Pedal mount options?
Hi guys, I've been using R5 bundle on my desk/floor but I'd like to get some a little more comfortable setup. I have no issue with the wheel mounted on my desk, it's mainly the pedals being completely flat on the ground that isn't quite right.
I've been doing a fair amount of research and I'm considering either the Next Level Racing Wheel Stand 2.0 or the PEIN Pedal Mount - does anyone have any advice or other recommendations in similar price ranges? I do not have the room or money for a full sized cockpit at this stage.
I have also seen a lot of DIY options but I'm fairly lazy and not sure if I can be bothered with such a project. I also live in Australia if that helps.
Posted Nov 28, 2023, 11:30 PM UTC
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Too funny, I’ve been debating between NLR 2.0 or PEIN Pedal Mount myself. Almost built one out of wood today but I got enough home projects to do wasn't worth saving a few bucks for DIY. Here’s my journey so far with these options and others.
I’ve had some bad luck with stands.
NLR 2.0 I got this from warehouseb a while back for 160 it was a steal at that price but it came missing pieces unfortunately and never got to fully assemble it.. plan was to install casters and wheel it in a corner when not in use. The materials are top notch and felt premium and worth the money. I didn’t get a replacement at the time and opted for refund instead because I felt it was too large and unwieldy at the time and the foldability was lacking and decided to try the Apex..
GT Omega Apex Arrived with broken piece and materials felt cheap wasn’t worth 150 to me returned same day didn’t bother assembling while it had a lot of adjustments options they were cheap feeling.. NLR 2.0 is vastly superior.
PEIN Pedal Mount I just ordered this today and will be arriving by this Thursday. I will let you know how it goes. My thoughts are it reduces size and footprint in the room and can easily stow and hide it. It simplifies the rig as I don’t mind using my desk for the wheel. Down the line I can trash/sell it more easily. The stands are so heavy if you don’t have a local buyer shipping is too expensive to sell.
.. If PEIN Pedal Mount doesn’t impress I will be going for NLR 2.0 without a doubt since I’ve felt the quality of the product already.
Will be very interested to hear how you go with the PEIN. My only hesitation/concern is the build quality and knowing that I could buy the NLR 2.0 for only about $150 AUD more. I like to get things right the first time because I'm lazy when it comes to returning things.
Alright just assembled the PEIN. Did about 30-45 minute session. First impressions:
Quality -Not the heaviest in materials like some stands it is powder coated aluminum pieces that are light weight (came in a small package that weighs next to nothing compared to 25-40lbs stands) but when assembled is somewhat sturdy and rigid with the caveat of you must have a chair locked in the cradle to counteract pedals being pushed. If no chair is in the cradle it will lift up in the front.
-No on the fly adjustments via thumbscrews to change height or distance of the pedal deck or chair cradle. All adjustments will require an Alan key to loosen up the oddly chosen fasteners and reseat them to the desired location and tighten again. So if you have multiple drivers or you want to quickly see if another position is better for you it could be annoying.
Assembly -Easy to put together but fasteners are odd not your trafitional bolt and washer but it works. You can watch the video on Amazon to see what I mean which is also the only instructions you get no paper instructions ship with it.
Overall
-I actually like it I do wonder if a cheap smaller stand in the same price range of 70 would be a better choice though.
-My only complaint is the lack of adjustability on the fly so it could take some tinkering to dial in the preferred adjustments.
-It’s not an instant return for me I will keep testing it out
-My favorite is still the NLR2.0 but it just is too big and unnecessary for my current needs.
Hope this helps let me know what you decide to go with always curious.
Do you use load cell pedals?
Negative I think load cell would be fine not great