recreational pedal question
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recreational pedal question
I'm about to get a moderately priced mountain bike for general paved trail/street riding while I lose weight and was wondering what folks' preference is for a clipless pedal and shoe system for this kind of riding. I'm used to road cleats and Looks, so I'm not afraid to be attached to the bike, but I also don't want to slip/slide/hobble around on foot when I get off the bike like I do with those. Not being real familiar with MTB equipment, I don't know where to turn, though I know the platform pedals that come on the bike won't cut it.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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That's what spd's are all about.
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SPD pedals are the common entry-level MTB pedal. They're not bad, but can be a bit frustrating to get in and out of at times (particularly out!). I had more than a few occasions that I thought I wasn't going to be able to get a foot out before stopping...
Crank Brothers Egg Beaters (or Candy Cs), or Time ATAC Aliums are other options. Both have a much nicer mechanism than the SPDs.
Crank Brothers Egg Beaters (or Candy Cs), or Time ATAC Aliums are other options. Both have a much nicer mechanism than the SPDs.
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Originally Posted by phinney
That's what spd's are all about.
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Originally Posted by Stubacca
Crank Brothers Egg Beaters (or Candy Cs), or Time ATAC Aliums are other options. Both have a much nicer mechanism than the SPDs.
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I use SPD on a Pearl Izumi MTB shoe https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=2120 thats fairly comfortable to walk in . . . the cleat is recessed so most of the awkwardness in walking comes from the relatively stiff shoe sole. You'll hear the occassional clicking sound from the cleat depending on the walking surface but overall I think it's a very workable package. I haven't used any other cleat/pedal/shoe combos so can't comment on that.
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Originally Posted by CraigB
Are either of those compatible with SPD-style shoes, or are there other shoes I should be looking at as well?
My vote would be for Egg Beaters. They're incredibly easy to engage and disengage, which is a godsend when riding in situtations where you need to clip out frequently (traffic, intersections, people & dogs on trails etc).
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I also ride Looks on my road bike. I use SPD on my MTB and have never had a problem engaging or disengaging. I use the cheap old Shimano M520 SPD's and they work fine for me.