShark]

I used gusset caged pedals a while ago.

Problem is that any drops, and the cages bend. Also don't ever ride without shin pads, those cages are really sharp.

I think it's basically a bad idea, for unicycling at least. I don't see it for long distance, for trials it's no good, for muni neither. Since we do tend to drop our unis quite a bit we should probably stick to platform pedals.

Yeah, I used caged pedals on my MTB for a while, and was constantly bending the cages - and those drops are not nearly as hard on the pedals as with a uni.

[craigfrommichigan]

check these out ,Stainless steel body ,life time warranty ,sealed ,4 bearings,replaceable pins ,very nice.

Where can I get these?

Thanks.

[knoxuni]

What is the most cheap grippy pedals?

[cyco]

I ride street, flat, and trials, and I have been breaking pedals left and right. I'm sick of buying replacements. :mad:

My question is:
What are the strongest pedals available and where can i get them?

[JacobSpera]

odyssey JC/PC

the best pedals in the world, ive had them since ive replaced my Jimmy C's and i love them so much and they are very solid

[jaco_flans]

What is the most cheap grippy pedals?
Welgo MG-4 are pretty grippy, and light. I used them for a while and they are the grippiest pedals I've ridden! And I think they are like $40 or something like that, I know they are cheap.

[knoxuni]

why thank you!

[jaco_flans]

why thank you!
I've seen them also rebranded as Axiom Double jump pedals. They are my spare pedals now, I've ridden them for like 2 years and they are now a little bit bent...

[Sponge]

What if I were to say that I just ordered and received a pair of pedals made by a well-known brand... weighing in at just 240g per PAIR. Sealed bearings, magnesium body, buckets of grip, and isn't snapping after some aggressive pedal grabs on a trials bike. And under £30 too...

240g wasn't a typo by the way!

[padst3r]

What if I were to say that I just ordered and received a pair of pedals made by a well-known brand... weighing in at just 240g per PAIR. Sealed bearings, magnesium body, buckets of grip, and isn't snapping after some aggressive pedal grabs on a trials bike. And under £30 too...

240g wasn't a typo by the way!
You would be the luckiest person alive.Hmm magnesium is sketchy it shatters,my mg1 pedal shattered.What pedals ?

[Sponge]

Though some people have had unlucky experience with Echo TR axles, others have shredded hard for a year already (we're talking brakeless bike trials riders... yep, and it's damn damn hard and rapes components).

Depends how you ride really, most street/trials unicyclists are bashers with little to no care for their unicycle, and even less care and knowledge about proper maintenance.

If you leave your pedals (or any parts) with a bit of play/wobble in them and hope for the best. They will die. Much sooner. Just bite the bullet and spend under 5 minutes regreasing the whole axle inside and retightening the internal nuts of the pedal. Et voila!

That being said, MG1s are good and cheap.... but Echo TRs have a MUCH nicer feeling to stand on. They're slimmer, larger, and lighter... pure win. Everyone in the bike world who's ridden MG1s for years and tried TRs all say the same thing: Echo TRs are amazing.


Wait for the 2011 Echo range to come out in the next few months. Maybe we'll see some revised pedals amongst the batch? Who knows...

[OutdoorJunkie]

Though some people have had unlucky experience with Echo TR axles, others have shredded hard for a year already (we're talking brakeless bike trials riders... yep, and it's damn damn hard and rapes components).

Wait for the 2011 Echo range to come out in the next few months. Maybe we'll see some revised pedals amongst the batch? Who knows...

I hope they make their pedals better :D I think I'll buy a pair for my muni, that would be easyier on the pedals I would think? No bashing the pedals on hard concrete. I don't like the sound of having to maintain pedals though :p So its resonably easy to maintain them?

[Sponge]

Pedals are embarrassingly easy to maintain.

Almost every single pedal regardless of brand or design will go through a 'breaking in' period like on almost every component. You'll know this when after your first ride with a new set of pedals they already are wobbly between the axle and the body. This is perfectly normal.

