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(More customer reviews)These are great pedals for the casual cyclist. Recently, I've been taking my bike to work much more to save money (my bike's a 2001 Diamondback Outlook). Unfortunately, resin pedals just don't cut it for me, often cracking after only a few months of limited use (keeping in mind, however, that I'm a pretty big guy at 6'3 and 280 lbs, and the pedals aren't the only thing that's broken before; I've also had to replace a seatpost clamp and a worn crank arm in the past.) I know most experienced cyclists would say, "It's a fact of life that resin pedals are worthless," but I don't make a lot of money, so I don't have the luxury of being able to spend a lot on repairing and maintaining my bike. I saw these pedals and thought that I'd give them a try, and I've not been disappointed.
I could feel the difference the first time I rode with them. While I used to feel resin pedals give a little when I push down (even brand new ones), these aluminum pedals are about as solid as I've ever felt. The traction pegs grip my shoes really well, and I just wear running shoes usually. I like that the pedals are so big, because, as I said before, I'm a big guy, and that means I have big feet, which also lets me apply more force.
I will say that the pedals are noticeably heavier than other pedals, but this wasn't much of a concern for me. I know that if you're going to get anything for a bike, you consider three factors (expense, weight, and durability) and pick the two that matter the most to you. So, personally, I'm willing to ride something that's a little heavier so long as I can get something inexpensive that will last a while.
I don't anticipate having to buy new pedals for a long time, but if it does happen, I wouldn't hesitate to buy these again.
UPDATE: I was recently hit by a car on my way in to work, and I think it worth noting that the pedals were still usable; cosmetic damage only, so yeah, I'd say they're fairly solid, and worth the extra weight. I plan on salvaging these and installing them on my next bike.
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Diamondback Sound Pedal (Black Alloy, 9/16 - Inch, Pack of 2)With replaceable traction pins and a concave alloy body, the Diamandback Sound pedals are everything you need in a high quality BMX pedal
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