Popular Post Rehab1 Posted June 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2018 I’ve just completed a few mods to my new MCM5. Nothing out of the ordinary but it feels more comfortable and is partially protected from scratches. 1) Added padding to the side panels in the calf region for better grip. 2) Removed the metal GW label at the ankle region and replaced it with padding. Much more comfortable. 3) Added red protective molding just above the secondary GW label to protect the shell from the pedal’s abrasive grip tape. 4) Strategically added red protective molding to the outer perimeter of the shell. The red molding can be purchased here: http://cowlesproducts.com/oldcontent/wp/protektotrim/color-molding/ 12 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beast@tanagra Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 That looks really sharp! What did it take to remove the GW logo discs? And what was underneath for attaching your padding to? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 1 hour ago, beast@tanagra said: That looks really sharp! What did it take to remove the GW logo discs? And what was underneath for attaching your padding to? Thanks. I first peeled off the disks with my fingers hoping the adhesive backing would dislodge as well. No such luck. I used a heat gun to soften the adhesive and then rolled it off with my fingers. Here is what the shell looked like once the GW disk and adhesive were removed. The exposed recessed area was flat so attaching my rubber padded disk to the shell with double faced tape was easy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Paolini Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 That looks incredibly nice, you're hired! What did you use for pads? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Mike Paolini said: What did you use for pads? +1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted June 13, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) On 6/11/2018 at 10:47 PM, Mike Paolini said: That looks incredibly nice, you're hired! What did you use for pads? Thanks! I used 1/4” soft crepe sole material traditionally used on the bottom of shoes. A local shoe cobbler should be able to spare some instead of purchasing a large sheet. I just added little parking stand using the same crepe along with a piece of black plexiglass for stiffness and added support. I used double faced tape to secure it to the front of the shell. It also acts as a nice little protective scratch guard. Edited June 13, 2018 by Rehab1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourtoys7 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 @Rehab1 very nice upgrades, clean and I do like the parking stand (clever). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Paolini Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 @Rehab1 Brilliant. Once it gets here, I have a plan. You must really love that little thing to be doing so much to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourtoys7 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Just placed an order for one, it’s coming, I’ll be stealing some ideas, hope you don’t mind :)) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad0z Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 i like how it turned out. So you're also a fan of red and black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourtoys7 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 No, I will be going dark grey or black, I'll see if I'm able to take those "fake" intake out and paint them black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickysneids Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) On 6/11/2018 at 6:36 PM, Rehab1 said: Dude this red stripe is such a nice touch... might be looking into that eventually for my MCM5 (when it arrives). Edit: Have you noticed a difference in overall temperature after applying the red stripe? It seems to be that the area that you filled is actually used for ventilation. Edited May 14, 2019 by nickysneids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheeliewonka Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 My new Gotway MCM5 already looks 1yr old and I've only been riding it for 2 days. First wheel, total beginner. I started learning on grass but eventually you see pavement and so it goes. I will cover it up with tape but it's too late for that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erk1024 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 2 hours ago, wheeliewonka said: I will cover it up with tape but it's too late for that now Once you get past the "crashing all the time" stage, you can replace the shell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheeliewonka Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Rehab1, do you have a link to the round ankle pads? I would like to order these. My ankles are feeling the most pain from riding. My MCM5 arrived with 2 thick pads for the upper legs which I have not installed yet but the ankle pads are the ones I really need. I am testing the best position for these pads and will perhaps attach them with velcro in case I decide I don't need them later. I heard someone say you can turn better without the pads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 7 hours ago, wheeliewonka said: Rehab1, do you have a link to the round ankle pads? I would like to order these. My ankles are feeling the most pain from riding. My MCM5 arrived with 2 thick pads for the upper legs which I have not installed yet but the ankle pads are the ones I really need. I am testing the best position for these pads and will perhaps attach them with velcro in case I decide I don't need them later. I heard someone say you can turn better without the pads. Same boat here. I've just received this beautiful wheel and I've these two pads to attach. And, yup, I'd like to cover with a soft material those logos that hurst my ankles a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negreanu George Ovidiu Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 6/12/2018 at 1:36 AM, Rehab1 said: I’ve just completed a few mods to my new MCM5. Nothing out of the ordinary but it feels more comfortable and is partially protected from scratches. 1) Added padding to the side panels in the calf region for better grip. 2) Removed the metal GW label at the ankle region and replaced it with padding. Much more comfortable. 3) Added red protective molding just above the secondary GW label to protect the shell from the pedal’s abrasive grip tape. 4) Strategically added red protective molding to the outer perimeter of the shell. The red molding can be purchased here: http://cowlesproducts.com/oldcontent/wp/protektotrim/color-molding/ Can anyone tell me that is the size of Gw label? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheeliewonka Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/10/2019 at 1:20 PM, Negreanu George Ovidiu said: The red molding can be purchased here: http://cowlesproducts.com/oldcontent/wp/protektotrim/color-molding/ What size molding did you use? Do you have a part #? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempiatih Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Please tell me, what is the diameter of the MCM5 logo? In millimeters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 7/10/2018 at 12:29 PM, Shad0z said: i like how it turned out. So you're also a fan of red and black? Looks nice... it reminds me of the metallic red trim scheme on the Glide3/V8 quite a bit, only more pronounced with the thicker molding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheeliewonka Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Does anyone know if there are larger pedals available for this wheel? I wear a size 10 shoe (10.5 in the current brand) and my left foot tends to get uncomfortable when riding. It happens with both my old worn out Nikes and my brand new ASICS running shoes so I don't think the shoes are the problem. I don't know if it's because of the angled pedals or what. Are flat pedals more comfortable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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