Another hidden benefit of the Ezy system is for security purposes. Removing the pedals at a quick stop will prevent the bike from being ridden away on.
I typically do not bring a lock with me when I'm on brevets, likewise on any ride in Asia. If something gets my Spidey senses flaring I'll remove the pedals before I enter the control or convenience store. Knock on wood this has worked for me... Josh NYC On Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 12:47 PM Joe Bunik <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Bill, all > > I too have praise for the MKS Ezy-Superior pedals. I now have two pairs, > plus one additional set of "adaptors only" - I can rotate the desired pair > as I choose. > > Two hidden benefits of the system: > - For hike-a-bike: detach the pedal and eliminate undesirable ankle/shin > interactions. This has been a huge pay off more than once! > > - For travel: sans pedals (and, removing front wheel/rotating the fork > 90°), the bicycle-unit can be "flat packed" much more easily into the back > of station wagon (read: Subaru). Braced/spaced appropriately, I've been > easily able to bring along a PAIR of bikes, plus camp gear to remote > locations. > > It's so EZY, > Joe Bunik > Walnut Creek, CA > > On Tue, Oct 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM Bill Lindsay <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I just invested in two sets of Ezy-Superior pedals, and I'm starting to >> experiment with them. >> >> Good write up! >> >> BL in EC >> >> On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:57:28 AM UTC-7 Takashi wrote: >> >>> In another thread I was asked about rinko, so I thought I'd start a new >>> thread about it. >>> Here is a picture of my Homer in rinko state: >>> [image: rinko_homer.jpg] >>> (In the plastic bag are brake cables, headset nuts and spacers, and >>> pedals) >>> >>> And my Hunqapillar (taken several years ago but basically same now) : >>> [image: hunq_rinko.jpg] >>> >>> I always pack my bike as small as possible when rinko'ing, removing fork >>> and rear wheel from frame, but to be honest, I'm a minority. Most people >>> just remove wheel(s) from frame and that's it. >>> >>> I'd suggest that you pack your bike as small as possible, especially if >>> you are not familiar with trains in Japan, for several reasons: >>> >>> (1) Most railway companies do not allow bikes with only one wheel >>> removed. To be accurate, sum of three sides must be smaller than 250cm, and >>> bike with one wheel removed exceeds this size. (Although, in most cases, >>> station/train staffs just let you get on the train) >>> >>> (2) Trains in Japan is often very crowded, and you might have a hard >>> time getting on, especially when carrying a big baggage. >>> >>> (3) Even long-distance trains have poor baggage space if any. >>> >>> (4) Compactly packed baggage is easier to carry than big baggage, if >>> both are of same weight. Big stations such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Umeda, >>> are like mazes and are often referred to as "dungeons". You won't want to >>> wander such places with big baggage on your shoulder. >>> >>> >>> >>> As for bikes and tools... >>> >>> Brakes : Cantilever, V, or Centerpull. You can pack a bike with sidepull >>> brakes, but there's more hassle. >>> Headset : Rinko specific headset is ideal I guess, although I've never >>> used one. My bikes have ordinary cartridge-bearing headsets. Cup-and-cone >>> headsets, needless to say, add hassle. >>> Handlebars : Simple straight bars or not-so-wide drops are easier to >>> pack. Boscos are very difficult to pack. >>> Pedals : Quick-release pedals, such as MKS's Ezy-Superior pedals >>> <https://youtu.be/emYLx5PcFsI?si=EPjku-ofKbyTELN5>, are recommended. >>> >>> Tools and accesories : >>> Apart from tools which you regularly carry, you would need 32mm headset >>> wrench(es). I used to carry two, but after I swapped front brake cable >>> hanger to Rene Herse's, I noticed that I need only one. (Rene Herse's >>> hanger fits very tightly, preventing lower nut from rotating) >>> >>> Frame pads to protect paint (you can use towel or rag instead). >>> >>> Rear-end protector (pictured in 02 here >>> <https://ostrich-az.com/howto/rimbrake/>) >>> May or may not be necessary depending on your rear derailleur and your >>> rear rack. >>> >>> >>> There are some more to add, but that's it for now. >>> >>> >>> Takashi >>> >> -- >> 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 [email protected]. >> To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/75544e64-aece-40be-9a43-9d0c8598d38bn%40googlegroups.com >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/75544e64-aece-40be-9a43-9d0c8598d38bn%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 [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CADqphP33hJ-qXORFbrkr_c32YLM1ZheAxQpeuaaj2FgsEuj53g%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/CADqphP33hJ-qXORFbrkr_c32YLM1ZheAxQpeuaaj2FgsEuj53g%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > Josh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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