Why not regular mtn b*ke pedals?

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Sorry for asking such a newbie question but I was just wondering this: why not use regular pedals, you know the metal pedals that regular bke riders around town have on their mountain bkes, - not platform pedals and not with pins. You know the kind I mean?

I have a set of platform pedals with nubs and another set that I recently got with pins for my 24 inch. I alternate between these two depending on how wet it is outside and how brave I am feeling about yanking my foot around into position on the pins (clearly I need a little more practice at this).

Anyhow, on my 20 inch, I risk saying I have some cheap plastic pedals (not the good rubber ones that came with it, cause I found them strong but a wee bit too narrow for my liking). Anyways I thought a big platform pedal on that little 20 inch with its non-trials tire, might look a bit out of proportion so I got to thinking about those medal mtn b*ke pedals… they’d be the right size… but would they work and how come no one seems to mention that style of pedal for a uni?

Thanks,
Erin

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Use any pedals you can afford to buy, can afford to damage, and can use comfortably. Make your own rules.

I have the cheap basic plastic ones on some of my unis. I have sealed bearing platforms with pins on some.

For indoor riding, you need no metal bits which can hit the floor and score the floorboards.

For riding in the wet, on rough ground, etc., you need good grip.

For comfort, you need a decent area of contact between the pedal and your shoe.

For safety, don’t use clips/straps or ‘clipless’ - just use normal pedals.

Other than that, it’s entirely up to you. It’s a game we play. Have fun.

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I agree completely with mike

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I used the “bear claw” mountain bike pedals, and they only lasted a month. at $7.50 for a pair that is $90 a year. I have spent $35 on a pair of Snafu pedals, and I expect these to last about 9 months. Not is it cheaper to go with the higher quality pedal, I don’t have to spend the time replacing my pedals either.

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Odyysey

I have the Odyssey Twisted(plastic version) pedals, and ive had them for a month, and they are wearing quickly. I can now easily move my feet around on the pedals.
I need some new pedals
Scott
p.s. How are those in the metal version?

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Re: Odyysey

I have the same pedals and Have had them for the last two years on my FS uni, still in great condition. Also use them on my Tuni, no problems.

I find that after you get used to sticky pedals, you start to take the grip for granted and “slide” off.

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I just started doing pedal grabs, so i am ripping up the pedals faster than usual. I like as much grip as possible because i hate when my feet slip off the pedals.

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Re: Re: Odyysey

Now, that’s one I haven’t heard, yet. What is “Tuni”?

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Like a Mountain Unicycle is a Muni, a Trials Unicycle is a Tuni. why hasnt anyone else cought on yet?

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Re: Why not regular mtn b*ke pedals?

A mountain bike seat is a good idea too.It works.
“Erin” <Erin.d9rjm@timelimit.unicyclist.com> wrote in message
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> Sorry for asking such a newbie question but I was just wondering this:
> why not use regular pedals, you know the metal pedals that regular bke
> riders around town have on their mountain bkes, - not platform pedals
> and not with pins. You know the kind I mean?
>
> I have a set of platform pedals with nubs and another set that I
> recently got with pins for my 24 inch. I alternate between these two
> depending on how wet it is outside and how brave I am feeling about
> yanking my foot around into position on the pins (clearly I need a
> little more practice at this).
>
> Anyhow, on my 20 inch, I risk saying I have some cheap plastic pedals
> (not the good rubber ones that came with it, cause I found them strong
> but a wee bit too narrow for my liking). Anyways I thought a big
> platform pedal on that little 20 inch with its non-trials tire, might
> look a bit out of proportion so I got to thinking about those medal mtn
> b*ke pedals… they’d be the right size… but would they work and how
> come no one seems to mention that style of pedal for a uni?
>
> Thanks,
> Erin
>
>
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> Erin - 1 wheel is more than enough for me!
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