MTB Pedal with road bike
10-29-20, 11:22 AM
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Most people I know use the XC series rather than the MX. I have original ATACs, XC6, and XC8 and they all work well. I've had a couple of bails break on the original ATACs but other than a lost dust cap my XC pedals have been flawless, including one pair of XC8 that have 20,000+ miles on them.
IIRC SPD cleats have 4 degrees of float. ATAC have 10, 13 or 17 degrees, depending on which cleat and which direction you install them.
IIRC SPD cleats have 4 degrees of float. ATAC have 10, 13 or 17 degrees, depending on which cleat and which direction you install them.
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10-29-20, 12:00 PM
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I started using Eggbeaters for my commuter bike, they are easy to engage from a stoplight and the shoes/cleats allow you to walk into the office without looking goofy .... well, goofier.
After a while, I just standardized on Crank Bros on all bikes so I can ride any bike with any pair of shoes. I have Eggbeaters on my road bikes and gravel bike; the fatbike has MalletE; and a couple city bikes have platforms.
The way I use bikes, I have a hard time thinking of a reason for proper road pedals/shoes ... I roughly half my rides include a stop where walking around is required (shopping, restaurant, tap room, coffee shop ... )
After a while, I just standardized on Crank Bros on all bikes so I can ride any bike with any pair of shoes. I have Eggbeaters on my road bikes and gravel bike; the fatbike has MalletE; and a couple city bikes have platforms.
The way I use bikes, I have a hard time thinking of a reason for proper road pedals/shoes ... I roughly half my rides include a stop where walking around is required (shopping, restaurant, tap room, coffee shop ... )
+1 Very floaty. They get a knock for durability, but that's only an issue for full-tilt mtn biking.
I have them on 3 of 4 bikes.
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I don't MTB much, but I'm a gravel rider. For reference, this is one a many memorable gravel rides - 2018 Filthy 50
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10-29-20, 12:43 PM
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running time atac pedals on my road (and mountain) bikes, before that used spd pedals. I was interested in the single sided "gravel" pedals but who knows when they will be finally released (due to Time being bought by an Ebike company). For shoes I am using Vitoria 1976 shoes which are nice for road use but they do run on the skinny/tight side
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I've heard durability issues from others, they have been durable for me. I've found that Eggbeater 1 and 2 aren't long lasting, but Eggbeater 3 are much better.
I don't MTB much, but I'm a gravel rider. For reference, this is one a many memorable gravel rides - 2018 Filthy 50
photo credit - https://markmanoutdoorphotography.com/
I don't MTB much, but I'm a gravel rider. For reference, this is one a many memorable gravel rides - 2018 Filthy 50
photo credit - https://markmanoutdoorphotography.com/
I also haven't had issues, aside from trouble with an end cap on an eggbeater 1.
Looks like that ride lived up to it's name!
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running time atac pedals on my road (and mountain) bikes, before that used spd pedals. I was interested in the single sided "gravel" pedals but who knows when they will be finally released (due to Time being bought by an Ebike company). For shoes I am using Vitoria 1976 shoes which are nice for road use but they do run on the skinny/tight side
10-29-20, 05:20 PM
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I notice the XC models have a smaller body than the MX ones. Wondering how that affects stability or power transfer. Although I note my Frogs have a pretty small engagement spot as well and I manage just fine.
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