Mike, You can contact Riv or VP, either one will likely take care of you
pretty quickly. I have had one pedal display that during the honeymoon
period with mine. I talked a bit with VP and it apparently happens, but
infrequently, and when it did they made it right. I had a new set at my
I think you might be referring to the VP Vice - it has a longer spindle and
no flats - see Rob at Ocean Air's comments in previous post in this thread.
Dennis in PDX
On Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:38:25 PM UTC-7, EricP wrote:
I do believe there is a version of the Thin Gripster without the
Dennis,
Was pretty sure they were the Thin Gripsters. Although could be wrong. I
noticed it because it was different from either of my two pair. They
weren't close into the pedal like the Vice.
Again, it could easily be faulty memory on my part.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sun, Jul 28, 2013
I was totally, madly in love with these pedals until... the damned bearings
started clicking on both pedals 6 months into having them. Is there an
easy fix for this problem with sealed cartridge bearings, like dropping
Phil oil into them or something? I bet it was caused by the manufacturer
The mechanic at my LBS used a grease gun to pump grease through the pedal.
Both of my pair needed it.
On Jul 29, 2013 3:43 PM, Mike On A Bike shaljia...@guilford.edu wrote:
I was totally, madly in love with these pedals until... the damned
bearings started clicking on both pedals 6 months into
The VP-vise looks like a good pedal, too, though I would discount the
Q-factor claim. On my VP-001 thin gripsters, I find my shoes regularly ride
against the cranks - not interfering, just lightly rubbing. Then again, my
feet are wide enough that I can have my instep against the crankarm, and
Rob over at Ocean Air makes a pretty convincing case to upgrade to the VP Vice.
http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/04/22/vp-vice-and-001-pedal-comparison/
- Lower Q
- Easier pins
- Less stress on the bearings
Interesting!
-J
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I have not tried the thin gripsters but I have a pair of the VP vice pedals
and they are my favorite pedals.
Dan Abelson
On Jul 27, 2013 7:46 AM, justinaug...@gmail.com wrote:
Rob over at Ocean Air makes a pretty convincing case to upgrade to the VP
Vice.
I do believe there is a version of the Thin Gripster without the flats for
a pedal wrench. Don't have them myself, but have seen them on a bike in
Jim Thill's shop.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 9:57 AM, Dan Abelson d...@abelsons.net wrote:
I have not tried the thin
I love mine. I put griptape on one side, instead of pins. I usually ride on
the tape side.
http://www.biketinker.com/2013/projects/griptape-on-vp-001-pedals/
Philip
www.biketinker.com
On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:14:30 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
I'm running my first pair of Thin Gripsters. I
I think these are my favorite pedals ever. They are amazingly grippy with
Chrome sneakers and Keen sandals.
On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 4:14:30 PM UTC-4, William wrote:
I'm running my first pair of Thin Gripsters. I like them a lot so far.
They really do grab well. The MKS Sneakers and
Straps are nice. PITA to set up but great once they are on the bike.
On Thursday, July 25, 2013 11:52:50 PM UTC-4, BSWP wrote:
Once in a while, due to bad bump or a wildly missed shift, my feet come
off the thin gripsters. I think I'll try a set of the FRS straps, just to
see...
I have thinned the herd down to a VERY Spartan 5 bikes (not including
tandems). Three with SPDs and two with platforms. Tool for every job! No
room for zealotry in my stable.
On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:14:30 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
I'm running my first pair of Thin Gripsters. I like
Y'all almost have me convinced. I have an eye askance at a very nice,
as-new Monocog Flight 29er at Stevie's; owner originally asking $750 and
now, very plaintively, asking $300. If it's still there in a month
This sort of bike will be for short distance sand hogging and grippy flats
might
+1 on Thin Gripsters. I use them w/ the Hold Fast straps and really like
the combination. I can wear any shoe that I own and ride with foot
retention. Pretty cool. I have found it helpful to remove the pins on the
front half of the pedal to allow your foot to slide in and not get hung up
on
Am using them on the Sam Hillborne and Long Haul Trucker. Really enjoy
them.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 11:48 PM, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote:
Bought a pair for my wife' Betty so she'd have a solid platform. I took
them out for a spin and well I'll be
Just got my Hillborne today and spent a few hours on it. It's rocking the
new thin Gripsters and I was instantly impressed. As a long time Grip
Kings user I am shocked to find a pedal I actually like a little more. I
had my bike originally spec'd to have the Gip Kings but changes my mind at
Once in a while, due to bad bump or a wildly missed shift, my feet come off
the thin gripsters. I think I'll try a set of the FRS straps, just to see...
http://holdfastordie.com/store/foot-retention-system
- Andrew, Berkeley
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Aha -- from the shoes ruse to no retention to missed footing to
retention!
Patrick Moore, loyally using SPDs and Looks with nary a foot wrong in ABQ,
NM.
On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:52 PM, BSWP ashtab...@gmail.com wrote:
Once in a while, due to bad bump or a wildly missed shift, my feet
Thin gripsters are great. Unless I am riding fixed gear its really not that
huge a deal if my foot comes off on a big bump or errant gear change.
On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 12:18 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Aha -- from the shoes ruse to no retention to missed footing to
Patrick Moore, challenging the conventional orthodoxy with SPDs and
Looks in ABQ, NM ...
On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Homer Simpson uscpeter11...@gmail.comwrote:
Thin gripsters are great. Unless I am riding fixed gear its really not
that huge a deal if my foot comes off on a big bump
Why did google plus change my actual name to Homer Simpson? God I hate
google.
On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 12:22 AM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick Moore, challenging the conventional orthodoxy with SPDs and
Looks in ABQ, NM ...
On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Homer
Bought a pair for my wife' Betty so she'd have a solid platform. I took
them out for a spin and well I'll be purchasing a pair for my Hilsen.
~Hugh
On Wednesday, July 24, 2013 1:14:30 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
I'm running my first pair of Thin Gripsters. I like them a lot so far.
They
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