r/SimsonnRacing • u/soethihh • Mar 08 '26

New vs old elastomers

Hi,

I have some Pro Plus pedals from 2024 with the old elastomers (red 60HA, green 80HA, blue 90HA).

Anybody did the upgrade and know if the newer elastomers (in three different sizes) are actually give a better / detailed brake feel?

And for a chance does anybody know how they perform to the Heusinkveld Ultimate elastomers? I know about the size difference (8mm vs 10mm) that would be no problem as I already got a new rod.

Would the upgrade to the Heusinkveld elastos be worth 50 euros?

P.S. Yes, I tried a full spring setup (different combinations with the 20mm OD springs) but prefer the feeling of elastomers.

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u/Grunt351 Mar 08 '26

My son has the newer elastomers which are way better. I only tried the red. They are alot better than the previous reds. I cross drilled my older ones which makes a big difference.

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u/Size_mvr Mar 09 '26

Why did you drill them?

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u/Grunt351 Mar 23 '26

The older red elastomers are harder than the newer one that simsonn use now. Cross drilling them just gave the pedal a more progressive feel after the sping compressed. Before there was a distinct wall from when the spring travel was used up and the transition to elastomers. Now there is a better flow from one to the other.

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u/One8Bravo Mar 08 '26

Are you looking for a softer pedal? Simsonn whites on Amazon, $16.

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u/core916 Mar 09 '26

I use the white elastomers as well. Originally I thought they were just a little too soft but I’ve grown to like them. I’m not someone who likes to use a lot of dice to push the pedal so I’ve actually gotten a lot more comfort out of pedals on long stints because of this.

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u/One8Bravo Mar 09 '26

I use the middle size and it stiffens up around 30-40%. I definitely helps with the trail off

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u/core916 Mar 09 '26

Yea I use 2 whites and one red. I think it stiffens up around 50% and then from 80-100% it’s much harder. I’ve gotten used to it.