DMR flat pedals
Discussion
Went cycling round Brechfa Forest over the weekend (nice trails with some excellent downhill sections if you're looking for somewhere new to try) and borrowed a set of DMR V8s which were excellent! Totally transformed the handling and meant I could actually stay on the bike during the rougher sections. Being used to the standard flats my GT came with, these were a revelation!
I was all set to order a pair this morning and noticed that a few people seems to have problems with the bearings on the V8s, as they're not sealed. Is this really an issue, or should I go for the V12s which are sealed (but nearly twice the price!)?
I was all set to order a pair this morning and noticed that a few people seems to have problems with the bearings on the V8s, as they're not sealed. Is this really an issue, or should I go for the V12s which are sealed (but nearly twice the price!)?
You can get Wellgo copies of both V8s and V12s from many bike shops/Halfords, or even eBay, for a lot less than the DMR's
The difference between the two (for both DMR and Wellgo) is that the V8s have cup and cone bearings, but there is a seal, while the v12s run on cartridge bearings.
I've run both and while the V12s spin better for longer, the V8s are very easy to service, just undo the nut, pack full of grease, tighten back up and will run finr for another 6 months.
If you ant to feel real secured to a bike though look at upgrading to SPD's
The difference between the two (for both DMR and Wellgo) is that the V8s have cup and cone bearings, but there is a seal, while the v12s run on cartridge bearings.
I've run both and while the V12s spin better for longer, the V8s are very easy to service, just undo the nut, pack full of grease, tighten back up and will run finr for another 6 months.
If you ant to feel real secured to a bike though look at upgrading to SPD's
My personal favs are the Azonic A-Frame - www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=290 pricy though.
Re. V8 vs V12...
You'll find the V8s are fine. What might happen is one will become stiffer than the other. If that doesn't bother you, then keep to the V8s. Servicing is easy and simple anyway.
If you want the sealed reliability of the V12s... then go for the extra cost of the V12s.
Re. V8 vs V12...
You'll find the V8s are fine. What might happen is one will become stiffer than the other. If that doesn't bother you, then keep to the V8s. Servicing is easy and simple anyway.
If you want the sealed reliability of the V12s... then go for the extra cost of the V12s.
Edited by rico on Monday 27th November 11:50
if you want the best control with flat pedals, you want these
www.burgtec.co.uk/purch11.html
THE best upgrade you can make if you run flat pedals, many many pro's will agree.
www.burgtec.co.uk/purch11.html
THE best upgrade you can make if you run flat pedals, many many pro's will agree.
Current DMR V8s (and for the last couple of years, I think) have grease ports - just push more grease through every so often.
If you keep bashing your shins, you're doing something wrong. My only pedal injury of the last couple of years was pushing the bike through a pub beer garden!
If you keep bashing your shins, you're doing something wrong. My only pedal injury of the last couple of years was pushing the bike through a pub beer garden!
sjg said:
Current DMR V8s (and for the last couple of years, I think) have grease ports - just push more grease through every so often.
If you keep bashing your shins, you're doing something wrong. My only pedal injury of the last couple of years was pushing the bike through a pub beer garden!
If you keep bashing your shins, you're doing something wrong. My only pedal injury of the last couple of years was pushing the bike through a pub beer garden!
I now always wear my helmet,gloves & shin pads.
All my shin episodes were related to learning bike skills/tricks.
Most of my mates said its impossible to learn new skills/tricks when your older,
I started learning in my late 20's.
I love learning anything technical, it is the journey and not the destination.
Might put a video up if anyone is interested !
snotrag said:
if you want the best control with flat pedals, you want these
www.burgtec.co.uk/purch11.html
THE best upgrade you can make if you run flat pedals, many many pro's will agree.
www.burgtec.co.uk/purch11.html
THE best upgrade you can make if you run flat pedals, many many pro's will agree.
You'll get much better grip from a proper pair of BMX shoes, and they look a HELL of a lot better.
moleamol said:
You'll get much better grip from a proper pair of BMX shoes, and they look a HELL of a lot better.
Too right
I think just about anything off here......
www.alansbmx.com/index.php?cPath=41&sort=2a&page=1
Is going to look and ride better than those monsters.
raceboy said:
moleamol said:
You'll get much better grip from a proper pair of BMX shoes, and they look a HELL of a lot better.
Too right
I think just about anything off here......
www.alansbmx.com/index.php?cPath=41&sort=2a&page=1
Is going to look and ride better than those monsters.
My last place of work that is. Mailorder service is excellent, but then it would be, they had me to help them get it sorted.
rameshuk said:
I've used V8s for over a year. I really like them.
Don't forget to wear shin pads - only remove them once you've put your bike in the garage/shed !
I've gone on a 3 hour ride , taken my shin pads off, grabbed some food, gone to put my bike back and ....OUCH another scar !
Don't forget to wear shin pads - only remove them once you've put your bike in the garage/shed !
I've gone on a 3 hour ride , taken my shin pads off, grabbed some food, gone to put my bike back and ....OUCH another scar !
they knoooooow!
man they know
never ever catch my shins when wearing pads... but as soon as i go near the DMRs without em, my shins bleed!
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