You should try the MKS RMX pedals Riv sells. They're a classic example of a product that would probably have a better reputation if they cost more. I have Grip Kings and Touring and they work ok, too, (Touring is better for singletrack, hence their presence on my Bstone MB-1 mtb), but for most riding the RMX is better. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA.
On Thursday, October 11, 2012 5:22:36 PM UTC-7, ccanter wrote: > Thanks to all who gave input. I had found a pair of VP bear traps online > for less than 12 bucks shipped to my door. I have always wanted to try > them. They get here tomorrow so I'll be able to form my own opinions soon. > I was interested to see how many , of few used and liked them here, hence > my query. > > I've been pedaling free (no retention) for about a year now and the > pedals I've tried are as follows. > > MKS Grip Kings, Lambda. I love the length. Grip is adequate, but they > seem a tad narrow for me. I have seen the list member who has made the > modification to these. I haven't tried that yet, but haven't ruled it out > either. Clever idea. > > MKS Sylvan touring pedals. Love the width, just wish they were longer. > My toes sometimes go numb on longer rides. Grip is as good as any pedal > I've tried. I find bladed pedals grip better for me than platforms. I have > a mod to lengthen these,I have been wanting to try , just haven't been > able to execute it to my satisfaction. All that said these are still my > favorites so far. > > VP-001 gripsters. I've had these for a short while now and until recently > thought they were going to be the ultimate. Last couple of rides though > I've been getting some hot spotish pain in the balls of my feet. Again on > longish rides. Too much contact area perhaps? Move my feet around more? > I haven't given up on them yet. The for and aft dimensions seem perfect and > the grip is fantastic, even in the wet. These would be my second favorite. > I should note that I've bled a little with these too. Those pins are a tad > on the sharp side. Probably would use a bit of file work here and there. > > The bear traps seem like they might be the ticket. Bladed like the > Sylvans but with a larger footprint, ie...less contact over a larger area. > I'm anxious to give them a trial. > > Again thanks to all for the input. > > Best, > Clyde > > > > On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:02 PM, velomann <[email protected]<javascript:> > > wrote: > >> When I can get the old Suntour pedals in good shape at a decent price, I >> snatch them up. I just find them so comfy and versatile. That said, I >> recently acquired two pairs of the older Diamondback rectangular bear trap >> style pedals. First test ride I bobbled a steep uphill and ripped the heck >> out of my shin - Ouch! those suckers are *sharp! * >> * >> *On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 11:49:57 AM UTC-7, ccanter wrote: >> >>> Anyone still use them? Thougts. >>> Best >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/kwAt1PiuePcJ. >> >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]<javascript:> >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <javascript:>. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/UZto54WVTAAJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
