Talking about pedals...

[marcparnes]

I need to do something about the pedals on my Superdelite as I find myself constantly readjusting my foot as I pedal along. I realize the ones the bike came with are not high quality and that lots of people replace them right off the bat anyway. Researching here and on the Internet comes up with tons of variations so I'm wondering what has worked the best for you. It seems like most of the flat pedals available have studs in them to help hold your foot in position but then these same pedals seem to be quite wide allowing them to touch down easily. I also read a lot of warnings about shin lacerations due to their length and maybe the studs. I'm on aspirin so any blood letting becomes a gusher so that's no good. So, what has worked well for you that might do the job on my bike?

Marc

 

[tomjasz]

There are several threads discussing pedal choice.
Here's the latest

 

[marcparnes]

Perfect! I missed that one.

Marc

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I may suggest this one

The ultimate pedal and shoes discussion

Yes, there are numerous threads discussing pedals on this Forum. Most of them are at least two years old and forgotten. Perhaps we could start all over? As many of you are aware, there are four main categories of pedals: Flat pedals, which most of us use. Regular or even casual shoes may be...

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I'm on aspirin too.

 

[YTOUY]

Hi Marc, I have Raceface Chester platform pedals on my Stromer. I've put over 2000 miles on them. My commute requires a lot of stopping at traffic lights, and 4 way stops. So far, I have no issues with the studs getting in the way, or injuring me.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@Thomas Jaszewski you're ignored

 

[tomjasz]

@Thomas Jaszewski you're ignored

Careful, I'll come over there and steal those cool slippers!

 

[Saratoga Dave]

Aspirin, fooey! Try being on Eliquis and riding the gravel trails. A thrill a minute. If I ever disappear off this joint, I probably will have bled out in the woods out back of Lake George.

 

[marcparnes]

Got a pair of Raceface Chesters based on recommendations here and elsewhere. They are perfect for me. My foot doesn't move around, they're not so big as to get in the way and I haven't touched them down or poked myself yet which is a biggie. Picked them up from Amazon for about $45. Major improvement.

Marc

 

[webcurl]

Got a pair of Raceface Chesters based on recommendations here and elsewhere. They are perfect for me. My foot doesn't move around, they're not so big as to get in the way and I haven't touched them down or poked myself yet which is a biggie. Picked them up from Amazon for about $45. Major improvement.

Marc

Operative word is 'yet', it's the spikes that give your foot traction on the pedal, it's also the spikes that lacerate your shins when unlucky. Take care.
I have RaceFace Aeffect's (excellent pedals) and spent an hour removing all the spikes and then re-installing them with all the extra washers so that they are not as high, so less grip and less lacerations, but they still grip well enough for me.
Not sure if you can do that with the Chester's but then the Aeffect's are more expensive, and a smaller platform size.

 

[marcparnes]

I'll take a look. Good suggestion.

Marc

 

[TMH]

BTW, multiple colors available, Race Face Chesters are currently on sale at REI for $39.73, with free shipping if you buy 2 pairs (or buy something else which brings the purchase total to $50).

https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/171678/race-face-chester-platform-pedals-2019