Gaz96 Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Im about to buy new pedals for my current build in the process, its going to be a street 24inch. Does anyone run plastic pedals for this and do you get enough grip? I was going to run a decent set of BMX pedals because plastic pedals dont hurt as much as big metal platforms or cages and they seem to keep their colour unlike metal ones and with street riding you dont need as much grip as natty do you? Or should I just man up and go for metal platforms? I've got a pair in my house but I want a black pair that stay black! Any advice and recommendations would be good thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balls Deep trials team Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Im about to buy new pedals for my current build in the process, its going to be a street 24inch. Does anyone run plastic pedals for this and do you get enough grip? I was going to run a decent set of BMX pedals because plastic pedals dont hurt as much as big metal platforms or cages and they seem to keep their colour unlike metal ones and with street riding you dont need as much grip as natty do you? Or should I just man up and go for metal platforms? I've got a pair in my house but I want a black pair that stay black! Any advice and recommendations would be good thanks. iv used them and they have been grippy but they wear out fast ... and they still hurt when they dig into your shins ....get some metal platforms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexxRogers Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I used plastic Odyssey pedals on my Echo+never had any problems, they came off my BMX then when I sold my Echo went back on my BMX, still going very strong. Plus plastic pedals are cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianatrials Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 My friend has a pair on his mod. They are pretty durable, but they dont grip very well at all. ive watched his feet slip off on drops and stuff and it looks pretty scary. But of course it doesnt hurt as much when they eat your shins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I was never really happy with my Odyssey pedals - Animal Hamiltons for life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I ran Odessey twisted on my Inspired, lasted 4 rides until I kicked through them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I ran Odessey twisted on my Inspired, lasted 4 rides until I kicked through them both. Haha, only had bad experiences with twisteds. would never touch another plastic pedal again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I've used plastics on BMX and MTB street, never for trials. They are grippy enough in the dry (not good in the wet) although not as grippy as a decent set of metals. Also they are easy to snap and the bearings don't last long. As long as you don't ride in wet weather or use your pedals for grip/balance on objects you should be fine but I would recommend a good set of metals instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 They're light but thats about it in my eyes, in the wet they're deadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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