[Closed] Flat Pedals - Pick Some For Me!!!

Nanos. In fact I have a spare set, in black you can have for £25 posted.

MBR do a quick review of flat pedals this month.

The Nanos are a great choice based on grip and weight.

superstar

Ive had
DMRv12
Wellgo B54 & B27
Superstar Nano
Shimano DX

Nanos are the best for me, thinnerist, good grip without long studs, nice wide platform. Only used on my DH bike though, not sure on bearing lastingness.

Shimano are thick and small platform but last ages.

Wellgo good and cheap, decent pins and OK thinnisity best VFM. I have some on my HT.

DMRs, didnt rate them, not sure what the fuss isabout.

depends how you ride, Nanos are a nice shape and well made but the axles are def not upto hard use.

Burgtech penthouse flats

Probably the last pair of pedals I will ever have to buy, got em in disco camo so they clash nicely with everything 😀

+1 on the Burgtec's.

Bomb proof, big platform, and plenty of bling...

DT78, what model have you got?

Wellgo MG-1's
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/MTB++Parts/Transmission++Gears/Pedals-+MTB/Flat+Pedals/Wellgo+MG1+Pedals_1454.htm

I've always used the cheapest wellgos you can buy (something like a tenner) and never had any problems with them. That was on my bmx as well as mtbs.

Gussett Slim Jims are worth a look. Very happy with mine (cartridge bearing version) now I've worked out I need to loctite the pins in place.

i realy like azonic afames. mg1's are too small and soft for me

I only have around size 8 feet so size probably wouldnt be to much of an issue although they're quite wide. Can the mg1s take some decent abuse then?

Burgtecs and other high ends pedals are too much money IMO for the amount of stick they get, you can get 3/4 pairs of cheaper ones.

In fact I just this minute got a pair of sealed bearing Slim Jims off CRC for £28 - and they're only £32 if you don't want green ones.

[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=17286 ]http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=17286[/url]

Not supposed to be buying bike bits at the moment, but I like my other set so much more than my Wellgos and DMRs that I couldn't resist.

Can the mg1s take some decent abuse then?

I'd say no. Only pedal I've ever managed to kill.

Liek Jedi said, too soft.

Burgtecs and other high ends pedals are too much money IMO

Yes, but inspite of having broken/worn out almost every other component on my bike I've not even touched them, my only gripe is the weight, which has been solved for the MK3's.

Sorry to tell you chaka but slimjims are pretty shit TBH but if you are happy with them the EBC branded ones are only £19.99 (in black)

Wellgo B54's have been excellent for me.

Superstar here.

superstar are excellent
why pay more?

I chose Nanos. I'm happy with that choice.

Been running DMRv12, Shimano DX and Easton Flatboys for a few years, all of them great pedals, the DMR's squeek like mad if you don't grease them on a regular basis, DX's bearings are very smooth but I find the pins a little small, Easton Flatboys are a good solid pedal but big and a little heavy, I'd probably go for the flat boys though. What I would say it get a decent pairs of shoes, I've had the Shimano AM40's and the sole has been shredded to bits, going to give five tens a try. And be prepared for a few extra holes in your shins and calves.

Sorry to tell you chaka but slimjims are pretty shit TBH

No, that's OK, I don't mind.

Why you think so though? Genuinely v impressed with mine.

I think MG-1s are ace... but then.. If I was clattering into things often enough to wreck my pedals I would be seriously questioning my ridng style..

unless you are riding trials or rhinocore they are fine..

I put MG1s on my GF's bike and they are nowhere near as good as the SS ones imo.

Why you think so though?

Seems like a mixed response, looks like the nano shading it, DX look ok but smallish platform but should be OK for me, wellgo's seem like a decent low price option. If I decided on the nanos what version should I go for, thru pin or normal grub screw version?

Thanks for your answers and reasoning.

5050 XX. Not the single X version

Had mine for about 3 years or so.
Got some good rock scars on them, been through everything rain, mud, sleet, snow, and the bearings are still fine.

Great with fivetens

i got azonic aframes on bottlerocket/demo9 and bmx and left the mg1s on the hummer. i need to find another model as aframes are not made anymoree iirc 🙁

DT78, if no one has taken you up on those Nanos, I am interested

On a budget: Wellgo MG1
No expense spared: Burgtec Penthouse Flats

I have both and like both. But to be honest, when I use my Vans with the 5-10 rubber soles they're both as good as each other.

Nanos - stop asking already. On all my bikes now after ditching the shite DMR ones. 10% off at the mo too, probably off the back of that lovely MBR review. 😉

GW - Interesting thanks. I had long pins from start so not noticed these problems.

Just seen SSC are flogging those Nanos a bit cheaper now so might get them instead for £10 more/100g lighter anyway.

