what pedals do you commute on?
03-18-09, 07:14 AM
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what pedals do you commute on?
i just bought a windsor clockwork SS, which i will use as the commuter bike, in a very urban area. i think i am going to pull my eggbeaters off the cx bike for now and use those since they are soooo easy to clip in and out of. what are you using?
03-18-09, 07:21 AM
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Crank bro's Candy eggbeaters. Clipping in/out in traffic/at lights is very easy...
I first used them on my cross bike as well (which I commute on ATM), but I am considering getting a pair for my beater/fixed gear/urban bike as well
I first used them on my cross bike as well (which I commute on ATM), but I am considering getting a pair for my beater/fixed gear/urban bike as well
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I asked a question a while back which didn't get answered, so I'll try again.
I have some trouble with SPDs in the winter because ice gets frozen into the cleats and I can't clip in until I bust it all out. It sometimes happens in the summer with clay too.
Are eggbeaters more resistant to gunk in the cleats than SPD?
I can get in/out of SPD without even thinking about it, but the clogging up bugs me sometimes.
I have some trouble with SPDs in the winter because ice gets frozen into the cleats and I can't clip in until I bust it all out. It sometimes happens in the summer with clay too.
Are eggbeaters more resistant to gunk in the cleats than SPD?
I can get in/out of SPD without even thinking about it, but the clogging up bugs me sometimes.
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03-18-09, 07:46 AM
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Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals.
They grip like a motha****r!
And they are narrow so great cornering clearance, but long front to back so great support.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/list...product=14-055
They grip like a motha****r!
And they are narrow so great cornering clearance, but long front to back so great support.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/list...product=14-055
03-18-09, 07:49 AM
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I use eggbeater commuting through downtown Atlanta.
Yes, they are more resistant to gunk than SPDs. In fact, they are about as no nonsense as they can be. I have never been unable to get into my eggbeaters, and I've never accidentally popped out.
Yes, they are more resistant to gunk than SPDs. In fact, they are about as no nonsense as they can be. I have never been unable to get into my eggbeaters, and I've never accidentally popped out.
03-18-09, 07:52 AM
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I asked a question a while back which didn't get answered, so I'll try again.
I have some trouble with SPDs in the winter because ice gets frozen into the cleats and I can't clip in until I bust it all out. It sometimes happens in the summer with clay too.
Are eggbeaters more resistant to gunk in the cleats than SPD?
I can get in/out of SPD without even thinking about it, but the clogging up bugs me sometimes.
I have some trouble with SPDs in the winter because ice gets frozen into the cleats and I can't clip in until I bust it all out. It sometimes happens in the summer with clay too.
Are eggbeaters more resistant to gunk in the cleats than SPD?
I can get in/out of SPD without even thinking about it, but the clogging up bugs me sometimes.
03-18-09, 08:49 AM
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I used to use SPD's but had to give up on any attachment at all when I went to a folding bike; folding pedal technology is still in the iron age, but if you need 'em you need 'em. Turns out I don't miss my SPD's at all; now I just use platform pedals on most bikes, folding pedals on the folders.
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here's a good summary thread about some of the various types - https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/401343-clipless-pedal-spd-bebop-vs-rest.html
here's a good summary thread about some of the various types - https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/401343-clipless-pedal-spd-bebop-vs-rest.html
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03-18-09, 10:18 AM
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egg beaters SL
easy in, easy out, tough
easy in, easy out, tough
03-18-09, 10:39 AM
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I've been using eggbeaters for some months now. I like 'em well enough, but I was "raised" on toeclips, and when I build up my latest commuter (as soon as I recover from a burst pipe in my place) I am going back to them. Of course, part of that is because I have a pair of MKS RX-1 pedals that I love (and miss using). They have flat-out fabulous bearings and they look great too. 
03-18-09, 10:40 AM
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Not a BMXer, but for commuting- bmx pedals (there are some sweet ones available) and bmx shoes.
03-18-09, 10:42 AM
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Platforms with cages. Would like to try clipless though.
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03-18-09, 10:52 AM
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Yeah, I think I may go back to toe clips after 3 years with SPDs. Clipless is fine, but I really didn't have any specific problem with toe clips either. The "increased performance" thing that was promised for clipless was purely a myth in my case. I use clipless (or toe clips) purely to keep my feet on the pedals in all situations (I had trouble slipping off under heavy acceleration when very wet as in heavy rain, or when traversing very bumpy roads (gravel).
Having your feet slip off the pedals is jolting at best, dangerous at worst. I had my feet slip off and lost accel when I was first at a stoplight with accelerating cars behind me a couple of times. I have had my feet slip off and kick the front wheel, resulting in a several-foot swerve, which luckily happened with no traffic around, or it could have been very dangerous.
I'm getting tired of wearing Shimano footwear to church too.
Having your feet slip off the pedals is jolting at best, dangerous at worst. I had my feet slip off and lost accel when I was first at a stoplight with accelerating cars behind me a couple of times. I have had my feet slip off and kick the front wheel, resulting in a several-foot swerve, which luckily happened with no traffic around, or it could have been very dangerous.
I'm getting tired of wearing Shimano footwear to church too.
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03-18-09, 11:16 AM
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Is there such a thing as a clip pedal that will also work well while wearing sneakers? I’m going to be using my Mountain bike for commuting but will also use it when out on casual rides with the wife and kid and I don’t want to have to clip and unclip when riding with them.
Also, these look kinds cool, pricy but very cool.
Also, these look kinds cool, pricy but very cool.
Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals.
They grip like a motha****r!
And they are narrow so great cornering clearance, but long front to back so great support.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/list...product=14-055
They grip like a motha****r!
And they are narrow so great cornering clearance, but long front to back so great support.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/list...product=14-055
03-18-09, 11:19 AM
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Is there such a thing as a clip pedal that will also work well while wearing sneakers? I’m going to be using my Mountain bike for commuting but will also use it when out on casual rides with the wife and kid and I don’t want to have to clip and unclip when riding with them.
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On my folder, SPD clones. On the road bike, Look Keos. For really cold weather on the road bike I have one-sided racing-style SPD clones which are cleat-compatible with the pedals on the folder -- that way I can have one set of winter shoes for both bikes.
03-18-09, 01:26 PM
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twoflats, do you have a shot of the bottom of the shoes you wear with those time's, how walkable are they?
03-18-09, 01:30 PM
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Shimano SPDs (M540)
EDIT- I used to use SPD-SL road pedals (too hard to clip in) and eggbeaters (too much float).
EDIT- I used to use SPD-SL road pedals (too hard to clip in) and eggbeaters (too much float).