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Post by jprussell on Nov 28, 2009 10:15:37 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
I am looking for a set of clipless pedals and am not sure which are the best value. I heard that the Crankbrothers pedals are pretty good. I currently ride a Cannodale F4 hardtail and primarily ride this area, so any good XC type recommendations would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Post by Mark Y on Nov 28, 2009 11:16:11 GMT -5
Let me loan you a set of Crank Bros before you buy. I find them to be very hard to get out of although many others will disagree. Most of my spills without a reason were due to those pedals. I switched to SPD's and have no problems getting unclipped.
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Post by jprussell on Nov 28, 2009 11:33:28 GMT -5
That would be great, I plan on riding the keg creek ride on the 6th and I could try them there if you are going to attend. That will press me to get some shoes, but I think I can manage.
Thanks Mark
If you want to shoot me an email with a contact for you, my address is john.p.russell2@us.army.mil
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Post by dgaddis1 on Nov 28, 2009 16:46:00 GMT -5
As mark said...others will disagree. I ride Crank Brothers pedals and love them. I have no problems getting in or out, and if I could change anything I'd actually like to make it harder to unclip. The first pedals I tried were Time ATACs which I had a hard time clipping into.
I think everyone finds the second set of pedals they try easier, mostly because they've had some practice.
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Post by quiver on Nov 28, 2009 17:04:55 GMT -5
I love my Crank Bro's ... The have the best customer service around as well.. Best value around www.pricepoint.com/detail/15724-240_CRBSP6-3-Parts-65-Pedals/Mountain/Crank-Brothers-Smarty-Pedals.htmI have these on my road bike and some higher end candy's on my MTB bike Super easy to get in and out of... and I never come out of them. Also keep in mind that you can make them 15 degree or 20 degree (how far you have to twist your foot to get them to release) based on which shoe you put the clip with the circle on it.
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Post by brianW on Nov 28, 2009 19:25:04 GMT -5
I have SPD's and love them. Picked them over others mainly because at the time I was also taking "spin" classes at the Y and they use them there.
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Post by breynolds on Nov 29, 2009 8:19:08 GMT -5
I have SPD's and love them. Picked them over others mainly because at the time I was also taking "spin" classes at the Y and they use them there. They recently had the PD-M520 pedals at Dick's (of all places) for $25, not sure if they still are that price or are in stock. Something tells me they may have been mistagged, but at least one friend of mine picked up a pair.
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Post by wooglin on Nov 29, 2009 14:50:01 GMT -5
SPDs clog with mud, ATACs are too expensive. Eggbeaters hit the sweet spot. No brainer for me.
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Post by azdrawdy on Nov 29, 2009 17:59:14 GMT -5
I have been riding Shimano SPD pedals for darn near 20 years and won't ride anything else. I have tried Crank Bros., Looks, Time ATACs, but always go back to my spuds. My over-riding issue is that I do not like excessive float. I enjoy the feeling of being locked in to my bike, and when I want to pop out, a quick heel flick needs to get me out. Float tends to delay that quick pop. Hence, I will take my spuds. Arizona's caliche clay, Georgia's red clay, Colorado's sandy muck...I have yet to not be able to clip in due to mother nature's intervention. If I can't clip in, it means I missed my foot and pedal interface. If I do my job, I pop in. With the others, I felt like I was gliding on ice, and that didn't work for me. My SO won't ride anything other than Crank Bros., and I make sure she has good cleats since that drives the ability to unclip big time. Back in 1987 when I was using Look road pedals in Germany's muck, well, I can't blame Look for an old mtb'er using roadie pedals for his first clipless mountain bike pedal. MD
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Post by imnav8r on Nov 29, 2009 19:10:08 GMT -5
Crank Bros Eggbeaters Stainless Steel. This was the first and only clipless pedal I have ever used. I have not had any problems with them. But to be fair, I have nothing else to compare them to. I just figure if they work, stick with them. With any clipless pedal for the first time user, you'll have to give yourself plenty of time to get used to them. This means you will probably fall a few times before your leg automatically knows what to do when preparing to stop. All of us have fallen like trees a time or two before we finally got it. These slow motion tumbles usually don't hurt unless you fall in the parking lot or on a stump. It's best to practice in your yard a few times before you head out on the trail with them. And you'll probably rake the pedal up the back of your leg a time or two before you get the hang of putting your foot in the right position as you clip in. One thing for certain is that the learning time is usually pretty short, and the benefit of riding with clipless pedals far outweighs any embarassment or bruises you suffer from learning how to use them. I like the Eggbeaters because they are low maintenance and absolutely shed mud, dirt, or anything else that tries to get between your cleats and pedals. They have a simplistic design that also provides for four entry points into the pedal while the SPDs only provide for two. That in itself makes it easier to get clipped into them for me. You're on the right track in trying some loaners before you invest your money. You will however need to get a good pair of shoes. Get a pair that are SPD compatible. They will work with both SPD and Crank Bros pedals, among other brands as well. Try not to skimp on this if you can avoid it. But by all means, take advantage of a good sale! Good shoes are expensive, but like with most things...you get what you pay for. Good Luck & Be safe!
