Hello to all MTB-ers. Time has come to change my pedals to something grippier and bigger, as it is a struggle to bunny hop with them shait things. Did a bit of research and lurking on e-net fields and came across selection. Wellgo B54 vs Wellgo MG1. Both can be sourced from CRC or E-Bay at around £22-£31. The question is ... as I have never seen them in real life, but from info i know that Wellgo MG1 lighter by some 100gr approx but am not sure if they are not to small for my feet. On the opposite side Wellgo B54 are heavier and do look bigger than MG1s. Now am puzzled and popped here for your experiences and advice. Plz help with advice.
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 I'm not sure about the sizing but just be warned - magnesium pedals can be very brittle.. I've destroyed an expensive (very light) mag pedal with a single rock strike in the Peaks.. Something similar in shape to the DMR V12 mags should be ok but stay away from anything mag and using fancy shapes/ stupidly light...
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Am aware that Wellgo's factory do DMR's pedals under different name (stickers) , also found out some reviews that DMR v8s are on small side, not sure about v12s. Atm weight scales tipping towards Wellgo B54?
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 Wellgo V12's with longer pins on my BMX...work very well...wouldn't stick them anywhere a Mountain Bike though. Every thought of getting grown ups pedals?
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From some research BMXs type pedals go very well with MTBs. Cos i'am loving idea of flat pedals and apparently they are as good as SPD.
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I know. The flats VS SPDs debate will never end...
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It will Willhelm, SPDs are the best end.
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Well yes...I know that you know that and every proper mountain biker knows that...but the debate will still go on.
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 use too ride with spds a few years ago but lost all confidence in them after a few near misses with them so swapped them for some DMR V12 pedals on my s works stumpjumper ok untill a few weeks ago when i had a bit of a fall and the pedal caught and ripped the inside of my lower leg,ended up in casualty having it stiched up.Now thinking of reverting back to using spd pedals.
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tis just a flesh wound ..  Seriously though - I've never known anyone fast that uses sPuds... 
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You dont know many people then Dan Your not Dylan are you BTW, you do sound like him FACT Brian where the feck are you been ringing to see if you are going out for a ride.
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Crikey, that cut is sure reminder of those pedals. I mean autumn-winter-spring seasons would be ok with those pedals as you would wear long trousers ... But summer? I only hope-guess those pedals don't cut through fabric as well. Decisions Decisions.
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SPDs only choice, give me one good reason for riding flats unless its a BMX or a freestyle bike.
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 Sam Hill rides flats, so they must be faster.
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 In answer to the OP, have a look at HTI flats if you want something around £20 with a big platform, lots of pin and smooth bearings. Kona too but they are more expensive. And the Shimano DX of course if your feet aren't too big. I rode flats this morning and frankly didn't think about what I was doing with my feet for more than a few seconds. On SPDs there's a constant worry at the back of my mind and if that worry isn't there it isn't long before disaster strikes.
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But spds and XC riding it's safer in my eyes...It's high frequency little bumps that dislodge your feet.
DH riders don't always ride flats, watching the world cup races the commentators were pointing out people that normally ride flats were on SPD's...So my guess it's always course dependent.
TOUCHWOOD in a crash i've never failed to come out of my pedals, in fact the only time I've ever not come out of SPDS is the classic SPD moments outside crowded bars and car parks
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 I use flats now, mainly because I have never found a comfortable pair of spd shoes, they all seem to give me cramps in the sole of my feet after a couple of hours riding.
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