I recently overhauled the bearings on my Gripkings (first time messing with ball bearings ever) and they are not spinning quite like I'd want them to. The right pedal, which I did second and I think put more grease on and did more carefully, is having a bit of a click from time to time, which I've seen mentioned in other posts here. It took my two hours to do the whole procedure, and I just don't have the time/ patience to mess with these anymore.
I love the platform of the Gripkings and I don't think it can be beat, but I am really disappointed with the quality of the seals and the high maintenance that they seem to require. I've looked all over for another platform pedal with BIG surface area and good performance without straps, and the best option looks like the V.O City or Touring Pedal. I like the idea of sealed cartridge bearings, being that I ride in the rain a lot, and I have very little patience for overhaul-type maintenance. I wanted to know if any of you all have experience using the V.O city or touring pedals. I would like the wider platform of the touring pedal, but I am concerned about cornering clearance with the touring, as these would be for my fixie QB, and I have chewed up the GK's some, even with their excellent clearance. The bottom line is I want a smooth and reliable pedal that offers maximum surface area (size 13.5 here), good grip without clips or straps, and good cornering clearance for fixed riding. I appreciate your opinions. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
