Guantanamo Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Which do you ride? What are the pros and cons of platform and caged pedals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave! Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) I personally prefer caged pedal, mainly because I think they are more grippy and generally feel nicer.I've recently converted my pedals to single caged, and found they are even better. Some people will argue that caged are ligther and what not, but I suppose as always its personal preference. Edited April 10, 2009 by Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianatrials Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I use caged. Im no expert, but caged peals definetely grip better, and they are lighter out of the box, most of the time, but they eat your shins and knees like candy. Platforms are pretty good, i think theyre better, cause' they still grip decently, and they dont like shins as much - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam 94 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I use caged simply there cheaper and i think there more grippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Platform with grub screw, not pins. Cage are good if you go to pedal often as they are usually cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiuSliS Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Platforms all the way. Had caged ones, lost grip after a week, broke after like 2. Edited April 10, 2009 by MiuSliS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Caged is very good in the wet, i just rode my bmx with platforms and they were friggin slippery and it's only damp outside. Caged, same conditions, not slippery at all. I ride platforms on all my bikes (apart from my trials bike) as they generally take a beating a bit better, and work for longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 platform pedals are grippier, last longer and are harder to shin yourself on (because of the palolelagram shape (<please ignore my bad spelling)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 onza hognesiums. need longer pins in mine as they are a tad slippy with the shoes i wear. defo not caged though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guantanamo Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Might try a set of caged pedals, ride platforms on my bmx but find them a bit slippery at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Platforms. Mine are slightly wider than my caged, I could put more power down the cranks and did not fell like pushing down on a twig when I had caged pedals. I find grub screw platforms have more grip as well, might have been my caged being pretty battered. But you can replace grub screws which means fresh new grips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablotrial Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 platforms, they arent addicted to shins, and if you think they're heavy yo can drill them,i use platforms and the grip is pretty decent for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aaron.Tottman Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 I love using cage pedals, only reason i stoppeed using them is cos if i came up short ona gap or something the cage rips of the pedal body.platforms, over all are better, not with out it's draw bks. losing pins, shin gashes, weight ect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleageman Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hey G, what i've learnt so far concerning pedal choice is basically what's been said above. In that a caged pedal is cheaper (£20), lighter, slightly grippier than a lower priced platform pedal but not as hardy. Imagine if your slamming them on concrete and rocks frequently, the 'teeth' will blunt or bend. Whereas a platform pedal(£20 +) is stronger in its basic design, which of course carries a slight weight penalty, but its grip is solely down to the set of pins that scew into the pedal surface to secure your feet. These pedals are seen to be a bit more hard wearing due to the fact that the pins are replaceable, as they can be knocked out with usage. A good choice of platform pedal maybe a DMR V8 (£20 - £25) rising up to a 24bicycles butterfly 2 (£85 ish). Of course, I'm no expert, but what I can tell you is the fact that either of these choices will gladly remove the front of your shin with ease! It may not be a cool look, but shin guards are a wise choice for a beginner.Also, remember that your choice of footwear plays a major role in sticking to the pedals. You can buy a choice of specialist Trials/MTB/BMX related shoes with grippier soles (yes, more expense!). Or do as I do and ride barefooted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Trialtech mag platforms with a ti axle is lighter than (nearly) all caged pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) i use platforms, just feel better all round imo, but they hurt more on the shins than caged pedals, even though it may not look like they do... Edited April 12, 2009 by Nickkkkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleageman Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Trialtech mag platforms with a ti axle is lighter than (nearly) all caged pedals.A nice looking pedal indeed! My interest in this post is purely due to the fact that I'm looking to maybe upgrade my standard Onza Zoot pedals, as they are a bit worn and slippy and have kindly removed part of my left shin. Of course, I neglected to mention any Trials specific manufacturers in my previous post, Onza, Trialtech etc and we should support these companies.As a beginner myself, with limited funds, I'm not to concerned with weight at the moment, but grip, strength and longevity. Any recommendations please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Caged because you can get a decent set for cheap, they won't shred your shins as much as platforms and you don't run the risk of loosing pins. A nice looking pedal indeed! My interest in this post is purely due to the fact that I'm looking to maybe upgrade my standard Onza Zoot pedals, as they are a bit worn and slippy and have kindly removed part of my left shin. Of course, I neglected to mention any Trials specific manufacturers in my previous post, Onza, Trialtech etc and we should support these companies.As a beginner myself, with limited funds, I'm not to concerned with weight at the moment, but grip, strength and longevity. Any recommendations please?My Try-All pedals are very grippy, a lot more grippy than my old onza ones, and they are only £15!http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...category_id=149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Standard Wellgo MG-1s off ebay I'd say. Grippy, fairly light, fairly strong if you don't kick the shit out of them, and about £35 on ebay.LinkyYou could buy second hand instead aswell, they go for about £20 on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Thibeau Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Caged are shit. They break in like 2 weeks.. Platform are 1000X better because a) They can be lighterb ) They last a really long timec) Get good pins, and grip is awesomed) They don't suck? Edited April 12, 2009 by Matt_Thibeau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Caged are probably better in wet or muddy conditions. But plat are stronger and for dry conditions Edited April 12, 2009 by Spookylukey³ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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