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Title: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: Glen on December 23, 2008, 01:30 AM: Whats the prefered pedal? Its for an old school build thats going to be ridden
I read on another thread that the new dx's have bad bearings, 2 people commented that theyre quite shite. Ive got a pair now that are still brand new only been up and down the street a few times. No prolems yet of course.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: DY85262 on December 23, 2008, 06:19 AM: Have to agre the bearings are not the best. However not sure about V12,s V12's look a little more trad and I wonder if the bearings on the DX will be OK when worn in, regreased and tightened. Maybe.
Either or will be cool.
Cheers and Merry Christmas :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: hunterdubber on December 23, 2008, 06:57 AM: I've used DMR V12 magnesium for last 2 or 3 years
they've been EXCELLENT , can't fault em
Light
grippy
look right
feel right

pm Purple diggler on here , he stocks em in loadsa colours :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: pickle on December 23, 2008, 07:01 AM: like em both......but i've ridden my V12's on my MTB for the last 4 years and they're still going strong! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: kdw712 on December 23, 2008, 09:33 AM: not tried the Dx's as i don't like the styling of them

but have V12's on my MTB and they are brilliant :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: lodge on December 23, 2008, 09:58 AM: Been running new DX's for over a year with no probs.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: jT Racing on December 23, 2008, 10:05 AM: a few lads in holland used new dx's. no problems. i just used old ones.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: dialledbikes on December 23, 2008, 10:21 AM: Nowt wrong with either, but I think Wellgo MG1 magnesium pedals are better than both.

If it's an old school rider though, Crupi Pro Rounds would look more retro.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: diesel on December 23, 2008, 10:29 AM: I've run V8's V12's & DX's in the last three years

I don't think there's much in them really

I'm running V12's at the moment - I like the grip pattern as they fit my feet well - Size 8/9 shoes
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: magna13 on December 23, 2008, 10:50 AM: Ran V8's and V12's and never had a problem with any of them! never ran new DX's but would love a go

and the DMR's i have never slipped off... never!
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: pickle on December 23, 2008, 10:57 AM: Quote from: magna13 on December 23, 2008, 10:50 AM
Ran V8's and V12's and never had a problem with any of them! never ran new DX's but would love a go

and the DMR's i have never slipped off... never!

Zack.....prey you never do.....like with all pedals....your shins or carfs will know all about it! :shocked:
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: magna13 on December 23, 2008, 11:00 AM: Too late Pickle... :( I havent slipped off DMR's but i slipped off some MKS Footjaws i had on my bike... :(
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: JT71 on December 23, 2008, 11:14 AM: ran v12s on an azonic ds1 back in the late 90s, no probs.

running new school DXs now on my ride and to be honest they do the job.
however I'm thinking of changing them soon, probably for some coloured v12s just fashion not function though.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: pickle on December 23, 2008, 11:19 AM: i know this is not a 'what pedal' debate...but my Oddy twisted plastic jobbies are working just fine for me.....but then i don't grind yet and don't exactly ride every week (yet)
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: JT71 on December 23, 2008, 11:23 AM: Quote from: pickle on December 23, 2008, 11:19 AM
i know this is not a 'what pedal' debate...but my Oddy twisted plastic jobbies are working just fine for me.....but then i don't grind yet and don't exactly ride every week (yet)

and if you grind with your pedal on the coping twobobrob will not be happy.

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when I do (very little) grinds my pedals seem to be off the coping, but there's some clear marks on my pedals from them hitting some times.
the pins on DXs whilst replaceable don't seem that tough.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: pickle on December 23, 2008, 11:24 AM: i tend to keep clear of twobob as he scares me! ;D
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: TwoBobRob on December 23, 2008, 02:24 PM: You all love me!!!!!!!
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: Stodgy on December 23, 2008, 02:27 PM: v8's and v12's are lovely pedals - either will do.

You could also look at Wellgo DX (LU313 I think) - cheap and very nice to use.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: mightymini on December 23, 2008, 09:58 PM: do like dmr s, but find them a bit small same for dx. these are my fave pedals
(http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/images/product/large/3606_1_.jpg)
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: thecrooch on December 23, 2008, 10:10 PM: V12's every time....
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: rooski on December 24, 2008, 06:22 PM: tioga surefoot are the model of those pedals.
wide, low profile, grippy, last ages 50 quid.
Title: Re: DMR v12 or new Shimano DX?
Post by: Mattdub on December 24, 2008, 06:35 PM: V8's/V12's over DX's for a rider .