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Straitline Pedals Saved My Family Jewels
May 6, 2008Published by northwestdhdad"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.  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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Nice.
they are nice to bad they bend like wet noodles
haha. jeff lenosky limited editon.. in nwd 6 he did this wall ride and he droped to flat and his pedel snapped off.. but then again he is crazy and these pedels do look insain.. will definatly be buying my self a pair
Those pedals are sick if you wanna shell out $180CAD of your hard earned money for a pair.
that was before straightlines were out..they've only been alive for a bit over a year.
yo spag, your mother bends like wet noodles
no... fat people can't bend well
spag, i have been running a set for 2 years now with no issues. Lots of rides on em with no bending. Done lots of big jumps to side saddle landings, ie one foot on the pedal. still rockin super strong.
DEXMASTER - straightline has been cutting bike parts for more then a year man, i live right around the corner from there Sidney CNC's shop and Ive been running Dangerboy/straightline (both Sidney, BC companies) parts for eons!
Nice review man, Im definately getting those now.
Youre up on the straitline web here - http://straitline.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-kid-is-not-on-payroll-i-swear.html
Youre up on the straitline web here - http://straitline.blogspot.com/2008/05/this-kid-is-not-on-payroll-i-swear.html
yeah they look and sound siick i defenitly might have toget them~!~
Nice shin killers. Still not as nice as Dark Cycles Arachnid pedals but then again nothing is.
sweet pedals....the company also makes some sweet ass levers i want......nothing like functional bling
Nice pedals.. but 518 grams is about 150g too heavy for a decent set of race flats. I understand the whole function aspect should overtake a weight aspect.. you can still find a wicked set of pedals that are lighter.
Wow, you're getting paid to paste the websites product info on Pinkbike?
Easy life eh!
Easy life eh!
who says he's getting paid? Most of the content that goes up on this website, that informs us of great new products, or that posts info regarding trail building, stories on miscellaneous biking adventures, race results, etc, is posted for free by people who just like to ride and share their experiences. You're only getting paid if it's in a magazine, because you have to buy a magazine to look at it. Most websites run based on "news", which includes many citations from the source, so yes, it is pasted from the manufacturers website to be as accurate as possible. Would you subscribe to Pinkbike if you had to pay for it? Nope. So dude isn't getting paid.
@SpecTech
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.
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.
and not to be misunderstood: i don't say it's a bad thing or even that this article really is sponsored.
"what is the main difference between Straitline pedals and 1001 other pin platform pedals, that makes Straitline's have so much grip?"
The two rows of inner pins is kinda unique.
The two rows of inner pins is kinda unique.
You think companies are paying them actual dollars for a good review? Think again! The guy that posted this review does not work for Pinkbike, nor does he even live in Canada. He probably paid for the pedals, and even if he didn't, he's definitely not getting paid to write about them. Not to mention...I've never seen any of the PB crew on the trails with a Devinci.
Agreed on the Wellgo's though. I've been running B-27's for 7 years on all my bikes. Never had a problem.
Agreed on the Wellgo's though. I've been running B-27's for 7 years on all my bikes. Never had a problem.
It would be nice to know if the author did get paid (or a free set of pedals .. compensated is the word I guess). If he works for pink bike or not, it doesn't matter. If magazines, and articles like this let you know if they got paid, or compensated in any way (free stuff) it would go along way to trusting the report. Most people will say anything if their sponsorship, or bread money depend on it. The pedals look cool, but who really knows? the company and their employees obviously think they are the best.
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.
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.
@SpecTech
'spoiledgoods' rides a Devinci Hectic.
once again - i don't say this kind of sponsorship is either bad or good, but on the other hand - some time ago there was a Troy Lee glove review sayin it's super-duper. all right maybe it was, but think - why do they always review top brands? why not decathlon or anything? and why my comment got deleted when i posted that they're (gloves) not so superb? not neg props, it was deleted. why? the answer is obvious.
