Pedals, what do you use?
07-18-03, 07:04 PM
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Pedals, what do you use?
What type of pedals do you use? Clipless/platform? Why?
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clipsless, much more control over the bike and way faster 
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Flats...much more control over the bike and I am not attached... I do a lot of bmx style riding with my mtb (ok I try) and most of the trails here have skinnies and various stunts on them. I wouldn't ride stunts with clipless...
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If you're into XC, go clipless.
If you're into DJ and FR, stick with Platforms.
My XC pedals are Time A.T.A.C's, and I love them.
My platform are actually Shimano 646's that I wear with shoes without the cleat.
I'm planning on getting some Atom Lab Trail Pimps soon!
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If you're into DJ and FR, stick with Platforms.
My XC pedals are Time A.T.A.C's, and I love them.
My platform are actually Shimano 646's that I wear with shoes without the cleat.
I'm planning on getting some Atom Lab Trail Pimps soon!
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I mainly ride with Time ATACs because most of my riding is XC. I do switch off to platforms for urban and the like.
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I ride ATAC's as well, and have no complaints. Though I'm biased since I've never ridden on anything else. But I really can't think of one bad thing to say about them.
Though the eggbeaters are looking pretty good too, but it's always nice to have something to stand on when you're in a tight spot. Even if it's a 2"x2" platform.
Though the eggbeaters are looking pretty good too, but it's always nice to have something to stand on when you're in a tight spot. Even if it's a 2"x2" platform.
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Originally posted by camelbak
Though the eggbeaters are looking pretty good too, but it's always nice to have something to stand on when you're in a tight spot. Even if it's a 2"x2" platform.
Though the eggbeaters are looking pretty good too, but it's always nice to have something to stand on when you're in a tight spot. Even if it's a 2"x2" platform.
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07-19-03, 12:46 AM
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I have both. For trail riding clipless is the way to go unless you're Canadian and you ride trails that aren't really trails, but large pieces of lumber 30 feet off the ground.
But for my freeride/urban stuff, flats are the way to go. I find I can actually hop higher with flats. I'm looking for a good pedal that won't cost me an arm and leg tho..
But for my freeride/urban stuff, flats are the way to go. I find I can actually hop higher with flats. I'm looking for a good pedal that won't cost me an arm and leg tho..
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I use studded flatties. Shimano MX30s I think they're called.
I have a pair of barely used Eggbeaters that I'll be posting on ebay. I thought I'd get into clipless after my road bike had them but I like the security of quick foot down when I need it.
I have a pair of barely used Eggbeaters that I'll be posting on ebay. I thought I'd get into clipless after my road bike had them but I like the security of quick foot down when I need it.
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I use both flats and clipless.
DH bike has Brooklyns on it so I have the option of bailing out if needed but enough grip to not have my feet slip off the pedal.
I have clipless on my xc/freeride bike and I use falts with grip tape on my dj bike.
DH bike has Brooklyns on it so I have the option of bailing out if needed but enough grip to not have my feet slip off the pedal.
I have clipless on my xc/freeride bike and I use falts with grip tape on my dj bike.
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Time Z-Control. ATAC Clipless system or flat.
Although the flats are too small and slick for DJ, there OK for quick urban runs.
Although the flats are too small and slick for DJ, there OK for quick urban runs.
07-19-03, 08:04 PM
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I mostly ride XC, so I go clipless. But I was recently on the slickrock trail and wishing I had the platforms since I had to bail a few times.
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Clipless for XC because they offer more power and control.
Flats for freeride and urban and tricks because they dont stick you to the bike if you screw up.
For just riding around a clipless/flat combo likethe one pictured above is nice
Flats for freeride and urban and tricks because they dont stick you to the bike if you screw up.
For just riding around a clipless/flat combo likethe one pictured above is nice
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Great stuff! HEaps of info.. anyone else?
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I use clipless because for what i ride there isnt a single reason not to use clipless once you get used to them. Besides eggbeaters just make a bike look cooler when they're on
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All that said I'm switching to Time Control Z's as soon as I get settled into the new house.
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