The Spry comes in a nice looking silver. How far does it stick out
from the crankarm as compared to the VP-001 Thin Gripster? List
price is similar. I'm already using a 20mm Kneesaver pedal extender
so I wouldn't want the pedal to be closer to the crankarm.
I have a set of MacNeil gripster style BMX pedals on my beach cruiser which
is an old Specialise Shark Sport. I ride in the morning on a trip that
takes me down to the stadium, back to the lighthouse, around the fishing
wharf, along the waterfront, onto the dirt path through the nature reserve
Forgot to say that i wear Keen sandals since I ripped a big toenail off in
the nature reserve and they are wonderful. I could wear sneakers and socks
in winter but it never gets cold enough.
Cheers
George
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Hi Richard
Just curious- what cranks are those you have there? And thanks for the
Xpedo rec.!
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Walnut Creek, CA
On 10/25/14, Richard rlh3...@gmail.com wrote:
I've been riding with the thin gripster pedals for about 5 months now.
During the summer months in Merrell sandals, and
David, I'd be interested in how the MG-1 and FG-1 compare in regards to
the feel of the cleats. The MG-1's cleats are small, and with soft
sandals it digs right into the flat platform , perfect. But with the FG-1,
the cleats are larger and I'm not sure they're really designed to dig in,
I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this above, but you can dial in the
grippyness of these types of pedals by simply removing a couple of pins.
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Wanted to update this thread. I bought 2 different pedals, Wellgo FG-1 and
GUB P186. Both are really light, both spin great. Sizes are slightly
different. The Wellgo FG-1 are an update to MG-1 and are very thin.
FWIW, I think the VP-001 are better looking pedals, but pricewise the
Wellgos were
Reporting on my first ride in the correct shoes on new Thin Gripsters.
Wasn't a very long ride, about 15 mi, but a good clip chasing my daughter.
The answer is they're reliable and invisible - everything you want. Don't
have to think about them, they don't strike the ground in spite of their
Yipes! Glad she's OK, and the bike too. Yep, I've the VP Vice on both mine
and absolutely love them.
With abandon,
Patrick
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The Thin Gripster is also known as the VP-001, I ordered a pair from
Riv in the nice silver color but I also wanted a green pair and was
able to source some green VP-001 for $46 shipped from eBay. They look
exactly identical to the ones I got from Rivendell other than the fact
they're green.
On
not exactly news, but that is surprisingly good price - so was Riv's web
special price of $68 - it was enough to make me choose these a gang of
different pedals I was also considering.
Wow those things have really gone up in price! I'm glad I have my two
pair already.
On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 9:32 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote:
not exactly news, but that is surprisingly good price - so was Riv's web
special price of $68 - it was enough to make me choose these a gang
Ordered a 2nd pair of Gripsters yesterday from RBW, thanks to this thread.
Thanks thread!
Just in time, sounds like.
KJ
On Thursday, October 2, 2014 1:38:59 AM UTC-4, Dave wrote:
Great thread in terms of making me interested in spending more bike money.
Blessing and a curse that the
VP has silver Vice pedals. I just received mine direct from them (for a
warrantee issue with pedals that were creaky out the box -- amazing
customer service by the way!). The new pair is as silent as my first (and
highly abused) pair. Of course my first pair now looks more silver than
grey,
*image of guy in turban walking barefoot on nails*
I did find one place on line with Vice for $67, but didn't pursue or check
their shipping.
On Thursday, October 2, 2014 9:10:17 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
VP has silver Vice pedals. I just received mine direct from them (for a
Depending on the pedal you choose and the shoe you wear when riding, there
will be anywhere from no to a little locking.
I find the best combination for me to give me a non-slip surface and avoid
locking is to wear a converse-style shoe (I'm a huge fan of the Chrome
Kursk) and use a wide, flat
I've used the Grip Kings without spikes and with Power Grip straps, which I
really like but I have a set on my Homer that I am going to install with
spikes. Would you use Loctite on the spikes?As a side question, I've
always used beeswax on things like racks and fenders -- does anyone use
I went with red loctite. The grip kings really need spikes; they start out
grippy but after a few months they end up slippy.
On Thu, Oct 2, 2014 at 1:39 PM, R Gonet richard.go...@earthlink.net wrote:
I've used the Grip Kings without spikes and with Power Grip straps, which
I really like but I
OK, now that I got mine. I ordered a pair of Thin Gripsters for either me
or my daughter - will see how it works out. But Riv has a very good sale
going on these with the best price on the internet. Throw in a $7 item and
you get free shipping...
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9:30:26 AM
Great thread in terms of making me interested in spending more bike money.
Blessing and a curse that the great price and special rbw had on the gripsters
made them quickly out of stock.
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I haven't used any of the ones you linked to. I tried a pair of these Tubro
(correct spelling!) platforms as a cheaper alternative, they grip fine:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tubro-downhill-platform-CNC-Pedal-set-removable-pins-sealed-breaing-/261041670722
My first platforms were MG1s, they're
My bad. I had them confused with the cheapo LU313, which I have.
They look kind of similar. Sort of.
KJ
On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 1:25:19 AM UTC-4, Philip Williamson wrote:
I have a pair of MG-1s, with skateboard grip tape. They're plenty grippy,
and mine don't weigh a ton. Teh
Best. Review. Ever.
