For a while I tried straps for riding. While the accident had nothing todo with straps as a faulty method of keeping feet down, it left a bad taste in my mouth (mainly, a bush). So, at that, I continue on my current Look style pedals. My biggest problem is off bike, the pedals allow a lot of sliding, and there is the promise of falling on my ass. You can't get look style cleats on MTB shoes, which I was considering as an alternate shoe for regular use.

So, I'm thinking egg beaters, or really, I dunno what else is out there. I like stiff shoes, so straps, again, not an option that I want to consider.

This would become a sizeable chunk of change, becuase I need to switch over two current bikes and want to finish a third bike with the same pedals.

i bought used spd pedals on ebay over a period of a month or.
didn't cost me an arm and a leg, and i like the pedals.

Are they decent? Do they pop out in sprints? Can you skid with them? Enough platform for your foot? Do they make a MTB shoe that would be compatible..

I have eggbeaters and love em to death. The cleat is super small and they'll keep your foot in place while riding. Once you break them in clipping in and out is as easy as pie. MMMmmMMm pie.

Four sided entry is nice as well. I have the candies which puts a platform in the mix which I like.

They have never popped out during a sprint or climb, I skid and skip all day long in them. I swear by my eggbeaters.

I just bought two sets of Performance Forte Team SPD pedals ($25 a set). The SPD cleats works great with my Adidas Minnret shoes.
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i ahve been considering this too. i slipped and fell on my ass while carrying my bike down the carpeted stairs of my apartment, much to the amusement of my gf. so who here rides clipless with mountain shoes instead of road?

i wear diadora geckos, which i like a lot. i wanted to get the minnrets, but they have leather in 'em *shrug*

i LOVE the spds, i have 858's and 747's, both of which have adjustable springs, and i have no problem skidding or sprinting.

i'm not a big guy though, 5'7" 135lbs, so ymmv.

SPD and egg beaters.. Hmm..

Another vote for the Eggbeaters. Love em. I also use them with a pair of Specialized Posi-Trac shoes (all-black) that look like skateboard shoes. Drilled for SPD's. Be warned that the tan model did not come drilled. I can still walk around in them and they are nice and stiff. The Adidas above look good too. I got the Posi's on closeout for $25. Look around in shops and you may find your size.

I'm about 6 foot 2, and 195. With bag and @#$# I carry, 220. I'm also a little hard on things.

I run xpedo spd style that are cheaper and lighter than Shimano. No problems.

Cheapo SPDs, mountain bike shoes. Normally, no problem with the skid or sprint, only time ive popped out on accident was when the cleat was worn down too much.

same here

I use Shimano M515's with a pair of Axo Vipers I got on sale. Rock solid combination although you do need to check your cleat wear/tension from time to time. The only time I came out of them led to a heinous crash. I wasn't clipped in properly; I've never had them pop out spontaneously.

There's a fair number of SPD compatible shoes that are good for hoofing around in (Lake Mx100's come to mind). Shoes and clips can be got cheap like borscht on ebay (as others have mentioned). A quick boo had 515's starting at between $10 - $25. I generally cross reference shoes against Mountain Bike Review to check out the product quality https://www.mtbr.com/

Currently running some axo mtb shoes bought for $50 and shimano 515 on one bike 625 on another and clips on yet another.

Eggbeaters on my Surly/Sofa King/Ritchey roadie/Giant TCR-1. Eggy's all around.

Does anyone else make pedals??

Specialized Sport and/or Comp mtb. shoes from Ebay or Specialized.com.....hundred dollar shoes for ten or fifteen bucks! I have a coupla pairs of Sidi's that aren't nearly as comfy!!

Just my opinion of course......

I'm rocking some Sidi Dominators which I absolutely love to DEATH. They're ultra-snug (if you want), and have a really great stiff, walkable sole. I would only trade them for the Dragons.

As for pedals, I use the Speedplay Frogs. It took a day or so to get used to (people say it's like riding on an ice cube), but now that I'm used to it, I love them. They have 20 degrees of float, which is great, and they're ULTRA easy to clip out of (no spring resistance, unlike all other pedals). I've used eggbeaters, and while they're pretty awesome (as in, had I not gotten a great deal on my pedals [$20 used parts bin], I would've gotten them and been totally happy), I prefer my pedals due to the float and ease of disengagement. I've never had a problem with popping out during climbs or sprints (unless I didn't engage all the way, or something).

Anyway, that's my 2 (or 10)c.

I absolutely LOVE my Eggbeaters. I got the least expensive Chro-moly version for about 80-90 bucks, and I haven't had any complaints. I know you ride fixed, and I've always thought Crank Bros design aesthetic fit fixies to a T. Beautiful minimalism.

Three pairs of Candy C's, one each of the Mallet and the Eggbeaters. Two sets of shoes, a pair of Lake boots and Cannondale clogs.

I prefer the Candy's as they give you a bit of a platform but some may be put off them due to lack of color options (grey goes with everything in my book).

You can usually BIN Candy C's for $50-60 with shipping on EBay.

FWIW, lots of broke Eggbeaters in these parts. The pedal of choice around here for on road and off-road is Time ATAC.

Seems to be a down hill run on SPD vs Eggbeaters...

i'm willing to bet that there's not much difference; if someone set me up with a bunch of eggbeaters i bet i'd be pretty happy with them.

i just went with spd's 'cause i was a shimano kid back when i was racing, and always liked their stuff.

pedals aren't that complicated, it makes sense that there's more than one solution that works well.

I've heard reports of candy's breaking, but never the chrome or stainless. Have you seen/heard of both types faililng? And in what way did they break? (hit rock? too many engage/disengages?)

I'm curious because I ride them. I haven't ever had problems and I LOVE them. I have not used other clipless systems, so I don't feel that it is fair to weigh in, but I can say I don't have any troubles with them.

On the other hand, SPD systems are moderately less expensive.

I say go for the Sidi Dragons. Shoes are just as important as the pedals. Go for broke and get probably the longest lasting, most comfortable, and nicest looking shoe. With these kicks on your feet, it doesn't really matter what pedals you get.


Sidi designed the Dragon SRS to last. "SRS" stands for Sole Replacement System, which means that if you manage to wear out the tough rubber lugs, you can simply replace them and keep going. Plus, the Lorica uppers are durable, water resistant, and even tougher than leather. The Dragon SRS shoes are great for biking and hiking over any terrain. They provide ideal power transfer and with the Ultra SL Buckles, Arch Compression Straps, Monofilament Dials and Velcro straps, you can dial-in the fit every which way for the ultimate fit. Hands down, this is Sidi's most advanced mountain shoe.

best looking? umm...

i guess, if you have a gaudy plastic-robot looking wardrobe to match...