I started with VP Vise when I moved to flat pedals 7 years ago. A few years ago I've moved to Catalyst pedals (like Jay above). They are made for Cycling Innovations by VP, but CI sells rebuild kits should the need arise. I'm not a high milage rider, but so far no issues with the pedals. I like the shape of the platform.
David On Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 6:32:06 AM UTC-7 John G. wrote: > Someone on iBob recommended DMR Vaults for people with larger feet. I put > a set of them on my new Homer and I love them. > > On Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 8:50:31 AM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote: > >> I’ve not yet read all of the responses, so apologies if I am repeating. I >> have converted to flats exclusively and have not been attached to any bike >> for 5 or 6 years. Part of this was my interest in the catalyst pedal. I’ve >> still not tried the catalyst, but I have adopted the mid foot position - it >> really works for me. >> All things considered my favorite “sticky” flat is the Kona WahWah 2. The >> composite version is under $50.00 & sticks like glue to my 5/10 shoes for >> serious MTB use. The metal version is beautiful and costs a lot more. What >> I love is how BIG it is! Almost as long as a catalyst but noticeably wider. >> I can stomp my size 9.5 shoe anywhere I want & am good to go. I also quite >> like the DMR Vault, but wish it were as big as the Kona. >> That said, my current love affair is with the Simworks MKS “Bubbly” >> pedal. This is the pedal on my Clem Smith Jr. It is big enough, not >> particularly sticky, and looks & feels like jewelry on this bike. It works >> perfectly on the Clem for all of the riding I do on it. >> Hope this helps. >> Ps; mid foot works for me on cranks ranging from 165 - 175. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 17, 2022, at 4:17 AM, Garth <gart...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Do you add grease to your Vice pedals John ? I always add grease to any >> pedal, open them up, slather some grease on the axle and slide the body >> back on the excess oozes out the axle side. I have 2 pairs of Vice and >> they've been flawless. Before these I did this with Wellgo MG-1's. >> >> >> I wear size 14 shoes and the Vice size and shape works great with the >> shoes I wear. I pedal near midfoot, not totally. A longer platform would >> not necessarily be any better. That's what always struck me about Pedal >> Innovations. I already pedalled mid foot, my feet were already >> "supported"...(as if any other pedal doesn't offer support !). What they >> neglect in their "science", is using *short cranks along with a midfoot >> stroke*. With 185mm cranks it didn't work for me, too much of a reach >> despite a lowered saddle, awkward. With 170 ..... a little better but >> still ... nope. Then I tried 152/150's...... ahhh ...... sweeeeet spot of >> both midoot power and pedal speed. As the French say back in the day .... >> soo-play ... soo-play ! >> >> On Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 9:24:43 PM UTC-4 John Bokman wrote: >> >>> Hi all. >>> I've been riding VP Vice pedals for a few years now. It took a long >>> while (aprx. a year) to get used to riding flats, coming from Speedplay >>> Frogs. Finally, it took, and I'm happy on the flats for my commuter (Sam >>> Hill). >>> >>> However, the Vice have developed play, rattle a bit, and generally feel >>> gritty, and I have been experimenting with different ideas. I've recently >>> used the old MKS Touring pedals, and RMX sneaker pedals. These are okay, >>> but what I've discovered is that for my riding, flats without connection >>> (no clips/straps, powergrips) feel better underfoot with a fairly large >>> platform, and low stack height, like the Vice. And yet I know many of you >>> enjoy the Riv-approved MKS Gamma, lambda, and Allways models. All of these >>> appear to be taller, and all are narrower than the vice. And yet...I >>> wonder: how big is big enough? I'm not racing downhill, fully padded and >>> helmeted, on a double boinger, like my neice. I just ride my bike here and >>> there, long distances, when time allows. >>> >>> I always want to support Riv when possible. But I am looking at many >>> other pedals that Riv does not sell. What are some of your favorites, and >>> why? For what use? If you use the aforementioned MKS pedals, what is your >>> opinion of them? Do you like the size/shape? I'm wondering if the length of >>> the pedal is more important than the width. The Gamma, Lambda, and Allways, >>> for instance, are all longer than the Vice, while being slimmer. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> John >>> >>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2174b6f1-a580-4442-9a04-3fb28e7b4520n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2174b6f1-a580-4442-9a04-3fb28e7b4520n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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