these pedals can be removed unlike the stock ones that are folded.
the stock is working just fine but i immediately noticed the SMOOTHER rotation when i spinned them.
when i ride the escalator, i just carry my bike instead of putting them down. i hate when the folded part of the pedal hit my right leg. i know switching to the quick release pedal will not entirely remove the pressure, but im sure it will make a difference.
is upgrading worth it?
by Due-Insurance2434
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I lose things, so the folding pedal has never bothered me (and I will miss it if I purchase a G-Line).
My problem is I lose things, either to my own scatterbrained nature or to mechanical failure.
So it will always be better for things to fold out of the way but otherwise stay permanently attached to the bike.
I admit the “folding pedal is smaller” thing bothered me on my 2012 at first, but I am lucky enough to have a Bromfoot2, which solved the issue.
Removing a quick release pedal and put it in its place are a series of deliberate actions and can never be quicker than folding the left pedal.
I switched to titanium quick release pedals on my lighter Brompton. I can feel and appreciate the weight saving but not the added smoothness.
Hello. I bought the first batches of the P line bike, storm grey. Those first batches came with the folding pedal. And ye you are right. That left folding pedal is bulky and I had trouble sometimes folding and unfolding it. Then a few months later came the brompton super light quick release pedals. I switched to them and not only I got like 70 grams off my bike, but I also got a less bulky left pedal. For me it was worth it. I have not tried those pedals you show on you post, but I read on this forum about the MKS pedals with quick release and that they are awesome.
And yes, for me the Brompton super light pedals with quick release are awesome. I even give service to my pedals and they spin great.
I hope my answer helps you.
I really don’t like the quick release pedals, I much preferred the older design, I don’t know why they changed it
Yes. They’re usually lighter, the Brompton’s have sealed bearings, and they have two features no one mentions:
1. Remove the pedal on the side against your leg when walking the bike (or the left Superlight pedal). Not only does this eliminate “pedal rash,” but you can maneuver more easily in tight spots.
2. (To a far lesser extent) A bike without pedals is undesirable to thieves. Especially for opportunistic thefts, where you’re fumbling with bags and are distracted.
I place the removable pedal in one of the water bottle pockets in my Borough Bag (clean residual grease, it’s fine). My only complaint is the anodized aluminum (black) wears off easily, I wish they sold a non-anodized version.
I thought so for my “Green Partner.” DIdn’t get wider pedals (I should have), but got metal and grippier MKS ones and have been a joy to ride. A tick on the “dirty side” to take off at times, and I’ve had to remember to clean the pedal holder out at times. But, overall, been quite happy.
I adore mine!!
I got wellgo qr, in orange to match my G line, and also SPD quick release. So so bloody good!
the spinning efficiency is truly out of this world. however if u need to detach/attach the non-drive side pedal all the time, it is a bit of a faff to be honest. I have both advance superlight pedal and MKS. I still rocks Brompton’s
They are much lighter and that’s it.