Mongooser Posted April 12, 2017 Posted April 12, 2017 is this a pretty stupid idea for someone as sketchy as me?I have the problem of always having my feet knocked off pedals on rutty sections,a few guys told me to get cleats and also said i could get more pedal power and stay on?i tend to take my feet off the bike on tight flat corners and on jumps,so opinions?quite often go into trees and other objects because i cant get off fast enough already...
kk6gan Posted April 12, 2017 Posted April 12, 2017 Best thing would be to borrow a set of clipless pedals and shoes from someone and try them on some really chilled rides first. If / when you feeling comfortable and can get unclipped fast try them on some rowdier trails and just see if you like it. Some people swear by them, some hate them. All about preference. For me it's flats all the way but it could well be clipless for the win for you
Grease_Monkey Posted April 12, 2017 Posted April 12, 2017 The majority of pros are riding with cleats now, not a bad idea at all. Gives you allot more stability over rocky/rutty/rooted sections. But it realy comes down to what works for you - so give it a try and see! Go for something like this with clips on the one side and flat on the other... then you have some versatility.
Duane_Bosch Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 No. Those half pedals are stupid. For someone who is a flats guy but wants to clip the best solution is crank bros mallets. Lots of float. Easy in & out. Plus there's a big platform in case you can't clip in. To ride with clips on a DH bike you need to be more calculated. Braking I'm the right places. Picking your spots to unclip etc. To me it feels less fun which is why I ride with flats on my big bike. A lot of good riders like Rika and Mylo will ride flats in the "off season" to keep their technique sharp but will switch back to clips come race season.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 No. Those half pedals are stupid. For someone who is a flats guy but wants to clip the best solution is crank bros mallets. Lots of float. Easy in & out. Plus there's a big platform in case you can't clip in. To ride with clips on a DH bike you need to be more calculated. Braking I'm the right places. Picking your spots to unclip etc. To me it feels less fun which is why I ride with flats on my big bike. A lot of good riders like Rika and Mylo will ride flats in the "off season" to keep their technique sharp but will switch back to clips come race season.^^this. Even Steve Peat and Mr Minn run flats on their play bikes.
Odinson Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 is this a pretty stupid idea for someone as sketchy as me?I have the problem of always having my feet knocked off pedals on rutty sections,a few guys told me to get cleats and also said i could get more pedal power and stay on?i tend to take my feet off the bike on tight flat corners and on jumps,so opinions?quite often go into trees and other objects because i cant get off fast enough already... Technique goes a long way to how you can keep your feet on the pedals in rough sections. Dropping your heels and pressing your thighs apart is a good way to go. This does however require a concious effort. Also look into nice long pins for your pedals. Something that I'm still struggling with on flats is keeping my feet on the pedals when trying jumps. My leading foot always comes off of the pedal and it really dings my confidence.
Duane_Bosch Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 My leading foot always comes off of the pedal and it really dings my confidence. take this from whence it comes. Roll your wrists a little. That will help to keep your feel planted on the pedals. * Disclaimer. I suck at jumping and an internet forum is the last place you should look for riding tips.
lechatnoir Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 I've just sprung for a set of Nukeproof flats.... Falling off while trying to unclip a gummy SPD gets tired pretty quickly. That and I'm apparently as helpless as a kitten on an MTB
Eddy Gordo Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 I am gonna be giving clip ins a try on my hardtail build. I am not all that confident about them. Love them on a road bike, but would like to see how I benefit from clips on climbs. As for the downs, hopefully my skill will keep me planted.
popcorn_skollie Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 I'll second Duane on the bi-pedals. Probably the worst compromise in mountain biking.Not because there aren't any good ones. But they are inherently counter intuitive to foot out situations whether you're flat or clipped. Find the pedal on the wrong side when you want to put your foot back where it belongs and it won't be long before you toss them. I ride both. Flats and clips. But I prefer the security of being clipped in on my trail and DH bikes. I also prefer these http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360063527/shimano-m785-pedal.jpgover thesehttp://static.jensonusa.com/images/Color-Image/Zoom/1/G00009WR.jpgFinding the pedal and clipping back in are just easier with a little more float.I personally don't find the extra platform on the DX any more noticeably helpful than the trail platform pedals. Right now I'm using these on my DH bike. I find them to be somewhere between the previous two pedals.I guess I like em enough to keep them on for now.Strangely enough I noticed they lend themselves to keeping your heels down withoutthinking about having to keep your heels down. But that may also be in my head. Remember, every time this topic resurfaces you'll get lots of advice based on personal preference. There is always a trade off what ever you choose.
NicoBoshoff Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 Damn, 12 posts deep and not a single "OMFG FLAT PEDALS CLIMB JUST AS GOOD AND BETTER THAN CLIPLESS!!!! REEEEE" I'm impressed.
RiverInTheRoad Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 Stick with flats mongooser. Bouncy feet are a technique issue. Cleats are better for pedaling over rough ground (and uphills obviously), but I reckon that if you have to pedal those sections you probably aren't carrying your speed well generally or you are Top20 World Cup level.
Headshot Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 take this from whence it comes. Roll your wrists a little. That will help to keep your feel planted on the pedals. * Disclaimer. I suck at jumping and an internet forum is the last place you should look for riding tips.Truth I like my DX's - but its also shoe dependent. I ride with 5/10 Hellcats and they feel safe as houses but also unclip in a jiffy. My old dirt roadie shoes feel cr@p in comparison.
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