{"id":130285,"date":"2022-07-11T16:41:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=review-global&#038;p=130285"},"modified":"2022-07-11T16:41:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T07:41:35","slug":"i-wasnt-really-a-2-way-pedal-guy","status":"publish","type":"review-global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/review-global\/i-wasnt-really-a-2-way-pedal-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"I wasn&#8217;t really a 2-way pedal guy."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"*CRUST BIKES* lightning bolt break away (XS)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/50968312822\/in\/photolist-2kDTVGG-2kDTmyw-2kDTmAq-2kDTmwh-2kDPKnn-2kDTVGb-2kDTVs3-2kDTVBb-2kDPKrF-2kDPKcT-2kAgums-2kAguj3-2kAkEgo-2kzLaAZ-2kzFZhm-2kzLaEM-2kzFZkh-2kzLazS-2kzKw3m-2kzFZeq-2kzKvXB-2kzLaFi-2kzLazr-2kzLaCT-2kzKw1c-2kzFZnw-2kzLaJV-2kzLaHN-2kzohSq-2kzjLoh-2kzjLkG-2kzohWt-2kzjLnL-2kzohWU-2kzohYh-2kzohTY-2kzjLnq-2kzoX4w-2kzohV6-2kzohYH-2kzjLo2-2kzoXbR-2kzjLkm-2kyPQyJ-2kyPQBz-2kyPQxb-2kyPQB4-2kyKCBX-2kyKCFz-2kyPb1q\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50968312822_50e05a1858_h.jpg\" alt=\"*CRUST BIKES* lightning bolt break away (XS)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\nThis is my *CRUST BIKES* lightning bolt break away.<\/p>\n<p>A while back ago, Tani invited me for a trail ride. The ride spot was a place I have already been to once so I decided to take this Lightning Bolt to the ride (it wasn&#8217;t the best idea)<\/p>\n<p>The picture above was shot the day after the ride. My bike looking gooood with mud.<\/p>\n<p>The day before the ride, I was thinking whether I should swap to clipless pedals or not. I just thought it would be too hard for a ride with flat pedals. At the same time, I almost never go on trail rides and swapping the pedals for just one ride was too much trouble for me. Most of the time I&#8217;m on a bike bike is when I&#8217;m commuting.<\/p>\n<p>Then I found the solution for people like me.<a title=\"*CRUST BIKES* lightning bolt break away (XS)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/50968312002\/in\/photolist-2kDTVGG-2kDTmyw-2kDTmAq-2kDTmwh-2kDPKnn-2kDTVGb-2kDTVs3-2kDTVBb-2kDPKrF-2kDPKcT-2kAgums-2kAguj3-2kAkEgo-2kzLaAZ-2kzFZhm-2kzLaEM-2kzFZkh-2kzLazS-2kzKw3m-2kzFZeq-2kzKvXB-2kzLaFi-2kzLazr-2kzLaCT-2kzKw1c-2kzFZnw-2kzLaJV-2kzLaHN-2kzohSq-2kzjLoh-2kzjLkG-2kzohWt-2kzjLnL-2kzohWU-2kzohYh-2kzohTY-2kzjLnq-2kzoX4w-2kzohV6-2kzohYH-2kzjLo2-2kzoXbR-2kzjLkm-2kyPQyJ-2kyPQBz-2kyPQxb-2kyPQB4-2kyKCBX-2kyKCFz-2kyPb1q\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50968312002_6bc4992576_h.jpg\" alt=\"*CRUST BIKES* lightning bolt break away (XS)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n*MKS* solution pedals, one of MKS&#8217;s latest model.<\/p>\n<p>One side works as clipless and one side works as flat. There&#8217;s many pedals like these and I wasn&#8217;t really a fan of 2-way pedals. I would always scream &#8220;make up your mind!&#8221; when I saw these types of pedals. But, if it&#8217;s an MKS product, I must at least try them!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_7163-900x600.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is compatible to the Shimano SPD. (I&#8217;m gonna suggest you to go look at our online store for more <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/mks-solution-pedal-black.html\">details<\/a>.) You can easily detach shoes from pedals since the attaching plate decided 2 parts. This feature comes in handy so much while you ride in the city.\u00a0However, the fixed force is strong enough. You can adjust it by yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Easy to attach and detach. Impressive MKS!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_7046-1-900x600.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are pins on the flat side, so comfortable to ride with sneakers or sandals.<br \/>\n<a title=\"*CRUST BIKES* lightning bolt break away (XS)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bluelug\/50967497643\/in\/photolist-2kDTVGG-2kDTmyw-2kDTmAq-2kDTmwh-2kDPKnn-2kDTVGb-2kDTVs3-2kDTVBb-2kDPKrF-2kDPKcT-2kAgums-2kAguj3-2kAkEgo-2kzLaAZ-2kzFZhm-2kzLaEM-2kzFZkh-2kzLazS-2kzKw3m-2kzFZeq-2kzKvXB-2kzLaFi-2kzLazr-2kzLaCT-2kzKw1c-2kzFZnw-2kzLaJV-2kzLaHN-2kzohSq-2kzjLoh-2kzjLkG-2kzohWt-2kzjLnL-2kzohWU-2kzohYh-2kzohTY-2kzjLnq-2kzoX4w-2kzohV6-2kzohYH-2kzjLo2-2kzoXbR-2kzjLkm-2kyPQyJ-2kyPQBz-2kyPQxb-2kyPQB4-2kyKCBX-2kyKCFz-2kyPb1q\/\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\" data-header=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/50967497643_3a28289319_h.jpg\" alt=\"*CRUST BIKES* lightning bolt break away (XS)\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" \/><\/a><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Adopted &#8220;Triple Sealed Bearings&#8221; which is the highest grade in MKS.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mkspedal.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/product_image\/public\/media\/2016\/10\/20\/TripleSealedBearings.jpg?itok=-gQ3poLF\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A pedal has 3 sealed bearings. Smooth and durable.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/IMG_7146-900x600.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It has wide range of color variations. (I bought silver ones anyway.)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CLW7v60lKpL\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">\u3053\u306e\u6295\u7a3f\u3092Instagram\u3067\u898b\u308b<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CLW7v60lKpL\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yudai aihara(@yudai_onett)\u304c\u30b7\u30a7\u30a2\u3057\u305f\u6295\u7a3f<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>I really enjoyed this ride due to the pedals.<\/p>\n<p>Hope you enjoy everyday life and weekend just one pedals.<\/p>\n<p>My prejudice was eliminated by this pedal to 2 way pedal. 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