'spoiledgoods' rides a Devinci Hectic.
once again - i don't say this kind of sponsorship is either bad or good, but on the other hand - some time ago there was a Troy Lee glove review sayin it's super-duper. all right maybe it was, but think - why do they always review top brands? why not decathlon or anything? and why my comment got deleted when i posted that they're (gloves) not so superb? not neg props, it was deleted. why? the answer is obvious. oh wow this is a great discussion you guys have going on here. first off Post Canyon Loc is a regular user of the site just like you proxx or anyone for that matter. We've ridden with him a few times and he asked if he could become a regular contributor to the site as he loves the sport. Last season he traveled around the pacific northwest racing and doing race coverage-did we pay him-sorry but no, we barely pay ourselves to do this.
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!
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!
first of all: i just came back from biking 
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.
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.
My point actually was that the review had very little actual content, over half of the body copy is pasted from the website (I know he admits this) but whats the point. Its like giving a product review and saying "i like them".
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.
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.
Thank you for saying that, seriuosly. I appreciate what you've pointed out. I wrote it quickly and it shows. I promise to provide more of my own content positive and negative. KUDOS!
the levers are sick i want them to but 50 for just the pull part and the would proberbly get nicked of the bike
are these the ones on the new norco shore? the brown and lime greenbike? chhers.
damn those r sick it's just hard to find a bike that has the same kinda colors
Hey Estes
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?
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'm fixed and I can still make babies! Thanks......oh, I did not get a set of the levers, but I know Ach will hook it up for me at the end of summer when I return.
best part about em is that you even have to put the pins in ur self when u first get em!
... wow those are amazing
yea they are amazing, hard to find tho, only one bike shop i know carries them
go to their site, the have a list of distributers, only 2 in Canada :O
they look really nice and the options for colors is awesome, but its a bummer they cost $150!!!!
i think i'll get some Wah-Wahs for $70
i think i'll get some Wah-Wahs for $70
im gonna pick some up, hopefully in time to get the JL signatures.
Sweet pedals man!
Sweet pedals man!
Some of the sickest pedals ever...too bad they're made with child labor!
Hahahaha I heard the same thing about that east coast frame company BMW
cool but I prefer the X-Pedo's....
these bad boys do bend like crazy and arent grippy at all one of the worst pedals ive ever ridden
^ hard to belive you ^! the new models are much better then the 06
tired of slipping pedals while trying to get a good time? clipless...
cliples is for f*gs^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Nope. I race flats..510's and these beloved pedals work great for me.
those look like some sweet peddles and pretty close to my woodman spikeys
Want to limit unwanted dabs and deliver full pedal power to the finish line? Clipless might be for you.
Nope. I race flats..510's and these beloved pedals work great for me.
do they only come in green?
just seeing "pedal slipping sucks" made me almost throw up
for the guy who asked if they only come in green they dont theres loads of colours.
Solid review and a very good example of a privateer trying to get noticed. Take note 'wanna-get-sponsored' racers, pro biking is a business and there's no harm in self-promotion.
super cycle paddles are better then these
By paddles are you talking about going out in a boat, because if that's the case, then you are right, Super Cycle paddles would be way better.
I`m liking them. I may pick up a set!
These pedals are so sick! The peg are incredible for riders with crappy shoes, you dont need 5-ten rubber to stay glued in. Everyone needs a pair.
Thanks for the help at the last fluid ride cup Mike, heal quick buddy.
Thanks for the help at the last fluid ride cup Mike, heal quick buddy.
thats sick, how much are they?
sweet i like the bulky ness and the rectangle shape. could you lime green instead of pea green.
mike nice review on the pedals through information which would help any rider make an informed decision on their next pedal choice. straight line or other
$180 is suggested retail - most good bike shops will get them to you for $160 to $175 CND
Tried them, but the Crank Brothers 50/50 is a better peeal. Lighter and stronger with changeable colour inserts. Nice review but time will tell for you.
Funny- I just got a set and they were loose and noisey. They needed to be re-built and tightened up- they break pretty easy too. Good pedal for XC or Beach Cruisers.
maybe its just me, but i dont really see what makes them super special for the money. what ever happened to shinburgers?
Once you feel them...you'll know.
dude, if you dont like slipping flat pedals, CLIP IN TO WIN!
get drive pedals just as lite and and only 60 bucks!!
how are those different from any other pedal
Can you believe they only sent 10 of those JL Green ltd edition pedals to the uk, I was the lucky person to het the last one. That is unless Straitline send a second shipment.
They are hard to get and they become most discussed on a ride- Enjoy!
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