Grip Monarchs?

Sean Steinle

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Jun 3, 2019, 1:57:48 PM6/3/19

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Haven't seen these talked about at all. Anyone tried 'em? I need pedals for my Homer. https://www.rivbike.com/products/pedals-mks-new-2018 I never tried Grip Kings, but have heared mixed reviews on them.

dougP

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Jun 3, 2019, 5:48:19 PM6/3/19

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Sean:

From the photo, it looks like they've eliminated the sharp pointy end at the corners. I used the originals for quite a while but kept hitting those corners, sometimes getting cut. Other than that issue (and that's just me being clumsy, really), the originals worked fine.

dougP

Hetchins52

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Jun 5, 2019, 2:24:22 AM6/5/19

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I got a silver pair from Rivendell a few weeks ago to use with my new-to-me Joe Appaloosa. I had a pair of $20 Clem pedals installed as a place holder and these are a big improvement. I'm used to retention of some sort: toe clips and straps or SPD or Look/SL style. It is amazing how well the little pedal spikes retain your feet over all but the biggest bumps. The overall length of the pedals, 4 ½ ", makes for great support and I feel less like I need to wear SPD compatible shoes. Indeed, softer, running shoes do a better job of holding a position and the long, wide platform of the pedal obviates the need for a stiff soled shoe.

Still getting used to them but very happy so far!

David Lipsky

Berkeley, CA

Interesting pedal arguments in this advertising heavy promotion of the Catalyst pedal:

https://pedalinginnovations.com

The Catalyst is a little longer than the Monarch at 5".

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