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Submitted by
dft
a Downhiller
from san diego
Date Reviewed: October 23, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | ride-don't slide | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | i only get about 8 months from a give strap since i ride pretty hard. | | Bottom Line: | i have been riding these for 10+ years and absolutly love them. i take offense to someone saying they are not for hardcore/technical riding. i've ridden every type of terrain you can (i'm pretty much a freerider) and they continue to be my favorite product. i just spent 5 weeks of riding whistler in them, pure awesomeness. i've done 13 foot drops, 30 foot gaps, high narrow skinnies, ultra steep descents (ride-don't slide, gargemel, lower joyride) and they perform flawlessly. i am 100% a lifetime user of this product. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mrcaseyman
a Weekend Warrior
from Victor
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Dryer Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | bikeisland.com | | Weaknesses: | Sizing incorrectly stated on website | | Similar Products Used: | Toe Clips and clipless | | Bike Setup: | 29er | | Bottom Line: | I ordered the exta long as their website says to do if you wear a sizes 12 or larger. They were WAY to long. I had to shorten them to get them to fit at all.
In use I could not get my feet into them unless I reached down and tugged them over my shoes. In practice they were horrible. My feet would pop out on hitting bumps on the trail. I would not suggest these for mountain bike riding on any rough or technical trails. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
slychild
a Cross Country Rider
from Utah
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Ice Box Canyon @ Snow Basin | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | CBO | | Strengths: | They work | | Weaknesses: | Takes a little time to learn to get in quickly | | Bike Setup: | Blur full XTR, Fox F120 RLC, RP23 | | Bottom Line: | I loved these first time I used them I had to bail very quickly and I did as fast as platforms. I like the way you can decrease or increase the hold without stopping like when I'm headed for a steep downhill rock garden I just back out 1/4 to 1/2 inch and fill very safe then I tilt my feet out push in and tilt in and there solid. No other pedal can do this. I did not buy them to save money as I can afford any pedal shoe combo. I am so glad I tried these. I did grind the bottom of my shoes almost smooth in the front as you don't need the tread and it only slows an exit. If Power Grip ever makes a shoe for there pedal I'm sure it will have a smooth bottom. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
konaguzzi
a Weekend Warrior
from new zealand
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | middle ridge | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$13.00 | | Purchased At: | on yer bike | | Strengths: | cheap simple and work bloody well best option i have yet tested or tried i race with them they do not clog up play up and last very well | | Weaknesses: | very poor service in new zealand we usualy get ripped off (this time i did not)but no one seems to stock them here any more | | Similar Products Used: | have tried ritchy clipless ,saak low fat with toe clips | | Bike Setup: | kona manomano fox vanilla air, marzocchi bomber z3 front forks,203mm front rotor, 125mm rear rotor,hays hydrolic mixed setup,x9 rear derailleur,xt front, hutch bear trap pedals with powergrips!!!! | | Bottom Line: | i will have to order power grips from states but if that is what it takes i will do it,i love them easy simple bloody marvelous (the next lot will cost just a little more)these are suitable for any one to use if you like toe clips these are better easier to get out of in a crash than clipless pedals | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mwelch
a Weekend Warrior
from 2pacbell,net
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | ROARING CAMP/ WILDERS RANCH | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | NASHBAR | | Strengths: | EASY ENTRANCE AND EXIT. VERY NATURAL FEEL. REPLACED STOCK PEDDLES WITH OLDER SHIMANIOS. ON TIGHT SINGLE TRACKS, VERY EAST TO BAIL | | Weaknesses: | PERHAPS THEY ARE SLIGHTLY OVER PRICED. THEIR STOCK PEDDLE IS NOT THE BSET GRADE. | | Similar Products Used: | CANDYS, RITCHEY COMP. | | Bike Setup: | RITCHEY ULTRA | | Bottom Line: | I TELL RIDERS ABOUT THESE ALL THE TIME. THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT GETTING STUCK IN THEIR CLIPLESS PEDDLES AND GOING DOWN. 15 YEARS AGO, I STARTED USING POWER GRIPS, WENT TO CLIPLESS AND SWITCHED BACK. THESE PROVIDE WHAT I NEED, FOR THE TYPE OF RIDDING THAT I DO.