Just take off the end cap, take the internal nuts and washers out and slide the body off the axle. Now dollop a LOAD of the best grease you have (either Phil Wood waterproof grease or Park Tool Polylube) all over the axle and bearings. Then put everything back together. It's really simple and easy to follow, but setting the correct torque for the internal nut and locknut is a personal preference thing. The best possible is: spins as freely as possible but no play or wobble.

It's better to have pedals a wee bit tight than a wee bit loose with play.

Axles break quicker on pedals that have loose bodies. So complaining about snapping an axle isn't so justifiable if you didn't take the correct basic measures to maintain your pedals.

[padst3r]

I've been riding echo tr for about 2 months now and theyre amazing.Ive done some big gaps to pedal and really bashed them about

[Julia B]

Is there a way to make the pedal body not spin freely? Cause I keep getting my foot jammed really hard between a vertical pedal and my frame which hurts like hell and looks horrible because then I have to hop for 10 minutes trying to unjam my foot. Pedals are Odyssey Twisted Plastics if that's relevant.

[rob.northcott]

I've had no real problems with my Echo TRs, Sponge. Apart from not liking the (lack of) grip from the original pins they seem to work well on my muni. I'm riding mostly xc style though, which although can be very rocky doesn't involve any big drops or pedal grabs like trials riders would be doing.

The axle does seem to need more maintenance than a good-old loose bearing pedal, but it's not hard to do as Sponge said above. They do look very weak, but I think they're strong enough for my riding (I don't really do drops over 18", and even that is quite rare).

To make them better for me I'd like sharper pins, and perhaps more durable anodising (mine wore off the pedal face in a few rides, but of course that's purely cosmetic).

Rob

[Sponge]

Rob makes some valid points, and though there are some riders out there that do agree that the grub screw type pins are grippier than the stock Echo pins it really depends on what kinds of shoes you're wearing.

Some of the trials community swear by Echo TRs. When I say trials, I mean real trials as in bikes. They mostly wear BMX or skate style shoes, but even those when worn down at the sole provide less grip.

Grub screws are naturally more grippy as they are thinner, hollow and threaded on the outside so it provides more bite into soft soles. But they are more fragile and I've ruined a few pedal bodies by pedal grabbing with grub screws as they tend to just cave into the body after a lot of grabs to concrete. The flanged pins like on the TRs prevent this which is nice.

I think the main attraction of Echo TRs that makes them better than most sealed slim platforms is that Deng (Echo owner) has managed to get them lighter than even standard MG1s! Pretty impressive.

[rob.northcott]

there are some riders out there that do agree that the grub screw type pins are grippier than the stock Echo pins it really depends on what kinds of shoes you're wearing.
I agree - and it also depends a lot on personal taste. With my 5-10 shoes the TRs with Echo pins grip quite a bit less than Wellgo MG1 or DMR V8. With a few of the pins replaced with grub screws (not a big deal) they're much more to my liking.

Grub screws are naturally more grippy as they are thinner, hollow and threaded on the outside so it provides more bite into soft soles. But they are more fragile and I've ruined a few pedal bodies by pedal grabbing with grub screws as they tend to just cave into the body after a lot of grabs to concrete. The flanged pins like on the TRs prevent this which is nice.
I can see why they've done it, and it's a good idea. But for people like me who don't pedal grab or grind, it's not really a concern - grub screws don't get damaged. A sharper version of the Echo pin design would be ideal, but otherwise I'm happy with using a few grub screws.

I think the main attraction of Echo TRs that makes them better than most sealed slim platforms is that Deng (Echo owner) has managed to get them lighter than even standard MG1s! Pretty impressive.
They are indeed ridiculously light - only a tad heavier than my MG1 Ti. Very nice looking design as well.

Rob

[PeterG]

I have find a good Muni Pedal :) for XC Muni riding and racing :eek:
Made in the USA Too.

[JacobSpera]

those look amazing!
:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[rob.northcott]

They do look nice. The "made in the USA" scares me though - from my experience American cycle parts can't cope with wet conditions - presumably they're made with the Californian market in mind. I hope I'm wrong (and sorry Americans - not a personal attack, just an observation :))

Rob

[PeterG]

They do look nice. The "made in the USA" scares me though - from my experience American cycle parts can't cope with wet conditions - presumably they're made with the Californian market in mind. I hope I'm wrong (and sorry Americans - not a personal attack, just an observation :))

Rob


Hi Rob I got a pair after a Top UK MTB Mag tested flat Pedals and they said the Point One's are top pedals after testing.
Pete G..

