pimp my v8s

saintadolf
saintadolf Posts: 245
edited May 2008 in MTB general
can you (for want of a better phrase) 'pimp out' DMR v8 pedals with the pimp my pedals kit?
06 Kona Blast with RS Tora solo airs :)

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  • Built_for_downhill
    Built_for_downhill Posts: 6
    I'm fairly sure you can, or at least i manged to "pimp" a set of outland pedals (which are v8 copies cos i'm tight) with the same kit
  • Dangerous Dave
    Dangerous Dave Posts: 8,349
    Or.... now here's a crazy idea, use the money to buy better pedals!
    Shut up. And ride your bike.
    Originally posted by Jon
    As Dave and Alex raced past, someone in the other group of people said 'those two are good'
  • GT Destroyer
    GT Destroyer Posts: 1,719
    No point mate - After just 1 ride the paint wears off. You could spend ages screwing the little things in, but the paint will come straight off, no point - From experience too.
    500 Miles in 5 days
  • saintadolf
    saintadolf Posts: 245
    ok wat pedals are you going to get that are than v8s for the 20 quid they cost on ebay dangerous dave?
    and thanks for the advice gt
    06 Kona Blast with RS Tora solo airs :)
  • Dangerous Dave
    Dangerous Dave Posts: 8,349
    Gusset Incas for £20, and just about any Wellgo pedal around that price.

    Oh, and yes the paint finish on DMR's isn't particularly strong, best to opt for the silver ones from word go or you'll end up with silver + whatever colour pedals you had before, which looks rubbish.

    I just don't see the point in pimping a set of rubbish pedals.
    Shut up. And ride your bike.
    Originally posted by Jon
    As Dave and Alex raced past, someone in the other group of people said 'those two are good'
  • saintadolf
    saintadolf Posts: 245
    i was going to get the silver ones anyway.......
    i just wanted the green end caps to match my frame....
    06 Kona Blast with RS Tora solo airs :)
  • Dangerous Dave
    Dangerous Dave Posts: 8,349
    Fair enough, and good choice on colour. Had a set of red ones, and within a week they were more silver than red! Not happy, specially as they were the more expensive V12's.

    You'll find every time you lie the bike down on concrete or similar surface, it will wear the paint off, so it's a bit pointless, you may as well just stick with the stock cover tbh.

    Some better options than V8s:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=5198
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17779
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=19214

    The bodies on V8s are far too small and the grip level isn't very high.
    Shut up. And ride your bike.
    Originally posted by Jon
    As Dave and Alex raced past, someone in the other group of people said 'those two are good'
  • Gingersaurus
    Gingersaurus Posts: 466
    saintadolf wrote:
    i was going to get the silver ones anyway.......
    i just wanted the green end caps to match my frame....

    You'll have to get V12's then. Then end cap of the V8's is plastic, and has no thread.
    Brooklyn
    Marin

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