I cycle in run-of-the-mill ASICS running shoes.

On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3:29:50 PM UTC-5, Ryan Ray wrote:
>
> I have a new pair of red magnesium platforms and took them for 2 rides 
> before switching them out for the MLK touring pedals. I felt like there was 
> just TOO much contact for me feet and they were very uncomfortable. 
>
> I know it's not supposed to matter but can I ask what shoes you were 
> wearing?
>
> - Ryan
>
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> On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 12:43:01 PM UTC-7, George Schick wrote:
>>
>> Sometimes if you're patient enough and wait long enough good things come 
>> your way.  This is the case (in my case, anyway) with Riv's new platform 
>> pedal offering from VIP.  When I spied these on their web catalog I ordered 
>> a pair right away and have not been disappointed with them in any way - 
>> they are exactly what Riv (Grant?) describes them to be.  I replaced the 
>> cheap, clunky old MoSH BMX pedals on my Rambouillet and went for a test 
>> spin.  They do, indeed, have a much lower profile and the pedaling is much, 
>> much smoother presumably due to higher quality axles and bearings.  I also 
>> noticed that the exposed threads on the pins that are screwed into these 
>> pedals tend to grip much better than the smooth-ended pins in my old ones. 
>>  But then there was one more surprise:  all of the creaking and other 
>> racket I couldn't exactly identify in my drive train has disappeared!  Riv 
>> also offers these pedals at around the same price as any of the other Web 
>> retailers so no need to look anyplace else.
>>
>>
>>

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