View Full Version : looking for Pedals for large feet, please help


burnman
06-07-2005, 09:51 AM
I've been looking for pedals with toe clips for the past month. Unfortunately, all the places in Philly sell only to size Large, while I am a size 14 in shoes. i also haven't found any online that would work for me.
I am instead going to look into getting a different pair of pedals, which have more grip to them, so I dont' feel like I'm gonna fall off when I ride.
Does anyone have any suggestions here? My bike is used in an urban environment, dealing with cars all the time.

thanks

wim
06-07-2005, 10:39 AM
If you can live without toe clips, these (very large) MKS RMX pedals are great. Bike shop should be able to order them - about $20.00. Dual-sided entry! :)

CBar
06-07-2005, 10:43 AM
you could look at a basic downhill pedal and use Power Grips. Something like a Kona Jackshit pedal, but there are lots of choices. The Power Grip is just a strap that your foot fits into that is attached to the pedal. I believe they have a large size.

If you wanted clipless, CB Mallets are also considered a DH pedels. Very large.

http://www.powergrips.com/

burnman
06-07-2005, 11:01 AM
clipless pedals aren'ty really what i am looking for. thanks though, and any other suggestions are appreciated.

wim
06-08-2005, 03:37 AM
Quick sketch of the old solution to big feet - home-made wooden spacer. Effective, light and cheap.

burnman
06-08-2005, 05:49 AM
the wooden spacer track looks good, may try that. Also, what is the verdict on Powergrips? Do they really work, and if so, how well?

WalterJ
06-08-2005, 06:53 AM
Also, what is the verdict on Powergrips? Do they really work, and if so, how well?

I have a pair on an old Motobecane I use to ride with my kid. Wanted to be able to ride in my sneaks. I'm old enough to have used clips/straps and frankly don't miss them so I gave the straps a go.

They work fine but the pair I've got need to be a bit bigger for my New Balance 11.5EEEs. I can get my toes in but not really enough to want to try a sprint. I bought mine from Performance or Nashbar and they said nothing about larger sizes but maybe they're around. If so they'd be a really nice solution but if they're one size only and you wear bigger shoes than me I doubt they'll work at all.

burnman
06-08-2005, 07:38 AM
i am size 14. so i guess i'll need a bigger pair.

Cory
06-08-2005, 08:07 AM
Rivendell carries two or three old-style pedals, and I have these on an Atlantis with some generic plastic clips. Got about 5000 miles on them with no problems, and they smooth out as you go along.
If you're a purist, grease or drip some Phil's Tenacious Oil into them before you install them. They come with a pretty minimal application of cheap grease.

http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/pedals_clips_straps/14020.html