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Wot no pedals?
Do you ride sidesaddle, or just put the saddle that way as it's more convenient to carry?
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Drago
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Wot no pedals?
Do you ride sidesaddle, or just put the saddle that way as it's more convenient to carry?
I got very tiny feet!
I prefer quick release pedals to folding jobs. I twisted the saddle because of the rack bag, a Topeak on a QR mount. If I'm not carrying the bag I leave the seat facing fore-aft.
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ColinJ
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I would too. Are QR MTB-type SPD pedals available (at a reasonable price)?
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Drago
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Yes, indeed there are. These are the ones I have, but there are plenty of large platform type ones about.
Mine are a Rock-Bros rip off, but are very good quality with a stiff cromo axle. Hell, could be made in the same factory for all I know, but they're certainly excellent. About 20 sheets IIRC.
Mine are a Rock-Bros rip off, but are very good quality with a stiff cromo axle. Hell, could be made in the same factory for all I know, but they're certainly excellent. About 20 sheets IIRC.
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tinywheels
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ooo I like em
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Drago
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Thanks TW. I'm a husky chap and folding pedals flex too much for comfort. These are stiffer than a 70s radio DJ and when removed reduce the folded width by another inch or two.
As aforementioned, they're knock-offs but very high quality.
As aforementioned, they're knock-offs but very high quality.
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BoldonLad
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Well, well. I didn’t know such things existed! Seems like an excellent idea, rather than the “flexy” folding pedals.
I have just added to the Houthi’s targets, ie, ordered a pair off Aliexpress, £20 delivered.
Thank you.
Ooh I like those. I replaced my originals for MKS folding ones which are built like tanks with no flex but they are quite heavy and stick out a few mm further when folded.
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ColinJ questioned whether a spd version was available..... I second that (I've searched but can't find them in spd)
ColinJ
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I have seen them for £90-100 but I think that would be too much for a sub-£400 bike!
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Drago
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I think I may have ordered mine from ebay, but it was nearly two years ago so memory hazy. I'm certainly highly impressed with the Litepro items.
Went out to clean Foldy McFoldface while the electric dar charger boys were fitting my new wallbox. Bike cleaned, vulnerable bits Duck Oiled. Sadly got a front puncture, so new tube ordered. The downside of 451 is while it rolls like Billy Whizz on acid, tyre and tube choice is limited. I'd have bought a slime tube but no joy, so ordered a Nutrak item which I'll slime up manually.
Went out to clean Foldy McFoldface while the electric dar charger boys were fitting my new wallbox. Bike cleaned, vulnerable bits Duck Oiled. Sadly got a front puncture, so new tube ordered. The downside of 451 is while it rolls like Billy Whizz on acid, tyre and tube choice is limited. I'd have bought a slime tube but no joy, so ordered a Nutrak item which I'll slime up manually.
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Drago
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Sorry, I misread Colins question. Plenty of flatties, no Spuds that I'm aware of.
