tunariaan Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I currently have the old Shimano 540 on there, they are a few years old, 352gThen the option areShimano xt 343gShimano xtr 325g, not really alot between these 2 and then there is the look Qurtz carbon at 230g,are any of you using these look pedals and are there anything negative about them, do they clip in and out fairly easyAdvice would be much appreciated
rouxtjie Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 I currently have the old Shimano 540 on there, they are a few years old, 352gThen the option areShimano xt 343gShimano xtr 325g, not really alot between these 2 and then there is the look Qurtz carbon at 230g,are any of you using these look pedals and are there anything negative about them, do they clip in and out fairly easyAdvice would be much appreciatedKeep your 540's, I am sure they are the XT pedals without the badge. Toughest pedals in the world...ever If you want to go weight weenie, cb4TI's seems to be the choice of many a racing snake but beware, they are flippen expensive and maintenance whores. jannosmit 1
tunariaan Posted July 10, 2012 Author Posted July 10, 2012 thanks rouxtjie are these cb4TI shimano or what i have never heard of them
droo Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 540 FTW. The 100g you'll save isn't worth the ballache IMO.
droo Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Crank Brothers Quattro Ti. Now known as the Eggbeater 11
Andro Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Use to ride on Shimano XTR, no Look Quartz, awesome pedals.
rouxtjie Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 thanks rouxtjie are these cb4TI shimano or what i have never heard of themsorry man...crank brothers 4Ti's, so no, they are not shimano but crankbrothers. Very pimp and light but if you don't like float, rebuilding pedals and an expensive price tag, they are not for you.
Stefan Cremer Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Go for the XT pedals, they are hard as heck and also last forever. I've had three pairs of Crankbrothers pedals before, rubbish pedals! Hairy 1
Face Plant Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Use to ride on Shimano XTR, no Look Quartz, awesome pedals. Andro, i am using look quartz pedals at the moment and i think they are the K!@! est pedals i have used. here is why they don't click when you clip in so you never know if you are clipped in or not, which has lead to a couple of near involuntary dismounts on technical sections, and secondly i seem to bash them on rocks alot more than any other pedal, not sure if its because of the dimensions. i must say that i enjoyed the egg beaters except for the clicking sound they make when they start to wear. i think shimano pedals are probably the best all round pedals price vs function. i dont think that the price difference between xtr and xt pedals is justified though
awesme Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Using CB Candy 2's atm, looking at switching to Shimano XT M785 Trail Wide Platform Pedals G
MariusC Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 first pedals I had was shimano 520's now I use shimano XT's. absolutely love them
Showtime Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Go for the XT pedals, they are hard as heck and also last forever. I've had three pairs of Crankbrothers pedals before, rubbish pedals! Yes the CB weight saving doesn't help if you need to carry a spare set with you. Just to changed to XT
G-Unit Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Go for XTR. Sure at about R 1200.00 its pricey, but look at what you get. They are maintenance free, weigh very little, bullet-proof and shed mud better than anything out there. Plus, they look awesome.
Andro Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Andro, i am using look quartz pedals at the moment and i think they are the K!@! est pedals i have used. here is why they don't click when you clip in so you never know if you are clipped in or not, which has lead to a couple of near involuntary dismounts on technical sections, and secondly i seem to bash them on rocks alot more than any other pedal, not sure if its because of the dimensions. i must say that i enjoyed the egg beaters except for the clicking sound they make when they start to wear. i think shimano pedals are probably the best all round pedals price vs function. i dont think that the price difference between xtr and xt pedals is justified thoughDont think they are the most crappy one around.. Had 4 sets of egg beaters, look lekker but dont last, from the cheapest to the Ti's. had them, Shimano manuf the most robust pedal, but I like my Quarts. diffrent strokes for diffrent okes
rouxtjie Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Andro, i am using look quartz pedals at the moment and i think they are the K!@! est pedals i have used. here is why they don't click when you clip in so you never know if you are clipped in or not, which has lead to a couple of near involuntary dismounts on technical sections, and secondly i seem to bash them on rocks alot more than any other pedal, not sure if its because of the dimensions. i must say that i enjoyed the egg beaters except for the clicking sound they make when they start to wear. i think shimano pedals are probably the best all round pedals price vs function. i dont think that the price difference between xtr and xt pedals is justified thoughYou not the first guy that doesn't like the look cleating action, it seems it takes a while to get used to and or for the pedal to "wear in"
rouxtjie Posted July 10, 2012 Posted July 10, 2012 Tuna to be honest....stick with your 540's, like I said they are basically XT's without the label and 1 x 5g lead pellet in each. You can do better upgrades with that money especially since SPD pedal and cockroaches are the only two things that can survive a atomic bomb.....FACT
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