Pedal advice for new Bike
gazmatrix
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I'm getting back into Mountain Biking after a few years off and have picked up a mid-range bike to get me started, it's a Boardman Team HT
Now maybe it's the Shoes I'm wearing (Vans) but the Pedals (Wellgo k79's) just don't feel all that good for grip and I feel like my feet just slide off... Anyway I've been looking at a couple of options and so far the Shimano Saints or a pair of DMR's look like they will be a good upgrade...
Any other good Flats out there that anyone can recommend before I make a purchase?
Now maybe it's the Shoes I'm wearing (Vans) but the Pedals (Wellgo k79's) just don't feel all that good for grip and I feel like my feet just slide off... Anyway I've been looking at a couple of options and so far the Shimano Saints or a pair of DMR's look like they will be a good upgrade...
Any other good Flats out there that anyone can recommend before I make a purchase?
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get clipless and forget about flats
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The Saints are very grippy, though you need to remove the washers from the pins. I've almost fallen over a couple of times when I've stopped, gone to slide my foot off the pedal and it's just stayed put. It's taken a bit of frantic foot lifting to get my foot off and down in time before I do the comedy keel over.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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Wellgo MG1. Light, strong, grippy and cheap.I don't do smileys.
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Angus Young wrote:The Saints are very grippy, though you need to remove the washers from the pins. I've almost fallen over a couple of times when I've stopped, gone to slide my foot off the pedal and it's just stayed put. It's taken a bit of frantic foot lifting to get my foot off and down in time before I do the comedy keel over.
Haha, yeah I think between the Saints and the DMR V12's I am definitely swayed towards the Saints, I've also found them really cheap on ebay...
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Dmr v12 2014, superstar nano tech.0
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If you want flats the general consensus is Superstar or Saints (Wellgo mg1s also), but you won't get the most out of any pedals without buying proper shoes. I have the Saints and love them, v12s have the same body as v8s, and I find Shimano much more grippy than the v8s I had.Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.0
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I finished last season on Superstar Ultra Mags and been using them for the first few weeks of this season and I can't fault them...light, extremely grippy, seem tough enough so far"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
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But the 2014 v12s are the same shape as the vault, only forged, and for half the price.Lewis A wrote:If you want flats the general consensus is Superstar or Saints (Wellgo mg1s also), but you won't get the most out of any pedals without buying proper shoes. I have the Saints and love them, v12s have the same body as v8s, and I find Shimano much more grippy than the v8s I had.0 -
Have a look in Freetown sports at the Nukeproofs, very grippy and work with skateshoes good and very light.GIANT XTC 2.5
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Cqc wrote:
But the 2014 v12s are the same shape as the vault, only forged, and for half the price.Lewis A wrote:If you want flats the general consensus is Superstar or Saints (Wellgo mg1s also), but you won't get the most out of any pedals without buying proper shoes. I have the Saints and love them, v12s have the same body as v8s, and I find Shimano much more grippy than the v8s I had.
My mistake, I was talking about the old ones...Cube Analog 2012 with various upgrades.0 -
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supersonic wrote:
They look really good in White, I'm not sure how much better they will be over the ones I have though...0 -
About 100x better! Bigger platform, proper replaceable pin studs, great bearings, 200g lighter. One of the best flat pedals there is. And at this price, is a bloody steal.0
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Only 7/10 in a recent mbr test though...supersonic wrote:About 100x better! Bigger platform, proper replaceable pin studs, great bearings, 200g lighter. One of the best flat pedals there is. And at this price, is a bloody steal.0 -
Yep, I'll trust that.0
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Thanks for all the advice guys, after 2 days of looking at the various options I went for the Shimano Saint PD-MX80's, I know they're a little more expensive but the reviews on them all said they are a good buy... I also liked the 2 tone Colour more than some of the other Pedals... While at it I also grabbed a pair of ODI Ruffian Lock-On's with Bonus Pack in Lime Green/Black... They should be here tomorrow so I will get a Pic once they're both fitted...0
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I went on Holiday so only just managed to get the new bits fitted, anyway here's a couple of pics of the Parts on the Bike... I removed the spacers from the Grip Screws on the Saints for extra Grip...
I think the ODI Ruffian Grips look great against the Green Logo on the Frame...
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CRC are out of stock on those at present so I went for the Wellgo MG-1 pedals, as I had some vouchers to use.0
