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Which pedals: nylon or metal?
(Joe Samangitak) wrote in message om...
Help me decide on nylon/plastic or metal alloy pedals. My older bike had metal pedals and my newer bike, a Mongoose hybrid, came with these newer Wellgo nylon pedals; like in the picture below: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD1037 Both pedals are of comparable design. Some of the pro's and cons I see between the two a nylon pedal lighter (which is good), doesn't spin as easily (which is good), but the teeth will wear out faster than the metal one (however, its cheap to replace). Only advantage I can see to using the metal pedal instead is that the teeth don't wear down. Between these two, which would generally be considered the better pedal? You'll be able to mount toeclips and straps onto a metal pedal. Clips and straps make it *much* easier to spin higher cadences...and feel better while doing it. Going back to rubber block pedals after having clips and straps is...unsatifsying. (although I had to do it, as my present bike has a coaster brake hub) -Luigi |
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Which pedals: nylon or metal?
(Luigi de Guzman) wrote in message . com...
(Joe Samangitak) wrote in message om... Help me decide on nylon/plastic or metal alloy pedals. My older bike had metal pedals and my newer bike, a Mongoose hybrid, came with these newer Wellgo nylon pedals; like in the picture below: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD1037 Both pedals are of comparable design. Some of the pro's and cons I see between the two a nylon pedal lighter (which is good), doesn't spin as easily (which is good), but the teeth will wear out faster than the metal one (however, its cheap to replace). Only advantage I can see to using the metal pedal instead is that the teeth don't wear down. Between these two, which would generally be considered the better pedal? You'll be able to mount toeclips and straps onto a metal pedal. Clips and straps make it *much* easier to spin higher cadences...and feel better while doing it. Going back to rubber block pedals after having clips and straps is...unsatifsying. I don't believe the Wellgo pedals I described are "rubber block pedals". They have an open cage with teeth just the same as my metal pedals. Neither pedal has really sharp teeth, like the Odyssey Shark Bite for example. I do not like clips and straps, I removed them from my pedals, and don't even do enough long distance cycling to justify their advantages. Any other advantages (or disadvantages) to using metal pedals over the nylon Wellgo pedals? Is the difference in weight not a factor unless you're riding competitively? (although I had to do it, as my present bike has a coaster brake hub) -Luigi |
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(Joe Samangitak) wrote: Help me decide on nylon/plastic or metal alloy pedals. My older bike had metal pedals and my newer bike, a Mongoose hybrid, came with these newer Wellgo nylon pedals; like in the picture below: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD1037 Both pedals are of comparable design. Some of the pro's and cons I see between the two a nylon pedal lighter (which is good), doesn't spin as easily (which is good), but the teeth will wear out faster than the metal one (however, its cheap to replace). Only advantage I can see to using the metal pedal instead is that the teeth don't wear down. Between these two, which would generally be considered the better pedal? Always the paradigm-breakers, we cyclists. Why go with either design? If you are resolved against clips/straps and clipless designs, the current state of the art in flat pedals comes from mountain bike/BMX, where they make these beautiful flat units with little pegs studded all over the platform. On the better models, the pegs are very small allen-headed screws, which means when you wear them out you can replace them. These pedals are remarkably tenacious: step onto them, and your foot will not slide off. I have found pedals with replaceable pegs at my favourite shop for C$17, which is like US$12. Looks a bit like this: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD9144 -- Ryan Cousineau, http://www.sfu.ca/~rcousine President, Fabrizio Mazzoleni Fan Club |
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I don't believe the Wellgo pedals I described are "rubber block
pedals". They have an open cage with teeth just the same as my metal pedals. Neither pedal has really sharp teeth, like the Odyssey Shark Bite for example. I do not like clips and straps, I removed them from my pedals, and don't even do enough long distance cycling to justify their advantages. Any other advantages (or disadvantages) to using metal pedals over the nylon Wellgo pedals? Is the difference in weight not a factor unless you're riding competitively? (although I had to do it, as my present bike has a coaster brake hub) -Luigi Nylon is a good material for pedals. Nylon pedals lack cache, but otherwise will be fine for casual riding without clips and straps. When you scratch 'em, it won't show since the color is though and through. They are more gentle then metal to objects they rub against like other bikes. And they are cheap enough so that if you change your mind about attaching your feet to the bike, you won't be out much money. Steve Shapiro |
