View Poll Results: Are You Attached to Your Pedals?
Yes, The pedals I use are the best, any other is a major fail
5
10.87%
No, I use and find merit in more than one style
31
67.39%
I’m afraid of pedals that are different from mine
3
6.52%
My pedals have to be pretty and match my bike
7
15.22%
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Are You Attached to Your Pedals?
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Are You Attached to Your Pedals?
Are You Attached to Your Pedals?
I don’t mean physically, like when you’re clipped or strapped in.
What I mean is, do you find one particular style to be the bestest ever, while eschewing all others?
I’m guessing that most avid cyclists find a time and place for more than one style of pedals, (I know I do) but I could be wrong. Let’s settle this extremely serious issue once and for all!
I don’t mean physically, like when you’re clipped or strapped in.
What I mean is, do you find one particular style to be the bestest ever, while eschewing all others?
I’m guessing that most avid cyclists find a time and place for more than one style of pedals, (I know I do) but I could be wrong. Let’s settle this extremely serious issue once and for all!
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I have found that Shimano SPD M520's work really well for me, are cheap, and are just about bulletproof. No reason to switch to any other kind. They are on all 3 of my bikes, and have been on every bike I have owned since I went clipless about 7 or 8 years ago. I didn't vote in the poll because none of those apply to me. There are other pedals out there, but none work as well as these do, for me.
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You left out a choice that is likely the most common one for most cyclists; use one type of pedal (more than likely the pedals that came with the bike) and don't give a darn one way or the other about other types.
Of course that may not be as common a choice amongst the insular population of BF "avid" cycling enthusiasts/Serious Commuter Cyclists™
Of course that may not be as common a choice amongst the insular population of BF "avid" cycling enthusiasts/Serious Commuter Cyclists™
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Pedals have to work for the application. I use three types. Toeclips, straps and slotted cleats. (Shimano 600 semi-platforms.) By far the most secure at very high RPMs. LOOK black Delta compatibles. (Forte.) Like toeclips and cleats, no float. My preferred road pedals. SPD XP mtn pedals. New addition for riding gravel. Far better for foot-downs as the shoe has a real sole meant for off bike. Cleat is less exposed. These may see wider use. We will see.
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I don't have a specific model, but I prefer Shimano over the other companies with a clipless system, and therefore only ride pedals that jive with Shimano cleats. I find those pedals best for me and using any other kind would be a major fail to me, but I don't really care if other people want to ride platforms, clips, cages, or other clipless systems. It is all about what works for the individual.
And I don't care to try other brands, since I have multiple shim. pedals and cleats for them...I really don't want to switch things up and buy new cleats, too (and new shoes, because I am not switching cleats every time I ride)
And I don't care to try other brands, since I have multiple shim. pedals and cleats for them...I really don't want to switch things up and buy new cleats, too (and new shoes, because I am not switching cleats every time I ride)
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I have Ultegra pedals on my road bike, M540 spd's on my CX bike, and clips and straps on my old MTB. All work fine, all are ridden for commuting.
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Pedals I currently have in use.
Shimano SPD campus pedals.
Pinned platform.
Rubber block.
Pedals I have, but not in use at this moment.
Plain platform.
Vintage rubber block.
Vintage quill with clips and straps.
First generation Look clipless.
Shimano SPD campus pedals.
Pinned platform.
Rubber block.
Pedals I have, but not in use at this moment.
Plain platform.
Vintage rubber block.
Vintage quill with clips and straps.
First generation Look clipless.
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I like SPD's but I'm thinking of going "platform" because of pain in my feet. I went that way the last few weeks only because the only shoes warm enough don't have cleats. My main commuting bike are the SPD-on-one-side-and-platform-on-the-other-side type, so that was easy.
I like toe clips, too.
I have SPD-SL's on my track racing bike because I need security on the track. They're damned uncomfortable, though.
I like toe clips, too.
I have SPD-SL's on my track racing bike because I need security on the track. They're damned uncomfortable, though.
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Though we rarely agree on anything, I'd have to say that I-Like-To-Bike has a good point this time out (except for the part where he insults everyone on this forum).
I did not fill in the survey because my answer is not up there. I use platform pedals with toe cages, but I haven't tried anything else, nor do I feel the need to try anything else. Pedals are just not that important to me. I push them with my feet and my bike moves. End of story.
Maybe you want to add a fifth choice to your survey...something like "My pedals are fine. I do not feel the need to try any other type."
I did not fill in the survey because my answer is not up there. I use platform pedals with toe cages, but I haven't tried anything else, nor do I feel the need to try anything else. Pedals are just not that important to me. I push them with my feet and my bike moves. End of story.
Maybe you want to add a fifth choice to your survey...something like "My pedals are fine. I do not feel the need to try any other type."
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I use toe clips with straps and I also use pinned BMX pedals.
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I have platforms that came with the bike, but would like to try clipless. At some point I'll get around to it. Or to putting straps on the platforms.
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My bikes all have a bit of a "rugged" look, so the pedals do too.
I used to like the old Campy Cage pedals, but they are harder and harder to find now.
I've now moved 99% to SPD style pedals, but have used both Shimano and Welgo brands, whatever I can find that fits my budget.
I used to like the old Campy Cage pedals, but they are harder and harder to find now.
I've now moved 99% to SPD style pedals, but have used both Shimano and Welgo brands, whatever I can find that fits my budget.
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first recessed pedals were Onza. they were okay. then i tried Spds. they were okay too. then Eggbeaters. best! i'm not looking anymore.
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Time ATAC on the mountain bike look delta and Keo on road bikes. I'm sure there are multiple other styles that would work but I started with these and haven't found a reason to change.
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I have found that Shimano SPD M520's work really well for me, are cheap, and are just about bulletproof. No reason to switch to any other kind. They are on all 3 of my bikes, and have been on every bike I have owned since I went clipless about 7 or 8 years ago. I didn't vote in the poll because none of those apply to me. There are other pedals out there, but none work as well as these do, for me.
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To the OP: I am more attached to my shoes than pedals - after cycling for a while with regular sneakers, my foot started hurting quite a bit. I bought cycling specific shoes after trying on a few, and they eliminated the pain completely. So any pedals that can accommodate my shoes are fine - though I must confess to a preference for clipped in vs. platform now. My pedals are hybrid - one side clips and the other flat, and I much prefer the clips to the platform side.
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I'm a bit surprised by the amount of seriousness in a thread that had me busting a gut as I typed it up.
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My pedals are pretty and match my bike!
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My pedals are pretty and match my bike!