Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Rene Sterental
I had slip issues with my Merrell shoes and thr GKs. Then I got the Keen Coronado Cruiser shoes and the grip is excellent while still allowing me to reposition my feet without too much hassle. Five Ten Activator shoes grip amazingly well, but still gave me hotspots on a 35 mile ride, the longest I'

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Robert F. Harrison
Last December my Quickbeam arrived with the Touring Pedals I'd ordered and they were great. But I got it into my head that I should try the Grip Kings and ordered up a set. I immediately took to them and ordered another set for my beater bike. Then I got to thinking that perhaps the Touring Pedals

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Clayton Scott
I use the grip kings with no modification. I find them to grip just right - wet or dry. I don't like the kind of grip that spikes provide because it makes shifting my foot around in small increments difficult - it encumbers fine tuning of foot position. I have medium wide, large feet. Size 12D. Lon

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Bruce
I have the touring pedals on a Ram and a Road and the Grip Kings on a Saluki. I like them both, but for different riding. For touring comfort and a relaxed ride, the Grip Kings. For a quicker pace, higher cadence and snappier feel, the touring pedals. I've used Power grips and they do help with

Re: [RBW] MKS Grip Kings vs MKS Touring Pedals

2010-04-27 Thread Bill Connell
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm curious which people like more. I've used both on my commuter bike > over the past 2 years and can't decide which I like best. They both > have pluses and minuses. Currently I have the touring pedals on my > Quickbeam and this past weekend I did a