I'm leaning towards Superstars or Nukeproof as I have these on other bikes. Anything better? Happy to spend up to £100. Will be going on an Alpine 160 (with a rider on top prone to pedal strikes).
I've got Nanos and Hope F20s. The Hopes are lovely and marginally better, but the Nanos really are unbeatable value.
Vaults every time
I got a very good deal on the Race Face Atlas from my LBS Summit to Sea and have been very pleased with them as a replacement for my Sunline V-Two pedals, nearly did Vaults, but the Atlas were SO shiny...
Second vote for vaults.
A few curveball suggestions there. The Hopes are certainly lookers.
Currently have the plastic Nukeproof ones on my hardtail, they're really good!
I was skeptical but people on here kept recommending them and they were only £30 so I thought why not?!
They're better than any metal flats I've had (Kona Wah-Wahs, Superstar Nanos, V8s etc)..,,
Burgtec penthouse mark IV. Just under budget but a quality pedal.
Plastic Nukeproof are good except for the protruding axle. They supposedly fixed this for the new model (Electron Evo) - waiting for a pair myself.
Burgtec would be my first choice, Vaults second. My preferences may be due to having wide size 12 feet though. Vaults grip great but the quality doesn't compare to Burgtec, and the latest Burgtecs are not the weight penalty that my Mk IIs are.
Plastic Nukeproof are good except for the protruding axle. They supposedly fixed this for the new model (Electron Evo) - waiting for a pair myself.
Ditto!
Light, strong and don't look scruffy after strikes as the plastic is coloured right through the body. Could do with a few more pins if I was to be picky but for the price I can't fault them.
Can't fault my Vaults.
Couldn't fault the Carbon Cycles (same as Nanos) on my old bike either though.
Hmm,
- Hopes = 390g pp
- DMR Vaults = 400g pp
- Burgtec = 440g pp
- Superstar = 440g and Ti for £80ish at 370g pp
Not much point in being a weight weenie on an Alpine 160, but if they all grip as well as or better than the Superstars then I'm happy. There are some good lookers in the mix though!
Edit: seem to be a few negative reviews of the Nukeproofs. Anyone make a strong case for them over others?
One more factor: I'm lazy when it comes to spannering so fixing pedals down the line is unlikely. Fit and forget a must.
If you fancy some blue SS nanos iv'e got a pair used once and sat here in there box. 😉
Just bought some superstar delta evo mag ti , 250g for the pair. Nice and slimsline and grip well
Vaults for me. Brilliant pedals and replaced my ancient V8s
Nukproof/Superstar plastics are quite impressive so far. I don't notice the axle. Super light, solid, and won't scuff. 🙂
Save yourself some dosh. New low profile DMR V12's are about 40 quid. I'd definitely buy another pair in preference to Vaults/Syncros Meathooks/Superstar Nano.
I didn't like thenukeproof plastic pedals. They were quite light,but the grip was lacking.
Superstars are good, vaults are better!
I didn't like the plastic ones, the raised axle meant not much grip in some shoes.
TBH, i just got a set of vaults on a whim, they do feel great when you first stick your feet on them but 5 minutes later I'd forgotten they weren't my nanos, didn't find them any different in use at all.
I have specialized bennies and love them, for me I get on really well with how the pins are located as opposed to dmr's
Both my mates who switched from v12's to vaults are on their 2nd warranty/rebuild in under a year... I cant even remember where the grease port on my 12's is 😳 still good as new.
Anyone know if they new V12's are compatible with the old axles?
I use both DMR Vaults and new style v12's, the vaults just have the edge over the v12's due to deing slightly wider and lighter but there isn't much in it.
Straitline defacto pedals, miles better than any other I have tried.
have a pair of nukeproof and 2x pairs ofcarbon cycles nano-esque,all great value,good pedals,nukeproofs a bit softe loose pins a lot.My pair of Vaults are in a different league in my humble opinion.Worth the extra £
Oh aye, I probably should have said, I'm just a size 9 foot and quite narrow so the massive vault platform isn't the advantage it could be, if you're bigger or you like to stand wider on the pedals I'm sure that comes into its own
I really like my Superstar El Plastique. Light, if you tighten the pins a bit more, good grip, and only cost me £ 15 in sale before Christmas.
