Pedal Recommendations for a "gritty" environment
05-02-20, 09:00 AM
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Pedal Recommendations for a "gritty" environment
HI: I ride almost exclusively "gravel" these days. Main bike is a 2016 Giant Revolt. Bike has been great after some initial teething pains (mostly my fault), But I am having pedal issues. I've gone through 2 sets of Shimano SPDs in the past few months, one 520s and the other 424s. Both with bearing issues, starting with the typical "click" as the pedal come over the top. I've disassembled, cleaned and repacked the pedals, but the damage appears to have already been done.
I suspect that part of the issue is my riding environment. Most of my "gravel" roads are actually red clay/sand. It is fine but very gritty and gets into everything. Any thoughts on this?
From my recent reading, it appears most people believe Shimano SPDs remain the most reliable pedal so I'm not sure where to look for my next set. Are higher end Shimanos likely o provide more longevity in my riding environment? Or is it worth looking at something like Crank Brothers Candys? Or should I just go cheap and expect to replace frequently, given the conditions?
Thanks for any help and insights.
I suspect that part of the issue is my riding environment. Most of my "gravel" roads are actually red clay/sand. It is fine but very gritty and gets into everything. Any thoughts on this?
From my recent reading, it appears most people believe Shimano SPDs remain the most reliable pedal so I'm not sure where to look for my next set. Are higher end Shimanos likely o provide more longevity in my riding environment? Or is it worth looking at something like Crank Brothers Candys? Or should I just go cheap and expect to replace frequently, given the conditions?
Thanks for any help and insights.
05-02-20, 06:12 PM
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HI: I ride almost exclusively "gravel" these days. Main bike is a 2016 Giant Revolt. Bike has been great after some initial teething pains (mostly my fault), But I am having pedal issues. I've gone through 2 sets of Shimano SPDs in the past few months, one 520s and the other 424s. Both with bearing issues, starting with the typical "click" as the pedal come over the top. I've disassembled, cleaned and repacked the pedals, but the damage appears to have already been done.
I suspect that part of the issue is my riding environment. Most of my "gravel" roads are actually red clay/sand. It is fine but very gritty and gets into everything. Any thoughts on this?
From my recent reading, it appears most people believe Shimano SPDs remain the most reliable pedal so I'm not sure where to look for my next set. Are higher end Shimanos likely o provide more longevity in my riding environment? Or is it worth looking at something like Crank Brothers Candys? Or should I just go cheap and expect to replace frequently, given the conditions?
Thanks for any help and insights.
I suspect that part of the issue is my riding environment. Most of my "gravel" roads are actually red clay/sand. It is fine but very gritty and gets into everything. Any thoughts on this?
From my recent reading, it appears most people believe Shimano SPDs remain the most reliable pedal so I'm not sure where to look for my next set. Are higher end Shimanos likely o provide more longevity in my riding environment? Or is it worth looking at something like Crank Brothers Candys? Or should I just go cheap and expect to replace frequently, given the conditions?
Thanks for any help and insights.
The newer exposed spindle of the 540, XT, and XTR so far has been more click free for me.
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05-03-20, 10:24 AM
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I guarantee you we ride in much the same, if not sandier, conditions here in Oklahoma. Go with XTs.
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