Jedi, you not used the Azonic 420's?

DT78, if they're grub screw version I will most likely takke them, if not then mattjng feel free!

i agree with scruff re: DMR pedals, dont see what the fuss is all about them, having used a pair i wasnt all that impressed with their performance given the price.
i have a pair of wellgo b25 on my freeride rig and they are really good for the price so they get the VFM thumbs up. i've had them for over 4 years and they still look new.
i have a pair of easton cullys on my DH rig which i have to say are the absolute dog's knackers. ok they cost a fair bit to buy and i'm not sure if theyre still in production but performance wise i cannot fault them at all. superbly strong, comfortable and grippy as hell no matter what the conditions are.

Outland if on a budget (I did a review, look in my post history) or Canfield for the best

i have a pair of wellgo b25 on my freeride rig and they are really good for the price so they get the VFM thumbs up. i've had them for over 4 years and they still look new.

Have your edge pins stayed in place? I've lost a few of mine and they don't look replaceable. Do you know if they are?

MrNutt, read your review, what other pedals have you used to compare them to?

Wellgo mag1's were my preference before the outlands, with the outlands your feet don't become "light on the pedals" at the top of the stroke

Nano's here too, but from here http://www.readytoridecycles.co.uk/ht-components-magnesium-mn06ss-nano-flat-pedal-277-p.asp

Made by HT Components in the same factory that make Superstar and Nuke Proof pedals (as far as I'm aware). Cheaper than Superstar, and FAR cheaper than Nuke Proof 😉

MrNutt, the grip is pretty good then, I see no pins on the outside edge, is this noticeable in use?

GW - Member
I hope for your sake you don't ride techy descents in very muddy conditions often
Firstly the stupid recesses around the pins fill with mud rendering the pins almost useless and to top it off the outer edge is has cut aways rather than a raised edge meaning your feet have a nice slope to slide off to the outside.

thats why you run longer pins in gusset slim jims. double concave shape is nice and the longer pins mean even in the shittyest slop i can razz without slipping and having to wear special shoes.

definitely recommended. but you do need the longer pins.

just goes to show that pedals are a personal thing. i've tried loads of the ones recommended above but these have been the best for me.

Superstar nano's for me. Bought them for the alps in July and i think they're great. Look pimp too!

Big fan of my SuperStar Nanos (through-pin version). Got some on my bike and also equipped all our hire bikes with them.

Light(ish), grippy, haven't damaged them at all yet (having stripped pretty much all the pins from my DMR's last year).

5050 XX. Not the single X version

Had three pairs for various reasons.

First pair both seized and needed rebuilding, When I rebuilt them hardley any grease.

Second pair, play in the axles straight out of the box.

Third pair screws holding plates on not enough locktite and they fell out and plates came loose and one of the pedal bodies is moving on the axle even though the bearings are good and the nut is done up.

On the plus side I like they way they ride and the importer is very helpful at sorting things out on the phone so far. Need to send them back to let them look at them for me soon.

Might try the Canfield Crampons though as they are on a Sunday and any improvment in ground clearance has to be a bonus 🙂

Bazzer

Van Halen - Member

thats why you run longer pins in gusset slim jims. double concave shape is nice and the longer pins mean even in the shittyest slop i can razz without slipping and having to wear special shoes.

definitely recommended. but you do need the longer pins.

just goes to show that pedals are a personal thing. i've tried loads of the ones recommended above but these have been the best for me.

FFS! if they weren't so stipidly designed you wouldn't need to change the pins, would you?. and that double concave you think they have isn't actually complete with those ****ing stupid cut away sections at the shoulder/edges. Also you shouldn't really ever lose your feet riding shitty conditios until it gets rough, steep, technical or a mix of all 3 even with no pedal pins.

5050's are the worst pedal I've used. Avoid IMO.

FFS! if they weren't so stipidly designed you wouldn't need to change the pins, would you?. and that double concave you think they have isn't actually complete with those **** stupid cut away sections at the shoulder/edges. Also you shouldn't really ever lose your feet riding shitty conditios until it gets rough, steep, technical or a mix of all 3 even with no pedal pins.

lol. you only have to look at the pins to see they are shorter than 99% of other pedals. its bloody obvious you need longer pins for anything muddy. i thought they were originally designed as a 'bmx' pedal hence the short pins.

i had a pair of MG1s. nice pedal in so much as they are light and grippy, but after a few months of heavy riding one pedal developed a 'click'.

opened them up to regrease everything which solved the problem for a short while, but it soon came back.

now got a set of OnOff somethingorothers. loads of grip and about the same weight as the MG1s.

