Straitline Pedals Saved My Family Jewels
"Pedal Slipping" sucks!
That's the theme of this review. As a DH Racer nothing is more aggravating than "slipping a pedal" while trying to post a quick time. I decided to search the world of MTB'ing and hunt down the best pedals made for my problem - I found Straitline's Jeff Lenosky Signature Pedal to be exactly what I needed and it's saved my precious family jewels more than once this season already. I bet they can save yours too!Once I discovered the Straitline Components website after seeing a great ad in a magazine. I sought out a pair of the visually stunning pedals, the best part is the "GraveDigger" lime green color. Having a superior pedal of this color is fine considering most of my race runs are based on that theme of barely pulling it off and not crashing. Although that is a fun part of racing, I wanted to limit the unwanted "dabs" to zero and have full pedal power to the finish line.
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This is what the Straitline website says:
"We set out to design a superior pedal, and we delivered!
Our pedals are produced from a custom extruded aluminum alloy, to provide a very high strength-to-weight ratio. We machine them to exacting standards to improve both the feel and the life expectancy of the bearings. We cut no corners, or should I say we cut all corners. All edges are chamfered to allow mud to push through more easily, as well as adding to the outstanding aesthetics.
The spindles ride in widely spaced proprietary polymer bearings that not only weigh less, but run smoother, quieter, and longer than typical bearings. The bearings require no lube, are impervious to water, and are double-sealed at both ends to prevent dust from infiltrating.
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Weighing in at 518 grams for a complete set with the CroMo Spindle reduced my pedal weight down a whole 12 grams. Lastly each side of the pedal has 14 shoe grabbing pins, that is 28 pins per pedal. If you ever round the pins off or wear them down to worth-less stubbs- contact Straitline for a fresh new set of new pins- it's that easy.
I personally have found confidence, power and more control by using these pedals- hope this inspires (motivates) you to get a set as well. Good Racing!
-Mike Estes aka PostCanyonLoc
That's the theme of this review. As a DH Racer nothing is more aggravating than "slipping a pedal" while trying to post a quick time. I decided to search the world of MTB'ing and hunt down the best pedals made for my problem - I found Straitline's Jeff Lenosky Signature Pedal to be exactly what I needed and it's saved my precious family jewels more than once this season already. I bet they can save yours too!Once I discovered the Straitline Components website after seeing a great ad in a magazine. I sought out a pair of the visually stunning pedals, the best part is the "GraveDigger" lime green color. Having a superior pedal of this color is fine considering most of my race runs are based on that theme of barely pulling it off and not crashing. Although that is a fun part of racing, I wanted to limit the unwanted "dabs" to zero and have full pedal power to the finish line.
This is what the Straitline website says:
"We set out to design a superior pedal, and we delivered!
Our pedals are produced from a custom extruded aluminum alloy, to provide a very high strength-to-weight ratio. We machine them to exacting standards to improve both the feel and the life expectancy of the bearings. We cut no corners, or should I say we cut all corners. All edges are chamfered to allow mud to push through more easily, as well as adding to the outstanding aesthetics.
The spindles ride in widely spaced proprietary polymer bearings that not only weigh less, but run smoother, quieter, and longer than typical bearings. The bearings require no lube, are impervious to water, and are double-sealed at both ends to prevent dust from infiltrating.
Weighing in at 518 grams for a complete set with the CroMo Spindle reduced my pedal weight down a whole 12 grams. Lastly each side of the pedal has 14 shoe grabbing pins, that is 28 pins per pedal. If you ever round the pins off or wear them down to worth-less stubbs- contact Straitline for a fresh new set of new pins- it's that easy.
I personally have found confidence, power and more control by using these pedals- hope this inspires (motivates) you to get a set as well. Good Racing!
-Mike Estes aka PostCanyonLoc
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Youre up on the straitline web here - straitline.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-kid-is-not-on-payroll-i-swear.html
Too bad about breaking your elbow. Remember... Hit face first. Ha Ha, At least your feet were still on your pedals. Did you get a set of the COC edition levers from Straitline?
i think i'll get some Wah-Wahs for $70
Easy life eh!
it's not always this way. some articles in free media are sponsored too. why Pinkbike crew loves Devinci frames so much? isn't it just because Devinci is PB team's sponsor? and what is the main difference between Straitline pedals and 1001 other pin platform pedals, that makes Straitline's have so much grip? i believe the answer is - none. they are just like all the others + they aren't really so light. wellgo mg1 and the guy would save above 150g.
The two rows of inner pins is kinda unique.
Agreed on the Wellgo's though. I've been running B-27's for 7 years on all my bikes. Never had a problem.
Do we think he actually got paid? I don't know, but its a industry fact, companies pay for good reviews like they pay for add space.
'spoiledgoods' rides a Devinci Hectic.
As an online or any magazine for that matter we get products in which we're asked to review from industry companies. We either test it in house or send it out to contributors for testing. Mike tested these pedals and wrote a just review on them-no moey exchanged, but dang I wish we got paid to do reviews. As for Jordan's Hectik (spoiled goods), he had that bike before working at Pinkbike. The DH team that we co-sponsor rides for Devinci frames, but things end at that point, the rest of us own our own bikes. As for the TLD glove review-that was done by Si Paton of the UK-lives no where near us and is a regular contributor that promotes racing in the UK. Hmmm what else is there to say, go ride your bikes!
it's good to hear what the main boss has to say about the case. i believe this is what 'discussion' in general is for. anyway, i feel you got kinda angry, Tyler. why? you have to agree that what i mentioned in comment just above yours was at least interesting. now i stand corrected (though i still don't know why my comment got deleted, but nevermind, it's not so important).
i believe you thought about regular $, but there are gadgets, free gear & stuff etc.. you also have to agree that companies want their products to have positive reviews... i never judged anybody (i said it at least 2 times).. ok let's cut it: i didn't want to diss anyone or say you 'sell yourselves' (don't have the right word) or hate anybody etc. cheers.
Just thought it was a pretty lacklustre and/or empty review. Sponsered or not, it feels pointless. All he says is other than posting the spec/weight is "I personally have found confidence, power and more control by using these pedals- hope this inspires (motivates) you to get a set as well. Good Racing!"
No real benefits/ pro's/cons etc. If that review was in a mag it'd be lambasted instantly.