[rob.northcott]

Hi Rob I got a pair after a Top UK MTB Mag tested flat Pedals and they said the Point One's are top pedals after testing.
Pete G..
Sounds promising :) (as long as it was a long enough test)

Rob

[PeterG]

Sounds promising :) (as long as it was a long enough test)

Rob

Yes I can only HOPE :eek: the bearing's the bearing's can be replaced! so fingers crossed.
Pete G..

[Dr D]

I've read this entire thread, and I'm still not sure what pedals to go for for muni. I'm building a custom and I'm looking for something solid. I'd rather error on more money then frequent replacement.

I've noticed that Point One pedals have snapped on occassion with downhill mountain cyclists. Has anyone had that problem?

Thanks for sorting out my shoes issue. :cool:

[Dane M]

I've read this entire thread, and I'm still not sure what pedals to go for for muni. I'm building a custom and I'm looking for something solid. I'd rather error on more money then frequent replacement.

I've noticed that Point One pedals have snapped on occassion with downhill mountain cyclists. Has anyone had that problem?

Thanks for sorting out my shoes issue. :cool:

I am currently riding with Butterfly II Pedals (http://koxxpublic.axelor.com/product_detail/24-BICYCLES-b-1/Pedales-c-50/all/Pedales-Butterfly-II-p-1835/?product_id=1835&selected_brand=all&selected_category=Pedales-c-50&selected_family=all&1835_qty=1), they came with my 20" and I swapped em onto my 24 muni, they're super grippy, they seem pretty lightweight, pins are removable, decent platform size.

I also know Speedplay Drilliums (http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.drillium) are popular

[maestro8]

I've read this entire thread, and I'm still not sure what pedals to go for for muni. I'm building a custom and I'm looking for something solid. I'd rather error on more money then frequent replacement.

If 10 pages of opinions aren't going to help you, then it sounds like you need to do some experimentation yourself.

You can "error on money" by buying a few sets of pedals and finding the one that works for you.

I've been riding Odyssey Jim Cielinski pedals for over 5 years now: sealed on my Muni and unsealed on my trials. My Muni's been in the desert, by the ocean, down North Shore trails, the whole nine yards... not a single problem with the pedals.

FWIW, I clean and regrease the bearings & spindle every year or two. Seems to keep them happy.

[Dr D]

It's been an interesting thread, I've narrowed down a few elements, but as far as a "winning" pedal goes, it doesn't appear that there is any consistency. Thanks for the suggested odyssey pedals. If you've made it through a dessert without issue that's good news.

[maestro8]

If you've made it through a dessert without issue that's good news.

To be honest, creme brulee gives me gas sometimes.

I've made it through the desert as well... several times at Moab.

As Sponge said, part of having a long lasting pedal is caring for it. Any time I've had grit, sand or salt in my uni I've rinsed it clean with fresh water, dried and lubed it. If you just leave the grit in there you can expect premature failure.

[Dane M]

To be honest, creme brulee gives me gas sometimes.

I've made it through the desert as well... several times at Moab.

As Sponge said, part of having a long lasting pedal is caring for it. Any time I've had grit, sand or salt in my uni I've rinsed it clean with fresh water, dried and lubed it. If you just leave the grit in there you can expect premature failure.

You only want one desert, but you want two desserts.

How often do you work on your pedals if you're not doing anything extreme like riding in deserts or mud holes? I'd like to become self-sufficient at tech on my uni, but I don't know much about this sort of thing.

[knoxuni]

I really like 2 pedals. Crank bros 50/50s and twisted pcs.

[raymanh]

It's been an interesting thread, I've narrowed down a few elements, but as far as a "winning" pedal goes, it doesn't appear that there is any consistency. Thanks for the suggested odyssey pedals. If you've made it through a dessert without issue that's good news.

