Submitted by
cxfahrer
a Weekend Warrior
from Leipzig Eastgermany Date Reviewed: July 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
e***
Strengths:
Grip. Looks.
Weaknesses:
The desingers didn´t think too long about building a tough and troublefree pedal....
Similar Products Used:
Generic Specialized Pedal, Shimano
Bike Setup:
light freeride, Lyrik, Evolver ESX ...
Bottom Line:
When buying these pedals do the following before use:
- put extra Loctite on all pins, especially the ones that hold the plates, they are really hard to get if you lose them!
- grease every part of the axle literally, and regrease them every time when they got wet immediately! The tiny bearing on the crankarm side is prone to get stuck with rust!
Then you will have a great pedals with lots of grip, that are very tough when hitting stones. And you can change the pins from the inside, if you get those damn plates out (you will need a big hammer..)....
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Submitted by
Louis
a Downhiller
from NB CANADA! Date Reviewed: February 8, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
A shop.....
Strengths:
Solid Platform... Alot of extra pins... Low maintenance...
Weaknesses:
Slippery when wet... Especially if you dont wear good soft Sole Shoes.
Similar Products Used:
1664Bmx...
Bike Setup:
Giant Faith 1, RS Totem Solo Air, Mavic Deemax, King rear hub, Formula Brakes, SRAM Drivetrain, RaceFace Evolve DH X-Type cranks.. so on so on...
Bottom Line:
I dont understand these reviews about the pedal litterally falling apart... I havent experienced this yet and I ride my bike almost everyday during between April and October.. I have however had issues with the pedal getting super greasy when theres mud on em' but its nothing longer pins cant cure... Also I broke one of the mounting bolts for one of the plates so now im stuck with the pink plates... Awesome pedal though!!
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Submitted by
Kev
a Weekend Warrior
from New York Date Reviewed: February 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Rockypoint
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Bike Junkie
Strengths:
Great looks, familiar and comfortable feel, comes with decent number of replacement parts. great customer service and warranty.
Weaknesses:
Too many parts with bolts that CAN loosen and lost
Similar Products Used:
various BMX style metal pinned platforms
Bike Setup:
sc chameleon, fox forx, sram geared and derailed front and back. all mountian hardtail style.
Bottom Line:
I had them for the larger part of the past year and I like them alot still. They look great and impo is grippy enough on the small pins with the right shoes (gum bottom skate/bmw style shoes works bests for me). The parts of the pedal seem relatively bomb proof, but the word "parts" also leads to the problem; being that there is many different pieces that are held together by a series of little allen bolts, they can loosen and part of the actual platform can come apart. This is what happened to me on a ride once only and lost the bolts, but not the plate (these bolts are not included in the extra parts that come with the pedal, btw). Called Crank Bros and they were very good with sending me extra bolts by the next weekend. I found that the other 6 of these bolts were also pretty loose also and CBs advised to use blue loctite. Hadn't had the problem again, but defintely a worry to check before long rides now. I think there is good value in the pedal, but perhaps a solid one piece platform maybe better.
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Submitted by
David Callejas
a Cross Country Rider
from Sudbury Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: August 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Squeeker, fresh air, behind silver city
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
They look really good, are very customizable, relatively grippy when new.
Weaknesses:
Hardwear, pins, price, safety.
Similar Products Used:
a wet plastic pedal thats been used for a few years.
Bike Setup:
2007 custom kona hoss deluxe
Bottom Line:
Bottom line, i think these pedals suck. When i got them they were really good. I brought my bike into the shop about one or two weeks after rideing them and one of the mechanics told me that the pedals literatly fell apart while he was working on my bike. Thinking that this would be the first and last time i retightened the pedal hardwear and forgot about the problem until three days ago when i was downhilling in blue mountain Ontario. Throughout my trip i was constantly loosing my pedal pins on the trails. One would fall about every hour or two and be lost, hence creating a dangerously slipery pedal. Becoming frusterated i kept rideing. I finished one run, looked at my pedals, and noticed that one of the removable plates was once again falling off. The hardwear was completly gone as was all of the pins that were initialy put onto it. luckely my plate didnt fall off on the trail.
