Re: [CR]Was: Best Ever Pedals.. now Barelli

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From: <Wdgadd@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 12:31:05 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Was: Best Ever Pedals.. now Barelli
To: OROBOYZ@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 11/27/2003 10:55:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, OROBOYZ@aol.com writes:


> The versions designed for normal slotted pedal cleats and
> having alloy cage plate were rather insubstantial (Possibly too soft
> aluminum
> alloy selected for this application?) and lacked the stamping that
> Campagnolo
> had, so that in use those plates bent and deformed almost immediately

The Supreme Stainless or B-10 models had stainless cage/platforms and are the ones to have, in my opinion. I'm no fan of alloy cages- with plastic cleats, the cages wear rapidly, depositing alloy on the cleat resulting in infuriating noise. The anodizing on Extra Leggiere Record pedals postpones this somewhat, but it always happens. I've worn out a set of alloy cages on my T.A. pedals in a year of riding; the semi-circular notches are long gone, and the cleat and/or sole contacts the barrel and strut of the pedal. I'll not buy another set unless I can get steel cages.

Best regards,
Wes Gadd
Unionville,Ct