Pedal Dilemma

[NS_Suburban]

Hey guys I'm building up a bike atm and am going through the woes of parts decisions. So far I've got a black NS suburban frame, Middleburncranks, SKF bottom bracket and MRP carbon chainguide (i'm not sure if the MRP was a smart choice but I'm going to try it anyway). I began the build with the mindset that I'd be really picky about the weight and quality of some parts in order to end up with something light enough to bunny-hop 360 but strong enough to just go razz up some gnarly trails and not worry about breaking it. Right now I'm staring down the barrel of a pedal problem. I had decided on DMR V12 mag's (maybe with titanium spindles but i think that may be a little over the top) but my mate at my LBS said he'd owned a pair of V12's and that they pedal was uncomfortable and small, that it didn't really have enough size for his feet. Has anybody else owned a pair of vV12's and if so what did you think of them?

[shiznik]

I have a pair and do a bit of everything on them.
They are big enough for my 12.5 feet.
Fantastic pedals, excellent grip.
Onlything is that they are seriously dangerous...the pins are massive!
Fleshredders

[NS_Suburban]

Thats wicked as cause I've only got size nine feet. Also slightly OT, how good are syncros rims? I'm looking at getting a set of DP25's, I've heard they're good for everything except daily hucks to flat.

[v1llage1d1ot]

I think there are better pedals out there for the money. I find the DMR pedals to be small and quite weak to be honest. Look at some Funn Soljams or some Azonic A-frames, these pedals are heaps bigger and more comfortable on your feet.

I've never used syncros rims so no comment on that front.

[Sethius]

dp28's did you mean? and ive just come off some Wellgo copy of the dmr v12, bloody awesome, not quiet as good as my a frames however, now trying some cheaper primo pedals.

[bluewonder2]

I have size nine feet, and do find the dmr's and shimano's a tad small. They grip nicely, but just don't feel secure.

I prefer something with a larger body, like easton flatboys, but also thin- as it equates to weight savings and more feel. So the easton's aren't quite good enough anymore.

Crank Bros. 50/50 are nice, and easier to get. But my choice are Atom Labs Air Corp. Though they have funky spindles, on which the pedals a some movement (left-right).

[NS_Suburban]

No, Dp25's, they're brand new to 2007 and not even on the syncros website, but a bloke on mtbr.com reviewed some. Sorry to say this fellas, but all the pedals you listed were too heavy for the build... It's gotta be light. the only other option I had were syncros mental pedal magnesiums - 426grams a pair :cool:

[shred]

i think MG-1s are lighter then that?? correct me if iam wrong

[Callan.]

I have Animal Hamiltons, they're great and apparently they're light too, not sure on exact weight though, sorry.

[Chalkie]

Two words: Wellgo MG-1

Extremely light, strong and have heard nothing but good things about them. They also come in a huge range of colours.

[Tho-R]

What about shimano DX's.

They are a little over 500g a pair?

Also what weight are u looking at getting, if u wanna go fully weight weenie, get the wellgo MG-1 with Ti spindle, lightest pedal you can get. (correct me if i am wrong)

[alpinestar12]

I have been riding with V12's for 3 years. They grip well and are reliable but I do think a larger platform would be more comfortable. They are light though, especially the mag ones.

[bluewonder2]

Try to remember that the pedals are one of only three contact points, and that it also is very likely to take some serious knocks, so it is not worth trying to save those few grams.

If you're really that concerned about weight, look at the wheels first- rule of thumb is any weight saved there counts as double.

For the record, air corps weigh 510g with pins. If you use ti bolts (as the pins are just bolts) you could get the weight to about 450g.

[OH64]

Used to run dmr's and thought they were awesome and wouldn't run anything else. However I bought a bike with 24 oldschool's, and they are unbelievable in comparison. Weigh in at 52grams more than the v12 mags.

My 24's have taken an absolute beating too and bearings and axles are still perfect, and I bash rocks with my pedals like you wouldn't believe. They have way more grip and are larger pedal area and in all just feel a lot more comfortable/nicer. And my riding shoes are flat soled with absolutely no groove/tread pattern, so with even the most minimal of better sole pattern they would be even better.

[rbudge]

something unrelated.....how mucg did you pay for the suburban frame? I'm looking at buying one but dont have a real idea of price?