Shin-friendly pedals

flatpat
flatpat Posts: 78
edited September 2011 in Family & kids cycling forum
My 5 year old is regularly shredding his shins on the hard plastic pedals of his bike. He "crashes" on a regular basis as he's only just got riding - usually on uncontrolled stops.

Anyone come across friendly pedals, rubber perhaps? He's not quite ready for SPDs yet.

(shin pads and/or trousers in use at the moment)

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  • baudman
    baudman Posts: 757
    Eeyup. Warning, most kid's bikes are only 1/2", so a lot of the pedals to fit are shite.

    I found these. (google search on brand, then rang local shops)

    5334360847_eed92014e7.jpg Metal with curved edges, and rubber for grip. She does manage to get her shins occasionally, but never complains.
    Commute - MASI Souville3 | Road/CX - MASI Speciale CX | Family - 80s ugly | Utility - Cargobike
  • flatpat
    flatpat Posts: 78
    Thanks Baudman - they look better.

    Bit confused - is Eeyup the brand name?
  • baudman
    baudman Posts: 757
    Nup. That's me sayin' yep. ;)

    I can't remember the brand. But, generic chinese so prob under a number of different brands, some of which would be different in the UK than Australia. I did find quite a few more rubber-encased metal ones available, but not for 1/2. You may have more success.
    Commute - MASI Souville3 | Road/CX - MASI Speciale CX | Family - 80s ugly | Utility - Cargobike

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