Flat pedals

[gazza81]

I dont want to get clip in pedals just yet, had them before and not for me at the moment.

My current pedals are one sided which is annoying.

Any recommendations on some flat pedals or are they all the same?
I have some on a hybrid that are quite wide, should i use them or are smaller ones better

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I have always used DMR V8s but I have just broken one on my cargo bike so I am considering Nukeproof Neutron EVOs simply because I feel like a change. They might be too large a platform for your purposes though. What do you think?

 

[gazza81]

Cheers, just had a google, they look like whats on my hybrid.

Might give them a go

 

[Cycleops]

You could get the shimano 530s and you'd have both.

 

[gazza81]

They look one sided if im not using clips though?

 

[Cycleops]

Flat one side and clip in the other.

 

[burntoutbanger]

Another vote for DMR V8s, Wellgo also do a similar version rather niftily called 'Wellgo V8 copies'.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Any recommendations on some flat pedals or are they all the same?
I have some on a hybrid that are quite wide, should i use them or are smaller ones better

From a functional point of view, flat pedals are flat pedals. Most of mine run on cheapo Hybrid/MTB resin types that can be got for a fiver a pair, my 3-speeds use old-school rubber block pedals - because that's what 3-speeds were built with, and my old drop bar Dawes bike has original rat-trap style ones with the toeclips removed. I don't notice any difference whatsoever between different pedals on different bikes. The cheap MTB style ones can be regarded as sacrificial on a bike that gets bashed around where the pedals might get grounded or scraped on walls etc. They are also unlikely to get stolen from an unattended bike, whereas I've seen expensive bikes locked up in London where the pedals have gone AWOL, presumably taken by a tea leaf unable to get the whole bike.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

DMR V12, last a lot longer than the V8s, though they are more expensive.

 

[DCBassman]

A vote for Wellgo LU987U pedals. Not expensive, many colours. Have 2 sets of silver ones, very happy.

 

[MichaelW2]

MKS Sylvian Touring are good

 

[Biff600]

I have DMR V8's on the s/s and Shimano Saint's on the MTB, they are both good for what I need them for

 

[Nebulous]

I use MKS comfort lite commuter pedals. They seem difficult to get now, but have done very well for me.

 

[gazza81]

What about them toe cage things? Anyone use them? Anygood?

 

[ozboz]

What about them toe cage things? Anyone use them? Anygood?

I can't do with them , but my GF won't ride her road bike with out them ,