Reddit reviews MKS GR-9 Platform Pedals

If you aren't riding in bad weather, it won't matter much. But I am going to leave this alternate suggestion here anyway.

> because now I'm afraid of them

Literally everybody crashes at least once. Please don't let that scare you off. I've dumped a couple of times and, of fucking course, there were people watching. It's happened to all of us. If you want to practice, a narrow hallway in your home is probably ideal. You can practice on a grassy field but you're a lot more likely to fall when you're going slow on grass which could further discourage you.

>I put some tiny platform pedals on and ride in my stiffest soled shoes.

Hey, if that's what works for you, that's what works for you. I've been trying to convince people for years that the biggest benefit of clipless pedals is the stiff soled shoe. I ran "clipless," stiff soled, shoes for quite a while with half-clip toe cages and it was awesome. Actually picking up clipless pedals and cleats was a marginal improvement over the stiff soled shoe. I think the people that wear floppy "walkable" clipless shoes that look like typical street shoes are deluding themselves about the benefit of using cleats.

I would, however, suggest picking up something with a bigger platform if that's the way you're going to go. Ideally a single sided MKS pedal with a half-clip or a full toe clip and strap setup. Single sided platform pedals look nicer, weigh less, and often have a feature to help you flip the pedal into place and insert your foot. Example 1, 2, 3, 4

Seriously dude, if you're wigged out at the idea of riding clipless again, pull the cleat off your shoes and give them a try on your platform pedals. If you think it feels good, then invest in some half-clips/full-clips and compatible pedals (the soles of clipless pedals don't play nicely with the grippy bits of platform pedals and the toe clip will keep your foot from slipping around).

My current set up.

MKS-GR9 Pedals- $22 http://www.amazon.com/MKS-GR-9-Platform-Pedals-Silver/dp/B001GSMRQ0

MKS Double toe clips- $28 http://store.somafab.com/mkstoecldoga.html

Cadence Double straps- $54 http://www.citygrounds.com/cadence/cadence-double-toe-straps-175

Other nice items worth considering.
> Straps: Toshi doubles, All city doubles.

> Clips/Cages: SOMA

http://www.amazon.com/MKS-GR-9-Platform-Pedals-Silver/dp/B001GSMRQ0/ref=sr_1_10?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1416955974&sr=1-10&keywords=mks+pedals

My personal favorite platform pedals. The long body makes for a really stable platform, and it's plenty grippy too. There's a little tab on the back for you to flip the pedal and you can install cages on them too. Only complaint is that they're not the best pedals when it's raining.

I can't comment on clipless, but I love my clips. Even though it's not really helpful as I have the MKS GR-9 Pedals which I don't think will work with Power Grips, I just wanted to chime in by saying everything I've ever read about the Power Grips says they are awesome and you should enjoy them. Another MKS pedal might work for you, as that particular company makes good stuff.