Personally, I think there is some consistency between the most highly rated pedals. Here's what I think:

-They are usually quite large in area, and I really like the feel of concave pedals because it helps to keep the force centred over the pedal

-Thin, Just above the height of the axle. This makes it less difficult for you foot to slip off (esp. if you are using the ball of your foot, and the pedal tends to roll back and your foot bends and comes off) because the force you apply is closer to the pivoting axle.

-And of course light.

Then there are pins, but I've always found that any metal pins will do.

Some pedals are very grippy, but don't feel nice to ride. The prime example of this is the DMR/Wellgo V8's. Yes they have good grip, but they feel too thick (tall) and there is not much actual contact between your foot and the pedal.

One of my fav's is the Odyssey JC Trailmix- Large, concave and grippy.

[knoxuni]

I agree. I also noticed that people like pedals that are cheap or rebuildable.

[raymanh]

I agree. I also noticed that people like pedals that are cheap or rebuildable.

Like twisted PC's - again concave and large

[uniShark]

Like twisted PC's - again concave and large

I love the Odyssey Twisted PC's. Good grip - not as good as metal pins, but only costs me a few UPD's and makes me feel OK about leaving the shin pads at home. Seem pretty durable to me so far, with smooth bearings. Super cheap in black (currently just $10 at UDC-US), and also available in various blingtastic colors.

[knoxuni]

I desided that wellgo biscuts SUCK! no grip and the body broke the first ride and they dont spin smooth.

[MM38]

I have those theyre sweet

[Sponge]

Anyone in the UK interested in a set of 95% new (just side scratches) Twisted PCs (black) can have 'em for a tenner incl. next day delivery.

I got a set of 2011 Echo TR pedals dirt cheap recently. Trials riders get 'em, 'cos they're that much better feeling on the feet than MG1s and any other light pedals. They weigh less than a can of coke!

[knoxuni]

I have been riding the try-all superstar pedals for a few months and love them lots of grip and still tight after alot of 5ft drops

[jaco_flans]

I have been riding the try-all superstar pedals for a few months and love them lots of grip and still tight after alot of 5ft drops
I've been riding the same pedals as the SuperStar but from another brand, the pins aren't long enough. Good grip sor street/flatland but not enough for trials (even with 5.10 shoes). The spindle is really strong, I used my pedals for some pretty big stuff, I haven't had any bending problems (first time I ever keep pedals straight for so long!) the body is also pretty strong, but I managed to break a piece of it. Overall, great pedals, but not enough grip.

I'm looking for a new pair. I'm thinking about getting the Inspired pedals, the only problem is that I will probably have to order them from the UK. I'm trying to find if Wellgo makes the same pedal so I could order it through my LBS.

[knoxuni]

I agree on the grip. I have found some longer pins so its all good :)

[skilewis74]

After riding a pair of pedals that were a bit thicker than my DX or JC's and being more unstable, I've decided my next pedal will be thin. Also I'd like it to have no or minimal set screws (IMO poor grip to manuverabilty ratio), the potential of increasing grip w/ longer/ more screws, and light. But anything I've seen that gets 3 of the 4 is over $100.

A few that have recently caught my eye that match all 4 of my criteria are:
Atomlab Pimp WRX (http://www.bikebling.com/Atomlab-Pimp-WRX-Pedals-p/atomlab-pimpwrx-pedal.htm) 13-15 mm thick @ outer edge.
http://www.treefortbikes.com/images/raw/al10041.jpg


Spank Spike (http://www.ridemorebikes.com/spank-spike-flat-pedal/) pedals 12 mm, totally flat, 400g, $120. Some picks have 2 set screws (like the link) in the middle and some one
(like the pic)?
http://www.h3publications.com/nucleus/media/6/20100902-IMG_1293b.jpg

And the whole range of Sixpack (http://www.bike-mailorder.de/shop/MTB/Pedale/Plattform-Pedale:::178_51_359:3.html?language=en)pedals, 4 models
(Menace, ICON AL, ICON MG, & ICON Titan -MG), 17 mm thick and ranging from 454g @40 Eur to 265g @210 Eur.

I'm leaning towards the Atomlabs.

[Eddbmxdude]

If you think those Spanks are thin, check out these puppies!