To me this is a very serious problem that can cause very serious injuries if malfunction occurs on an advanced feature. This should never happen to any pedal and especulally not on ones that retail for $120.00.
There nice pedals but Crank Brother's need to address the problems stated above because these pedals do have potential to be very good if they could hold up to some abuse.
Honestly, i would not recomend these for your own safety until crank brothers changes their hardwear and pin locking system. Cheers.
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Submitted by
stinky primo
a Downhiller
from uk Date Reviewed: May 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
borrowdale circuit lakes
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
e-bay
Strengths:
good looking pedal, good, big, sturdy base for feet bigger than the average bear!
Weaknesses:
small pins are crap! use long pins and watch out for the replacable plates coming loose!
Similar Products Used:
dmr v12s
Bike Setup:
kona stinky primo (the knowledge) shimano saint and marzocci z1sl fox at the back
Bottom Line:
great pedals use the big pins and fill the gaps with dmr terror pins and use loctite!
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Submitted by
jeremy gosse
a Racer
from abbotsford bc canada Date Reviewed: May 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
freight train
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
awesome pin placement options, really grippy if you wear vans, COLOR CHOICES!!
Weaknesses:
after a few months of riding my right pedal seized up, i work at a bike shop so i took it apart and swapped out the crappy stock grease and that fixed it, BUT now a few months later again my right pedal has developed some side to side play after hitting a fair sized drop by my house, i am going to see if i can fix it today but i have never had to do so much maintenance on a pedal before. also the bolts to hold the color plates on are really weak as in easy to strip out which really sucks.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
05 norco team dh, 05 888rc, wtb laser disc dh rims on Hadley hubs, dhx5, holzfeller oct cranks with e-thirteen LG-1 guide, Michelin's front and back blah blah blah.
Bottom Line:
not worth the extra cash, wayy to much maintenance for such a pricey pedal
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Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis, MN USA Date Reviewed: March 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
urban riding mostly
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
airbomb.om
Strengths:
Large platform, very pretty, sturdy, replace pins from underside so allen slot is not wrecked and can easily replace parts of the platform that are likely to be damaged.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy and thick. Also, even with the long pins installed I still slip a bit more that I should even though I wear FiveTen Shoes--I think this is because of the cone-shaped pins.
Similar Products Used:
WTB platforms
Bike Setup:
2005 Santa Cruz Heckler, XT drivetrain, juicy 7 brakes, swinger 3-way air shock, Fox float 130 mm trail tune fork, Thompson post & stem, Easton EA70 Monkey Bar
Bottom Line:
I am happy with them, but it is definately necessary to wear shin protection with these pedals.
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO INSTALL THE LONGER PINS ON THESE PEDALS--THEY ARE ALMOST WORTHLESS WITH THE SHORT PINS. Use locktite and don't overtighten them--they won't come out if properly installed.
They are very pretty and don't even look that bad once they are bashed up.
Overall, 4 stars because they are a bit pricey and I slip on them a little bit more than I would like even with sticky FiveTen shoes.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Montreal Date Reviewed: February 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
The fastest one
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Bike shop
Strengths:
I Love the fact that this pedal has quite a few pin holes (be sure to put long pins in all). The changable plates a pretty cool option, plus that sealed bearings are sweet to.
Weaknesses:
Those stupid little cone shaped pedal pins that it comes with. it doesnt come with enough long pins for all the holes.
Similar Products Used:
truvativ, wellgo
Bike Setup:
2 wheels, a frame, pedals, handlebar, tires, and brakes
Bottom Line:
I absolutely love these pedals. I have long pins in ALL the pin holes and I loctited them a little bit further out than normal, about 4-5 mm long.
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Submitted by
Chase
a Downhiller
from Pagosa springs, Colorado Date Reviewed: January 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Log Schutes
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Fatty platform and monster grip. These things are nice (after I put the extra pins in)
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy maybe? Also a bit pricy. Thats All I got to say.
