Here's some bad press for the Fookers- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BoEZWUh9Nw This guy's pretty upset about them. I'm using the metal versions, they don't look as cool as the Race Face pedals. I still love them, but I know I shouldn't. -Kai
On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 9:34:16 AM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY wrote: > Yup, plus one on Spencer's experience. Every V.P. pedal I've had has > developed problems. I've only had two types, 1 set of Harriers, and 2 of > the 001s, all rubbish. I'm on to Fookers, which are overpinned as all heck, > but my feet aren't slipping or making unfunny noises and shaking anymore. > And them Fookers are inexpensive, though stylistically loud. > -Kai > > On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 7:06:57 PM UTC-5 spencer robinson wrote: > >> Hi John, >> I rebuild a set last year, you just need a socket that will fit down in >> there to get that nut off...one side is threads reversed, If I remember >> correctly. Then with a pick or fat screw, get the old bearing out.. >> In hind sight, if I had to do it again, I would toss the pedals in the >> garbage bin, You can get a brand new set of Clem pedals for not much more >> than the rebuild kit. The rebuild lasted about a month and then >> click....click.....click. I am disappointed with the performance of the VP >> 001 pedals. They are really nice but seem to wear out quickly. The Clem’s >> are lighter and at the Clem price, you don’t feel so bad when or if they >> give up on you. I have a set of Clem’s that have out lasted the 001 model. >> Maybe the composite does not telegraph the bearing clicking. >> >> On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:59:13 AM UTC-5 J Schwartz wrote: >> >>> I did see that, thank you. >>> I think there are some differences between those two pedals...but I can >>> make some assumptions based on the video about how the 001 should go back >>> together...would just rather have a definitive how-to >>> JS >>> >>> On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:57:46 AM UTC-5 Paul Clifton wrote: >>> >>>> There used to be a video on the VP website, but it's not there anymore. >>>> There is only a video for the Harrier rebuild. >>>> https://www.vpcomponents.com/vp-harrier-dh5-rebuild-instructions/ >>>> I didn't watch it, and you probably already found it, but if not, maybe >>>> that's helpful. >>>> >>>> Paul >>>> >>>> On Friday, January 29, 2021 at 5:21:52 PM UTC-6 J Schwartz wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello >>>>> Looking for some assistance re: VP-001 rebuilding.... >>>>> I've managed to find a VP-001 rebuild kit, but can't seem to find any >>>>> info online about how to go about rebuilding them. >>>>> Does anyone have info regarding that? >>>>> I've managed to take apart the offending pedal (the right one) and >>>>> successfully tapped out 2 bearings. >>>>> But I'm not sure about how get them back in...also I'm not sure if one >>>>> is different from the other and if one needs to go in first, etc. >>>>> There are also collar bushings in the rebuild kit, however no bushings >>>>> like that in my pedal body. >>>>> If you've done this successfully, I'd much appreciate to hear how it >>>>> went >>>>> thanks >>>>> JS >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 5:29:34 AM UTC-4 spencer robinson >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I did email Rivendell as I did not see the VP 001 rebuild kits listed >>>>>> but the other Spencer looked for me and found a few kits in stock. The >>>>>> rebuild is pretty straightforward and it just involved finding the right >>>>>> socket and pick to get the bushings out. The bearings are a sealed >>>>>> design. >>>>>> Easy to do and saved a set of pedals. I think the cost to rebuild them >>>>>> was >>>>>> worthwhile. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00:52 AM UTC-4 Garth wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have no idea if this helps or not, I take any pedal I buy apart >>>>>>> upon install and liberally apply grease in the axle. Enough that it >>>>>>> oozes >>>>>>> out when it's back together. Knock on a Gorillas tree, everything has >>>>>>> worked perfectly. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Some brands have very little grease from the factory. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Before assuming the bearings are gone, if you hear noises just >>>>>>> take it apart and grease it very well. Try it out ! Grease is a great >>>>>>> thing ! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9848ec43-0010-4a4a-acb3-46da3b43e9b5n%40googlegroups.com.
