Pedals for touring

[Polite]

Any recommendations for flat, not SPDs/cleats, pedals for a touring bike.
Thanks.

 

[Shadow]

These could be worth considering. Came across them recently and the idea seems sound. Have not tried them.

 

[Polite]

These could be worth considering. Came across them recently and the idea seems sound. Have not tried them.

I'm very traditional but they do seem comfortable, will have a think. Thanks.

 

[Brandane]

I use Wellgo M138 pedals if using flats. The surface is grippy, even in the wet. They are lightweight, look good, and won't break the bank.
Available from ChainReaction.

 

[MichaelW2]

Mks sylvian tour are good, cheap and easy to service

 

[Blue Hills]

Mks sylvian tour are good, cheap and easy to service

Yes, I've always heard good things about them. Can you do a full bearing service with just normal tools?

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/mks-sylvan-touring-pedals/#pid=23850

They are only flat on one side but for general cycling/touring these are pretty much my favourite pedals:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-m324-clipless-spd-flat-mtb-pedals/rp-prod5937

except in their infinite wisdom Shimano have designed the thing in such a way that you need to buy a tiddly tool costing more than the pedals themselves to service the bearings. I well remember thinking myself rather wise when, donkeys' years ago, I asked the bike shop if they were servicable. Oh yes, they said, not mentioning ....

 

[Blue Hills]

I use Wellgo M138 pedals if using flats. The surface is grippy, even in the wet. They are lightweight, look good, and won't break the bank.
Available from ChainReaction.

Interesting. Wasn't aware of them.

Do they use loose ball bearings you can service yourself?

 

[Brandane]

Do they use loose ball bearings you can service yourself?

Not sure, TBH., but I have 3 sets of them and none has ever needed servicing even after a few thousand miles.

 

[mjr]

Wellgo LU868. Grippy durable rubber grips, serviceable bearings (allen key, pedal spanner, 12mm thin socket and pliers). About £6. Why haven't other pedals died out yet?

Union SP-808 are basically the same construction but more plastic and I think more expensive in the UK.

 

[Blue Hills]

Wellgo LU868. Grippy durable rubber grips, serviceable bearings (allen key, pedal spanner, 12mm thin socket and pliers). About £6. Why haven't other pedals died out yet?

Remarkable that something of that price seems to be essentially metal - and servicable.

You used them a lot/given them a proper road test?

Do you have a source? A quick google found a few online sources but out of stock.

 

[iLB]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/dmr-v12-flat-pedals/rp-prod118165

 

[Blue Hills]

mm - bit much for a pedal - i see it boasts a 20 per cent weight saving - not sure that means much to me on a touring pedal.

 

[mjr]

Remarkable that something of that price seems to be essentially metal - and servicable.

You used them a lot/given them a proper road test?

Do you have a source? A quick google found a few online sources but out of stock.

The low price may be because even though they're serviceable, they're pretty simple: loose bearings, steel axle, aluminium frame and plastic caps. I've used them a lot - they're currently on my second-most-used bike (the most-used has the similar SP-808s). I don't have a current source and I've had to hunt around to find UK stock whenever I want to buy some and, at the moment, even http://www.dutchbikebits.com/pedals/wellgo-868-anti-slip-pedal says "2-3 days" rather than "in stock" (and delivery charges are painful).

 

[srw]

At six quid a pair why is serviceability important? They'll last for several years and then you replace them.

 

[Blue Hills]

servicing stuff is good.

Following your reasoning the world would be even more full of junk.

i still service my socks and underpants - both cheap.