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Post by seenvic on Nov 30, 2009 11:23:35 GMT -5
One vote for Times.
Seen too many eggbeaters stuck to the bottom of shoes and no longer attached to the bike to go back there.
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Post by jprussell on Dec 4, 2009 14:06:22 GMT -5
Just want to say thanks for all of the feedback. I will make sure to check out both the SPD's and the Crankbrothers pedals.
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Post by razorhoof on Dec 14, 2009 12:25:34 GMT -5
crank bros. mallet 2's. best trail pedals around if you like to do more than just pedal. they're like an egg beater with a platform.
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Post by dsquaredmsquared on Dec 14, 2009 12:59:11 GMT -5
Yep, same logic here with Crank Bros. Acid pedals. My first clipless pedals. These were easy to learn; practiced clipping in and out for 15 minutes against a wall, a couple of passes on the grass, and then I was good to go.
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Post by Mark Y on Dec 14, 2009 13:55:48 GMT -5
Crank Bros Mallets are what I have toloan you if you want to try them.
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Post by bontrager83 on Jan 12, 2010 15:44:41 GMT -5
One vote for Times. Seen too many eggbeaters stuck to the bottom of shoes and no longer attached to the bike to go back there. +1!!! Only bummer is that TIME Cus. Service Sucks!!! the pedals are great, and the only ones i have found that allow for the float and release I am looking for.
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Post by treybo on Jan 12, 2010 17:27:14 GMT -5
One vote for Times. Seen too many eggbeaters stuck to the bottom of shoes and no longer attached to the bike to go back there. +1!!! Only bummer is that TIME Cus. Service Sucks!!! the pedals are great, and the only ones i have found that allow for the float and release I am looking for. +2!!!!! I have tried all types of pedals. Ritchey, SPD, and Time. I have Time pedals on all my bikes and won't ride anything else. If you have any type of knee issue then pedals with float are the way to go.
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Post by robertb1 on Jan 19, 2010 10:28:28 GMT -5
A lot of my friends use Crank Bros and rave about them. I have been using SPD's for many years and I have only had problems in the begining just like everyone does. It just take a little while to get use to them so don't be discouraged. In Mountain Biking you have to give yourself permission to fall every once in a while.
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Post by Mark Y on Feb 4, 2010 12:15:06 GMT -5
+1!!! Only bummer is that TIME Cus. Service Sucks!!! the pedals are great, and the only ones i have found that allow for the float and release I am looking for. +2!!!!! I have tried all types of pedals. Ritchey, SPD, and Time. I have Time pedals on all my bikes and won't ride anything else. If you have any type of knee issue then pedals with float are the way to go. Thanks for the tip guys. I got a set of Time Rocs and no probs getting in and out like I had with Crank. I'm sold on them so far and hopefully it will help the pain in my right knee.
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