what pedals do you commute on?
 

i just bought a windsor clockwork SS, which i will use as the commuter bike, in a very urban area. i think i am going to pull my eggbeaters off the cx bike for now and use those since they are soooo easy to clip in and out of. what are you using?

Speedplay

Crank bro's Candy eggbeaters. Clipping in/out in traffic/at lights is very easy...

I first used them on my cross bike as well (which I commute on ATM), but I am considering getting a pair for my beater/fixed gear/urban bike as well

I asked a question a while back which didn't get answered, so I'll try again.
I have some trouble with SPDs in the winter because ice gets frozen into the cleats and I can't clip in until I bust it all out. It sometimes happens in the summer with clay too.

Are eggbeaters more resistant to gunk in the cleats than SPD?

I can get in/out of SPD without even thinking about it, but the clogging up bugs me sometimes.

Tioga Surefoot 8 pedals.
They grip like a motha****r!
And they are narrow so great cornering clearance, but long front to back so great support.

http://www.rivbike.com/products/list...product=14-055

I use eggbeater commuting through downtown Atlanta.

Yes, they are more resistant to gunk than SPDs. In fact, they are about as no nonsense as they can be. I have never been unable to get into my eggbeaters, and I've never accidentally popped out.

yes, eggbeaters will trump the spd's in that department hands down. added benefit of eggbeaters is that they are FOUR sided entry, so they will be even easier to get into than the SPD's. another added benefit is the price. nashbar has crmolly 'beaters for under $50. for that price you cant beat the product you get.

I used to use SPD's but had to give up on any attachment at all when I went to a folding bike; folding pedal technology is still in the iron age, but if you need 'em you need 'em. Turns out I don't miss my SPD's at all; now I just use platform pedals on most bikes, folding pedals on the folders.

time atac

here's a good summary thread about some of the various types - http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=401343

egg beaters SL

easy in, easy out, tough

As of this week, Speedplay Zero.

I've been using eggbeaters for some months now. I like 'em well enough, but I was "raised" on toeclips, and when I build up my latest commuter (as soon as I recover from a burst pipe in my place) I am going back to them. Of course, part of that is because I have a pair of MKS RX-1 pedals that I love (and miss using). They have flat-out fabulous bearings and they look great too. :D

Not a BMXer, but for commuting- bmx pedals (there are some sweet ones available) and bmx shoes.

Platforms with cages. Would like to try clipless though.

Yeah, I think I may go back to toe clips after 3 years with SPDs. Clipless is fine, but I really didn't have any specific problem with toe clips either. The "increased performance" thing that was promised for clipless was purely a myth in my case. I use clipless (or toe clips) purely to keep my feet on the pedals in all situations (I had trouble slipping off under heavy acceleration when very wet as in heavy rain, or when traversing very bumpy roads (gravel).

Having your feet slip off the pedals is jolting at best, dangerous at worst. I had my feet slip off and lost accel when I was first at a stoplight with accelerating cars behind me a couple of times. I have had my feet slip off and kick the front wheel, resulting in a several-foot swerve, which luckily happened with no traffic around, or it could have been very dangerous.

I'm getting tired of wearing Shimano footwear to church too.

Is there such a thing as a clip pedal that will also work well while wearing sneakers? I’m going to be using my Mountain bike for commuting but will also use it when out on casual rides with the wife and kid and I don’t want to have to clip and unclip when riding with them.

Also, these look kinds cool, pricy but very cool.

yes, there are several spd type pedals and eggbeater mallets which can be used with a clipless style shoe or street shoes.

http://www.performancebike.com/produ...-BLU-ANGLE.jpg

On my folder, SPD clones. On the road bike, Look Keos. For really cold weather on the road bike I have one-sided racing-style SPD clones which are cleat-compatible with the pedals on the folder -- that way I can have one set of winter shoes for both bikes.

egg beaters here and candies too, but i prefer the egg beaters

Speedplay Frog's or MKS Touring pedals... depends on the bike.

I commute on these:

Road Single speed
http://www.bicycling.com/images/revi...o_105spdsl.jpg

On my road bike:
http://images180.affili.net/413/209413_1.jpg


On the single speed MTB
http://www.peloton.si/products_pictu...y-V4comp-t.jpg

Time ATAC XS.

http://www.woolyswheels.com/shopping...c_xs_pedal.jpg

speed mtb

twoflats, do you have a shot of the bottom of the shoes you wear with those time's, how walkable are they?

Shimano SPDs (M540)

EDIT- I used to use SPD-SL road pedals (too hard to clip in) and eggbeaters (too much float).

I've got Time Atacs on all my mt bikes. I'm looking to get the Time Z pedals since they have a larger platform for days when I dont wanna wear my bike shoes.

No pics, but they're very walkable; moreso than SPDs, in my experience. I tried SPD for a while because I wanted more pedal options (platform + spd, specifically), but ended up going back to the Time pedals because I much prefer the clip in/out performance and more natural feeling float of the Time pedals.

If I remember, I'll take a couple of pics when I get home today.

Shimano SPD 700-series... since the early 90s. When the clips get worn out I upgrade to with the newer model. Usually get at least 10-15K miles/pair. I've never had to even grease the bearings on any of them.

In general, I think you'll see a lot of people concurring with the notion of a mountain bike pedal and shoe for commuting. The cleat doesn't get banged up as much, and the shoe provides better traction on frequent stops and starts.

I personally like Speedplay Frogs, but I see no reason why you should change from the Eggbeaters you're currently using if you like them.

I saw a captain in Speedplay Zeros nearly dump himself and his stoker at a light when that big brass exposed cleat slipped on the chip seal. Just a thought.

Oh, and SPD's have an unfortunate failure mode that as they get worn or dirty, they get harder to get out of. Can you say "Arte Johnson"? There, I *knew* you could. On the other hand, they *are* relatively cheap and reliable, and if you clean and lubricate it (and your chain) religiously, you shouldn't have a problem.

All 5 of my bikes sport Crank Brothers pedals, either eggbeaters or candies.

1 pair of shoes to rule them all.