Flat Pedals for Camp

[Alex]

I'm about to register for a 2-day mountain bike skills camp. I'm supposed to bring flat pedals to use during part of the camp. I don't plan to use them other than at camp. (I love my SPDs and have no problems clipping in and out.)

Any ideas on where I can buy some inexpensive flat pedals? Or recommendations on what kind to look for on eBay?

Alex

[mimitabby]

I'm about to register for a 2-day mountain bike skills camp. I'm supposed to bring flat pedals to use during part of the camp. I don't plan to use them other than at camp. (I love my SPDs and have no problems clipping in and out.)

Any ideas on where I can buy some inexpensive flat pedals? Or recommendations on what kind to look for on eBay?

Alex

don't you have a bike shop near you that sells second hand and cast offs?
You might call your LBS and ask if they have a box of old bike pedals.

[Jones]

Are you doing the Sugoi Dirt Series? I did that last year and just borrowed pedals from the camp. They had CranK Bros. 50/50 pedals, I think, but I was surprised how much I liked using flat pedals when learning new skills. Some girls did insist on using their own clipless pedals so if you insist they will let you. Have fun at camp, I had a blast and learned tons.
Jones

[sundial]

don't you have a bike shop near you that sells second hand and cast offs?
You might call your LBS and ask if they have a box of old bike pedals.

That's how I got my second hand set of BMX platform pedals. :) Maybe give it a whirl?

[CyclaSutra]

I think I got my flat pedals from Nashbar one year for winter. They were hanging out in my truck last summer when I forgot my bike shoes when driving to a 3-hour ride, Fisher Creek in Sun Valley, Idaho. A friend had a wrench, and of course I had tennies in my truck, too. Good timing! I probably missed some efficiency on the upstroke, but it was pretty back-to-8-years-old on the singletrack.

I think they were just $20 or $30.

Have fun!

[KnottedYet]

I have Crank Bro 50/50 on my Surly Cross Check. Got them on sale at REI for about $50, and am very happy with them. If the camp provides them, I think you'd be fine. (l like BMX pedals. My Waterford has Speedplay Frogs, but the other bikes have BMX pedals.)

[Alex]

Thanks, everyone, for all the great suggestions!

Yes, Jones, it's the Dirt Series. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your camp!

Alex