zoster Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) hi!strangely enough, there isn't a thread on this topic (or it doesn't have the right name), so there you go: what do you think about plastic pedals? are they as grippy as standard alu pedals with steel pins (like V8s for ex). any other advantages besides weight (and maybe price and looks)? how do they work in wet conditions? etc..thanksEDIT:i just saw there are some plastic pedals with steel pins on the market, but i was referring to the usual ones, with plastic pins Edited July 2, 2009 by zoster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 2 rides down and I've already lost 2 pins on 1 pedal.... But still they look swish, are light, and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Are you on about Oddysey plastics?If you are, I had them on my old Fit and they are very grippy.Could imagine they would work well in trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Mine have lasted, not run on a trials bike but battered to hell on the streets. Lost a fair few pins through grinds bit still doing alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'm still waiting for Odyssey JCPC's. The pedal is held together by the bolts that then become the pins, so I would imagine they're almost impossible to lose. Also they're just on bushings, not bearings, so they're apparently stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprog! Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I blagged my lil' sisters plastic pedals they were small and they gave me really bad cramps in the bottom of my feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 hi!strangely enough, there isn't a thread on this topic (or it doesn't have the right name), so there you go: what do you think about plastic pedals? are they as grippy as standard alu pedals with steel pins (like V8s for ex). any other advantages besides weight (and maybe price and looks)? how do they work in wet conditions? etc..thanksEDIT:i just saw there are some plastic pedals with steel pins on the market, but i was referring to the usual ones, with plastic pinsSave yourself some cash... http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?c...roducts_id=7787 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoster Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 thanks to all for the replies!i think i'll stick to alu pedals for now.. a bit of extra weight but reliable.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 These are awesome, approx. 239825% better than the Odysseys...The metal/plastic ones you linked to also snap, which is why they're now being changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I blagged my lil' sisters plastic pedals they were small and they gave me really bad cramps in the bottom of my feet i get that with VP trials pedals. lol.i would think, looking at the way i treat pedals, that plastic pedals would die quickly. i see people come in to the shop i work at with broken pedals off of a 3 week old MTN bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Somewhere else, a guy quoted some weights. It's obvious but over looked, MG1s under 400g, PC over 400g. MG1 + Ti axle, wahoooo. (if you like)Both like to loose pins quicker than ever though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 These are awesome, approx. 239825% better than the Odysseys...The metal/plastic ones you linked to also snap, which is why they're now being changed.pretty cool, but it does not look really grippy did you try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Well Mark rides BMX, so he probably uses them on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Though some people may bitch and moan... I've found Odyssey Twisted PCs to be very very grippy. I'm using Nike SB Dunks, so it should be grippy on other similar soles too.Also, I quite like the funny look of Twisteds, and they're relatively cheap. The bearings are fine, as is the axle, so no issues there. Just don't do a lot of pedal-stall moves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtchell Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 pretty cool, but it does not look really grippy did you try it?Yer purple pedals now if gusset did metal puyrple pedals i,d have a set straight away,But plastic ....na...they'd more than likely break or slip and break your foot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) But plastic ....na...they'd more than likely break or slip and break your foot....... why?EDIT: Insert pic of my trials bike Edited July 3, 2009 by Simpson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtchell Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) .... why?EDIT: Insert pic of my trials bikeI dunno I just have it burnt in to my head that metal pin grips are better than plastic I don't even know where I have got this from lol Edited July 3, 2009 by Mtchell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have the A-bike Hamiltons and the Oddesy twisted on my bmxs, both are grippy and strong and I have been thinking about trying them on my trials bike as well. If you do get some go for the hamiltons, the pins are bigger and more defined so you get more grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoster Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 .... why?EDIT: Insert pic of my trials bikecool bike! (except for the cockroach seat ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 pretty cool, but it does not look really grippy did you try it?Knurled body, good concave and sharper pins than any other plastic pedals around. I ran them for a few months.Yer purple pedals now if gusset did metal puyrple pedals i,d have a set straight away,But plastic ....na...they'd more than likely break or slip and break your foot...Factually inaccurate I have the A-bike Hamiltons and the Oddesy twisted on my bmxs, both are grippy and strong and I have been thinking about trying them on my trials bike as well. If you do get some go for the hamiltons, the pins are bigger and more defined so you get more grip.What he said - they're really good pedals, and again, I've found them to be much, much better than Odysseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoster Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) Knurled body, good concave and sharper pins than any other plastic pedals around. I ran them for a few months.What he said - they're really good pedals, and again, I've found them to be much, much better than Odysseys.you mean you tried them on trials, right, not bmx?ADDITIONAL QUESTION: are plastic pedals less painful enough that you don't need shin pads any more? (this question is for people that would use shin pads with metallic pedals) Edited July 4, 2009 by zoster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 you mean you tried them on trials, right, not bmx?ADDITIONAL QUESTION: are plastic pedals less painful enough that you don't need shin pads any more? (this question is for people that would use shin pads with metallic pedals)NO. You bash your shin into a plastic pedal with pins, it's still gonna damage. Plastic may not be as hard as metal, but it's certainly harder than flesh/ skin.Want less damage, buy pedals with shorter well placed pins.Also take a look at the Primo Plastic pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Ok guys update on my pedals 5 pounds per ride = bad value for money lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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