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Pedals for a hardtail xc?

Discussion in 'Mountain Biking and Off-Road' started by Salty seadog, 21 Feb 2012.

    Salty seadog Member

    morning all,
    Still got the plastic pedals on my Forme rage xc hardtail that I got a few months ago but havn't realy gone much off road with it yet. Looking to do a few trails and use the bike for what it's built for and would like your opinion on some good pedals for this.
    Have done a search but the last topics I can find for mtb's was back in 2009.

    Cubist Pennine hill dweller and willy-waver

    Location:
    Ovver 'thill
    It depends what you want the pedals to do. If you want to ride clipped in, then I would recommend Shimano PD M530, an SPD pedal with a widish platform, and an absolute bargain at 25 quid from Parker International or On-One/Planet X .[IMG]

    If you want flat pedals, you need some with gripping pins, such as DMR V8 as a start point.
    [IMG] A google search will find ehm from 15-20 quid.

    However, if you want some quality, lightweight, blingy pedals of great beauty, go for Superstar Components Nano-Techs. They are flat, light, very grippy and cost about half of what some of the major distributors are asking for their exotica.
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    Salty seadog Member

    Thanks Cubist, not looking for clipped in so flats look favourite, I'm 14 stone if that makes any difference to my choice as if I'm landing hard they will take a bit of a whack.

    Cubist Pennine hill dweller and willy-waver

    Location:
    Ovver 'thill
    My lad is about the same weight as you and his Nano Thru-pins have lasted extremely well- he and his mates give the bike some pasty. They're awesome value for £43, and an absolute worthwhile investment. They have buggered the opposition, so much so that a lot of stuff has had to come down in price to compete.

    If budget is tight, then DMR V8s are pretty good, or thier big brother V12s. . Check the old 'bay for them, as there are bargains to be had.

    Alun Executive Member

    Location:
    Liverpool
    Wellgo do DMR V8 and V12 copies, only the V12 copies have removeable pins. The pins on the copies are slightly different from the genuine pins, so may not grip as well. I have a pair though and I'm pleased with them, they're about £22 from CRC. I think Wellgo make pedals for DMR.
    PS I weigh more than 14 stone.

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    GregCollins A fixed gear is a harsh mistress.

    I was admiring a pair of those on a bike in a Surrey Hills car park at the weekend. Its young lady owner also caught my eye, as it happens...:whistle:

    martint235 Mobile Marauder

    Location:
    Welling
    I had DMR v8s for several years on my MTB (and I was a tad heavier at the time around 16-17 stone) with no problems from them. Recently switched to SPD M530 and again no problems but I'm lighter now at around 14 stone.

    Those nano-techs look good though. Wonder if SWMBO would notice another parcel arriving.....

    Salty seadog Member

    Budget not to much of a problem so it looks like the superstar nanos then.

    cheers for the input and swift replies guys, much appreciated.

    GregCollins A fixed gear is a harsh mistress.

    Doesn't work accept personal deliveries....:angel:
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    Silver Fox Executive Member

    Salty seadog Member

    Holy moly Silver fox.......budget just became an issue upon opening that link.
    More than I'll need I feel, about the £50 mark will be tops for something like pedals I rekon......cheers though...

    Peteaud Senior Member

    Location:
    Chard, Somerset
    I use DMR V8 (14 Stone) and have no problems.

    2nd set ive had (old bike had a set) and imho cant be beaten.

    jethro10 Member

    Location:
    Lake District, UK
    I'd be happy with the Superstar nano flats.
    Any you get you want pins to give you some semblance of grip (a lot actually)
    Can you stretch to something like 5.10's, Teva Links or Van's Gravel which have flat soles with grippy rubber - makes the pedals even better.

    Jeff

    GregCollins A fixed gear is a harsh mistress.

    MacB Executive Vice President

    I've got some Superstar Nanos as well and very nice they are

    Cubist Pennine hill dweller and willy-waver

    Location:
    Ovver 'thill

    Salty seadog Member

    Well I went for a set of the superstar nano thru pins, pretty large surface area so it'll take some movement to come off those...
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    Cubist Pennine hill dweller and willy-waver

    Location:
    Ovver 'thill

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