Similar Products Used: MSH, truvativ hussefelt, shimano pd424 clip-ins
Bike Setup: 07 Spechy Enduro
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Submitted by
GirlEat'sDirt
a Cross Country Rider
from Riverdale, Utah, USA
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2010
Strengths: Weigh Nothing! Iv'e used alot of different pedals and these are by far the lightest Platform pedal you'll probably find for the money. The loncave body along with the Low profile design gives you awesome connection/traction/feel. Spindle, bearings...it's all good. Period.
Weaknesses: None. Go out and get a pair, you'll see what I mean.
Bottom Line:
If your ride platforms, want something that doesn't add weight and can take alot of abuse, get em.
well, these pedals were kind of a disappointment... in one year they destroyed 2 pares of the internal bearings... before i had Shimano´s DX who lasted 5 years, riding it almost every day... so, i put the old Shimano´s DX back on, they are a litte loose, but still work great! and they have better grip!
(when i bought my new demo, i sold the pedals imediatly!)
buy anything else, these will give you problems...
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit & Specialized Demo 8
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Submitted by
Biohazard74
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami Florida USA
Date Reviewed: September 28, 2009
Strengths: "VERY" good grip !! My feet came off on one occasion on a 4hr ride. I blame myself for that tho. They are light. And the color matched my bike
Weaknesses: Great grip, but when it does slip. You pay dearly. The Allen head bolt-style traction pins are very grippy on shoe rubber so imagine them on the back of your calf. But i think its a small price to pay for good gripping platforms. Also the screw that keeps the pedals on should be checked after long rides as mine came loose after about 8 hrs of use.
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I think they are good pedals but definately not $80 pedals. I think they are the best gripping platform pedals around as long as you constantly service them and maintain them.
Submitted by
criticalw88
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, CA
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2009
Strengths: Very tough, excellent footwear bite, replaceable "teeth", excellent choice of material (Mg and chromoly axles)
Weaknesses: None
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Night and day stronger than the stock plastic pedals which I blew out after a couple days. I shouldnt be surprised since in full riding gear I am pushing 280#. Anyway, these things bite into hard rubber issues combat boots even though the waffle was super-caked. I have never slipped off. "I bought these so I would never have to replace them" - my rule for parts replacements for a dooms-day bike.
Submitted by
NZSpokes
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2009
Strengths: Feels great under your feet. Nice shape.
Weaknesses: After a year the bearings came loose. I tried to remove the bolts holding the body on to the axle. The axle snapped!! Rubbish quality.......
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TrailMan
a Cross Country Rider
from Wilfrid,Canada
Date Reviewed: February 27, 2009
Strengths: Three bearings plus bushings,fairly light weight,low profile,good foot traction.
Weaknesses: Spin resistance adjustment
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The product description says these pedals have adjustable spin resistance. I have run them for 2 seasons and the bearings are showing a fair amount of play so this winter while working on the enduro I disassembled the pedals cleaned them and re-packed them with grease. Next I decided to adjust the spin resistance to hopefully remove some of the play in the bearings. I couldn't find the spin resistance adjustment so I contacted Specialized customer service. They replied that the spin resistance adjustment consists of removing the O-ring on the spindle shaft to allow the pedals to spin freely or replacing it so the pedal would not spin without pressure applied. I don't think that this qualifies as adjustable spin resistance. I decided to purchase these pedals partly because of the spin resistance adjustment, so I could adjust them as they wear. But this is not the case. I am posting this to inform future purchasers of this lack of adjustment and let them decide.
Bike Setup: '04 Specialized Pro ... Pretty much stock except Spinergy Enduro wheelset with Kenda small block 8's
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Submitted by
ep1nephr1ne
a Cross Country Rider
from Groton, Ct, USA
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2009
Strengths: Awsome grip, pedals seemed to attract my feet. I didn't lose any shin on slips. they took some good beating from rocks as well. pedals are thin profile, lets me get the seat that half an inch lower. also seemed like they were allways in the horozontal position when i needed them there.
Weaknesses: Mud, The thick mud of eairly spring seems to cake onto the pedal. Not a major concern I guess it didn't affect the gripping power. after reading other review it's gotta be the concave design
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GREAT PEDAL! wouldn't hesitate to buy another set.
Strengths: The grip is AMAZING, feels like they're taped to your shoes. Love the gold powder coat.
Weaknesses: After hitting up my homemade trails/jumps, i noticed that my left pedal was loose. when i tightened the nut on the end of the spindle, i broke the nut off.
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The Bike Way decided to warranty them, even though i didn't have an original receipt. I just had to pay $20 for the shipping all the way from Cali.
Similar Products Used: Bontrager Big Earl Platforms ( the Lo Pro Mag 2's beat the Big Earl's ass, for real)
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel EX 8
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Submitted by
belljr13
a Weekend Warrior
from Mountain View, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: December 29, 2008
Strengths: Traction, Weight, Looks
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
They're just platform pedals so let's not get to fancy with the description. Traction is all that matters and rebuildability. The pins grip but still let you lift and reposition your foot. They're getting scratched pretty quick but my BB is low.
Strengths: Pins placed at the right places,
Concave platform cradles the feet very well,
Grippy even with cheap shoes,
Bearings are well sealed by rubber o-rings and will surely outlast most other pedal innards,
Replacement traction pins are easily available,
Quite light-weight without compromise in strength,
User servicable.
Weaknesses: None so far, except for lack of color choices.
Bottom Line:
Excellent pedals for both street and trail use.
Confidence inspiring and extremely grippy.
Strong without the heft.
I recommend it to riders from all walks of extreme riding styles.
Submitted by
Royce
a Weekend Warrior
from Asheville, NC USA
Date Reviewed: June 19, 2007
Strengths: great looks, amazing traction, bearings work oh so well
Weaknesses: gold paint does scratch on sides rather easily; doesnt affect performance but does make it look rather worn. Also, the pegs hurt when they hit your leg
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I love these pedals. I have never ridden my bike with another set, but they almost reach up and grab your shoes they grip so well. Like I said, if your foot does come off for some reason and they hit your chins, it will make blood, but I don't mind. The bearings work really well, perfect spin resistance. So, not many negatives at all. Bottom line? Great pedals, go get yourself a pair
Bike Setup: stock '05 P.2 w/ these (they came on the bike when I bought it, so dont know how much they cost), Holy Rollers, and Avid Codes on both ends
