MKS Grip King pedals

[KnottedYet]

These pedals are calling my name. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/grip-king-pedal/14-053

My Waterford thinks they would be classy and would look nice with her other silver bits, and harmonize nicely with her gold paint. (she'd rather have them than a pair of burly BMX pedals like the rest of my bikes, as she is a fine upstanding lady and a bit of a prima donna at times)

If I get them, I'll drill them for pins (I've got lots of pins for my BMX pedals) because I really like the fine-tuning I can get with pins.

But the big question is: they look pretty and elegant in the catalog, how are they in person? I'm all about the looks right now. Anybody got 'em?

[blackhillsbiker]

I have them, and LOVE them. They are a.k.a. MKS Lambda pedals. I bought them to eliminate a hot spot on my foot. They work well in all weather, are comfortable, very well-built and I think they look good. After seeing mine, my favorite LBS ordered them in as a regular stock item.

Deb

[KnottedYet]

Hot dog! Time to heat up the ol' credit card! Thanks! :D

[sarahspins]

Hot dog! Time to heat up the ol' credit card! Thanks! :D

Do a quick google search, they look like they're about $20 cheaper if you don't buy them from Riv :rolleyes:

[KnottedYet]

Yeah, and Amazon *is* a local business in my neck of the woods. But I'll call my LBS and see if they can order them for me. I'd rather give them the $$, and they usually give a little discount off MSRP in these situations. ;)

Edit To Add: Oooh, they've got 'em in stock! I'm getting them tomorrow! http://freerangecycles.com/

[KnottedYet]

Got 'em!

They are BEEEOOOOTIFULLLLL!

Switching pedals on my bike was a snap (love my Inline long-handled pedal wrench and my tube of green Phil's grease!). They look classic and elegant on my lugged bike, I'm very pleased. This evening I'll take a ride and check out their grippiness. I just couldn't wait until after I put pins in... I want my instant gratification and I want it now!

Anyone out there with pedal angst: go get a really good pedal wrench and a tube of heavy grease. Life is too short to go without knowing how to change your own pedals!

[KnottedYet]

Put the Grip King/Lambda pedals on my zoom-zoom bike and went for a short ride. I did a route I'm familiar with and I've often ridden with the same bike and clipless pedals. Didn't notice any difference in speed or efficiency, and my sandals stuck to those pedals so well! Up hill, down hill, around corners, over gravel and dirt and asphalt.

I might not drill them for pins. I'll see how they grip in the rain, and then decide. Pins can be added if they get slippery in the rain. In the dry they feel just about as grippy as my various BMX pedals. (Sometimes the pins on the BMX pedals grip so well that I have to lift my foot off the pedal to adjust the position. I was able to just lighten my foot to adjust position on the Grip Kings.)

Stopped at a park to admire the over all aesthetic effect. The Grip Kings suit that bike very well. The have a very classic look that goes well with the classic look of that bike. I should have taken a picture...

[blackhillsbiker]

I have had less issues with slipping on the Lambdas than I did on my rat trap pedals. I was a little leery of switching when I did (in January), because of ice and snow, but they took me through the winter very well. I was most pleased. They're also not as wide as my former pedals, so I don't have trouble cornering anymore. YMMV but I think you'll really like them.

Deb

[Catrin]

Verrrry interesting...and no pins to bite. Of course pins do serve a purpose - Knotted I would appreciate hearing how well they do in the rain without pins. My LHT might just decide that he has to have these pedals.