These look like they have potential~ thin, light (260g pair!) and cheap at £30
[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QZO-Wellgo-XPEDO-XMX24MC-Magnesium-Alloy-Pedals-MTB-Bike-Bicycle-Pedals-/151337927953?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item233c718511 ]Xpedo Spry[/url]
MODS! JHJ posts about pedos in every thread!
Do people wear shin pads? If so what type? I'm not seeing much online and I'm thinking football ones look better value.
I'm flat-curious but don't fancy punctured shins.
Never worn shinpads. I think I wacked my shins more often during the 15-odd yrs I rode with SPDs. Back of the calfs is where I occasionally catch myself.
Calm yourself Northwind, I was considering posting these too:
[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/gib-Large-Platform-Wellgo-MG-SL-MG-14-Magnesium-Alloy-Bike-MTB-BMX-Pedals-9-16-/171407978933?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item27e8b631b5 ]
Wellgo MG14[/url]
but looking at the raised axle profile, I reckon grip would be compromised, so I omitted adding them to the pedal file...
No love for Saints? Was going to be my next as the V12's are getting on a bit.
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55euros on CRC
I have the nanos on one bike and nuke proof on the other. Both grip excellently and huge improvement on the wellgo types glad I had used for fifteen years before. Both cheap too
I had vaults, great pedals but I smashed them up and have now tried the nukeproof neutron evo s they are really cheap, light and grip really well
I haver had the saints, didn't rate them at all, the platform is small, they are quite "tall" and the platform feels like it is shaped to go under the ball of the foot rather than the more natural flat pedal position.
I have nanos and straitline defacto. Nanos are ok, good for the money but i prefer the straitlines in terms of grip and feel. The build quality is excellent and very easy to service too, not that they've ever needed much doing to them.
Saints would be good if the bearing didn't self destruct!
I'm currently using Specialized Boomslangs, very grippy, very comfy, nice low profile. Time will tell if they last...
Well, the impetus for new pedals came from dislike of the Saints. Agreed that they are "tall" and thick feeling. Also not as grippy as others, but I've taken the washers off the pins and swapped the Saints for the Nanos on the lesser-used HT.
See how it goes on the HT. I do fancy the Burgtecs though...
Gamuts look amazing. Due next month.
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Agreed, very pretty! (And my Alpine is black)
I've been running Vaults and old Kona Wahwahs - identical in all but name to one of the Superstar variants. The Vaults are a nicer shape, although there's not an enormous amount in it. The Vault bushings have given me problems though - they died after the first wet ride and it's been a constant battle since then to keep them running halfway sweetly. As of yesterday, I've just fitted them with greaseports, so we'll see what happens now.
The Gamuts have changed a little since then. Body is now forged for strength.
Pics in STW IceBike coverage:-
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Used to use superstar, but after getting a nearly new pair of Vaults can't see me going back. Used to get foot pain with the superstars from time to time too. Ubyk are pretty good price wise for them...although the gamuts above look nice. £99 at freeflow too.
New V12's got a pair for my lad, he didn't ride Saturday so I 'tested' them for him, really liked them and a bit of shopping around you'll get them for £30 odd quid. I'd really like to try the Boomslangs though, they look like they could be great.
I like Saints. I have the Nukeproof plastic ones on the fatbike and don't really like the axle ridge, but don't really notice it any more if I'm being honest. Chromag do some lovely looking flats.
I have had my mooves for 2 years now and love em. Been faultless other than a bust pin or two which were no bother to replace being thro pin.
The Mooves are just another rebrand of the Nano, same pedal as superstar, nukeproof, fatty's flatties etc. Which is good obviously
I've got Point Ones which are what has become the Gamuts and think they're great. A nice big flat (side to side) platform with a nice front to back concave that's not dissimilar to my old Culleys (the best pedal ever before these low profile ones came in) but with a nice bump on the inside which locates your foot nicely and a super low profile (11mm?) that probably does something (I'm not getting sucked into the propaganda)
If they can resolve the bearing issues I've heard about (mine don't get ridden enough to have issues) the new Gamuts will be incredible pedals. Can't imagine them being cheap though, mine were getting on for £150 at retail (mine were 2nd hand as I'm not made of money) and I doubt the refinements will have dropped the price by much.
