Mountain Biking - What is considered to be the best spd pedal for mtn bike

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spartacus88
10-18-04, 08:17 AM
What is considered to be the best spd mtn bike pedal. Taking into consideration cost and weight.

Currently using shimano with no problems, but have been looking at the egg beaters and the time spds

Thanks

forum*rider
10-18-04, 08:21 AM
My personal favorites are eggbeaters and speedplay frogs. Easy entry with both, eggbeaters seem a bit better in the mud and both are fairly lightweight(if you get Ti version)
Xilant
10-18-04, 09:16 AM
Get the Crankbros Eggbeater SS. They weigh 265g and cost 90$US.

a2psyklnut
10-18-04, 11:31 AM
I've tried most clipless. I don't realy like the Shimano SPD's, they clog with mud very easily. I do however prefer the ability to change spring tension.

I do like the minimalistic design of the Crank Bros. but prefer at least some platform, so I do like the Candy's.

Never liked the Frogs. Walking and Hike-a-bike sections made the cleat clog with mud/debris. Did like the engagement/disengagement.

My favs are still my Time A.T.A.C's. Never clog with mud, small platform, decent weight. Don't like that you can't adjust spring tension, but I've never really needed to.
100prcnt Marine
10-18-04, 11:53 AM
i enjoy my candy c's the sl model is lighter but i like the small platform and shed mud very well
kat_ryder
10-18-04, 01:32 PM
I'll second the Crankbros Eggbeater SS. There great, the best for mud, light, SS no rust. :D