Do your MKS Monarch pedals have spiked wings yet ?

[Kim Hetzel]

I purchased one set of silver MKS Monarch pedal extensions from Rivendell Bicycle Works along with the pedal spikes for my Clem. They came in the mail here the other day.

https://www.rivbike.com/products/mks-monarch-extension

https://www.rivbike.com/products/pedal-spikes-32

I referenced from the description of the pedal spikes as to how to mount them. It states to use a "3/32" or 1/8" bit---the smaller size (3/32") means a tighter fit, but the 1/8" is fine, and makes it easier to screw in. These screw in real easy with a 2mm or 5/64" Allen wrench"

After much aggravation and painful finger tips following these instructions, I decided to try using a 9/64" drill bit to drill out the holes in the outer part of the pedal extensions for placement of the pedals spikes. Sure enough, they screwed in better than I had expected. With this application, they do not stick out as far as the prior ones I screwed in following the original instructions. Yes, they are tight. They are similar in height to the spikes that came with the original pedals.

You might want to try one hole on one of your pedal extensions with a 9/64" bit and a spike to see how it works for you first before proceeding.

In the attached picture, the spikes on the right are per the instructions on Rivendell's website. The spikes on the left are done with a 9/64" bit. Notice the depth comparison.

I just wanted to share this with the group.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Kim Hetzel]

Yesterday, I went on a 14 mile bike ride on my Clem Smith Jr. "L" with the newly installed silver MKS Monarch pedal extensions from Rivendell Bicycle Works along with the pedal spikes.

I want to report that I am very happy with the pedal extensions. They added more surface area to my pedals.  I was able to apply more pedal pressure onto the pedals.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Garth]

Hey Kim, could you please measure if possible the actual platform width and length overall(front to back, side to side platform edges),  plus the distance from the outside crank arm to the outside of the body ?  Also the overall body thickness, spikes to included ? 

Thank you !

[Kim Hetzel]

Hi Garth,

Here are your requested measurements of my MKS Monarch platform pedal with extensions:

*front to back: 5 1/8"

*side to side edges: 5 3/4"

*distance outside of crank arm to the outside of the pedal body: 3/4"

*thickness of the pedal with spikes included: 7/8"

Let know, if I left any measurement out. I think I covered it.

Are you thinking about buying a pair with extensions for your bike ?

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

[Garth]

Thank you Kim !  That makes for very large platform, wider than I had thought it would be as the stock pedal platforms are only listed as 78mm wide. 

I'm certainly considering getting both pedal and extension. I have multiple pairs of VP Vice which I have no issue with, but I'd like to have some variety to choose from, for the fun of it ! 

[Kim Hetzel]

H Garth,

You are more than welcome.

I am glad to hear that the measurements exceeded your expectations and are inviting you to consider purchasing both a pair of pedals and extensions. I bought my pedals through Modern Bike:

https://www.modernbike.com/mks-gamma-platform-pedals-9-16-raw-silver

The pedal extensions here:

https://www.rivbike.com/products/mks-monarch-extension

The pedal spikes here:

https://www.rivbike.com/products/pedal-spikes-32

If you have access to a drill press, it would greatly help drilling holes into the pedals more vertically, than when I did it by hand with a cordless drill. Mine were not completely straight.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA.

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[Kim Hetzel]

Hi Garth,

I just want to say that with the pedal extensions I felt very confident in standing up and out of my saddle while riding, because of the more of the surface area on the pedals.

Kim Hetzel

Yelm, WA

[lconley]

I have been at work with the drill press and tap. Here are my Panda Monarchs and Adnap Kings. I had some long black spikes that I put on the Monarch and am using the removed short spikes on the Adnaps. I have only done one of the Adnaps. I am going full drillium - drilling out all of the holes, but I am only tapping the outer holes for spikes. I also have a set of all silver Monarchs with wings on my Rosco Bubbe V1 that will get the same treatment, once I get some more spikes.

Laing

Delray Beach FL

[RICHARD BORNEMAN]

I put the wings on my commuter bike pedals. Nice with wider shoes or work boots.

What size are the set screws you are using? I'm getting ready to order some bolts from McMaster-Carr. Could probably a bag of 100 pretty cheap.

Richard

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[lconley]

They are what came as spares with my Diety T-MAC pedals - about twice as long as the ones that come with the Grip Monarchs. I am using the M4 x 0.70 tap and 1/8" drill bit.

Laing