Forum menu
Any recommendations...
 

[Closed] Any recommendations for flat pedals for kids?

Posts: 0
Full Member
Topic starter
 

The ones that come on the bikes aren't great so I want something with a bit more grip, but won't rip their calfs apart when they make a mistake. Nothing flash, just a basic (ok, cheap).

Thanks.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 11:44 am
 Yak
Posts: 6941
Full Member
 

DMR v6's are popular with kids at our club and being plastic, don't tear legs apart. But the pair we've have got shot bearings already in about a year.

Edit - bushings not bearing it seems. Don't know if these replaceable on v6s. I'll investigate soon.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 11:47 am
Posts: 0
Full Member
Topic starter
 

Thanks.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 2:26 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

[url= http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/el-plastique-pedals.htm ]Superstar Plastic ones?[/url]


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 2:41 pm
 poah
Posts: 6494
Free Member
 

Anything with decent grip is going to cause issues with shins. What shows they wear has a big impact. Samuels school shoes are shit but his trainers are fine.

I have just bought him exotic plastic pedals though for £23


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 3:50 pm
Posts: 3225
Free Member
 

[url= http://www.vpcomponents.com/product/vp-push-compact/ ]VP Push Compact[/url]
Perfect for little sized feet.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 4:49 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

Ive used these for the lads last couple of bikes. Studs are not sharp so don't eat shins.

Not too pricey and seem decent quality.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wellgo-KC008-Aluminum-Extruted-Pedals-for-Road-Bike-MTB-BMX-DH-Platform-7-Colors-/162147712115?var=&hash=item25c0c1bc73:m:mC6E9G33ey4QNjAP6AA9d-w


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 5:34 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

Agree with sonnyjim, after much looking I settled on the KC008's. There's not much out there In the way of quality pedals for smaller feet. Perfect size for my 8 year old son and seem to be holding up well.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 7:00 pm
Posts: 18179
Full Member
 

Second the superstar El Plastique. Great pedals.
Raceface Chester are excellent but a little more money.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 7:04 pm
Posts: 142
Free Member
 

I ran the DMR V6's on my Santa Cruz and they were great but normal size, Jitsie do some kids specific aftermarket caged pedals http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/caged_pedals/jitsie_kids_caged_pedals/c149p13188.html


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 8:00 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

This might be useful:

[url= https://gravitykids.wordpress.com/2015/07/29/pedals-for-kids-options/ ]https://gravitykids.wordpress.com/2015/07/29/pedals-for-kids-options/[/url]


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 8:43 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

+1 for the kc008 s, light and the perfect size for kids. Grippy but not vicious pins.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 8:45 pm
Posts: 6677
Free Member
 

Would speedway pedals work. Grip tape to stop slips but no pins to mash shins?

http://archie-wilkinson.co.uk/products/bike-pedals/


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 9:18 pm
Posts: 941
Free Member
 

+1 again for the wellgo kc008's

Really nice little pedals and not too savage pins.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 10:26 pm
Posts: 0
Full Member
Topic starter
 

Thanks everyone. Forgot about the Gravity Kids website.


 
Posted : 01/11/2016 10:34 pm