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pedals/freemounting??

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  1. i have just started learning how to ride and now i have started to try
    and freemount (only actually fremounting a couple of times) but i have
    a torker lx 24 and the pedals seem to be really slick when getting on
    they have nearly no grip on them any suggestions on how better to get
    on or a new set of pedals to use that are not to expensive?
    Thanks

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  2. Just deal with it.
    Or use some tape.

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  3. Find pedals with little screws in them, for grips. I have Snafu pedals,
    and they are great.

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  4. If you want to try out pinned pedals, but don't want to fork out a load
    of cash, try a pair of Wellgos. You can pick up a pair for around
    £12-£15.
    And if you find them too grippy, you can take out a few pins with a
    screwdriver.

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  5. I'd avoid pinned pedals until you are a solid rider. Getting whacked
    in the shin hurts a *lot* more with pins. Freemounting may seem scary
    at first, but most of us managed with cheapo pedals. I suggest
    learning with what you have.

  6. cline said:

    I'd avoid pinned pedals until you are a solid rider. Getting whacked
    in the shin hurts a *lot* more with pins. Freemounting may seem scary
    at first, but most of us managed with cheapo pedals. I suggest
    learning with what you have.

    i havent goten whacked in the shins in a while. i think also my problem
    might be a combination of my 'shoe' (http://tinyurl.com/fpnxo) and the
    pedals
    i can ride pretty well once on it. its just my foot kepts slipping of
    when i try getting on but it is getting a little better it might just
    be my lack of skillz!
    just wanted to know if it was just me or not?
    thanks to all

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  7. Are you practicing outdoors in the rain? That makes plastic pedals
    slippery.

    If it's dry, then you probably just need to practice more, I'd not
    recommend upgrading to pin pedals until you can freemount. I've got
    similar soles to yours (skate shoe flat soles) and they're fine on my
    unicycle hockey unicycle which has cheap plastic pedals on it.

    Joe

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  8. You should be able to get it with some practice. I have the same pedals
    on mine and they don't give me any problems (unless they're wet).

    If you still can't get it then you may be able to find some cheap
    stickier pedals at your bike store.

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