THEY ARE PROBABLY NOT FOR THE HARD CORE OR THE FASHION COUNSCIOUS. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Furious Rod
a Weekend Warrior
from Delray Beach, FL
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Ben's Cycles | | Strengths: | Affordable, Secure, works with platform pedals, can wear any kind of shoe, easy to get in and out of | | Weaknesses: | Not for aggressive riding | | Bike Setup: | Surly Steamroller | | Bottom Line: | If you are looking for something to give you a little more pedal security for casual around the town riding these are for you.
I have these on my town cruiser and they work great. I wear a size 12 shoe and usually wear soft soled sneakers and the regular sized grips work great. They work with platform pedals so if you have large/wide feet this is a solid option.
I wouldn't compare these against riding with cages or clipless because there's no comparison in terms of security and feel. If you need something for agressive riding, I would not use these. If you have big feet or want to walk around when off your bike these work well.
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Submitted by
buddhak
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Wissahickon creek | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | Cheap, simple, durable, easy to get your foot in/out, actually helps when you grind up hills, bridges the gap between clipless and platform pedals nicely, you can wear any shoes you like, bigtime float | | Weaknesses: | Can be difficult to enter at times...just like any pedal retention system. This improves with time (pedal and rider break-in), but the design has some permanent limitations here that will make it frustrating for those who are used to clipless pedals. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano m545 clipless, Wellgo and Clover platforms, toe clips w/ straps (90's chic) | | Bike Setup: | Surly KM rigid SS, shoes: addidas sambas | | Bottom Line: | I have used these pedals ever since my m545s and my beloved clover platforms both bit the dust. I didn't have the cash to afford a nice clipless shoe & pedal combo, and frankly I was looking to simplify everything. I tried the Power Grips after hearing about them for years and after reading Grant Peterson's appraisal after his GDR experience. It was a frustrating first couple of months, but now that the leather is supple and broken-in, entry-exit is pretty good. More predictable in fact that with my m545s. This is a great product for folks who cannot justify spending $300+ on pedal/shoe combos or for folks who want the benefits of platform pedals but could use some added pedal retention. All in all, it has become quite clear to me why this product has been around for over a decade. It is a very effective and useful pedal for mtb riding.
BTW, I ride 1-2x/week in the rocky mid-atlantic. I do not race...yet. I would like to try a decent set of clipless shoes and pedals one of these days, but it has become harder to justify that expense now that I have this experience with Power Grips. This is essentially a no risk investment if you are looking for a new pedal option in our melting economy. 5 chilis for value, easy. 5 chilis overall because despite certain limitations, this product does its stated job well. like any good simple machine. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
roadandmtb
a Weekend Warrior
from TN
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | WarnerPark, Lock4 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Weaknesses: | Occasionally hard to get into, but you get used to it. | | Similar Products Used: | Clipless, cage/strap | | Bottom Line: | I couldn't get clipless adjusted right, so I had some knee pain. I figured out that I need to have the freedom to adjust my foot position depending on the terrain. Couldn't do that with clipless, and I don't like cage/strap. I tried Powergrips and the knee pain disappeared. I have them on all of my bikes now - road and off-road. I have not had problems getting my size 13's into them (as some have indicated). I like being able to walk in my bike shoes, and I use mtb shoes with non-aggressive sole. This helps with getting into and out of the straps.