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/tioga-mt-zero-thin-pedal.html

http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6977007/p4pb6977007.jpg

[rob.northcott]

I think there are some even thinner ones than those - called "flypaper" I think. Just a sheet of metal stuck to a bearing - don't look strong enough to stand on really :rolleyes:

I'm not really convinced by thin pedals - I thought the idea was to stop them rolling over under your foot, but the only ones I've ever had that happen with are Echo TRs, which are the thinnest pedals I've had. No problem with V8s or MG1s, that are both quite thick.

Rob

[OutdoorJunkie]

I have been running CNC Nano Tech Flats for a couple of weeks now and they are by far the nicest pedals I have ever tried :D

The are realitivly light wieght 446g, very thin so my feet almost never slip off, I was running Aluminium DX Pedals before, and the grip was good but not as good as these. I have 5 tens and it is a great combination with the Nanos!

Also the DX pedals are realy fat so I found that my foot was rolling off, I have only had my foot slip of the Nano techs once but my foot wasn't properly on the pedal then. The Nano tech pedal has a comfy concaved profile that has a big plat form 105x100x17mm LxWxD

Other pedals I have ridden before are the dx pedals, VP 565 pedals, PC Twisted pedals and Odyssey JC Trailmix Pedals and also for a brief time
KH Clear Studded Plastic DX Pedals which I didn't like.

Also Nano techs have an 8mm allen key hole in the back to tighten them, its nice to not have carry around and extra tool. Also the pedals have ggod seals which I like.

Also superstar nano techs come in lots of great colours, not that the colour makes a difference at all but I have red ones and they look great!


Heres a link to them:
http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=127&osCsid=dcd3f557bca1278bb51b245ed8d6975c

[Nurse Ben]

Twisted PC, cheap, durable, lightweight, lots of color choices. All my unis have them, I can go six months of all season riding before they show significant wear, and all that for $10-15 a set.

Seriously, I friggin hate metal pedals, I have too many scars already.

You don't need sharp pinned pedals if you use sticky soled shoes.

Fav shoes: Five Ten Freeride Red Barons. If they ever seem even a little slippery, put them in the wash and they're super tacky all over again!

When my feet come off the pedal, it's not from slippage, it's from "liftage", which I'm betting could be solved by clipless pedals, but I ain't going there!!

[surfer1024]

Twisted pcs are my favorite, especially for street. I've had a pair and they've lasted for over a year I think. I've grinded so many times on one side the pedals are concave, seeming to fit right on the rail. I finally grinded it so thin that it cracked but they are still holding strong enough to ride. I just ordered another 2 pairs anyway.

[jaco_flans]

Today I went to the post office to get me new pedals! Here's a little review after 1 day of trials riding.

So, I decided to buy the Answer Rove FR (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=42510) pedals since they were cheaper than the Inspired, they have stronger pins and they look pretty much the same. They have the exact same strong pins as the Echo TR/SL pedals. They have an awesome grip, but I ride 5.10 shoes so it makes them even grippier. The pins are strong enough for pedal grabs and they help alot when I have to do grabs on round rails. The body of the pedal looks really strong, and the spindle also looks really strong, I think strong + light + grippy makes them pretty much perfect for Trials.

After 1 day, I can say that they are pretty much perfect, I'll put some news if anything else make me change my mind on these! :)

[Ereksonj]

Somebodyshould make pedals with just a flat surface with griptape on it. They would leave you with less scars, they would retain their grip when wet, and they would have plenty of grip.

I would love the feel of it because I am used to the griptape feel on a longboard skateboard. Plus, I could ride barefoot to the beach with much more comfort. Not only that, but griptape is removable and comes in a variety of colors and grits.

The only drawback is that I don't think they would do well with mud, snow, or excessive dirt.

[jaco_flans]

Somebodyshould make pedals with just a flat surface with griptape on it. They would leave you with less scars, they would retain their grip when wet, and they would have plenty of grip.

I would love the feel of it because I am used to the griptape feel on a longboard skateboard. Plus, I could ride barefoot to the beach with much more comfort. Not only that, but griptape is removable and comes in a variety of colors and grits.

The only drawback is that I don't think they would do well with mud, snow, or excessive dirt.
Just take the pins off of a flat pedal and put grip tape? You can do that with pretty much every flat pedal you want.