I have a set of twice used black DMR V8's that I keep meaning to try and sell 😛

lol. you only have to look at the pins to see they are shorter than 99% of other pedals. its bloody obvious you need longer pins for anything muddy. i thought they were originally designed as a 'bmx' pedal hence the short pins

LOL indeed! you absolute ****ing 'tard! the pins are 8mm grub screws! exactly the same length as in almost all standard off the shelf pedals, it's the (I'll shout it as you clearly are a bit special) BADLY DESIGNED Mud trappig RECESSES around them that drops

the height of them!! take them out and measure them if you don't believe me. 🙄

Why do you feel the need to defend a blatatly obvious flawed design in a cheap far eastern catalogue part anyway?

 

gw, and breathe.....

So much hostility over pedals! Can we have a nice group hug please?

Deep breaths!!

I think the gusset ones are made by wellgo who make loads of different pedal designs!

My gf has slim jims, they're pink, she likes them, i fitted longer pins before i put them on her bike. I use a combination of azonic a-frames and wellgo b-54s on different bikes, both are great pedals.

Hee hee... 8)

I love the Shimano DXs, just last forever and a really good shape on top. Bit thick though. Worse pedals I had were the DMR V8/V12s, utter carp.

Looks like its down to these:

Shimano DX
Superstar Nano (or El Gallo Jeffe)
Azonic 420

Dib dib, dob, Just pick some .... 🙄 🙂

Using Blackspire Big Slims here. No complaints. Nice big platform. Taken plenty hits, muck n water.......still 100%.

there can be only one pedal 🙂

Canfield Crampons, also available in less garish colours.

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I think those crampons will become a plate for winter mud.

just to throw something else into the mix, I was looking at these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=23395

not crazy expensive and fairly light, any opinions?

Si has the best pedals, the lack of pins on the outside of the hasn't been an issue for mr, I've size 10 feet but I tend to rub the cranks so not really suffered my feet sliding off the sides, on a plus point the pins sharpen up when bounced off rocks and although the platform is not as wide as some the grip is good

I think they're slightly out of my price range!!

Why do you feel the need to defend a blatatly obvious flawed design in a cheap far eastern catalogue part anyway?

why do you feel the need to tell me what parts i should (or in this case shouldnt) be riding? i like em and you dont. we have a different opinion. yay!. thats novel for here isnt it.

john duke - I've had a pair of those nc17 ones

small platform, which I quite like

have lasted OK, I'm not as boom-gnarly as some of the big kids up there ^ though. few pins gone/bent on rocks

(didn't pay all that much for them, and pretty sure I wouldn't)

VH - Where did I tell you what to ride? oh, yeah.. I didn't, did I? I simply pointed out a couple of design flaws in a random part you for some reason seem overly fond of. 😉

I like how passionate we can be about flat bits of metal

MG1s... Not as tough as some obviously, cast mag pedal bodies after all but they're not fragile any more than they're bombproof. One of mine is a wee bit bent out of shape and they're both scarred to hell but they keep going and they've had some pretty solid whacks. Some of those impacts, I wouldn't blame them at all if they'd broken but they didn't, so good stuff.

The Superstar ones seem good but never really given any of them a hard time, always just used them on borrowed bikes. The basic ones are a bit pricey though.

I just picked up a set of the Outland CNC flats, more or less on a whim. These ones:

Now, you look at the things and think they won't grip, only 6 pins per side, no edge pin (photo shows 5, they have 6 now). But since we're all wearing stupidly grippy shoes anyway, it turns out 6 pins is fine for me, and destroys my leg less when I'm careless pushing the damn bikes round the garage. Not got a longterm opinion, oh and the claimed weight is crooked but I'm pretty pleased so far. Need to give them a bit of a beating to be sure, so far they've scraped but not suffered.

I've had Wellgo V8 copies, DMR V8's and MG1's.

They're all great with Five Tens and only OK with anything else I've tried. In fact if it wasn't for 510s I'd go back to SPD's!

northwind, where did you find out they now have six pins?

By virtue of counting them with my fingers after they arrived 😆

Northwind those are the pedals I've been banging on about, they seem surprisingly strong and the pins seem to get sharper! Check your fingers though, mine only have 5 pins per side

kona wah wahs seem to work for me

MrNutt, I can't count my fingers, it gets confusing. But definately 6 a side on these. They're 20 grams overweight so maybe a design change?

How odd, mine have two at heel and three at the toe, u sure? Take a photo will ya, I shan't get a wink of sleep now! 😀

I have Funn Soljams on my singlespeed and find them very grippy, used in conjunction with 5:10's. They are a bit heavy, pretty wide too and have drawn blood a couple of times. 😯

I really like them and they have sealed bearings too. 8)

MrNutt, I was just in the garage and had another look and there are 6 on each side, promise. 1 2 3 4 5 6.