When flat pedals and Cleats fell in love...
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...and had a baby. What I mean by this is those flat pedals with cleats/ Cleated pedals that you can ride without being clipped in.
I've always been tempted to splash on them, but never have thinking I'd hate the things. So who uses them and for what type of riding? I don't do as much riding as I used to now everyone went to uni and I can't do anything on my
I'd like to get back into/ into some single track, downhill - technical but not world class.
I'd keep my flats for when I need them.
Here are a few to get you thinking.
So now you know what I mean, tell me what you know about them. I want to be able to get in and out of them quickly and easily. I want them to deliver. If they are more of a gimic then put me in my place.
David
I've always been tempted to splash on them, but never have thinking I'd hate the things. So who uses them and for what type of riding? I don't do as much riding as I used to now everyone went to uni and I can't do anything on my
I'd like to get back into/ into some single track, downhill - technical but not world class.
I'd keep my flats for when I need them.
Here are a few to get you thinking.
So now you know what I mean, tell me what you know about them. I want to be able to get in and out of them quickly and easily. I want them to deliver. If they are more of a gimic then put me in my place.
David
The top ones are Time, second and last picture are SPD's and the third picture are Crank brothers.
The time ones are your best option, followed by the SPD's. I se SPD's and get on well with them, easy in and out and don't clog too badly. Time pedals are sposed to be even better though, I've used them, liked them and would recommend them.
The time ones are your best option, followed by the SPD's. I se SPD's and get on well with them, easy in and out and don't clog too badly. Time pedals are sposed to be even better though, I've used them, liked them and would recommend them.
If you actually try to use some Crank Bros Mallets as flat pedals you will. quite quickly, realise they are crap!
The cleat does not sit any where near flat enough to the body so your shoe will just slide around on it.
Either get clips of flats. Something that does both just wont work.
The cleat does not sit any where near flat enough to the body so your shoe will just slide around on it.
Either get clips of flats. Something that does both just wont work.
I have a set of Shimano pedals on my mountain bike which are SPD on one side, but on the other have a raised ridge which means the SPD gubbins sit out of the way. One way up, it's a flat, the other it's SPD. Quite handy when you want to mosey off to the pub without having to change shoes when you get there.
Holy re-post Batman, if only there was a way to see the threads from last week.
I run Mallets and hven't had any problems. They're not as good as flats with pins but then again neither are those mentioned.
The next generation of Mallets will have pins instead of plates, though their release date is unkown to me.
I run Mallets and hven't had any problems. They're not as good as flats with pins but then again neither are those mentioned.
The next generation of Mallets will have pins instead of plates, though their release date is unkown to me.
mk1fan said:
bo
ocks about reposting...
I run Mallets and hven't had any problems. They're not as good as flats with pins but then again neither are those mentioned.
The next generation of Mallets will have pins instead of plates, though their release date is unkown to me.
Do you use the mallets for every aspect of riding or do you chop and change?ocks about reposting...I run Mallets and hven't had any problems. They're not as good as flats with pins but then again neither are those mentioned.
The next generation of Mallets will have pins instead of plates, though their release date is unkown to me.
And I hope for the sake of having the best, they are the magnesium version...?
Gingerbread Man said:
Bo%*%£ks about not being bothered to read previous threads.
I have been using Eggbeaters for four odd years (I had previusly been using SPD's). Swapping them between my S-Ws and my Stiffee. My riding had mainly been XC. In the last year my riding has started to be more and more Trail orientated and my trip to Morzine really highlighted the problems with small clip pedals. There were times when I wanted to just be on the pedals and not clipped in and the Eggbeaters just don't give you this option. Therefore I got a set of Mallets. The Eggbeaters now reside on my S-Ws and the Mallets stay on my Stiffee. As for chopping and changing, well I ride the Stiffee in my Northwave flat shoes and my Spesh clip shoes with no problems.My Mallets are the Cromo version as my Stiffee isn't meant to be a lightweight XC speed machine, that's the job of the S-Ws.
Yes, I would recommend the Mallets for Trail riding. It would be worth reading this thread as shoes were mentioned too; http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
It all comes down to personal taste though. If you're starting out and haven't riden clipless pedals previously then it might be worth starting off with a pair of DMR V8's or similar. Before progressing on to clipless. You never know you may find platform pedals are all you need.
One tip Platform pedals are best used with a flexible soled shoe (like a skateboarding shoe) whereas clipless (SPD's etc..) work best with a rigid soled cycling shoe.
Happy riding.
It all comes down to personal taste though. If you're starting out and haven't riden clipless pedals previously then it might be worth starting off with a pair of DMR V8's or similar. Before progressing on to clipless. You never know you may find platform pedals are all you need.
One tip Platform pedals are best used with a flexible soled shoe (like a skateboarding shoe) whereas clipless (SPD's etc..) work best with a rigid soled cycling shoe.
Happy riding.
I would add that if you're starting off doing just XC then going straight to clipless is fine, and if you're running a dedicated mtb only bike then there's no need to run dual purpose pedals.
MTB skills are best learnt on flats though. So you can't cheat!
I have ridden most of the difficult trails in the Welsh centers and Morzine on my 'beaters without issue. But I'm moving away from XC into more Trail stuff (small drops and jumps, light freeriding etc..).
It's a hard call 'cause my approach is to buy what is right for me now and not consider what I may be doing in two years time. The expense isn't an issue to me. To others it might.
MTB skills are best learnt on flats though. So you can't cheat!
I have ridden most of the difficult trails in the Welsh centers and Morzine on my 'beaters without issue. But I'm moving away from XC into more Trail stuff (small drops and jumps, light freeriding etc..).
It's a hard call 'cause my approach is to buy what is right for me now and not consider what I may be doing in two years time. The expense isn't an issue to me. To others it might.
Edited by mk1fan on Friday 2nd November 18:00
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