[Ereksonj]

Yeah, but I haven't seen a good pedal with enough surface area for that. It would need to have a solid face with no holes in it to have enough grip. I considered mounting grip tape on 1/4 inch plywood and mounting it with the holes for the pins, but I just haven't tried it.

[ComEd]

If you think those Spanks are thin, check out these puppies!

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/tioga-mt-zero-thin-pedal.html

http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb6977007/p4pb6977007.jpg


That's Good.... couldn't be any better :)

[Nurse Ben]

Dang Jaco, that's a heavt a$$ pedal: 467gm.

Nice looking pedal though, should be durable, beat em up and let us know how they work out.

My super fat and light nylon pedals will be here this week :)

[gacracker]

Hey Ben- you going to something other than the Twisted PC's?

[Nurse Ben]

Hey Ben- you going to something other than the Twisted PC's?

Yeah, I got some Fyxation Mesa's (312 gm) a few days ago and have one ride on them so far.
The pros: Light (100gm lighter than Twisted PC's), long pins = great grip, wide platform.
Cons: Twice the price of Twisted PC's, only three color choices (red, black, white), pending questions of durability.

See my pics of the "dirt side", you can see they are not as robust as PC's, so a bunch of rock hits could damage them, then again the bearings and spindle is recessed...the pedal cage is thin and there is more flex than with a PC, but it's not noticeable when riding. The nylon is not brittle like PC's, so I'm less worried about cage cracking. As to how they wear, ask me in the Spring :)

Side view, note nylon plug threaded into the cage, this protects the bearing access:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/nurseben/P1030383.jpg

Side view, plug removed, note that the plug is ~1/2" long, so lots of pedal thickness before the spindle would be damaged.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/nurseben/P1030385.jpg

A Happy Muni :)
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc244/nurseben/P1030382.jpg

[Nurse Ben]

Point One Racing: The Podium pedal

Bearing: Four sealed cartridge bearings per pedal
Axel: Custom heat treated 4140 chromoly steel
Thinness: 11mm-13mm thin
Platform: 100mm x 100mm
Weight: 359g (steel studs) or 339g (Optional Aluminum studs)
Colors: Anodized black

Look durable, aluminum studs optional, $180!

http://www.cambriabike.com/Images/product/P1R_PODIUM_PEDAL_BLK.JPG

Heavy sure, but ooh, bright lights :p
http://www.cambriabike.com/Images/product/pedalite_lighted_pedals.jpg

My dream pedal:

Durable metal body, sealed bearings, low profile, nylon replaceable studs.

I'm think that I could make my own, I just need to find the studs.

[Nurse Ben]

http://www.wellgo.com.tw/index.asp?category=new&offset=0

Pedals with removeable studs down to 235gm :)

[enaddi]

Did anyone tried the Crank Brothers - 5050 XX Pedal - 2011 allready?

[knoxuni]

yes I have tryed it. they are good. no long term tho. i was just trying them in the uni

[Nurse Ben]

NEW XPEDO QUICK RELEASE XCF-06 BIKE QR PEDALS MTB BLACK

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-XPEDO-QUICK-RELEASE-XCF-06-BIKE-QR-PEDALS-MTB-BLACK-/120781328208

Ths company has a lot of pedal choices, but QR, now that's cool!

[knoxuni]

the QR is super cool!

[enaddi]

@ knoxuni: wath do you mean with: "no long term tho. ":rolleyes:

[knoxuni]

i rode them for a day. they we off a coworkers DH bike

[jaco_flans]

i rode them for a day. they we off a coworkers DH bike
More precision please? How long did your co-worker used them for? How hard did you ride with them? What happenned with them?

It would much more helpful if you have more precision... Especially in a product review.

[knoxuni]

rode them for a weekend. he rode them a few times. i rode hard as i could 5ft drops big side hops ect. he asked for them back because he was taking his bike out

[jaco_flans]

Why did you say not long term then? The pedals were still good? You didn't have any problem with them? That's why you need more precision. We dont know why you changed them. Would you still be riding them if he didn't ask them back? Were they good or not?

Thanks.

