Submitted by
daisycutter
a Downhiller
from NYC Date Reviewed: October 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
raceredge bk ny 718-
Strengths:
The strenght of these pedals is amazing. I have hit these on rock,trees,logs and they look nearly new. I inject these with grease about once amoth to keep them smooth. I have had no issues with them
Weaknesses:
none yet except price
Similar Products Used:
atomic trail kings sloppy pedals that look god but perform poorly and don't get me started abou there service.
Bike Setup:
M1 with fox 40, gustav brakes sain cranks hadley hubs on 729 rims deaity bars nevegal tires
Bottom Line:
Great perchase love them have them on both my m1s
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Submitted by
brandonmarkovetz
a Weekend Warrior
from Bettendorf, IA Date Reviewed: June 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Sunderbruck
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
positive reviews
Weaknesses:
poor tolerance in the bearings
Similar Products Used:
other flats
Bike Setup:
06 Brodie BigShot
Bottom Line:
I have only had these pedals for about a month. Actually I am on my third set so I haven't had much time to ride them. I bought them because I wanted the most durable pedal I could buy. They had good reviews so I tried them. After putting about 150 miles on them, just on paved bike trails to and from school, I noticed some substantial play on the end by the crank. I called Syncros directly and asked them what was going on. They told me this was absolutely not normal and that I should send them in for warranty. Well I am on my third set now and all of them have been the same, the second set was even binding. Now Syncros tells me that they have never had a set fail and if they do they will replace them. Time will tell if they hold up or not, but with about .5mm to 1mm of play at the crank end of the pedal I don't see how the seal can do it's job in keeping grit out. I guess I just expected more from this company and its highly touted product.
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Submitted by
Lucas Mucas
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC Date Reviewed: July 7, 2007
Jackshots (sucked), BMW shinburgers (soooo sooo grippy), lotsa wellgos
Bike Setup:
toomany
Bottom Line:
I was really into the mentals for a while but ended up cracking the thin webbing of the pedals on the right side. They were great for a while, and were very grippy and provided a large surface, but they're just too milled out to take repeated large impacts. Maybe I should learn to coast through the rockgardens, huh?
It would be a good XC pedal I suppose.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from MA Date Reviewed: May 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
your mom
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
the ebay.
Strengths:
diesel pedals. short or long set screws work well in all conditions. never stop gripping. seemingly indestructable
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
wellgo flats, triple traps
Bike Setup:
sinister dna team, race face, sram, hayes hydro, dj1, holy rollers and a set of gazzi jr's. rollin on 24's
Bottom Line:
absolutely awesome pedals. i have never used clipless pedals, but these are by far the best pedals i ever used. endless grip. also very serviceable.
for those who are gram-o-phobs go buy something uber expensive with a ti axle. you don't buy these with weight in mind, and their weight doesn't bother me one bit. i'm 185lb.
if you want something that is indestructable and won't quit... buy these. they'll last longer than i will. and i ride hard. word.
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Submitted by
jbob
a Downhiller
from Portland, OR Date Reviewed: March 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
sikter gnar
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Fat Tire Farm
Strengths:
-Durable -Traction
Weaknesses:
-Weight -Cost
Similar Products Used:
kona jack $%^!, 5050x
Bike Setup:
VP-Free, 888, roco WC, SS Mental Pedals, juicy 7's etc...
Bottom Line:
Have owned these pedals for 2 years and rode everything from deep mud to dust and never had an issue with slipping off the pedal, especially with the 5.10's. These will take a beating and will still look like new. I do a lot of riding in the Pacific NW and the occasional trip to Whistler and love these pedals. Only flattened one pin, but that is cuz I came down really hard on a rock and I'm 6'4" and 250lbs, so I don't think the average rider will have this problem. If you are looking for a pedal that will last forever and you will never slip off, then this is the pedal to buy. You will probably never have to buy another pedal to replace these. They are pricey but if you save up for them you won't regret it.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from Whitby Date Reviewed: December 21, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
- absolutely bombproof - look good - incredible grip - very easy to service
'06 Devinci Wilson, Fox 40RC2, DHX5 coil, King/Hadley/MTX wheels, Gustav M with Goodridge lines, e13 SRS, Diabolus cranks, Syncros Mental pedals
Bottom Line:
I have the stainless steel version of the Mental pedals. They're the most durable pedals I've ever seen. I've had them on my DH bike for 2 seasons now, and have bashed them off countless rocks and logs. There's not even a mark on them, and look as good as the day they were new. They're also very easy to service, as the inner pins can be removed to open up grease ports. I always pull them apart to grease them however because it's just as easy. The grip that they have is almost scary. With a good pair of shoes (5.10s) it feels like I'm clipped in, but make sure you wear shin pads, because they'll open you up for stitches if not. They're a little heavy, but on the DH bike, who cares, and they're very expensive.
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Submitted by
M.C.tigre
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, Tx. Date Reviewed: July 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
still looking
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Shuntavi Bikes
Strengths:
Magnisium- Shape, Good pin placement. Lifetime Warranty, 2 sets of pins. Long and Short. Sealed bearings, and white.
Weaknesses:
Too soon to tell. Paint comes off too soon.
Similar Products Used:
Non that I have tried
Bike Setup:
Nomad, Am kit, about 33lbs. Z1 light, DhX 5 pushed with Ti spring, just a fine bike.
Bottom Line:
These seem to be realy well made peddles. Time will tell if they hold up or not, but I am taking a chance. Spending this much on peddles is kind of a gamble but I like the shape, I like the feel, The magnisium ones are really light and the small pins that I have in them are not overkill. I will write a review on these in about 6 months. So far these are smoothe spinning and the platform is just right. Not too big and Not small at all.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from West Chester, Pa Date Reviewed: July 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Speedgoat
Strengths:
great grip, owner serviceable, made of stainless so their practacally indestructable.
Weaknesses:
none, other than if your building a light rig these would not be for you. Also I would'nt recommend them if your afraid of tearing up your shins.
Similar Products Used:
bmw shinburgers and I have a pair of Morriority pedals that are only few in existance. They are awesome!
Bike Setup:
SC Nomad with usual suspects.
Bottom Line:
If you want a pair of pedals you'll never have to worry about these are it. If your a weight weenie forget it.
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