I'm sure that all the other pedals are however great and I'd be very tempted by the Hopes even if it's just because of the backup service.
Hope F20s on my bike. Comfy on the feet and good grip.
I doubt the refinements will have dropped the price by much.
They'll be £109.99 according to [url= http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hot-from-icebike-gamut-guides-the-way/ ]Singletrack's Icebike coverage[/url]
Superstar Nano Thru's, seem pretty decent to me so far, grip well, but not had them long so can't say how well they last. Suspect the bush will be the weak link, time will tell!!
Anyone actually have a set of the new Burgtecs? Any user reviews?
I had point1 podiums previously and loved the grip but the maintenance requirements were excessive, and as a result they failed on me a couple of times (I chucked them in the bin after the last time).
Looking at the new burgtecs, perhaps the boomslangs (although put off with the lack of pics of teh inside of the trapdoor).
I won't be buying superstars, and the vaults have never done anything for me, but anything else to look at?
Canfield crampon ultimates? Fella had a set going cheap on retrobike a few weeks back. I liked mine, but have to say I prefer the V12's that replaced them.
Spank Spikes/Oozy's.
I get on with them really well, they have proper hearings. Never had an issue with them. They are almost as thin as the Gamuts and prettier than the new forged ones.
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360g for the Ooozy without the titanium axles.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/spank-oozy-trail-flat-pedals-review-2014.html
^^ Review
I was pretty set on Burgtecs before I got my hands on a set in my LBS. The platform sits pretty much flush to the crank arm meaning, for me, that the whole platform wouldn't really be usable. Hopes seemed like a good trade of in terms of size and bombproofery (and my LBS were very accomodating on the price).
I've got the burgtecs - but not fitted em yet
Platform is mahoosive tho, so if you cant get comfortable on em, you must have massive feet, or have really narrow hips
Have 2 pairs of Nanos and they're great but I would go for the thru pins in future.
Also have a set of saints; need to remove the washers to get more grip from the pins but have been without fault in a year of very hard (but totally dry) riding overseas.
Got Saints on me current setup with some SS Nano Thrupins waiting for a bearing service and some Kona Wah Wahs as my backup. Someone above mentioned Saints being tall, not sure about that, they do look chunky in photos but in the flesh are no thicker than Nanos or Nukeproof. They do have a smaller contact patch though but big enough for size 10 Five 10s.
Saints for me, though I admit I haven't tried any of the others mentioned.
My saints have taken a beating and still smooth and grippy, take the washers out of the grub screws though.
Northwind - Member
Oh aye, I probably should have said, I'm just a size 9 foot and quite narrow so the massive vault platform isn't the advantage it could be, if you're bigger or you like to stand wider on the pedals I'm sure that comes into its own
Yep - nanos used give me sore feet, wider platform of the Vualts really helped.
Dmr vaults for me, plenty of grip, nice thin wide platform to rail it round the corners! Only gripe is the I lost a few pins on the first few rides even after I'd tweeked them up
Saints for me, I've got three pairs now. They've a nice concave shape, they are actually quite thin, have a good platform size, bearings last if you look after them and they're only about 30 bucks. Super grippy if you take the washers off. I had superstars and burgtec mkIII's, the saint beats them hands down.
edit: also really easy to service once they get a little bit of slop in the bearings.
I'll 2nd/3rd/4th the Burgtec Penthouse Flats. I used to use Easton flatboys as I like a large slightly concave pedal, the burgtecs are even better; perfect amount of concave without really flexing your foot, massive platform and sit really close to the crank arm. Massively grippy Great for DH etc.
Oh and if you get the Ti axle version really rather light!
Just got some Superstar Nanos. Only ridden once but first flats in 15 years and feel fine. Very grippy coming down Drum Mountain last weekend.See if still that way after a day at Bike Park Wales tomorrow.
Gamuts look to be using the same bearing setup as the old Point One Podiums they;re based on - that is not good.