Re: [RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
Hey Chris Wiggins, thanks for the tidbit of info. I just used a slightly larger bit, and they went in perfect!-Mike On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:49 AM, Christopher Wiggins tsots...@gmail.comwrote: I found I had to drill a bigger hole than Riv recommended. Even then they went in tight. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
I found I had to drill a bigger hole than Riv recommended. Even then they went in tight. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
I didn't even bother trying to drill out the holes. I just screwed the little spikes into the holes with a sturdy hex wrench, letting them self-tap their way in. Seems to work reasonably well. I've a one or two fall out in the ensuing months but if you're putting 4-8 spikes per pedal side, you've got a lot of redundancy there. I supposed if I used a bit of blue or even red Loctite on them at the same time, they'd be even more secure. They do definitely finally allow the Grip Kings live up to their name. Grip is amazing now, especially in the rain. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
Hey Peter,thanks for the reply. I tried that originally but it didnt work. My problem is that I can only screw them in for like one full turn, so the spike never really goes in, its really just sort of on top of the pedal.Were you able to get about half of the spike to screw in? thanks again -Mike On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Peter F phfmu...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't even bother trying to drill out the holes. I just screwed the little spikes into the holes with a sturdy hex wrench, letting them self-tap their way in. Seems to work reasonably well. I've a one or two fall out in the ensuing months but if you're putting 4-8 spikes per pedal side, you've got a lot of redundancy there. I supposed if I used a bit of blue or even red Loctite on them at the same time, they'd be even more secure. They do definitely finally allow the Grip Kings live up to their name. Grip is amazing now, especially in the rain. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
I have to say, I ride non-spiked grip kings in all sorts of weather. The only time I had any problem with slipping was one time when both the pedals and the soles of my shoes were bathed in mud. I suspect the reason for my good luck with this is the shoes. I ususally cycle in Keen Newport sandles, with waterproof socks if it's raining hard. Jay On Feb 8, 6:07 pm, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Peter, thanks for the reply. I tried that originally but it didnt work. My problem is that I can only screw them in for like one full turn, so the spike never really goes in, its really just sort of on top of the pedal. Were you able to get about half of the spike to screw in? thanks again -Mike On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Peter F phfmu...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't even bother trying to drill out the holes. I just screwed the little spikes into the holes with a sturdy hex wrench, letting them self-tap their way in. Seems to work reasonably well. I've a one or two fall out in the ensuing months but if you're putting 4-8 spikes per pedal side, you've got a lot of redundancy there. I supposed if I used a bit of blue or even red Loctite on them at the same time, they'd be even more secure. They do definitely finally allow the Grip Kings live up to their name. Grip is amazing now, especially in the rain. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge. I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visithttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
Ive only had trouble with them when riding trails and bumping around alot, then theres some slippage On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv jayin...@gmail.com wrote: I have to say, I ride non-spiked grip kings in all sorts of weather. The only time I had any problem with slipping was one time when both the pedals and the soles of my shoes were bathed in mud. I suspect the reason for my good luck with this is the shoes. I ususally cycle in Keen Newport sandles, with waterproof socks if it's raining hard. Jay On Feb 8, 6:07 pm, Michael Williams mkernanwilli...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Peter,thanks for the reply. I tried that originally but it didnt work. My problem is that I can only screw them in for like one full turn, so the spike never really goes in, its really just sort of on top of the pedal.Were you able to get about half of the spike to screw in? thanks again -Mike On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Peter F phfmu...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't even bother trying to drill out the holes. I just screwed the little spikes into the holes with a sturdy hex wrench, letting them self-tap their way in. Seems to work reasonably well. I've a one or two fall out in the ensuing months but if you're putting 4-8 spikes per pedal side, you've got a lot of redundancy there. I supposed if I used a bit of blue or even red Loctite on them at the same time, they'd be even more secure. They do definitely finally allow the Grip Kings live up to their name. Grip is amazing now, especially in the rain. On Friday, February 8, 2013 12:57:38 AM UTC-5, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com . Visit this group athttp:// groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visithttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
After destroying a couple of the spikes I gave up and bought a tap to cut threads into the drilled holes. That made the spike installation much easier. Place a drop of blue Locktite on them before installing. On Thursday, February 7, 2013 10:57:38 PM UTC-7, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Additional spikes for Grip Kings
Great timing on this thread... I've got a bag of spikes sitting on my workbench waiting to be installed. The Riv recommended drill then just screw them in seemed counter intuitive. I was thinking a tap might be the way to go. What size tap did you use, R. Utahn? --Smitty On Thursday, February 7, 2013 9:57:38 PM UTC-8, Michael Williams wrote: Hey Group, just wondering if anyone has any experience with the spikes that Rivendell sells that you can put into the Grip Kings. I drilled out a hole with a 7/64 bit which is right between the recommended 3/32 and 1/8 and tried screwing one in but it just didnt want to go. Then I drilled that same hole with a 1/8 bit and it still wouldnt budge.I thought I was going to break/bend my little 2mm Hex key. Am I doing something wrong? thanks in advance. -Mike -- 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. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