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 5:45 AM, Paul Brodek p...@skyweb.net wrote:
I haven't used any of the ones you linked to. I tried a pair of these
Tubro (correct spelling!) platforms as a cheaper alternative,
My Handsome Devil came with some cheapo nylon Welgos with pins. I liked
them a lot. Upgraded to the MKS Grip Kings, and I like those, too, but they
have just a little bit less grip, so I keep thinking that I'll throw some
add-on pins into my basket on my next Riv order. Two orders have passed
Grip Kings don't slide too much except sometimes when wet. I like a
platform pedal made by Velo Orange - the VO Touring pedal @ $90. No
slipping whatsoever in any condition. Very comfortable pedal. Tim Petersen
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:47:06 PM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote:
Thinking
Those Vice pedals sure looks nice. I've never seen a pedal that sits so
tight to the crankarm. And those pins are easy to grind down also if you
want less grip, like it seems some people in this thread wants.
Johan Larsson,
Sweden
On Monday, September 29, 2014 2:35:10 AM UTC+2,
I like Grip Kings a lot but not without spikes. I bought a pack from Riv,
drilled holes, and screwed them in. Transformed the pedal into something
much more useable and very comfortable. I like the VP Vice that Ocean Air
sells (very similar to the Thin Gripster from Riv; Rob has a great
I used the grip kings for a year without pins, and then I bought the DIY pin
kit and spent 15 minutes drilling and tapping the pins in. What a revelation!
It's got the lateral grip akin to being clipped in with none of the downsides.
I can even ride relatively hard in flip flops now. I love the
my experience with grip kings is that shoes make all the difference. I
wear Merrell sandals or better, Proterras, and the blocky tread on both
stick in the rain on these pedals.
On Monday, September 29, 2014 7:53:08 AM UTC-5, Avery Wilson wrote:
I used the grip kings for a year without
I have thin gripsters on both my Rivs, and also have velcro hoops on the
pedals, a recent addition after many miles of riding with only naked
pedals. I have probably found the perfect setup, for me and my riding. The
velcro loops can be set on the loose side of snug, so my shoes can easily
be
At San Antonio Sicolvia yesterday, my daughter got tired of her MKS city
pedals with half-clips on her utility bike. So I'm going to be upgrading
her to thin gripsters. For my size 13 ice skate feet, I prefer the length
of the grip kings on my upright utility bike.
On Monday, September 29,
Does anyone have any experience with pedals that are similar to the
VP-001Thin Gripsters or VO Sabots?
I have silver VPs on my Redwood and love them. While I'd like to get the
same for the rest of my bikes, the price does add up and silver doesn't
appear to be an option anymore.
Specifically I
David
I've really like the Welgos I mentioned in my earlier reply. Different than the
one you linked to but comparably priced--I paid about $35--with a huge, very
grippy platform. They come in silver.
Christian
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I was using the Wellgo MG-1 pedals, but I found them quite un-grippy and
they weight a ton. The GF took them on her city bike, she says they're fine.
The VP-001/Gripsters are on a totally different plain IMO.
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 1:47:06 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote:
Thinking about a
Rob at Ocean Air Cycles might still have some silver VP Vice. Worth asking.
Although they do add up $ wise
Dan
On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 12:36 PM, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote:
Does anyone have any experience with pedals that are similar to the
VP-001Thin Gripsters or VO Sabots?
I
I have a pair of MG-1s, with skateboard grip tape. They're plenty grippy,
and mine don't weigh a ton. Teh internets say they weigh 1.2 oz more than
thin gripsters for the pair. They're a good option. Plus, mine are red.
Philip
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On Monday, September 29, 2014 4:46:16 PM
I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but I'll second jinxed in the assessment of
VP-001/Gripsters being very secure - like Velcro almost.
I have the MKS Sylvan Touring pedals on another bike, and those definitely
allow for slipping your foot around - dry or wet.
KJ
On Sunday, September 28, 2014
I also don't like that locked-in feel. I haven't tried the Grip Kings, but
I've found the RMX Sneaker Pedals to have the ideal balance between grip
and slide. They're cheap, too. In super wet conditions, though, I prefer
something with spikes.
Bryan
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I have Grip Kings on my AHH and Thin Gripsters on my Roadeo. I prefer the
Gripsters because I really feel locked in on them. I absolutely have to lift my
foot off the pedal to reposition. My feet move around on the Grip Kings which,
in wet weather, is, to me, a problem. I've been thinking of
I have the VO Sabot and love the amount of grip on them. I could take out
the pins on one side if I needed to and may do that to put grip tape on.
Rob at Ocean Air Cycles really likes the VP Vice
(http://oceanaircycles.com/2013/04/22/vp-vice-and-001-pedal-comparison/)
and if I were buying new
I ride VP's Vice, very similar to their Gripsters. The great thing is I can
play around with how many pins are in based on how much foot movement I
want. I've decided I prefer them all in, and just life my feet briefly to
shift positions around. Not a big deal.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Presumably not whilst pedaling barefoot? :-)
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 5:46 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
I ride VP's Vice, very similar to their Gripsters. The great thing is I
can play around with how many
My experience with the Grip Kings was they provide good grip even when wet,
and I could easily move my foot around. The downside is my personal
clumsiness. It seemed my right calf was always scraped up from the pedal
whacking me as I lifted the bike over an obstacle, carried it up stairs,
Presumably not whilst pedaling barefoot? :-)
Barefoot is no pins. But because I ride both bikes on trails, and I've
decided to wear shoes on trails due to too many flappers from root and rock
encounters and the fact that it's a pain to have to figure out which side
of the pedal has pins
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