This setup works for me! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Max
a
from Seoul, South Korea
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Bottom Line: | I went through the hassle of acquiring the "extra long" set because of the comments I'd read here, and am irritated to report that my size 12 shoes fit too loose even at the tightest setting. The standard sized straps should fit everyone, unless you bike with thick-soled combat boots. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Strong
a Weekend Warrior
from Eugene Oregon
Date Reviewed: April 2, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | It is simple, more efficient than toe clips and cheap. I also like the fact that I don't have to adjust them if I wear different shoes and they are really easy to get your foot free. | | Weaknesses: | I think they put uneven forces to work on your pedals- I ripped part one of mine- but then, I have really cheap pedals. They also don't help like clipless for climbs. | | Similar Products Used: | Look, SPD, toeclips and just platforms. | | Bike Setup: | Schwinn Madison. | | Bottom Line: | If you want something cheap that helps you go faster, go for it. I'm putting clipless on my Madison and moving the powergrips to my Karate Monkey- next step up.... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jer
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$29.00 | | Purchased At: | Price point | | Strengths: | Very "locked in" feel but easy to get out of when you need to. Hardware seems well made. Pedals are cheap, but only cost $10 more than the strap kit alone. | | Weaknesses: | Strap causes pedal to flip upside-down, making re-entry a bit difficult. | | Similar Products Used: | Cages and straps many years ago | | Bike Setup: | GT IDXC cross-country. | | Bottom Line: | Got the kit with the sport pedals for $29 as an alternative to purchasing shoes and cleats for my Shimano 959 pedals that came with the bike (I've been using the plastic flat inserts with them). So far, they work great and seem like a good compromise over riding locked in. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich B
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Mercer or Clayton NJ | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Strengths: | Great control, easy in and out, works with almost any MTB pedal | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Speedplay Frogs, cage pedals | | Bike Setup: | Fetish Discipline frame with XT and Marzocchi Flylight fork, Nashbar discs | | Bottom Line: | I have been riding this setup for a few months now and I am amazed how something so simple could be the answer to all my pedal prayers. I stopped riding clipless because they were a little inconvenient in and out and I am a somewhat aggressive XC rider and tend to do things that make me have to get out of the pedals quick sometimes. The cage thing was a pain, having to reach down and tighten the strap every time and it just comes loose again. The control was iffy at best. Clipless were just a little too positive and hard to bail from. Power Grips are the perfect compromise. They are just a fraction less positive then clipless, but a world more positive than cages. You can bail from them as quick as you take your foot off the pedal, but when you want them to hold they are almost like clipless. Perfect for aggressive off road riders! Road riders should stick with clipless. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter Beckman
a Weekend Warrior
from Bloomington
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Very cheap, ease of use for anyone | | Weaknesses: | not as tight a fit versus clipless for upstroke pedaling | | Bottom Line: | I love these. I was going to "graduate" to clipless, but I think these get me 80% of the way. I don't have to mess with re-learning clipless and not dealing with falling over because I was unable to unclip. Highly recommended. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan TheDanC
a Weekend Warrior
from Monument
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Rampart Reservoir | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$19.00 | | Purchased At: | Various | | Strengths: | Reasonably inexpensive, very simple to implement, long-lasting, and can be attached to cheaper pedals. The nasty trails tend to tear up pedals .. I prefer to tear up $30 pedals rather than the $100+ clipless pedals. I've raced with them and have been using them for about 15 years. | | Weaknesses: | They don't hold your feet as tightly as clipless, unless you really crank down on them. That just makes your foot numb. I do use clipless for century road rides for the comfort factor, but use powergrips on everything else. | | Similar Products Used: | Actual SPD clipless pedals
Nasty toe clips that come with bikes for free. | | Bike Setup: | I use basic platform pedals + powergrips on all 5 of my bikes (3 mtn, 2 road). I use actual mountain biking shoes for the stiffness and like that I can step onto any of my bikes and be ready to go since they all use the same style pedal and powergrip. | | Bottom Line: | I love my powergrips. Some stores have stopped carrying them so I'm stocking up. They do eventually wear out after about two seasons of hard use. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
smokey strodtman
a Cross Country Rider
from gilliam, MO USA
