How About Clip or "Clipless SPD" Mountain Bike Peddles???
06-17-19, 12:26 AM
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How About Clip or "Clipless SPD" Mountain Bike Pedals???
I was against this, but I did some research, and I see them bailing out of the pedals fast enough. I see the shoes for these are like normal shoes not like clods which is important. Hehe.
I'm going to do it, and get this system for the full rotation power gain. That'll be a lot of power fun.
What do you recommend? And this is not for the road bike scenario, although I'm not coming off of the streets. I do about 60-100 miles per week in a kind of BMX of the Mountain Bike on the streets thing.
So again I can't do the hardened, clod shoes, and I need to be out of the pedals ultra fast. You're experienced?
I'm going to do it, and get this system for the full rotation power gain. That'll be a lot of power fun.
What do you recommend? And this is not for the road bike scenario, although I'm not coming off of the streets. I do about 60-100 miles per week in a kind of BMX of the Mountain Bike on the streets thing.
So again I can't do the hardened, clod shoes, and I need to be out of the pedals ultra fast. You're experienced?
06-17-19, 05:26 AM
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I use SPD-SL, the road syle "clod" shoes as you eloquently put it, and I have no problem unclipping when needed. It takes practice.
For mountain biking, I use Crank Brothers Egg Beaters. They allow you to clip in by sliding forward or reverse. Just my preference.
For mountain biking, I use Crank Brothers Egg Beaters. They allow you to clip in by sliding forward or reverse. Just my preference.
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I was against this, but I did some research, and I see them bailing out of the pedals fast enough. I see the shoes for these are like normal shoes not like clods which is important. Hehe.
I'm going to do it, and get this system for the full rotation power gain. That'll be a lot of power fun.
What do you recommend? And this is not for the road bike scenario, although I'm not coming off of the streets. I do about 60-100 miles per week in a kind of BMX of the Mountain Bike on the streets thing.
So again I can't do the hardened, clod shoes, and I need to be out of the pedals ultra fast. You're experienced?
I'm going to do it, and get this system for the full rotation power gain. That'll be a lot of power fun.
What do you recommend? And this is not for the road bike scenario, although I'm not coming off of the streets. I do about 60-100 miles per week in a kind of BMX of the Mountain Bike on the streets thing.
So again I can't do the hardened, clod shoes, and I need to be out of the pedals ultra fast. You're experienced?
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06-17-19, 09:38 AM
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If you go with SPD pedals be sure to get the SH56 Multi release cleats. They a re easier to clip out with than the SH51 cleat.
06-17-19, 09:54 AM
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I have some old Shimano Mountain bike toe clip pedals .. they're OK..
The S in SPD is Shimano.. 'pedaling dynamics'
Now some pedals use magnets, made by other companies , but follow the 2 bolt cleat mount
that is part of the standards shimano created..
got Time Atac years ago to try the scheme out.. Time, France, another one adopting the 2 bolt cleat,
but offering more muddy feet compatibility ,, in pedal design..
[360 degree power output from both feet is a myth ]
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The S in SPD is Shimano.. 'pedaling dynamics'
Now some pedals use magnets, made by other companies , but follow the 2 bolt cleat mount
that is part of the standards shimano created..
got Time Atac years ago to try the scheme out.. Time, France, another one adopting the 2 bolt cleat,
but offering more muddy feet compatibility ,, in pedal design..
[360 degree power output from both feet is a myth ]
....
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06-17-19, 10:05 AM
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Yeah, how about them!
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I always recommend these:
https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-PD-M520-SPD-Pedals
Inexpensive, bombproof. Although the multi-release cleats are often recommended for newbies, I am not a fan. I prefer to have one single defined motion.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-PD-M520-SPD-Pedals
Inexpensive, bombproof. Although the multi-release cleats are often recommended for newbies, I am not a fan. I prefer to have one single defined motion.
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This is good advice. The SH56 is silver in color, versus the black oxide of the standard SH51. I have my pedals set on full loose and use the SH56 and have never pulled out even climbing, yet they have always release easily. I also use a Q-tip to put a bit of oil on the clip edge.
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Dmr Vault Pedals:
https://www.amazon.com/DMR-Vault-Ped...dp/B07G3GN9B7/
I use them because they're the most comfortable pedals I've used. Expensive though. Raceface Chesters are supposed to be good (and much cheaper) but I haven't used them personally.
For shoes Five Ten's use a special rubber compound that is much more grippy on metal pins than regular rubber, it's the shoes pro's downhill racing wear, here's their most stylish version:
https://www.adidasoutdoor.com/five-t...hoe/BTM00.html
https://www.amazon.com/DMR-Vault-Ped...dp/B07G3GN9B7/
I use them because they're the most comfortable pedals I've used. Expensive though. Raceface Chesters are supposed to be good (and much cheaper) but I haven't used them personally.
For shoes Five Ten's use a special rubber compound that is much more grippy on metal pins than regular rubber, it's the shoes pro's downhill racing wear, here's their most stylish version:
https://www.adidasoutdoor.com/five-t...hoe/BTM00.html
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Not exactly normal shoes but most SPD-style shoes have recessed cleats, making them walkable.
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Road pedals release just as fast as SPD pedals.
There is no difference in terms of release. Twist your foot and you are out. That's all.
Color alone isn't an indication. The 51's come in silver as well.
-Tim-
There is no difference in terms of release. Twist your foot and you are out. That's all.
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So how does this work as far as the pedal purchase and the shoe purchase?
Do I purchase separately, and I kind of assume that the cleat can be purchased separate of the shoe for the purpose of shoe style selection.
I like how the multi release sounds. More variability seem better.
Do I purchase separately, and I kind of assume that the cleat can be purchased separate of the shoe for the purpose of shoe style selection.
I like how the multi release sounds. More variability seem better.
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If you purchase the SPD pedals they come with the SM-SH51 cleats. These always worked fine for me. You can purchase the SM-SH56 cleats separately.
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I use SPD for all my trail bikes, city bikes, bar cruisers, etc... easy to get in and out and you get the benefits of being clipped in, lots of options for “walkable shoes” out there, I’ve found some great ones on eBay
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So how does this work as far as the pedal purchase and the shoe purchase?
Do I purchase separately, and I kind of assume that the cleat can be purchased separate of the shoe for the purpose of shoe style selection.
I like how the multi release sounds. More variability seem better.
Do I purchase separately, and I kind of assume that the cleat can be purchased separate of the shoe for the purpose of shoe style selection.
I like how the multi release sounds. More variability seem better.
It isn’t that difficult to learn to rotate out your heel. Some may disagree, but In my experience, it’s better to have one specific release motion that you’re not likely to do accidentally, especially in a sketchy situation.
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