mack_turtle Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) I've gotten my money's worth out of a pair of Issi Thump pedals, but the rocks have taken their toll: The pin on the same side, right end of this pedal just gave out, too. I really liked the shape and grip, but either "plastic" pedals are not doing it for me, or I need a stronger plastic pedal. I'm leaning toward something: metal and strong not so big, size 44 shoes thin profile (Shimano XTs seem too tall for my liking) moderate price, don't need the ti bits and bling machining for over $100 What pedals have you tried that won't die? (I rode clipped in for a decade and have no interest in going back, just to pre-empt that discussion.) Edited May 11, 2021 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 DMR v12s are great for mid sized feet. I've been using DMR vault pedals for years with no failures. Can't beat the concave grip Chain reaction or Merlin for best prices 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I heard flats may cause arthritis. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 minute ago, GFisher said: I heard flats may cause arthritis. I only get arthritis on the gravel bike, which has SPD pedals. maybe the symptoms linger. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I thought it gave us the 'beetus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Check out the Spank flat-pedal collection. I use the Spike pedals, which are barely under $100. I've got them on both of my bikes and have never lost a pin. They can be rebuilt without any special tools. I've been riding mine for a couple of years without the need for a rebuild though. Looks like they have a couple of models at an even lower price point, but they aren't as thin. PEDALS – SPANK Industries (spank-ind.com) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsloan Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 One Up makes a great AL flat pedal along with Crank Bros Stamp 7http:// https://www.competitivecyclist.com/oneup-components-aluminum-pedalhttp:// https://www.competitivecyclist.com/crank-brothers-stamp-pedalSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddbrider Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I tell everyone I can about the pedals I've been running for over a year now. https://www.transitionbikes.com/Store_Detail.cfm?C=&SC=&P=12925 Anvl is Transition's house brand. The size is good, it's got a nice concave shape, it's got replaceable pins, and it's held up well to the local chunk. I get a lot of pedal strikes (unfortunately) and these things seem to take them in stride. Also, the price is super competitive and it comes in a bunch of colors (well, when they are in stock, that is...). They are also very easy to service. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 one thing about "plastic" pedals—we all know that plastic breaks in ways that metal does not. pedals are then cheap, but throwing out the whole pedal after a few bashes seems wasteful. Odyssey makes the OG bmx pedals that bolt together like two halves of a pedal sandwich. when you destroy one side from doing magic carpet grinds, new halves are cheap and easy to replace. Chromag is making the Synth pedal, which looks like a pretty basic plastic pedal for $65. after you bash the hell out of those, a new pedal body is only $18. if you really like the feeling of plastic pedals (I am on the fence about this), that's a great option. (Issi does not have replacement Thump bodies.) however, if an aluminum pedal just feels better and lasts much longer, there's probably no point in replacing individual parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browndog Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I’ve been riding Race Face Chesters (plastic) for a couple of years. I’ve beat the shit out of them and broken multiple pins that I have replaced but the pedals are still going strong.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 hours ago, ATXZJ said: DMR v12s are great for mid sized feet. I've been using DMR vault pedals for years with no failures. Can't beat the concave grip Chain reaction or Merlin for best prices +1 for DMR Vaults. Going on four years now and no play all pins are intact and they look like they've been through hell. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I've used several and like most that I have tried. DMR vaults are good and take a beating, no issues but a little heavier. Diety black Kats are probably my favorite and have been running a set for 3-4 years now with no issues. Take a beating, and really grip the shoes well. One up components are on one of my bikes but may be a little on the need more maintenance side as I have had to replace the bearings on them about once every 1-1.5 years. They are light and grippy though. Chromag contacts like how they look and are quite durable, a little heavy. Chromag dagga are grippy and heavy and the pins really like to tear you up if they slip. Yoshimura pedals did not really like them, just felt a bit off and my feet kept slipping with them. Ended up giving them to my son to try them out and I believe he moved on from them. Sent from my moto g(7) supra using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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