Date Reviewed: July 28, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | smokeystrodtman@hotmail.com | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Rivendell Bicycle Works | | Strengths: | Ease of use, light weight, attachment of foot to pedal can be adjusted by how far you turn your foot in, easy to get out of, doesn't require special shoes, much more economical than buying clipless shoes and pedals. | | Weaknesses: | Can be tricky to adjust and needs re-adjustment for different shoes, adjustment screws are easy to strip. | | Similar Products Used: | SPDs, Time ATACs, Eggbeaters. | | Bike Setup: | Lemond Poprad cyclocross bike set up for road and light trail riding | | Bottom Line: | Power grips are a great alternative to clipless pedals. One of their biggest advantages is that they don't require special shoes, so I can use normal tennis shoes, which are easier to walk in when I am off the bike while touring. I have mine attached to a pair of MKS touring pedals, which give a much bigger platform than SPDs, helping to alleviate hot spots on my feet, which can sometimes happen with clipless. This can be important on rides of over 50 miles. Care must be taken when tightening the adjusting screws to prevent stripping. Clipless pedals seem to have pretty much taken over, but I think a lot of riders would be well served by trying Power Grips. I'm not anti-clipless and still use Times on my mountain bike, but really like the Power Grips for my other riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin Sim
a Weekend Warrior
from Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Date Reviewed: December 28, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Back roads around my home | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Dales Cycles, Glasgow | | Strengths: | Easy and effective yet weigh nothing and squash flat if you want to ride without them. You can ride with any old shoes on, the grips work on them all, and you can insert/twist your foot for extra or reduced grip when you feel like it. | | Weaknesses: | The strap bolts got threaded after a while but it was easy to replace them with better bolts. Straps do fray a bit but show no signs of breaking. The bolts stick out a bit and can catch on the scenery occasionally. | | Bottom Line: | One of those products that is so brilliant it makes you smile because you’ve got it. I have a brand new pair of expensive clipless shoes I never use because of the Power Grips. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mo
a Weekend Warrior
from NY, NY
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Very easy to get out of. Your feet get good contact to pedals. | | Weaknesses: | Can sometimes be difficult to get into. If you wear different pairs of shoes cycling (i.e. sneakers one day, hiking shoes another) you have to re-adjust the strap length to each specific pair of shoes (this can be a small hassle). | | Similar Products Used: | Toe clips, SPDs | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale F400 | | Bottom Line: | These are a big step above toe clips, and just a small step below clipless pedals.
To get similar results from toe clips you have to tighten them significantly, thereby making it very difficult to remove your foot. The powerstraps are extremely easy to get out of, and are usually easy to get into. Though on occasion when you flip the pedal over (so the strap is facing up) your foot can end up pushing down on the end of the stap, making them difficult to get into.
The edges of the straps fray easily if you're using the opposite side of the pedal (i.e. the side without the strap), because the straps ends up scraping on the ground.
These are great for anyone who can't afford, or doesn't want clipless pedals.
I'd also recommend these to anyone who doesn't know the benefits of having their feet firmly attached to their pedals. Power grips are a very easy and safe way to learn.
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Submitted by
Tommy
a Weekend Warrior
from Bowling Green, KY
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Lock 4, Gallatin, TN | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo or Nashbar, I foget | | Strengths: | Holds foot to pedal, easy to get out of, gives more benefit to proper spinning | | Weaknesses: | Sometimes hard to get into, not as effective as clipless, their weight causes them to always hang downward when you remove your foot from the pedal so you have to flip it around to get in | | Similar Products Used: | Platforms (plastic and bear trap), clips and straps, Time ATACs | | Bike Setup: | Dianondback hardtail | | Bottom Line: | I originally started using these because mt feet kept slipping off the pedals in technical sections. I couldn't afford clipless, plus I was still goint to use the bike to commute to college, so I didn't want anything that would require special shoes.
Upon getting the kit, I learned that there are two lengths of straps... regular, and long. The regular were nowhere near large enough for my size 13 feet, but I emailed the manufacturer and they said I could keep the hardware and send in my straps and they'd send me the long ones for the price difference in the kit and the individual straps. Nice.
One I got my new straps installed, I too kthem for a test ride. Takes a little getting used to... the best I've heard them described is like a Chinese finger puzzle. The more you turn your heels in, the tighter they grip. I never got stuck in these when I lost momentum like can happen with clipless, I could literally jump off the pedals and land standing. The only time I had any trouble getting out of them was when my bike slid out from under me on leaves before I even had a chance to know what was happening, so I ended up laying on my side still on the bike, and my foot was wedged between the bike and the ground, so I couldn't move away from the pedal. No avoiding that, really.
