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Hello All. time for some pedal maintenance, and I'm seeking gear-head experience/input/opinions.
I've got a Yamaha DFP-870 double that I really love. New skater bearings, Gibraltar straps to replace the double-chains (quieter, less mass), old-school felt beaters, just-right mid-length pedal boards. The original shaft setup was a bit wonky, but it worked well to-date.
Well, wear has gotten to the shaft assembly, and there's a measurable 3-ish degree slop in the joints when pivoted, which makes the left side feel rather sloppy and sluggish. So, time to replace the shaft with something aftermarket.
The two options I have available are the Ahead shaft and the Trick shaft. Both look like significant upgrades in regards to tolerances and same-or-reduced mass. Both have solid reviews from those who have purchased them, but that is commonly the case when people spend their own money...many don't wish to admit they made a questionable purchase.
That leaves me with two questions:
First, has anyone ever done a head-to-head between the Ahead and the Trick shafts from a playability and durability perspective?
Second, if the Trick shaft is better than the Ahead shaft, is it 50% better to match the price differential? Ahead is just under $90, and the Trick is in the mid-$100's.
Thanks for any input owners of either...or preferably both...can provide.
I've got a Yamaha DFP-870 double that I really love. New skater bearings, Gibraltar straps to replace the double-chains (quieter, less mass), old-school felt beaters, just-right mid-length pedal boards. The original shaft setup was a bit wonky, but it worked well to-date.
Well, wear has gotten to the shaft assembly, and there's a measurable 3-ish degree slop in the joints when pivoted, which makes the left side feel rather sloppy and sluggish. So, time to replace the shaft with something aftermarket.
The two options I have available are the Ahead shaft and the Trick shaft. Both look like significant upgrades in regards to tolerances and same-or-reduced mass. Both have solid reviews from those who have purchased them, but that is commonly the case when people spend their own money...many don't wish to admit they made a questionable purchase.
That leaves me with two questions:
First, has anyone ever done a head-to-head between the Ahead and the Trick shafts from a playability and durability perspective?
Second, if the Trick shaft is better than the Ahead shaft, is it 50% better to match the price differential? Ahead is just under $90, and the Trick is in the mid-$100's.
Thanks for any input owners of either...or preferably both...can provide.
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