These pedals are so sick! Dont't be a douche like all the other guys below me and OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS. They have loctite on them, they won't come loose. Guys are getting pissed off because of their own mistake!! But a pair, and you will not regret it! Oh and yes they are expensive for pedals but ey, what can you do?
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Submitted by
loren bolton
a Weekend Warrior
from great falls, montana, usa Date Reviewed: November 19, 2006
Favorite Trail:
big sky ski resort
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
kniker biker
Strengths:
all of its studs are removable and the black or gold faceplates are replaceable in case you damage them
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
these are my first aftermarket pedals
Bike Setup:
freeride and all mountain
Bottom Line:
these pedals are flatout the best pedals I have ever rode with. They provide great traction, have sealed bearings, and look so good that you won't want to scratch them.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Norco, La Date Reviewed: October 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Comite
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Blue Sky
Strengths:
Look good
Weaknesses:
Poor craftsmanship
Bottom Line:
Found I had a stripped threaded hole when changing the plates, had to loctite the screw back in to use the pedal. Mine came with a bag of screws but they weren't any longer that the studs that were already in the pedals. The pedals do work good, can't deny that, they're worth about $50.00 if you ask me.
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Submitted by
TMC
a Downhiller
from Montreal Date Reviewed: August 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
I don't think this pedal has any strengths. Looks, that's about it.
Weaknesses:
First Rockgarden blew these crappy things apart
Bottom Line:
What a complete waste of money. Good for slow gentle cross country ridding.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Bracknell Date Reviewed: July 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Swinley Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
ibike (Crowthorne)
Strengths:
Concave design. Threading the studs from behind.
Weaknesses:
The thread walls are too thin resulting in the allen fitting to round off or in some cases causing the stud to split.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano DX, DMR V12s.
Bike Setup:
Dean Baja, Forumla Oro Puro brakes + discs, XT Hollowtech II Cranks, Chris King Hubs + Headset, RockShox Reba Forks, SRAM Gears + Shifters.
Bottom Line:
Really nice pedals to look at. Lots of customisation choices. A wee bit on the heavy side.
Be careful changing the studs. I may have had a bad batch, but I found about 4 or 5 studs split where the allen key fits in to tighten the studs. Once they are in, they ain't coming out as it is almost impossible to get a purchase on the smooth, tapered studs with a pair of pliers.
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Submitted by
Dave Danger
a Downhiller
from Northants Date Reviewed: July 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Fort William
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Local shop
Strengths:
Concave shape. All parts that usually get smashed are replaceable. Wide platform. Custom pin placement.
Originally on my Gemini DH with x.0 Boxxer world cups etc, but now on my CHameleon hardtail, 06 z.1 sl's, x0, hope bulbs etc.
Bottom Line:
I first got them because despite how much I loved the grip and feel of my Shimanos, I kept ripping pins out of them, or just mashing them down to the point where I had no pins left, or anyway to get any new ones in. First couple of times out on them was really disapointed, the platform is really big, but the grip really isn't "great". Even with long pins fitted, I found them to be lacking in grip. I was riding hopton, one of the pedalyiest most rooty courses in England, and my feet were bouncing around, even with 5ten shoes! I stuck my Shimanos back on and was fine.
I pretty much chucked them in the spare pedals bin for a few months.
Recently, they've released some set screws to retrofit them.
And from a couple of rides out, they are a vast improvement. They grip really well now, and if you put: 3 pins front and back (1 each edge and 1 in the middle) then fill the side with pins, but don't put any in the middle, you'll have an awesome pedal that will never need to be completely replaced!
Should come with the set screws though for the £65 retail price!
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Submitted by
John
a
from Winnipeg Date Reviewed: May 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
the jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
good looks, low profile, custom colors, beefy, grip great(with long pins)
Weaknesses:
not very grippy without long pins, but theyre included so you just need to screw them in and your set
if you can spare the cash, you wont regret getting these pedals. just throw on the long pins(theyre super easy to get in and out just make sure you dont overtighten them...)
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Submitted by
Shawn
a Cross Country Rider
from Ashburn, VA, USA Date Reviewed: April 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
(shrug)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
www.universalcycles.com
Strengths:
Solid, customizable, pretty, regreasable without taking them apart.