I still have these on my hardtail for when I ride the road, but I'll replace them when I can afford another set of Times.
I'd say they're a good purchase for someone who either doesn't think they're ready for clipless or simply can't afford the investment. 3 chilis for value because they get you with length, 4 for overall because they're still not as good as clipless. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Laurie Flood
a Weekend Warrior
from Pollock Pines, CA U.S.
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Easy in and out, yet you get such power on your whole pedal stroke - like clipless, but without the silly falls | | Weaknesses: | It may not fit on all platform pedals | | Similar Products Used: | platform pedals, toe straps | | Bike Setup: | On a Jamis Aurora stock road bike, a mid '80s Ritchey mountain bike, and a Trek 4900 mountain bike | | Bottom Line: | You get a powerful pedal stroke without the fear of clipless. I am always able to turn my heel slightly outward and get out of them quickly - no silly falls! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary
a Cross Country Rider
from Half Moon Bay , Ca
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Strengths: | Simple, low maintenance, effective | | Weaknesses: | They stick out past the end of the peddle slightly, so they sometimes hit rocks or roots. | | Similar Products Used: | toe clips and clipless peddles | | Bottom Line: | I started using these several years ago while recovering from a seperated shoulder. I wanted something I could get out of real quick and easy. I planned on putting tne clipless back on after I was all the way back. I found the Power Grips to be just as effective as the clipless, they're easier to get out of they don't gunk up with mud, and they last forever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | REI | | Strengths: | Cheap, easy in-out | | Weaknesses: | Don't fit even slightly above average feet | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | n/a | | Bottom Line: | Was excited about these but they don't fit my size 11 feet. Oh well. Nice idea. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Raphael
a Weekend Warrior
from Boynton Beach, FL
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Quiet Waters | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$28.00 | | Purchased At: | Eko Sport Website | | Strengths: | Easy to install, sturdy\durable materials, retain shape, don't droop | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Hardrock stock | | Bottom Line: | Excellent, inexpensive alternative to clipless. Keep my feet securely in pedals in all weather conditions in all terrain conditions (uphill, downhill, drops, technical, sand, roots, etc.). Easy to get out of if you have to bail. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
greg
a Cross Country Rider
from marin county , california
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | eldridge with snow at the top | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | simple , easy in and easy out. No mud clogging and great for knees which can get sore with clipless. | | Weaknesses: | attachment hardware could be higher quality | | Similar Products Used: | few differant clipless types | | Bike Setup: | s/c superlight, xt, thompson,sid,foxrc,smoke/dart,carbon
spacers I just couldn't resist. | | Bottom Line: |
A great product. Can't imagine ever going with something else. Really enjoy all the mobility with option to just twist the foot a bit and tighten up and go ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blake Anderson
a Cross Country Rider
from Denville, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Deer Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | Nashbar | | Strengths: | Ingenious design, easy to get into and out of, gets the job done and easily adjusted. | | Weaknesses: | The adjustment hardware is a little flimsy. | | Similar Products Used: | Toe clips | | Bike Setup: | Haro basic. | | Bottom Line: | These are a great product for people who are having problems getting in and out of toe clips and clipless. They are easily adjusted for tension and foot size. They are also easily escaped from when you need to. They give the needed resistance for pedeling but they don't make it dangerous. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn Whiz
a Cross Country Rider
from Cordova, TN
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Reid Divide | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | back of magazine | | Strengths: | Durability, Convienance of riding without putting on special shoes.. | | Weaknesses: | Some rust has developed on the metal attachments/screws.. | | Bike Setup: | Stumpjumper 92' | | Bottom Line: | My "Power Grips" have lasted me ten years! They have survived riding through four years of college, and numerous mountain bike trails across the United States.. Overall, I give this product 5 stars because of the previously mentioned strengths. In addition, these "Power Grips" provide a wide range of tightness on the foot depending on what you want, not what the pedal wants. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Norberto Luis
a Weekend Warrior
from Springfield, NJ USA
