Platform Pedals

[Sylvia]

Evening all -

Please tell me about your favorite platform pedals!!

I have been using Shimano 105s since I started cycling. I haven't used platform pedals since I was a kid. Now that I have Muirenn's old steel Miyata (which I adore), I've got a bike with platforms. I have considered going clipless, but as I am using the bike for commuting... well, I don't want to have to take another pair of shoes with me.

Problem is, I've tried about three kinds of platforms so far and none of them are "comfortable". My foot always slips forward and I'm pedaling with my arch and not the ball of my foot. Very uncomfortable. Is there is good gripping pedal out there that sticks to tennies and flats? Also, style points count

Thanks in advance!

Have you considered using mini toe clips? I'm wondering if they might help if you can get them in the right size so your foot stays positioned properly.

http://www.amazon.com/Nashbar-Mini-T.../dp/B004UMEC9O

[KnottedYet]

My two favorites are:

Lambda/Grip King pedals. Verrrrrry sexy, classic, and stylish. They have dimpled spikes rather than adjustable spikes, but you can drill into the dimples and insert spikes if you so desire. I just ride on the dimples, haven't felt the need to drill for spikes. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show...g-pedal/14-053

Crank Brothers 5050x. These are BMX pedals. Very butch and modern. You can change color plates to make them match your bike. Completely adjustable spikes, with multiple lead-holes so you can add or subtract spikes. My feet DO NOT MOVE with these pedals. If you customize your spike pattern you can even correct for things like forefoot inversion. While these aren't as classic looking as the Lambdas, they are eminently functional. I have a box of spare spikes in two different lengths, which gives me a lot of room for creativity with the spike pattern. http://www.rei.com/product/768255/cr...-x-flat-pedals The 5050 has been changed, I have no experience with the new model. http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_5050.php

[Velocivixen]

I have the VeloOrange Touring Pedals on my Surly Cross Check, only unlike this picture from their website mine came with reflectors on them: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.p...g-236g-pr.html

I bought and have the MKS Lambda (AKA Rivendell Grip Kings) on my Trek FX 7.3. I will say however, when I wear my Specialized Tahoe biking shoes (cleats are covered-never removed that bottom piece of rubber), they are VERY slick in rain. It could be that the slight convex curvature of the shoe does not allow the shoe tread and the bumpy metal of the pedal to match up. They are super gorgeous though.

[Irulan]

get some shoes designed specifically for gripping onto flat pedals and you will have less foot discomfort. 5-10 makes quite a few different ones.

[Velocivixen]

@Irulan, what is "5-10"? Thanks.

[pll]

Found it: http://fiveten.com/products

[westtexas]

Thanks all for the replies. Some of those pedals look very classy! I will have to try some to see what works best.