Originally Posted by
aggiegrads
In my observation, most 'cross neophytes run SPDs because that is what they already have. Many graduate to either egg beaters or ATACs.
I like egg beaters, but fully disagree that anyone running SPD pedals has just not yet graduated to something better. This might just be a Portland thing, because if you look at World Cup rides, there are lots of pros riding SPD's, including most/all of the recent WC winners.
Wout on XTR's:
https://bikerumor.com/2020/12/03/cx-...on-cross-bike/
Van der Poel on XTR's:
https://www.cxmagazine.com/bike-prof...slx-cyclocross
Sven Nys on XTR's:
https://www.cxmagazine.com/sven-nys-...ile-crossvegas
Toon Aerts on XTR's:
https://www.cxmagazine.com/bike-prof...-us-world-cups