Gear for Enduro 2.0

[Jay_B]

Settled on the Shimano AM45's

 

Nice Where did you find a place that has stock?

[NicoBoshoff]

Nice Where did you find a place that has stock?

 

LBS ordered direct from Shimano. Got it 4 days later.

[Hairy]

Titanium VP Pedal

 

Looking for something a bit more exclusive than your run of the mill pedal? Think that aluminum and magnesium is so 2013? VP's new Blade titanium pedal might be just the ticket for you, so long as you don't flinch at their $450 - $500 USD estimated cost. That high price comes courtesy of a very limited production run that sees the Blade manufactured by way of sand casting, one of the only ways to create the pedal's shape out of titanium. The cast can be used a limited amount of times before it breaks down, and the final product requires many, many hours of finishing work by hand before it is considered done. That hand sanding is the reason that every Blade pedal looks a little bit different as well. Traction is provided by way of eight casted-in titanium lugs, and the massively open design looks like it would allow for mud to pass through as easily as air. As you might expect, the titanium bodies rotate on titanium axles. Total weight? VP says that it's just 222 grams for a pair. There are magnesium pedals that have similar numbers, of course, but we have to admit that the Blade's appearance trumps them all. Now that we've got you all excited, we should mention that VP intends the Blades to be used on city bikes rather than for full-on mountain biking, although they did admit that some are being used for that exact purpose with no issues.

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10679846/p4pb10679846.jpg

Edited March 5, 2014 by Hairy

[Nofearnofun]

Titanium VP Pedal

 

Looking for something a bit more exclusive than your run of the mill pedal? Think that aluminum and magnesium is so 2013? VP's new Blade titanium pedal might be just the ticket for you, so long as you don't flinch at their $450 - $500 USD estimated cost. That high price comes courtesy of a very limited production run that sees the Blade manufactured by way of sand casting, one of the only ways to create the pedal's shape out of titanium. The cast can be used a limited amount of times before it breaks down, and the final product requires many, many hours of finishing work by hand before it is considered done. That hand sanding is the reason that every Blade pedal looks a little bit different as well. Traction is provided by way of eight casted-in titanium lugs, and the massively open design looks like it would allow for mud to pass through as easily as air. As you might expect, the titanium bodies rotate on titanium axles. Total weight? VP says that it's just 222 grams for a pair. There are magnesium pedals that have similar numbers, of course, but we have to admit that the Blade's appearance trumps them all. Now that we've got you all excited, we should mention that VP intends the Blades to be used on city bikes rather than for full-on mountain biking, although they did admit that some are being used for that exact purpose with no issues.

http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb10679846/p4pb10679846.jpg

 

That looks like a bear trap for my shins....

[RockCoach]

 

 

That looks like a bear trap for my shins....

 

And titanium? That will crack from even a grassy mound strike...

[RockCoach]

Hairy. I think that post was off topic

[Flowta]

That looks like a bear trap for my shins....

 

Kind of reminds me of one of these

http://www.wellpromo.com/upload/upimg82/Cheese-Slicer---9-1-2-x6-1-2-x-144982.jpg

[Jay_B]

Anybody got some experience with these pedals? Have a promising review on BikeRadar and have a nice price tag too...

 

Shimano PD-M530 MTB SPD Trail Pedals

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/pedals/1339421720135-1xa84jpm9idqp-399-80.jpg

 

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/category/components/pedals/product/review-shimano-m530-mtb-spd-pedal-12-46284/

[LazyTrailRider]

Anybody got some experience with these pedals? Have a promising review on BikeRadar and have a nice price tag too...

 

Shimano PD-M530 MTB SPD Trail Pedals

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/pedals/1339421720135-1xa84jpm9idqp-399-80.jpg

 

http://www.bikeradar...pedal-12-46284/

 

I've had the 520 (SLX-level I guess), 780 (XC-style XT) and now 785 (XT trail, very similar to what you're looking at, just lighter).

 

The XT-level pedals are pricier but offer in my experience:

- Slightly less weight

- A chunkier clip-in feel. They require more pressure and solidly thunk into place.

 

There's absolutely nothing wrong with a 520 set though, so the 530 should be fine. I rode 520s for several years, they're probably the best value and most robust pedal out there.

[ALLMTB]

I have the 530's.

The are a great. The alu cage around the pedal does help so that the pedal does not roll on the soles of your shoes when you have to clip in in a hurry. I was worried about the durability of the alu cage but after a couple of rock and root strikes they are holding up just fine. They are still spinning smoothly.

A real bang for buck pedal!

[remfactor]

I have a pair of these that I used at the DH worlds masters in PMB. I did not have any problem with them other that I found them very hard to clip in. It was getting tense at the start not being clipped in with one minute to go!!! And they cost me a few seconds in my race run when I unclipped and could not clip back in quickly. So I got the Crank brothers DH after that (too late...) Anyway, I am selling the M530 basically brand new (only used at PMB) for about R400.......

[DubbelBuys]

Where can I find (fairly priced ) ODI OURY or Rogue grips in gauteng?

 

Also which will be comfier?

 

I have failry large hands.

(Gloves between large & XL - FOX=XL)

[DubbelBuys]

Anybody got some experience with these pedals? Have a promising review on BikeRadar and have a nice price tag too...

 

Shimano PD-M530 MTB SPD Trail Pedals

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/pedals/1339421720135-1xa84jpm9idqp-399-80.jpg

 

http://www.bikeradar...pedal-12-46284/

 

Because of the 'flat surface' / 'platform' I found these to clip in very easy.

 

Also I switched to Shimano's multi directional release cleats M-56.

[Nofearnofun]

Where can I find (fairly priced ) ODI OURY or Rogue grips in gauteng?

 

Also which will be comfier?

 

I have failry large hands.

(Gloves between large & XL - FOX=XL)

 

If you find a supplier let me know...

[Iwan Kemp]

I've had the 520 (SLX-level I guess), 780 (XC-style XT) and now 785 (XT trail, very similar to what you're looking at, just lighter).

 

The XT-level pedals are pricier but offer in my experience:

- Slightly less weight

- A chunkier clip-in feel. They require more pressure and solidly thunk into place.

 

There's absolutely nothing wrong with a 520 set though, so the 530 should be fine. I rode 520s for several years, they're probably the best value and most robust pedal out there.

 

What he said.

[Iwan Kemp]

Anybody got some experience with these pedals? Have a promising review on BikeRadar and have a nice price tag too...

 

Shimano PD-M530 MTB SPD Trail Pedals

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/components/pedals/1339421720135-1xa84jpm9idqp-399-80.jpg

 

http://www.bikeradar...pedal-12-46284/

 

I have a brand new set at home if you're looking at buying.