Have you tried MKS Seahorse pedals

[Paul Richardson]

Hi

If anyone has ridden the MKS Seahorse pedals and has strong opinions about them, I'd love to hear--especially if you hated them, for some reason.  Sylvan Touring is my favorite pedal I've yet tried, but I've also been very happy with Allways and Gammas.  

thanks for any feedback

paul

takoma park, md.

[Nick A.]

I'm also very curious, especially as it may compare to the Lambda.

TIA!

Nick in Falls Church VA

[Brendan Aanes]

I have tried them - I was excited about them but ultimately am not a fan.

For reference I'm using a Spank Spoon DC on my nicer bike (Heron Touring) and MKS Allways on a travel bike. The Seahorse replaced Sylvan Touring Next on my commuter. While the pedal size is an improvement over the Sylvan Touring, my complaint is that there is essentially no grip at all. The little raised bits at the edge don't really do anything and my feet slid off the pedals a few times per ride. This in a variety of sneakers, boots, and sandals. Even the Sylvan Touring has much better grip by comparison, and the Allways is a better pedal in every way.

Too bad because the Seahorse seemed promising as a nice looking, affordable, and reasonably sized pedal, but the lack of grip doesn't work for me. Maybe would work for someone with different shoes or riding style.

[m f]

I have them on my All Rounder. Definitely a smaller profile than other pedal’s I’ve used. I started with Sim Works Bubbly’s but they looked out of proportion. I’ve never had Sylvan’s or Touring’s to compare them. Aesthetically, I love the seahorse’s. Sizes in the pics for anyone interested.

[lyon...@gmail.com]

Paul! What, no love for the Bubblys?

Adam

[Eric Marth]

Seahorses seem a little small for you, Paul. Which bike are you considering them for? 

I like the enlarged version of the Sylvan Touring that Crust sells, the Gordito. There's also a new version from Sim Works called the "Taco" which is built on the Gordito body but with a grippy platform with more studs. 

For my feet the MKS Lambda are the most comfortable. Having tried both, I like them slightly more than the Gammas. 

The MKS XC-III are a nice pedal and look appropriate on a vintage ATB but I found them uncomfortable for longer road rides on my Hillborne. 

I have a pair of Crank Bros Stamp 2 pedals I haven't tried on any of my bikes yet. Might be the thing for my very wide feet. They've got the largest platform of any pedals I've seen. 

[Paul Richardson]

Thanks for all the feedback.

I'm not 100% sold on the huge pedal thing that seems to be quite prevalent, and the Seahorse seemed like a nice way to split the difference.  But Brendan your negative experience is especially helpful.  Slippy is no bueno, no no no.  

I've seen the Tacos, and had the pleasure of playing with a pair of Bubblys, which seem to spin simply by being looked at...man what did they grease those bearings with, wowee zowee.  The pricepoint ($100 Bubblys vs. $32 Seahorse, at bluelug) is also a consideration.

Still deciding if I'll toss a pair in the cart, but I'll offer my firsthand experience if I do.

thanks

paul

takoma park, md.