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
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02-27-2008, 07:02 AM #1
Float. Hammer. Jog.
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Flat Pedals for Camp
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02-27-2008, 07:36 AM #2
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don't you have a bike shop near you that sells second hand and cast offs?
Originally Posted by Alex
You might call your LBS and ask if they have a box of old bike pedals.
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02-27-2008, 02:32 PM #3
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That's how I got my second hand set of BMX platform pedals. Originally Posted by mimitabby
Maybe give it a whirl?
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02-27-2008, 07:33 PM #4
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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!
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02-27-2008, 08:16 PM #5
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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.)
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02-27-2008, 10:15 PM #6
Float. Hammer. Jog.
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Thanks, everyone, for all the great suggestions!
Yes, Jones, it's the Dirt Series. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your camp!
Alex
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02-27-2008, 08:09 AM #7
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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
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