Sub-£50 platform pedals recommendation

noisepolluter

I've narrowed it down to the following. Key requirements are:

- Must be nice and grippy in the rain
- HOWEVER Must not scourge my shins - so the screw ones are out
- Must be black or mostly black
- Sturdy, nice smooth bearings etc

I think I've narrowed it down to:
- MKS Sylvan Stream
- MKS Compact
- MKS Ezy-XP (removeable could actually be handy, though might not be bothered to do this every day...)
- Genetic Drift-R
- Genetic Urban Pro

Have I missed any?

bails87

Superstar. Why on earth are they hitting your shins? Grippy pedals=no slipping=no shin strikes.

mudcow007

DMR V12's

the most grippy pedal i ever used

as he said above, if pedals ain't grippy their slippy

i think you will slip on all pedals at some point though......

just don't let them any where near your shins (I did an still have loads of scars to prove it)

Rich158

mudcow007 wrote:

DMR V12's

the most grippy pedal i ever used

as he said above, if pedals ain't grippy their slippy

i think you will slip on all pedals at some point though......

just don't let them any where near your shins (I did an still have loads of scars to prove it)

+1 to V12's, probably the best flats you can buy. If I don't slip of them when DH'ing you won't whilst commuting

Gussio

Another +1 for V12's (or V8's if you want to save a bob or two)

bails87

Don't get v12s or V8s, they're expensive and rubbish compared to the Superstars and MG-1s.

Ask on the MTB forum, if anyone will know about flat pedals......



http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17249883
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17279714
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12797856
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12797095
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12794810

Rich158

bails87 wrote:

Don't get v12s or V8s, they're expensive and rubbish compared to the Superstars and MG-1s.

Ask on the MTB forum, if anyone will know about flat pedals......



http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17249883
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=17279714
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12797856
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12797095
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12794810

I'd agree V8's are crap, loose ball poorly sealed bearings just aren't up to the job. The V12's come with cartridge bearings that are very well sealed and more than up to the job. I haven't had a grumble from mine in over 2 years of hardcore MTB use. As for shape it's very much down to personal preference. The DMR's have a very open design that doesn't get clogged with mud, not a great issue on the commute, and they can feel a little odd with small feet in soft soled shoes. Try a few and see which feel better, but stay away from anything with loose bearings unless you want to budget on replacing them every year

thel33ter

http://www.highonbikes.com/wellgo-mg1-m ... edals.html

I've used a pair of these for a few years now, and still run perfectly. They're also probably the lightest you can find for the money.

nicklouse

slim jims for me.

SJ on the left. MG1 in the Middle and V8 on the right.

thel33ter

Thats a B54 in the middle

MichaelW

Black pedals get scratched and worn until they are mostly silver. I prefer mine to be preworn and silver all over.
MKS are a solid choice with good bearings that are easy to service. They are also toe-clip compatible so you can get some pedal retension and use any normal shoe.

UndercoverElephant

I have Sanderson Promag pedals on the Day One, they're grippy as anything albiet due to the screw-in thingies. Extremely good.

noisepolluter

UndercoverElephant wrote:

I have Sanderson Promag pedals on the Day One, they're grippy as anything albiet due to the screw-in thingies. Extremely good.

In the end I found a set of these locally that were a comparable price with online after some gentle haggling, so sprang for them. HUGE improvement - the ride feels so much more planted and secure now, and I can feel a much better transfer of power.

They look fab too Saw someone cycling along with luminescent green ones today, but I just went for the plain black. I'll save the dayglo option for the day when I put together a singlespeed in pearlescent aqua with orange-taped drop bars.

Time to get the Octopi on evilbay, I think. Thanks everyone for persuading me to reconsider about the grub screw platforms.

cooldad

UndercoverElephant wrote:

I have Sanderson Promag pedals on the Day One, they're grippy as anything albiet due to the screw-in thingies. Extremely good.

These are re-badged Wellgo MG1's and often even cheaper. Superb pedals and value if you can find them