DemitriN Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 Hey guys, my Shimano Saint left pedal (1 1/2 yrs old) has developed an irritating click. It spins nicely on the axle, but clicks especially on up hills. I've serviced it a couple of times, and it rides fine initially, but then the #*%$ click returns. I've been looking at buying a replacement axle (not cheap) but am now wondering if it wouldn't make better sense to go for something else. This will be a pity because I really like the Saints. The two replacement choices I have:1- Superstar Nano-X2- Nukeproof Electron Evo. (Plastic?) Advice? What do you suggest for grip, reliability, service, etc? Thanks!
berg_fiets Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 Had a set of Saint MX80's till I managed to bend the axle and crank arm a few weeks ago. Long story... I really loved my Saints, so was stuck in the same predicament. Replace with Saints again or something else. Eventually went with a set of DMR V12 MG's as they are fully serviceable down to the bearings... They got pedigree! Enjoying them more than my Saints... Kickass grip and pin placement feels better. Good luck hunting!
berg_fiets Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 Oh and yes, also had that intermittent clicking noise! Drove me nuts. Would shut up for a few rides and then come back with vengeance. Lol
T-Bob Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 Was looking at the saints (had before), blackspire and spank pedals and ended up with DMR V12s and despite looking a bit old skool now compared to some of the super flat pedals going about they are awesome. Only thing I'd say is obviously they aren't screw thu bolts (that's on the much pricier Vaults) and I'd actually say they can be sometimes too grippy with my 510's. Trying to get your foot off them is a conscious effort! On my other bike I've got a set of Dartmoor Stream Pedals that I was expecting to want to replace in about 5 minutes they have been really, really good. 10 pins each side, replaceable and @ R480 brand new from http://www.pinned.co.za/dartmoor-stream-pedals.html you can almost replace the pedals instead of the screws! They have a lot of grip but you can also get your foot off well when you've ended up moving about on a descent... and not be thinking hard about it / kill momentum just to get placement right Nothing wrong with Saints as well. Great grip, good size and just work... until they don't.
DemitriN Posted March 26, 2017 Author Posted March 26, 2017 Had a set of Saint MX80's till I managed to bend the axle and crank arm a few weeks ago. Long story... I really loved my Saints, so was stuck in the same predicament. Replace with Saints again or something else. Eventually went with a set of DMR V12 MG's as they are fully serviceable down to the bearings... They got pedigree! Enjoying them more than my Saints... Kickass grip and pin placement feels better. Good luck hunting!Checking out those V12's... look sweet!
Bizkit031 Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Checking out those V12's... look sweet! There is a set of V12 for sale on the Hub.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Hey guys, my Shimano Saint left pedal (1 1/2 yrs old) has developed an irritating click. It spins nicely on the axle, but clicks especially on up hills. I've serviced it a couple of times, and it rides fine initially, but then the #*%$ click returns. I've been looking at buying a replacement axle (not cheap) but am now wondering if it wouldn't make better sense to go for something else. This will be a pity because I really like the Saints. The two replacement choices I have:1- Superstar Nano-X2- Nukeproof Electron Evo. (Plastic?) Advice? What do you suggest for grip, reliability, service, etc? Thanks!Forget the Superstar unless they've changed their shipping conditions. Their shipping charge is in the 90gbp range. I'd mirror the other suggestions here. Only problem with the v12s is the thickness. They're solid pedals though. Check out the spanks (very very nice) and some specials on CRC
Grebel Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 I ran these on my DH bike: http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/products/1660/photos/201/s1600_100400250_1267166535.jpg?1290194667 They are currently doing service on my trail bike with a pair of 510 Impact Lows and I can't fault them Some may say "Grub screws, blah blah, bolt through pins blah blah..." but I haven't had any issues. If you hitting that many rocks, you might want to work on line choice rather that looking at grub screws vs bolts...
Thermophage Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Ridden the Saints, ridden the DMR V8, ridden the giants and now have the Spank Oozy Trail...In order of awesomeness...Spank Oozy Trail --> DMR V8 --> Saint --> GiantsSo get the Spanks from CRC...almost 1k less than local and don't look back, they are beyond amazing.Even the Spank Spike would be fine as they come in at more of a discount. Ever so slightly smaller and heavier I believe.
DemitriN Posted March 27, 2017 Author Posted March 27, 2017 Ridden the Saints, ridden the DMR V8, ridden the giants and now have the Spank Oozy Trail...In order of awesomeness...Spank Oozy Trail --> DMR V8 --> Saint --> GiantsSo get the Spanks from CRC...almost 1k less than local and don't look back, they are beyond amazing.Even the Spank Spike would be fine as they come in at more of a discount. Ever so slightly smaller and heavier I believe.I'm looking for something bit cheaper, round R500, from CRC. Or maybe I just need to find a cheaper kit for my saints. Really love those pedals! Are the V8 & V12 copies any good? profile looks bit thick.
Thermophage Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 I'm looking for something bit cheaper, round R500, from CRC. Or maybe I just need to find a cheaper kit for my saints. Really love those pedals! Are the V8 & V12 copies any good? profile looks bit thick.Te Wellgo copies of the V8 are identialy except that they have no removable pins, which can be a pain if you bend or break a pin.Ya...the normal V8's should come in around R500 though. Otherwide Dial'd Bikes locally had some V12's for a bit more than R500 if I remember correctly. Correction...make that the V8's...http://dialdbikes.co.za/components/drivetrain-brakes-and-pedals/pedals/dmr-v8-pedals-black.html
Thermophage Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Thoughts on these? V8 Grease Ports?Those are exactly the ones I had for years...never serviced them..Hit MANY rocks, they would not die. Eventually got rid of them because I wanted different pedals, so now my cousin is riding them
Eddy Gordo Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 I am using Deity Bladerunners for a few years now. They are no cheap at all.However - Tons and tons of grip, so much, I turned alot of the studs the wrong way around11mm thin and what I really like is the bearing load system. It is supposed to distribute the load to prevent bearing blowout.
Patensie Posted March 27, 2017 Posted March 27, 2017 Got a set of FireEye Broils from CRC last week. Only two rides on them, but really happy. Def got more grip than the Saints which was moved to my wife's bike. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/fire-eye-broil-pedals/rp-prod119684
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