How sturdy is the kit? On YouTube videos, it looks like the kit is wobbling every time a pedal is hit. Is there any way to get it to sit still?
1263334
Its a little wobbly but I still recommend it for a studio kit for a musician on a budget.
1263335
I bought it for my 7 year old son so he probably wouldn't be as hard on it as an adult. His older brother has used it with no issue. We don't have any problems with it wobbling as it is a pretty sturdy set.
529462
No I haven't but try to remember when you assembled that part and what could be causing noise now. Can you take the pedal off and reattach it to see if that helps?
1704966
I've had friends who are way heavier ride it just fine. The only problem is the board looks like it's caving in, but obviously never breaks. Enjoy!
2277218
May not be the most popular answer but on my homemade pedal board I just used velcro to attach the power supply to the bottom. Also if there are screws on the bottom check out this method: http://xmidi.com/bicycle-chain-links-as-velcro-alternative-for-guitar-pedal-board/ I have used this to attach pedals to my board and it is rock steady.
1301704
I know been a year since this was posted... I have a pesky squeak like rubbing sound from one of the pedals when in use. I think left side? If I go really fast it kinda lessens. But if I go a steady pace it sounds like a rub/squeaking. Did anyone figure this out? I noticed the comment stated to put some of the bottled lubricant on the track? Is that right thing to do? Thanks for any help!
470717
Depends on how long you plan on using it. My weight is 128 lb, and I have been using the bike 2-3 times a week for just over 8 months. I pedal standing up as part of my routine. Everything worked fine until about a month ago. First a pedal broke -- the plastic cracked on both sides where the strap is attached to the pedal. Then the tension control, after getting tougher and tougher to tighten for a while, finally stopped working altogether.This is probably too much info. The point is it's a fine bike but it ages really fast.
1394637
Yep, the bike must be in motion with the pedals moving. This is pretty much true of all drailleur systems. Enjoy! I still have mine and though I've had to make small adjustments, it still rides great.
1446241
Just finished putting the bike together and am having the same problem. The seat is ridiculously loose, it rotates around and flexes up and down as I'm riding. It almost seems like it's intentionally built this way. Have either of you been able to fix this problem since you posted? Or are you just dealing with it? Thanks
1911942
Having had to open up the new unit to fix one of the two main bearings on the pedal assembly (should be enough to convince anyone not to buy it) I can see that the bearings are held in with a plastic bracket so I wouldn't suggest putting too much weight on the pedals. If you break one of those brackets then this thing will end up as garbage.
1142412
start on the top of the pedal and work it around. a little silicone may help.
1119749
Year and a half late to answer, but it might still help someone else...Mine squeaked. Took forever to find the cause. Was the connection on the center pole below/between the pedals, where the front and rear section connect. I sprayed the heck out of it with wd40 and tightened the crap out the 2 or 3 bolts that connect that area. Problem solved. SOUNDED like it was coming from the joints on the handles, but it was not. The torque from usage is what makes it squeak.
2023901
I'm sorry to say I can't help you with this. I don't know anything about that crankset, in particular. I will tell you this I am not real happy with the Avenir. It has already started clicking when i exert downward pressure on it. It's cheap enough that I don't feel ripped off but it's not a long lasting pedal.
1982861
I'm not sure about twin pedals since I'm not a user, but the response to fast single pedal is really good. I've tighten the kick head up and can bounce the single pedal if I ease off the pressure. You can get a quasi-double if you try.
1117635
I haven't had any wobbling issues thus far. And I've taken mine rock crawling quite a few times. :-)
607767
Sounds like you have a defective one. We had to send one back too. They replaced it. It shouldn't wobble and those pegs should fit snug in the holes. If you've never returned anything to Amazon before, just click under your account and then orders. It's easy.
415273
My drummer really likes it. I've had two drummers play the kit with reckless abandon...they seem to really have fun with it. Go give it a try. Kind of like shoes...try it on. Then make your decision...But worth trying on.... it really is an exquisitely quiet kit....and that is due to the bass pedal config.
777813
depending on how the bike gets ridden the pedals are fine. most parts don't hold up under abuse. mine are on a cruiser and will last quite awhile. take care of your bike.