[knoxuni]

because i didnt have a couple month review on them. they were a sweet set of pedals. they we a little odd at first. they are flat and just kinda odd. I think i would still be riding them if he didnt ask for them back. so ya they are good. one good think is every thing was so beefy. we are getting some azonic a frames in at the shop so i should be putting some on once we get some :)

[agentQ]

I've heard the 5050's loosen up and rattle quite a bit. Prolly not ideal for anyone doing pedal grabs or aggressive riding in general. Hefty price when you think about what else is out there.

[Nurse Ben]

I got some Fyxation Mesa's (312 gm) a few days ago and have one ride on them so far.
The pros: Light (100gm lighter than Twisted PC's), long pins = great grip, wide platform.
Cons: Twice the price of Twisted PC's, only three color choices (red, black, white), pending questions of durability.

Update on the Fyxation pedals:

So far, so good, Awesome grip (like metal), smooth sealed bearings, sheds mud well, pin wear is insignificant.

The only issue I have found is that the end caps are easy to lose. I lost one while riding, not sure if just fell out or a messed it up on a UPD, so I came up with a nice fix: I pulled out the remaining cap and filled both of the axle holes with silicone. Works great,, easy to remove if I ever decide to rebuild the bearings (highly unlikely).

If I was the designer, I'd skip the caps and fill the bearing cap holes with a permanent plastic plug.

[Nurse Ben]

Update on the Fyxation:

Fail.

Broke a pedal today, not sure what gave, feels like it was a bearing. That's way too fast for failure (three weeks), so scratch that one off the list.

Hopefully I can get some credit or a refund...

Got some new Twisted PC on the 29er, those oughta last a while :)

[uniaddict]

After snapping both axles on my echo TRs, I decided it was finally time for some new pedals.

Kona Wah Wahs

Pros:
They're super grippy
Big platform for big footed people like me
Sealed bearing
Just as thin as TRs
Sorta light (450g I think?)
They seem pretty strong (We'll see)

Cons:
I think the pins rust quickly (no big deal)
White wasn't my first choice (It's grown on me)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295976_2513403516855_1306198916_2963849_1270521716_n.jpg

I think the problem with my TRs is that I didn't keep them lubed properly. As soon as I got these I took em apart and packed em full of grease to where it was overflowing everywhere (Grease fiasco). That should keep them going for a while.

[rob.northcott]

I think the problem with my TRs is that I didn't keep them lubed properly.
I don't know for sure, but I don't really think that's why they snap. The axles do look pretty thin compared with some other pedals I've had like DMRs and even Wellgo MG1s. My TRs are still going fine on my muni, but I do cringe every time I ride off a bit of a drop. I've always kept mine well greased, but I'm not convinced that's a significant factor in the failures. When your axles broke, had they been eaten into by the pedal? (that's what you'd expect if it was lack of lubrication that caused it). What sort of riding had you been doing (trials, xc, heavy muni with lots of hopping and big drops?)

Rob

[Nurse Ben]

Odyssey JC PC pedal, a two piece PC platform, no bearings, pins serve as both traction and a means to keep the halves together, no end caps to break, thick plastic for durability, slightly heavier than the Twisted PC but lighter than a metal pedal. Pins can be replaced, shortened, etc...

Anyone tried these yet?

http://www.odysseybmx.com/catalog/pedals/jcpc/

[JacobSpera]

Odyssey JC PC pedal, a two piece PC platform, no bearings, pins serve as both traction and a means to keep the halves together, no end caps to break, thick plastic for durability, slightly heavier than the Twisted PC but lighter than a metal pedal. Pins can be replaced, shortened, etc...

Anyone tried these yet?

http://www.odysseybmx.com/catalog/pedals/jcpc/

Best pedals ive ever rode with. Dont use them for muni though. The water will get inside them and cause rust. They kinda squeak if you dont put thick grease in them.

[Nurse Ben]

Best pedals ive ever rode with. Dont use them for muni though. The water will get inside them and cause rust. They kinda squeak if you dont put thick grease in them.

Jacob,

Could you grease them up, then assemble them with same gasket sealer?

I'm not going to use them underwater, so water resistant is fine.

What did you like/dislike about them?

Did you file down the studs?

Were they stable, i.e. flexy?

Are they better than the metal version?

