help me buy new pedals

i've finally trashed one of my snafu pedals. so i need new ones. i'm
thinking of getting the same thing, sealed snafus. I've been reading
some old threads and people say the pins pop out buti've never had a
problem. also seems a lot of people like the dk's or the primo's. I
basically need advice/suggestions of what to buy. any help would be
apreciated. Oh, almost forgot, I ride a 24" muni off road and i do some
street/trials/whatever with it. I'd like the pedals to be as bomb proof
as possible without breaking the bank($50 max). thanks.


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While I really like the DK Iron Crosses they are a bit heavy for the
grip they deliver, same thing goes for the Brooklyn Shinburger pedals in
my opinion.

If I were to get a new pair of pedals it would probably be the Odyssey
Cielencki pedals, Dans has a sweet orange pair.

Snafu's are always a good option as well.

Check out dans comp they have a good selection of pedals, sealed and
unsealed bearings...


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Just a note on the Snafu pedals. My new KH24 came with them, and I've
had it about two months, and almost 180 kms. Although I've done
practically no pedal grabs, one of the pins is now missing. I can't
exactly tell if it simply unscrewed (unlikely, I think) or was knocked
right out. Otherwise, the pedals have been great so far! Just my
experience with Snafu...


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Get Odyssey Jim Cielincki's. They're awesome. If you need to find
reasons, just look in another pedal discussion thread ... I've sang the
praises of these awesome pedals many a time.


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MUniMac wrote:
*Just a note on the Snafu pedals. My new KH24 came with them, and
I've had it about two months, and almost 180 kms. Although I've done
practically no pedal grabs, one of the pins is now missing. I can't
exactly tell if it simply unscrewed (unlikely, I think) or was knocked
right out. Otherwise, the pedals have been great so far! Just my
experience with Snafu... *


All pedals that use set screws as grip pins will loose a few pins
eventually. The grip pins are just ordinary set screws that you can get
at a well stocked hardware store (that carries metric hardware) or at a
specialty fastener store. Buy a few extra set screws that are the right
size and keep them on hand to replace pins that fall out. Use Loctite
threadlocker when putting the set screws in the pedal and they'll be
less likely to fall out. It's no big deal. However, if a pin shears
off and you are unable to remove the broken part from the pedal then it
is a big deal cause you'll never be able to replace that pin.

If you can't find set screws at a hardware store then check some local
bike shop. They often have a supply. DansComp and other online stores
also stock replacement grip pins for various pedals.

I've lost set screws on all of my pedals that use set screws. When I
loose a pin I replace it. I use Loctite when replacing it. It's no big
deal.


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Hi John, Thanks alot for your info about replacing grip pins. I
somehow was under the impression they were something special, and never
even thought of the possibility of an easy replacement. I'll certainly
check at the local store for some set screws. Again, thanks for your
advice!

Mark, since (as I just learned) the grip pins are easily replaced, I
would certainly vote for Snafu as an good replacement option!


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thanks for the advice guys. i was looking at the cielencki pedals too.
if the price difference worth it? also, i like the snafu's because
they're pretty big. I have size 13(us) shoes on while riding so a
longer/wider pedal is nice because my feet are pretty big. are the Jim C
pedals about the same size, or better yet a bit bigger?


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I like the JC's because their surface space is identical to the Snafus,
except the pins aren't as vicious on you if they hit you (yet still
quite grippy), and the surface is more concave, so your foots sits in it
better. They're basically the same, except the JCs are thinner and feel
better on the foot (and won't slice to the bone on your shin if they hit
you, just give a nasty bruise and a small cut). Also, they're sturdier,
in my experience. My friend bent Snafu axles doing things that I've
done to my JC's without damage. And the pedal frames will NEVER
break.

So yeah, it's worth the 5 bucks.


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I'm fond of the JC's myself, and they come in a huge veriety of colors.


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Get the Jimmy's C's they are awesome. Pretty good price too. Most BMX
ish bike shops carry thm too.


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