That is cool Philip ! I would have imagined the tape would not be sticky enough to stay on the pedal long term. How long have you been using the Grip tape ?
On Monday, January 14, 2013 4:13:19 PM UTC-5, Philip Williamson wrote: > > I've done it on MG1s with grip tape on flickr: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/8354821866/ > I'm way overdue writing up a blog post for it. Grip tape is sticky, and > you can cut it with an Xacto knife, either on the pedal, or before applying. > > MKS GR9s with grip tape: > http://www.biketinker.com/2011/projects/griptape-on-platform-pedals/ > > Philip > www.biketinker.com > > > On Monday, January 14, 2013 12:32:58 PM UTC-8, Mike On A Bike wrote: >> >> I have used GripKings exclusively for a few years now, but I am tiring >> of the frequent bearing maintenance needed for them. I think if they >> had sealed cartridge bearings and metal dustcaps they'd be the perfect >> pedal, but that's not the case. >> >> I'm thinking of replacing them with the "Thin Gripster" (VP >> Components) pedals that Riv sells, but the only problem is I don't do >> pedals with studs because they tear up my Birks and other shoes. I am >> thinking of taking the studs out and gluing on carefully cut pieces of >> skateboard grip tape or some other grippy material. Anybody have >> experience doing something like this? >> >> Also, does anybody who has these think they would grip OK with no >> studs and without modification? >> >> I'm sad that the GK's aren't totally perfect, and I hope MKS will >> someday tune them up with more reliable construction. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/OTkNDdJc1F4J. 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.