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"Ryan Cousineau" wrote in message ... In article , (Joe Samangitak) wrote: Help me decide on nylon/plastic or metal alloy pedals. My older bike had metal pedals and my newer bike, a Mongoose hybrid, came with these newer Wellgo nylon pedals; like in the picture below: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD1037 Both pedals are of comparable design. Some of the pro's and cons I see between the two a nylon pedal lighter (which is good), doesn't spin as easily (which is good), but the teeth will wear out faster than the metal one (however, its cheap to replace). Only advantage I can see to using the metal pedal instead is that the teeth don't wear down. Between these two, which would generally be considered the better pedal? Always the paradigm-breakers, we cyclists. Why go with either design? If you are resolved against clips/straps and clipless designs, the current state of the art in flat pedals comes from mountain bike/BMX, where they make these beautiful flat units with little pegs studded all over the platform. On the better models, the pegs are very small allen-headed screws, which means when you wear them out you can replace them. These pedals are remarkably tenacious: step onto them, and your foot will not slide off. I have found pedals with replaceable pegs at my favourite shop for C$17, which is like US$12. Looks a bit like this: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD9144 -- Ryan Cousineau, http://www.sfu.ca/~rcousine President, Fabrizio Mazzoleni Fan Club I have some Shimano PDMX-30 which are just as you describe. Metal with small allen screw pegs. Comes with 1 short set installed and another longer set if you want your shoe just about bolted to the pedal. They stick real well in rain, snow etc. A bit pricy but I put 8k miles per year on my hybrid and its worth it. I suspect if you do much trail riding they also are very good at removing layers of skin from your shins |
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On 17 Aug 2003 11:41:27 -0700, Luigi de Guzman wrote:
http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD1037 You'll be able to mount toeclips and straps onto a metal pedal. Clips Those pedals look very much like the ones that came on my GT mountain bike back in '97. I had no problem using clips and straps on those. BTW, the original poster said he was concerned about the teeth wearing out. I was able to get very good engagement to the flat pedal, even without the clips and straps, by wearing cheap baseball cleats gotten for $4 at Wal Mart. In fact, when I used those shoes with the clips and straps, it was every bit as secure as clipless, without having to reach down and tighten the strap. That was on plain, flat, plastic pedals, without any teeth at all. and straps make it *much* easier to spin higher cadences...and feel better while doing it. Going back to rubber block pedals after having clips and straps is...unsatifsying. Clips and straps are good, until you get used to clipless... (although I had to do it, as my present bike has a coaster brake hub) -Luigi -- Rick Onanian |
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Which pedals: nylon or metal?
Rick Onanian wrote in message ...
On 17 Aug 2003 11:41:27 -0700, Luigi de Guzman wrote: http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.c...=49&SKU=PD1037 You'll be able to mount toeclips and straps onto a metal pedal. Clips Those pedals look very much like the ones that came on my GT mountain bike back in '97. I had no problem using clips and straps on those. I've actually never seen anyone with nylon/rubber pedals and clips/straps.... BTW, the original poster said he was concerned about the teeth wearing out. I was able to get very good engagement to the flat pedal, even without the clips and straps, by wearing cheap baseball cleats gotten for $4 at Wal Mart. In fact, when I used those shoes with the clips and straps, it was every bit as secure as clipless, without having to reach down and tighten the strap. That was on plain, flat, plastic pedals, without any teeth at all. And besides, you could dig deep and beat the tag at second... *grin* and straps make it *much* easier to spin higher cadences...and feel better while doing it. Going back to rubber block pedals after having clips and straps is...unsatifsying. Clips and straps are good, until you get used to clipless... I'm sure. At the moment though I'm shie-ing away from the whole clipless thing... being able to jump on the bike with any shoes I happen to have on is a plus; having to put on a particular pair of shoes just to get on the bike is a bit much for me at this point. After my crash I can see the safety benefit of clipless (had I been strapped in, I would have tumbled with the bike and god only knows how beat-up I would have been) but that still doesn't sell it to me. Can't go to church in cleated shoes, after all. at the moment, the next major bike-related buy will be a new 7-speed freewheel (and maybe cables, etc) for the old Raleigh, then a schmidt hub dynamo and associated lights for the 'home' bike....but the latter might have to wait until I get enough cash together to fund it. -Luigi |
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