How about Speedplay Frogs?
Zero tension to release, and lots of float to compensate for lost flexibility. Fairly large platform. No moving parts to jam.
(I have a pair on my Waterford road bike. My Surly Cross Check commuter bike has BMX platform pedals.)
Edit to add link: http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.frog
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12-30-2007, 12:53 PM #1
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12-30-2007, 01:52 PM #2
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Don't have any personal experience of Speedplays, but from everything I've heard of them they sound like they might work well for you. Whatever pedals you end up with, make sure they get cleaned and lubed - my spuds get very stiff if I don't put a bit of lube on the adjustment screws and springs every now and then.
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12-30-2007, 03:07 PM #3
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Try for Speedplay Light Action if you are looking at road pedals. If it's mountain pedals, use the Speedplay frogs.
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01-01-2008, 06:59 AM #4
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thanks!
KnottedYet,
Thank you for your help. I wanted to hear from someone who used the Speedplay pedals, as you can't always believe the advertising. :-) Thanks!
DirtDiva,
Yes, I always try and make sure my pedals are well cared for. That's why I was so irritated when my SPDs failed. Ah well. Thanks for the tip!
bike4ever,
You must have read my mind. I was thinking of starting with the Light Action on my road bike and then trying the Frogs on my mountain bike. I just didn't believe the ads when they spoke about the lack of force release. Thanks for your help!
cheers,
Christine
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