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Patriots Path | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Works like clip pedals, without the fear of being locked in | | Weaknesses: | need to have a compatible pedal | | Bike Setup: | Jamis Dakota AL, XT/XTR components | | Bottom Line: | The Power Straps were offered to me as part of the complete setup when I purchased my bike, because at the time I couldn't afford clip pedals and shoes. I was a bit sceptical about using them at first, but after several excursion through some tough trails, I realized how effective they are. They truly worked like a clip pedal, but I didn't have the fear of being locked in if I had to bail for some reason. I have recommended them to several people, including a friend who has a very weak ankle and cannot use clip pedals. Again, I would highly recommend the Power Straps to anyone who is weary of using clip pedals, or anyone who is not yet ready to convert to clip pedals. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Taylor
a Weekend Warrior
from Valparaiso, IN
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | Great alternative to clipless pedals, much much better than toe clips. | | Weaknesses: | Hard to adjust; work better with some shoes than others. | | Similar Products Used: | toe clips; clipless pedals | | Bike Setup: | Yukon Giant | | Bottom Line: | They give you extra power through the whole stroke, and they are quick to get out of in a fall. I added these to my bike's stock pedals when I first got it (in 92). The pedals were plastic junk, but the Grips made them work great. The Grips also long out-lasted the pedals and are still going strong. I made the mistake of cutting the extra strap off when I first installed them, so now I have to be careful which shoes I buy. Mine even spent a few years living outside, and they still stand up well and haven't frayed.
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Submitted by
Fred
a
from Sherman, TX
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Womble | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct from manufacturer | | Strengths: | Easy to escape out of. | | Weaknesses: | Strap tends to lay flat as they age. Light weight peddles are weak. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Specialized XC Stumpjumber Pro | | Bottom Line: | Used toe clips on my '93 Stumpjumber Comp. Upgraded to the '01 which came with Time ATACs. Kept falling over too much so I sold the ATACs and bought the Power Straps with their light weight peddle. They worked pretty well but were usually slow to get into due to the floppy nature of the strap, expecially when wet. My biggest gripe are the dainty peddles. After 6 months of fairly occasional rock bashing they've totally fallen apart, metal bent, screws torn out. My advice, try the straps but skip the pricey light weight peddles. I've just installed some Shimano M959s and will see if I'm coordinated enough to use them. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam
a Cross Country Rider
from Little Rock, Arkansas
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Excellent quality, better alternative to clipless pedals than toe clips | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Toe clips | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher hardtail upgraded with Shimano XT components, Marzocchi fork | | Bottom Line: | I was looking for a better alternative to clipless pedals than toe clips. When combined with quality toe-clip compatible pedals (I am using Performance ATB Comps), the Power Grips are really good. It takes a little while to get them adjusted to your liking, but once you do you feel securely locked to the pedal, but with the ability to release from the pedal easier than any other retention system, I believe. They add weight to your pedals, so if you want your pedal setup to remain relatively light, it's important to use a lightweight pedal with them. So far, I couldn't be happier with them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Commins
a Cross Country Rider
from Merrimack NH
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Bear Brook State Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$70.00 | | Purchased At: | directly from manufacturer | | Strengths: | Nice grippy platform | | Weaknesses: | Too small | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Giant Warp ds-1 | | Bottom Line: | I purchased these pedals for my thirteen year old son for Christmas because of a glowing review in Mountain Bike Action. He is not quite ready for clipless pedals and I thought this would be a good interim pedal. His foot would not even fit into the pedal on the loosest setting. He has a large size thirteen foot but my very average size ten and one half is also too large. I removed them and e-mailed the manufacturer and they informed me that I would have to order a kit that costs an additional thirty bucks!!!!!!!! What an unbelievable scam. We are going to pull off the straps and have a nice pair of grippy flat pedals I guess. They are beautifully made but not worth spending another thirty bucks on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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