Weaknesses:
Heavier than my old pedals, too pretty to bang up.
Similar Products Used:
No-name pedals that came on the bike.
Bike Setup:
Pro-Flex 756 frame, Manitou SX-R fork, Noleen rear shock, SRAM GripShifters, Avid front disc brake, custom wheels with Mavic rims and Shimano hubs, assorted Shimano XT everywhere else.
Bottom Line:
I've seen some people complain about the length of the pins, so I ordered a set of long pins with my new pedals. To my surprise, the pedals ALSO came with long pins, so I don't know why anyone is complaining. Maybe Crank Bros. changed the retail package to include long pins recently. Either way, I have plenty of long pins and plenty of grip.
The cartridge bearings are rough to start off with, but that's to be expected; if the bearings weren't tight at first, they'd get really loose once they get broken in. My pedals spin nice and smooth now.
I really like the grip I get with these pedals. I'd swear they've made me faster than my old no-name POS pedals, just because I feel more comfortable maneuvering the bike with my feet.
The only thing I don't like is the weight. Try as I might, I can't seem to get light parts for my ten-year-old bike, which needs to lose some weight. These pedals are a half-pound heavier than my old pedals, but they're also bigger and much more solid. So I guess it's a tradeoff. I can't complain too much, my bike has seen me through many crashes with little or no damage --- to the bike, anyway. I imagine these pedals will make my bike that much more durable.
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Submitted by
Kane
a Downhiller
from australia Date Reviewed: April 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$116.00
Strengths:
Axle looks beefy
Weaknesses:
The pins and thickness
Similar Products Used:
Cullys, Aircorps
Bike Setup:
Demo 8, M4s, MTX, MRP, PRO TAPERS, BOXXERS,
Bottom Line:
Mine came with NO grease in them so they got tight in about 10 minutes. The pins are crap, they dont grip at all and they were breaking when i screwed them in. Go to the hardware store and get some grub screws instead.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Olney, Maryland Date Reviewed: March 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Hallowell Jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Germantown Cycles :-)
Strengths:
Light, sealed, theyre pretty sick looking, they have a really huge platform compared to other pedals Ive tried. And they have the option to replace the platforms. They dont collect mud, theres nowhere for the mud to get stuck
Weaknesses:
Not very grippy with the pins it comes with. The pins are coneshaped, and as a result, dont have that shoe tearing grip. Im going to try ordering the set screws from the crankbrothers website though.
These pedals are pretty awesome, but for the price they should definately come with the set screws. (They cost 12 bucks on the Crankbrothers website).
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Submitted by
andrew
a Downhiller
from adleaide, australia Date Reviewed: March 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Thredbo cannonball run
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$116.00
Strengths:
nothing
Weaknesses:
they have a slight rise so your foot dousnt sit on it proparly
Similar Products Used:
easton, DMR v12, azonic
Bike Setup:
05 craftworks S1, boxxer world cup, NEW easton pedals
Bottom Line:
they have the smallest pins go grip what so ever even with longer pins they are still crap
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Submitted by
Sam Samaha
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ USA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$119.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Nice design, no hype loks... extra red components, customizable screw inserts, and light weight.
Weaknesses:
$119 for a "Made in China" part? It's the only "Made in China" part on my bike, and when I got them I never would have guessed they were not made in at least Taiwan if not the US for that price! I hope the quality of the bearings are as good as the price!
Similar Products Used:
various stuff of less quality and price
Bike Setup:
Moots Cinco with various XTR/XO/King/Thompson/and MAVIC higher end parts
Bottom Line:
Well made from what I can see, but then it's a very simple design and should be reliable too. The only concern I have is if the bearings will hold up being that it's made in china, and in general China manufacturing sigma for tolerance has proven to be lower.. and for $119 it's frankly not acceptable to have them made in a 50 cents/hr labor market.
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Submitted by
Fat boy Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Utah Date Reviewed: January 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mailboxes
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Internet
Strengths:
Replacable plates
Weaknesses:
I dont like how tall the pedal is... I also have some Atomlab Aircorp and they're way thinner
$ 120.00
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