TomR Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I've just ordered myself a Trek Fuel 80 off www.paulscycles.co.uk but it comes with spd's, so im in need of some flatties. Im tempted to cave in and get a pair of V8's, which ive got on all my bikes but i feel like being different for once.DX's look good but maybe a bit chunky, and a bit pricey considering the bikes uses. Wouldnt mind some black ones to go with the bike colour-scheme too. (black and red) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 have you ever wondered why there are not many true xc flats?because true xc is clipped in.be differnt as you say. i assure you, you will not go back after having them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomR Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Ill still have the spd's and will more than likely use them at some point, but i prefer flatties in general, i tend to change my foot position a lot when i ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish-Finger-er Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 kona J/s pedals, yea they aint XC, but XC flats are hard to find, cos everyones so jay they have to attach their feet to there bikes(its a joke, i ride XC)there black,good quality, grippier than v8's, cartridge bearings, so a lot better than loose ball/unsealed bearing races. and at £14.99 posted,there a bargain.if you want real light, cheap, flatties, ive got some off a carrera vulcan here i think, there not very good, as in i dont find em too grippy, there probably low quality bearings. but there black, and there light, and theyll be on your door step soon. but i wouldnt trust em.seriously J/S pedals.(or some of them new atomlab ones on wiggle, the super thin ones, at £22.49, they look tasty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomR Posted January 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 Yeah, they dont need to be XC specific flatties, i just want some decent flatties to use for XC.Them atomlab ones are lush, i was going to get some but they're not in stock on CRC till February. I'll check out those Kona ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolo Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 I personally ride Odessey Jim Cs they're awsome, some of the cheapest well designed pedals, the platform is concave with replaceble pins, they come with like 50 extra pins of different lenghts, not like other pedals, "replaceble" pins but you can't find any. I really like them because the platform is bigger than on most pedals, also the pins aren't huge so they don't eat your shins up.Basicly, same price as v8s, half the weight, bigger platform. I never tried the v8, I couldn't say if they are more grippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 i have been put off atomlab pedals. my trailpimp pedals have alot of play and when its wet..forget grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 For XC V12's would be a better selection than V8's.V12's have much nicer bearings that the V8's and are a hell of a lot easier to service!I run V12's on my XC/Freeride bike and love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 For XC V12's would be a better selection than V8's.V12's have much nicer bearings that the V8's and are a hell of a lot easier to service!I run V12's on my XC/Freeride bike and love them seconded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future orange 660 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 turded. they really are not that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 turded. they really are not that great.explain?details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I got some v12 magnesiums for mine. Never looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I got some v12 magnesiums for mine. Never looked back. Get them, then buy the Ti axle upgrade kit.You will own THE nicest pedals ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Get them, then buy the Ti axle upgrade kit....and make the rest of your bike look and feel shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewholdsworth Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 crank bro 50-50 big old pedal maybe a bit overkill but lovely gripwellgo v12 copies sealed bearing unit for £30 (which i run)wellgo magnsium £40 light as anything and again fully sealed (these are by far the best value ones out there)DX are lush, and you get a full set fo replacement pinsAzonic X-pedals (Xtension pedals) really really grippy i used to use for trials but they didnt stand up to a beating but would prob do for xc (pricey but pimp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 onza hogneziums with ti axle, suuuuper light!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Just buy more expensive SPDs, that's the answer. Crank Brothers Egg Beaters 4Ti. They're about £320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke Bowel Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 I found the gusset pedals really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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