Re: [CR]Re: best pedals (a contrarian view)

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From: <Bikerdaver@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:47:33 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: best pedals (a contrarian view)
To: ABikie@aol.com, sachs@erols.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Larry, et. al., There seems to be quite an out-pouring for Superbe pedals. I must admit I have never ridden them(!) But I have had a Superbe Pro equipped bike that was darn near perfect in every other way. It sounds like I should hunt down a pair of the pedals when I get the chance. Thanks for the tip- Save Anderson Cut bank MT

In a message dated 11/28/2003 5:54:17 AM Pacific Standard Time, ABikie@aol.com writes: In a message dated 11/28/2003 8:33:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, sachs@erols.com writes:

All that considered, it was still the absolute standard of reference, and still has great Mojo. It just looks right, business-like, purposeful, and solid.

Harvey "give me them, or Superbe Pros, preferably the latter" Sachs. I'm a late tuner-in, and have but skimmed the responses, but have a few thoughts.
>From the trenches, we've had a chance to observe customer response and feedback, performance and especially longevity.

My own 1037 Campys and their precdecessors and successors are fine units. The SL's have the advantage of plastic dustcaps and aluminum cages so they become ground down on pedal-thru cornering on low-bb machines like the P-13, which helps eliminate a spill. The steel dustcaps and cages of the chrome ones are more dangerous.

Barelli's have never proved to us at the shops (we sold dozens and I have many left over) because of the soft cage. The ss ones are better, but show wear easily. I agree with the Superbe Pro. It went from road to track with screws. The touring version that Specialized called their touring pedal is art and science in one. These were SOP on the Early expedition bikes and manyare still around today. Fine platform, serviceable, smooth. Worked with cleats or your finest broughams.

Larry Black
Mt airy, Md.