Free Agent Pro Alloy Platform Pedals

Piece of junk

I bought these for my Gary Fisher...and wish I hadn't.
The bad part is the unsealed bearings. On my 2nd ride, one of them began creaking awful.
After I got home I popped off the dust cap and found that the nuts had become so loose that the bearings had become unseated and rolling around inside the body. So, I had to disassemble the whole pedal, repack it, and ride again. The nuts became loose again, and the creaking continued.
Save yourself some time and money and buy anything else unless you want a chorus of creaking to accompany your rides.
Use them either as a paperweight or payback on the bike of a riding buddy.

Pros: The grip and outer durability are admirable.

Cons: Unsealed bearings, a poor design.
Nuts on the spindle become easily loosened and will never stay tight.
Dust cap difficult to remove without gouging plastic.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: June 14, 2013
Reviewed by: Chris, Tennessee

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Cheap and good enough.

These pedals are classic platforms; they grip well and have a nice feel. I paired them with Power Grips fat straps and they make an excellent cheap pedal solution for a daily rider/commuter.

Pros: Cheap, black grippy.

Cons: Unsealed bearings are not as smooth or durable as sealed but what do you want for 18 bucks? Oh and the free agent logo but sharpies are cheap or free I heard.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 03, 2013
Reviewed by: Hicham K.

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Great Grip! nice feel.

Inexpensive, Replaceable knobs. great for a comfy pedal with good grip for basic shoes. I've got these on my touring rig for just a good all around platform and it feels nice complemented with the power straps for a nice secure feel. And they are not too heavy

Pros: great grip feel in any shoe.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 16, 2012
Reviewed by: brad P., Wisconsin

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These are great all-around pedals. The traction is excellent and your shoe will never slip off with all the traction pins. Also good in wet weather. Highly recommended.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 11, 2012


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