cheap light weight pedal options ? - Page 5

xy9ine · 05-03-2012, 04:02 AM

the plastic pedals rock (I've got the nukeproofs). light, low profile, cheap and bomber. no reason to spend more.

partswhore · 05-03-2012, 04:15 AM

Been running the Nukeproof/Deity/NRG------> Wellgo's plastics above for a few months on the DH rig. Can't beat em for the money and weight. If they break: oh well @ $40 and 340g.

PUNKY · 05-03-2012, 04:44 AM

XT Trail pedals. Oh wait never mind...

philly56 · 05-03-2012, 05:05 AM

I think I've worn the bushings on my nrg's, can they be taken apart and serviced? Like repacking the bushings/bearings with more grease.

Bryce · 05-03-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradical

Anyone running the Spank Spike Pedals? How do you like them...

parking lot test only - my foot naturally falls right on the bearing so they're not right for me. Otherwise they do look good. Next time you ride, look down periodically to see where your natural foot placement is.

LostBoyScout · 05-03-2012, 10:02 PM

Deity Compounds for always. 332g and $48

thad · 05-03-2012, 11:59 PM

I have been running the deity compounds on my DH bike since June, last year. I got the saint cranks and SRS+ guide last May, for comparison.
They have been holding up like champs. I had to tighten the dual dust cap/ bearing preloads after the first ride, but since then, no play, and bearings still feel good. A couple of pins are ground down a bit, but none are bent. This is my back pedal, that takes the most hits:

SRS bash and Saint cranks with similar use:

YouTube Video

Brother Lu · 05-04-2012, 01:15 AM

^^^Pretty much covers cheap light and strong,witch is rare.Those pedals are awesome.

biking_cam · 05-04-2012, 06:19 PM

So the Deity's and Nukeproof's have decent grip for the Shore? I used to have a pair of cheap plastic bmx pedals on my dj bike a couple years ago which were seriously lacking in the grip department. I guess the metal pins make the difference?

shonky · 05-04-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biking_cam

So the Deity's and Nukeproof's have decent grip for the Shore? I used to have a pair of cheap plastic bmx pedals on my dj bike a couple years ago which were seriously lacking in the grip department. I guess the metal pins make the difference?

Oh yeah, no comparison. I've been using these pedals (mine are branded NRG 'Hippy Killers' for what it's worth) on my DH and AM bikes for the past year or so in all sorts of conditions on the North Shore and they are as grippy as any of the other flats I've used. Nice big platform too... and light... and low profile... and cheap.

GladePlayboy · 05-04-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shonky

Oh yeah, no comparison. I've been using these pedals (mine are branded NRG 'Hippy Killers' for what it's worth) on my DH and AM bikes for the past year or so in all sorts of conditions on the North Shore and they are as grippy as any of the other flats I've used. Nice big platform too... and light... and low profile... and cheap.

Paired with five-tens they are really grippy and the platform is a good size... really for the price you can't go wrong.

Bradical · 05-04-2012, 08:25 PM

Thanks Bryce,

I went with Spank's Spikes...cant wait to try on the trails this weekend but they feel incredible so far (just drive way tested) Endless foot postition possiblities cause the platform is huge and uber grippy.

I tried the Diety Composites and they were not for me. I have a pair of Red- used once , swap for a 6 pack..PM me

Bryce · 05-04-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradical

I tried the Diety Composites and they were not for me.

ditto. Didn't have the concave feel that I like. Bummer cuz I do think the overall construction is sweet.

Brother Lu · 05-05-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bradical

Thanks Bryce,

I went with Spank's Spikes...cant wait to try on the trails this weekend but they feel incredible so far (just drive way tested) Endless foot postition possiblities cause the platform is huge and uber grippy.

I tried the Diety Composites and they were not for me. I have a pair of Red- used once , swap for a 6 pack..PM me

I'll do the six pack.

HIBuLlitT · 05-05-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.A.X

I ride Tioga MX Pro's:

I run these all both my bikes and my wife likes them on her bike too. I like that they're
wide too. I have a wide foot, and I find anything narrower than these or that aren't as
square in shape put a lot of pressure on the inside of my foot so I get foot fatigue a lot
and soreness afterward.

They are a bit soft, and I have torn pins out but I'm a bit of a hack so I bang pedals
on rocks all the time.

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Bradical Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Golden Ears Posts: 380 Rep Power: 634010	Thanks Bryce, I went with Spank's Spikes...cant wait to try on the trails this weekend but they feel incredible so far (just drive way tested) Endless foot postition possiblities cause the platform is huge and uber grippy. I tried the Diety Composites and they were not for me. I have a pair of Red- used once , swap for a 6 pack..PM me __________________ Gimme Gimme shox treatment

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05-03-2012, 04:02 AM	#61
xy9ine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: east village Posts: 3,486 Rep Power: 2566352	the plastic pedals rock (I've got the nukeproofs). light, low profile, cheap and bomber. no reason to spend more.

05-03-2012, 04:15 AM	#62
partswhore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 350054	Been running the Nukeproof/Deity/NRG------> Wellgo's plastics above for a few months on the DH rig. Can't beat em for the money and weight. If they break: oh well @ $40 and 340g.

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philly56 nothing to see here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 1,140 Rep Power: 643526	I think I've worn the bushings on my nrg's, can they be taken apart and serviced? Like repacking the bushings/bearings with more grease.

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LostBoyScout Hello. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: East Van Posts: 536 Rep Power: 1885332	Deity Compounds for always. 332g and $48

05-04-2012, 01:15 AM	#68
Brother Lu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Posts: 556 Rep Power: 1323260	^^^Pretty much covers cheap light and strong,witch is rare.Those pedals are awesome.

05-04-2012, 06:19 PM	#69
biking_cam bikes Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria Posts: 1,819 Rep Power: 28851	So the Deity's and Nukeproof's have decent grip for the Shore? I used to have a pair of cheap plastic bmx pedals on my dj bike a couple years ago which were seriously lacking in the grip department. I guess the metal pins make the difference?