[JacobSpera]

Jacob,

Could you grease them up, then assemble them with same gasket sealer?

I'm not going to use them underwater, so water resistant is fine.

What did you like/dislike about them?

Did you file down the studs?

Were they stable, i.e. flexy?

Are they better than the metal version?

I bet you can put a gasket between the two halves then tighten the pins down so there wont be any way for water to get in them.

For grip they are really good with any shoes, the pins are long and perfect if you want your feet to stay on the pedals. Ive landed and have had my feet been half off the pedal and they still didnt come off. They really chew up shoes and shin pads as well. Haha ive gotten some nasty infections with them when i dont use pads.

They have a super thick spindle, that is major plus in my book since. Ive bent plenty of pedals and these are super strong. They are slightly bent but hardly noticeable.

I ride street with them so i have pins in one half of the pedals. The other side is for flip tricks and grinds. That is another big plus as well. They are light, strong and have plenty of grip.

Also another plus is that they are easy to take care of. Take the pins out and wash the halves then grease the spindle and put back together.

Ive used them for muni at Elsbet this year and they performed very well. Only thing i did not like is that they did not shed the mud to well. I had to get a stick and get all the mud off of them every mile or so.

The pedals are pretty simple; light, reliable and strong. I rode with the metal Jimmy C's and loved them! The platform felt great on my foot. Only thing is that the pins sucked and they weighed a ton. The JC/PC pedal solved both these problems!

[Nurse Ben]

Yeah, the mud thing was something I wondered about, esp since we're about to enter mud season and we have the clay from hell!

I may try some aluminum pedals and see if I can either run short studs or maybe plactis studs if I can fine them. Twisted PC are fine, but they wear fast and plug easy.

It's a shame the fyxatio pedals I tried did not hold up, they were nice for riding, tons of promise...

[JacobSpera]

Yeah, the mud thing was something I wondered about, esp since we're about to enter mud season and we have the clay from hell!

I may try some aluminum pedals and see if I can either run short studs or maybe plactis studs if I can fine them. Twisted PC are fine, but they wear fast and plug easy.

It's a shame the fyxatio pedals I tried did not hold up, they were nice for riding, tons of promise...

If you want pedals that shed mud really well try some cage style pedals. Ive seen those work really well in muddy conditions. They have a few different styles on tarty bikes that look pretty cool.

[Nurse Ben]

Cage pedals, yup, that's where I want to go next, though I worry that my shoes won't be supported enough, but mud and. Pin wear down won't be a problem :D

I'll probably get a set and see how they work.

In the meantime I tightened up my Fyxation and will ride them unti they drop; wasn't worth the time and $$ to send em back for warranty.

[Nurse Ben]

In my eternal quest for the ultimate nylon pedal, I give you the VP Grind:

http://www.vp-usa.com/category.php?productid=1147&catid=183&subcat=233

I called and talked to the Mgr and he said the Grind is not out yet, in production now, planned release Spring 2012.

We talked a bit more and he said that VP is also releasing a nylon bodied VP 69 that will have the option of nylon or replaceable metal pins:

http://www.vp-usa.com/category.php?productid=1180&catid=183&subcat=233

He seemed to think that the nylon bodied 69 ($40) would be out before the less expensive Grind ($15-20).

The nylon bodied VP 69 is spec'd with sealed bearing, replaceable bodies, comparable to the Fyxation but more robust :)

[Nurse Ben]

And with a Titanium forged axle option:

http://www.vp-usa.com/category.php?productid=1137&catid=230&subcat=229

We could be looking at a 200gm nylon platform, oohhhhhh :)

Dimensions for the 69 are 105 x 105 x 17, Grind is similar.

I'm not so sure I can wait, so I may just get some 59's to start:

http://www.vp-usa.com/category.php?productid=1175&catid=183&subcat=226

110x 106 x 17

[JacobSpera]

The 59's look great for unicycling!

Ive had to lift my foot off oh so many times on the trail because of the issue that they addressed. Only thing i wouldnt like is that sometimes on sketchy landings my feet barely stay on just because of the amount of pins there are on the pedal.

If you are taking it easy on the trails and aren't going to crazy i bet they would be perfect though! :)