What pedals is everyone using?
10-02-17, 05:18 PM
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10-02-17, 08:59 PM
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Another vote for Shimano XTR M9000. No issues with cleat interface, OK+ performance in mud, cleats are cheap to replace and easy to find, pedals rarely need maintenance. Just ride and worry about other stuff.
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10-02-17, 10:05 PM
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Shimano XT Trail SPD pedals on the gravel bike and on the MTB. SPD A620 or Ultegra SPD-SL on the road bike.
10-03-17, 10:47 PM
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No one using flat pedals here???? I currently do. Using Wellgo MG-1s...
10-03-17, 11:16 PM
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10-04-17, 11:56 AM
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MKS Sylvan Touring pedals here, on both bikes - road and drop-bar MTB. Yeah, I know that makes me a weirdo, but platform pedals are all I've ever used and they work fine for me.
10-04-17, 12:37 PM
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Conversely, when I want my foot to stay on the pedal I want it to stay. Serious gravel riding is arguably too bumpy for feet to stay on flat pedals. I know you'll disagree but that's my take. Not to mention the shoe situation with flat pedals...
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When it's bumpy, though, that's when I take my weight off the saddle and use my limbs as shock absorbers - not fully on standing, just not fully resting on the saddle. Which incidentally I think helps prevent flats. Putting your weight on threaded insert studs, it takes a lot to throw your feet off the pedal. When I say I can pull backward on the stroke, there is no loss in grip during that motion with well laced trail shoes. Granted there's no real upstroke, but I never feel like I'm going to die because I can't unclip in an unplanned event.
10-04-17, 05:12 PM
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10-09-17, 08:08 AM
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Yeah, and they're easy to spot, they're the ones laying on the ground with their bikes on top of them lol.
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10-09-17, 11:27 AM
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When it's bumpy, though, that's when I take my weight off the saddle and use my limbs as shock absorbers - not fully on standing, just not fully resting on the saddle. Which incidentally I think helps prevent flats. Putting your weight on threaded insert studs, it takes a lot to throw your feet off the pedal. When I say I can pull backward on the stroke, there is no loss in grip during that motion with well laced trail shoes. Granted there's no real upstroke, but I never feel like I'm going to die because I can't unclip in an unplanned event.
But there have been times where I did slip off my pedals and it was not fun. Personally, I will take my chances and stay with flats...
10-09-17, 12:05 PM
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I just bought a new pair of XT's (M8000 race) a few weeks ago.
I've been riding Shimano MTB pedals on every bike (MTB, Cross and Road) for around 15 years now. The XT is the sweet spot, IMO. Nearly as light as the XTR, but still cheap and super durable.
I've been riding Shimano MTB pedals on every bike (MTB, Cross and Road) for around 15 years now. The XT is the sweet spot, IMO. Nearly as light as the XTR, but still cheap and super durable.
10-10-17, 08:09 AM
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Yep, PD-M8000 (XT) pedals here too, on both my gravel and fixed gear bikes.
Bulletproof. Clips in every time no matter how much mud or dirt.
The 9000's were $88 about a year ago however and I'm sorry I didn't buy these but the 8000's are fine.
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10-13-17, 11:38 AM
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Speedplay Frogs on my gravel bike. I use them on all of my bikes with drop bars.
10-13-17, 12:05 PM
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I only replied about my 'Cross' bike .. Lyotard 460 D is a flat pedal, plus toe clips and straps,
the ones I use with regular shoes, other bikes, , are with 'flat' pedals ..
Ergon , Brompton's and my old Campag BMX pedals and MKS 3000R, a rubber block pedal with imbedded reflectors.
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the ones I use with regular shoes, other bikes, , are with 'flat' pedals ..
Ergon , Brompton's and my old Campag BMX pedals and MKS 3000R, a rubber block pedal with imbedded reflectors.
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10-15-17, 06:34 AM
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But if i just want to ride on the road i'm changing to speedplay.
10-24-17, 12:13 PM
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You'll get faster clipping in. Clipping out time more important. Also weight. SPD's weigh more than Crank Brothers. Over time that matters.
10-24-17, 01:37 PM
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Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals.
Perfect combination.
Clip in for power and feeling of efficiency.
Clip out for doggy situations where being clipped in feels a bit scary.
Perfect combination.
Clip in for power and feeling of efficiency.
Clip out for doggy situations where being clipped in feels a bit scary.