DeeZee Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Thinking back on things, I've never replaced pins on my pedals, on any DMR, ever. I just get new pedals if mine are bashed to hell.Does anyone replace pedal pins, if so, where do you get them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 A couple of screws from a hardware store will work.... Today I actually drilled a few holes in my pedals and tapped them for this very purpose.I just used some standard steel screws, aluminium would be better for corrision resistance, but as long as you keep an eye and don't let it rust like the titanic, it shouldn't pose a problem once you try to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmt_oli Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Ive changed pins on a pair of dmrs, and would liek to do it to a pair i currently have. it does make them feel much better. however, the grub screw desgin leaves a lot to be desired as once theyve been bashed up a bit, you cant get the pins out. i had to use mole grips on the last set of pedals! so yeah, ddg style pedals with the pins screwing up form the inside of the pedal is a much beter idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urpedigreechumdog Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Just replaced the pins with brass self tapping screws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Real ballers use VP's.Once of mine is held together with a brass screw though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 DMR do sell Terrorpins for their V8s and V12s , but it's a hassle removing the remains of mangled screws .Cages are the way to go , and feel better ( in my opinion ) than any platform available , as well as being lighter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 DMR do sell Terrorpins for their V8s and V12s , but it's a hassle removing the remains of mangled screws .Cages are the way to go , and feel better ( in my opinion ) than any platform available , as well as being lighter .Yeh same here, platforms are only used on my Jump bike, V8's hurt my poor wee feet.And yeh, they usually have to be taken out with plyers which is easier said then done when they've been attacked by concrete, rock and mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 grub screws from the hardware shop cost about 4p each . ive got 3/4 inch ones in mine which is a bit dangerous. like everyone says though - the threads get knackered after a few knocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street trials rider Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 i use atomlab trailkings.... imensly strong, was coming short on a 8ft gap and kept landing on the wall.... total damage = a bit of blue off the wall on the pedals wall came out worse for wear.... but anyhow, these have a few grub screws, but the main pins go straight through the cage so really easy to remove IF broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 While we're on the subject, does anyone know what thread Shimano DX pedals use? And can I just replace the pins with DMR replacement ones? That would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeZee Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 My T-Rex came with crappy cages. They folded in about 5 mins coming off a wall. They might be light and "gentle on your feet" but they are weak. Be a man, make yourself some cast iron pedals with 2" nails sticking out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Real pimps ride on beartraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 I tried replacing some in my V8's with pins from a broken pair, and the all fell out, not really worth the effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIX Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 No no, your all wrong.Real pimps roll on DMR V12 magnesiums.VP,s only last a month with me, I have had my DMR's over a year, say a year 3 months. The pins could do with replacing but there arent that bad. The worst thing on them at the moment is the bearings need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street trials rider Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 While we're on the subject, does anyone know what thread Shimano DX pedals use? And can I just replace the pins with DMR replacement ones? That would be good.i'll dig out my DX pedals and measure them up for you, i'm sure i've got soem DMR pins left somewhere to compair them to aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 I never used to replace the pins in my previous pedals, i just used to leave them until they were flat , Now i've got some VP cage cage pedals there alright but do outer cage tend to bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 No no, you're all wrong.Real pimps roll on DMR V12 magnesiums.VP,s only last a month with me, I have had my DMR's over a year, say a year 3 months. The pins could do with replacing but there arent that bad. The worst thing on them at the moment is the bearings need replacing.My VP's have lasted about 7 months now.Non UCI riding is for gays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'v got the pins readdy and waiting to go in my pedals, i'm gluing them in this time round. (Mwhuhahaha) Becuase half of mine are probably either on the beach or on the streets of leeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 I just buy a new pair of pedals to be honest.Far less hastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleharrys Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Yeah i do replace then if you can get em out with some minor tinkering, ie beat em out!!Get them from DMR, or most good bike shops, etc.H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 i roll on v8. they're the pedals to have.not lost a pin yet, and pedals are still looking pretty new.. got them some time this summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Lee Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 It's all about the V12's Had a pair on my bmx for aaaaages and they lived through my period of attempting street without loosing too many pins or snapping. Make a foul noise when I spin them though, might be a bit dry on the bearings...I might steal them actually and put them on my stock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 i'll dig out my DX pedals and measure them up for you, i'm sure i've got soem DMR pins left somewhere to compair them to aswellIf you could that would be awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantham Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 i use vp's but with some indistructable cages that i bought in Japan, had the same set on now for 6 monhs and not even a slight bend anywhere on them, deffinetly will bring a few more sets back next year. I used to use V8's but find they make a right mess of your shoes anyone else find that? Otherwise, they were the best pin pedals i had used as the pins don't drop out. Might look into getting a set for winter/ street riding, but v8s are the best for natural as you can dig them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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