Xpedo pedals

James Thomson said:

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless
bodies, CrMo axles).

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Does anyone have any feedback on seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

Thanks,

James Thomson

Searching for any Ti-spindled ones gives horrendous reports of bad
bushing/bearing life, etc. Almost all users report that these are pedals
not meant to even come close to rocks or anything that could possibly damage
them. If anything can break on Xpedo pedals, they will. Weak brittle
metal, etc. But there have also been lots of positive reviews on the
customer service. That doesn't help a crappy product though. The cromos
might be better than the Ti's but do a bit of web research to see.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

Phil said:

James Thomson wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless
bodies, CrMo axles).

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Does anyone have any feedback on seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

Quoted message said:

Searching for any Ti-spindled ones gives horrendous reports of
bad bushing/bearing life, etc. Almost all users report that these
are pedals not meant to even come close to rocks or anything
that could possibly damage them. If anything can break on Xpedo
pedals, they will. Weak brittle metal, etc. But there have also
been lots of positive reviews on the customer service. That doesn't
help a crappy product though. The cromos might be better than the
Ti's but do a bit of web research to see.

Thanks Phil. Let me rephrase my question.

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless bodies,
CrMo axles).

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Does anyone have any experience of seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

Thanks,

James Thomson

James Thomson said:

"Phil, Squid-in-Training" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

James Thomson wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless
bodies, CrMo axles).

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Does anyone have any feedback on seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

Quoted message said:

Searching for any Ti-spindled ones gives horrendous reports of
bad bushing/bearing life, etc. Almost all users report that these
are pedals not meant to even come close to rocks or anything
that could possibly damage them. If anything can break on Xpedo
pedals, they will. Weak brittle metal, etc. But there have also
been lots of positive reviews on the customer service. That doesn't
help a crappy product though. The cromos might be better than the
Ti's but do a bit of web research to see.

Thanks Phil. Let me rephrase my question.

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless
bodies, CrMo axles).

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Does anyone have any experience of seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

6 seconds yields this:
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This is an update to earlier review. My bike has been making a clicking
sound, like a bb failure for 3-4 months. I never suspected the pedals as
they were only 6 months old. Until today. I happened to try to wiggle the
left pedal to check for play. Sure enough, there was enough play that I can
wiggle it and feel it. The right pedal was worse!
I coulda actually hear the 'click' that has been haunting me on my climbs! I
took the pedal apart(a very simple process) and to my surprise there is only
one REAL bearing.
The end has a bearing under the cap and a retaining nut. The other end is a
bushing bearing, and allows for no adjustment or replacement that I can
tell. So I put on my old Nashbar clipless that I paid 20 bucks for in 1998,
and they are still as tight as new and the clicking is gone. Even if xpedo
GAVE me new pedals I wouldn't take them as it is a design flaw and the new
pair will probably wear out as well. I thought I got a good price, but if
the reliability is so bad I really got screwed.
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Thought I would try out these because I broke the spindal on my 929's and
figured I would try a cheaper pedal to ease the pain of my $120.00 Shimano
disaster. I ride some rough trails but thats mountain biking right? So...
One little lick on a rock and I'm missing half of my left pedal. I would
have liked to wreck at least if I'm going to break something like this but
I'm telling you guys, it was a little lick. These are good for city path
riding.
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Phil, Squid-in-Training

Phil said:

James Thomson wrote:

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Thanks Phil. Let me rephrase my question.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless
bodies, CrMo axles).

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have any experience of seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

Quoted message said:

6 seconds yields this:

Thanks Phil. I appreciate you taking the time to help answer my question.

James Thomson

James Thomson said:

"Phil, Squid-in-Training" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

James Thomson wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Thanks Phil. Let me rephrase my question.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless
bodies, CrMo axles).

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have any experience of seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

Quoted message said:

6 seconds yields this:

Thanks Phil. I appreciate you taking the time to help answer my
question.

James Thomson

BTW, those were written about the SL/CR models, and there were several
favorable reviews. The Ti/Mag/3Ti models, on the other hand, are ripped
apart by their reviewers as being a toy, basically.
--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

James Thomson said:

I'm thinking about buying a pair of Xpedo SL/CR pedals (stainless bodies,
CrMo axles).

http://xpedo.com/pedals/mf.htm

Does anyone have any feedback on seal quality, bearing life, and
repairablility?

Thanks,

James Thomson

I've had mine about 3 months now - they're OK - I had a clicking noise
problem I thought might have been the new pedals but was the seatpost.
However I feel that technically any design using a Bushing is going to
give you trouble sooner than say, one which has a needle bearing, like
the speedplay pedals. They are cheap however, and I haven't had trouble
yet. They are easy to dissasseble and regrease. The seal doesn't look
all that good, specially compared to brands that use an O-Ring seal.
However the bushing is brass or something similar and if you are regular
with the stripdown/greasing routine they may last OK.