[Yak] Quick Release Pedals

[Geof Gee]

Just in case someone is interested, there is a guy who machined a set of eggbeaters to be compatible with the MKS quick release mechanism.

http://cafe.naver.com/minisprinter.cafe?iframe_url=/ArticleRead.nhn%3Farticleid=3328

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----- Original Message ----
From: John S. Allen <jsallen at bikexprt.com>
To: Will Hallam <will at hallam.ca>; yak at bikefriday.com
Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 10:19:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Yak] Quick Release Pedals

Please send photo.

I wonder whether there are or might be any quick-release or folding 
pedals that work with Shimano SPD cleats.

Removing and replacing pedals is a pain, and now I have damaged the 
threads on a crank on my NWT so it's time to think about finding a 
better system. It seems to me that my NWT might just fit into the 
Travelcase with QR pedals, especially if I avoid the newer-type 
bowlegged cranks (designed to clear MTB chainstays and the wide front 
derailleurs needed for wide-step triple cranksets). The clearance is 
completely unnecessary on a BF with DualDrive. I have several pairs 
of older, straight cranks that place the pedals quite a bit closer to 
the centerline of the bicycle.  They offer better cornering clearance 
when riding, too.

At 04:45 PM 12/24/2008, Will Hallam wrote:
>Dear Yaksters,
>
>
>Then I ran across the MKS Grip King pedals on the Rivendell site and
>thought to myself that it was an interesting design even though it did
>not have quick release. But I also noticed how closely the body
>resembled the MKS Promenade Ezy and I speculated that the Promenade
>Quick release axle might fit the Grip Kings.
>
>Long story short I ordered a pair of Grip Kings and succeeded today in
>switching the axles.
>
>It's a perfect pedal for travel. IMHO (the Grip King Promenade)
>
>Let me know, I will email you a JPG of the pedal before and after the
>conversion.

John S. Allen

jsallen *at* bikexprt.com

http://bikexprt.com


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