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Offline Mr News Bot

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Moto Bicycles Pedals
« on: April 05, 2012, 12:28:59 PM »
If you have been riding for some time then you may have heard of Ali Barjesteh from Berlin, Germany. Lately we haven't heard much of Ali but that's because he's working on a new project called Moto Bicycles. He invented some really thin and light pedals which use grip tape. They weigh 300g / 10.5oz (pair) and are 15mm thick. At the moment the pedals are being tested and they will be available towards the mid of 2012.  Take a look at www.motobicycles.com for further information in German.
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Offline ckcheong

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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2012, 01:03:25 PM »
this is not the spirit of bmx
 
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2012, 01:23:30 PM »
That's not wood is it?
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2012, 01:35:34 PM »
Yup wood pedals, mini skateboards. 
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2012, 02:21:48 PM »
I really hope Ali has success with this. He did put a lot of work (and money) in this project.



I just hope they aren't too expensive. But I'm sure many hipster/fixie riders will buy them for any prize! :)

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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2012, 02:32:05 PM »
they've used flat wooden pedals kind of similar to this on excersize bikes for years. i'd be concerned with the ends and whatnot getting frayed or bungled from hitting the ground a lot, but that's what testing is for :)
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2012, 04:54:36 PM »
hope this works for someone, but for me , i'll stick to my khe, and mks pedals.

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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2012, 05:03:27 PM »
I think they look sex.
(Not in a mutt in his stained Y fronts type of way either)
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2012, 07:01:24 PM »
hipster-ish bikes or vintage bikes yes but bmx hell no. I'll stick to my Colony fantastic pedals.
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2012, 07:06:41 PM »
get yer fixies out scene kids! haa will be good when wood rott sets in from cold weather !
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2012, 07:07:08 PM »
where have i seen this before?

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Wooden pedals by Brett L., on Flickr
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2012, 07:08:07 PM »
seriously, I will give them a try if there not too expensive
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2012, 04:49:36 AM »
My pedals hit the ground all the time. The ends of them are all f*cked up and they're plastic. Imagine will happen to wood. Actually the only thing keeping my pedal from totally exploding is that the spindle is taking most of them impact. Not to mention water getting to them and stuff like that. Cool concept but it just screams bad idea.
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2012, 05:48:39 AM »
if any other companies are willing to try this route, they are more than welcome to come cut down the last tree in front of my house..... i want it out of there anyways. :)
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Re: Moto Bicycles Pedals
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2012, 07:40:01 AM »
Quote from: out~riding on April 05, 2012, 07:08:07 PM
seriously, I will give them a try if there not too expensive

I would like to try them either just to feel how it is. You can paint them in any color and they wont look like wooden. Yes, they will be damaged by often falls but wait nothing lasts forever! I think it`ll depend on riding and "falling" style.
To make review - every new product is good for the market cause it gives more variety.  You don`t need to buy it but assume that some others will do it. Like me IF PRICE is not from luxury product. Don`t blame someone for using not typical materials. With that opinion we would still ride on heavy steel frames.

P.S. some time ago I bought "best plastic ever super durable" barends (I won`t name company cause it`s not a good tone). I was really surprised when it cracked after 1-1,5 weeks of easy riding.
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