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Artista
03-10-2011, 05:50 AM
I'm researching platform pedals for my mountain bike & would appreciate your input. Here's what I'm looking for:

Platform only ~ no clipless
I don't do anything hugely technical ~ mostly bumpy, single track, with some relatively short, steep hills
Need a "grippy" pedal that won't badly scrape a bare ankle if my foot slips off

Crank Brothers has a platform pedal that looks promising. Is anyone using these? Is there anything better out there?

moderncyclista
03-10-2011, 08:58 AM
I use Redline alloy pedals on both of my bikes (black not silver). Relatively cheap, like $10 bucks on Amazon or about $20 in the average LBS. (Ouch. Way to undercut the local guys Amazon.) There are pros/cons to discovering this.

Point being they have a great space for my feet, are rigid, yet comfortable - look bad a$$ on my touring/utility bikes and are sturdy as frick. Believe me I've tested them. :D

You can get magnesium platform pedals for $60 but unless your beating your bike to heck you might not need to spend that much. ;)

Artista
03-11-2011, 05:32 AM
Thanks for the recommendation. You're right. The Rediline black pedals are bad a$$! And, I like the price.

sundial
03-11-2011, 07:51 AM
I like the Wellgo MG-1 (http://www.mtbr.com/cat/drivetrain/pedal/wellgo/mg-1-mag-pedal/PRD_428677_135crx.aspx) because they are durable and lightweight for a platform pedal. Paired with 5.10 shoes with super sticky soles it's a great combo.

Artista
03-11-2011, 05:26 PM
What are 5.10 shoes? Maybe more toys ~ ahem equipment that I need?:)