Replacing Pedals - pick any?

swedenuk
swedenuk Posts: 33
edited January 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi All,

When replacing bike pedals, is it a standard fit or should I be making sure I get a comptible pedal etc.

Cheers :)

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Most are 9/16". Some are 1/2" - mainly BMX.
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  • swedenuk
    swedenuk Posts: 33
    Cool - thanks. I am going to replace my Carrera Fury standard pedals wih some Truvativ Holzfeller's. Have used my friends and they are awesome :)
  • mercedism
    mercedism Posts: 102
    Just looked them up, nice looking pedals. Another pedal that has been copied by a cheaper model.
  • swedenuk
    swedenuk Posts: 33
    Ya - the pins are savage...my friend has a huge scar to prove it, but we both ride with shinguards now anyway and I feel a lot more confident when my feet dont slip as much.

    Mercedism: What is the cheaper model you refer too? :)
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    they are not that good, too heavy for a start. and mud clearance aint the best.
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  • swedenuk
    swedenuk Posts: 33
    I can only really compare what I have... to the Truvativ's and my feet stick the pedals.

    I was thinking about the Superstar's after reading good reviews:

    http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/index.ph ... 8isdpqaiu3

    But I haven't seen / touched / tested them myself.
  • mercedism
    mercedism Posts: 102
    I saw "Hussefelt Pedal based on the Holzfeller Design" looks like the pins are part of the moulding so not adustable.
  • swedenuk
    swedenuk Posts: 33
    mercedism: ah yeah - spotted those. The molded pins put me off - they dont look as long so i assume less grippy.

    I was just watching this vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXxplE_L1Rw and the comments made me laugh... seems like a lot of people out there struggle with removing pedals, cant wait to give it a go myself hehe ;-)
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Wellgo in one of many variations. CRC have all sorts on sale at the moment.
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  • Charcoal
    Charcoal Posts: 18
    swedenuk wrote:
    I can only really compare what I have... to the Truvativ's and my feet stick the pedals.

    I was thinking about the Superstar's after reading good reviews:

    http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/index.ph ... 8isdpqaiu3

    But I haven't seen / touched / tested them myself.

    I've got the Superstar Nano Tech Flats and they really are superb pedals, very grippy, nice light profile and I whilst I know a few other people who ride with them none have had any issues, they all think they're great pedals too :P

    Definitely wouldn't be a bad option.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Locked as it is no longer a tech question.

    The buying section is for that.
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