MTB pedal choices

[ChUkKy]

and unclipping?

 

Twist your foot and it comes out

[Eddie Stafford]

I use Exustar PM215 pedals, but am not sure if you can buy them in SA. http://exustar.com/index.php/products/pedals/mtb-pedals/comp-mtb-pedals/e-pm215-2-detail.html

 

I bought mine from Discount Bike.

 

The pedals weights 280 grams (for the pair) and cost around R900 on Ebay. 

 

The surface area is smaller that the Simanos, but they are bulletproof (2 x R2R, 1 x R2C, 2 x Desert Dashes, 1 x 36one, plus training) and still going.

[Rapunzel]

Twist your foot and it comes out

ya, that comes without saying but easier or more difficult than spd's (with a size 38 shoe, I don't have the same leverage as you guys with your boats )

[Vetseun]

S Track

[fanievb]

Look S-track - R1000, 142g

 

Had these for the last 3 years on 2 of my bikes and have had no issues at all, they handle all conditions really well. Theres no battling when your cleats are full of mud either. They still pop in quite easily.

 

Thats my 5c

Listen to this oke.

 

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[Stefan Cremer]

Can't comment on any of the Look or Time pedals from real world experience.

 

Had the 520s on my Spaz Langster due their low price and the fact that I didn't want to purchase road shoes to commute to work. No issues at all - worked as I hoped.

 

Have been using a pair XT's for the last 30,000kms odd - they've never once been serviced, opened or adjusted. Have developed an irritating krrrrreeek due to wear (even with new cleats), so a service may be due. Friend had XTR, had bearing failures...

 

If weight is not an issue, buy the 520, I'm unable to tell a difference on feel alone...

 

Edit: You're likely to get many varying opinions on the matter. Best is to try out some of the options before making a purchase. The float in some pedals is something that certain riders enjoy, whereas as others prefer a pedal with less float. In the end it boils down to preference for one pedal over another at a given price point.

[GerrieTruter]

I have used XT trail, CB Candy, Time ATAC and now Look S-Track pedals. Really enjoying the S-Tracks and won't be changing soon.

[porqui]

Saints !!

[L.T.G]

This...almost the best option

 

 

Shimano 520 - cheap (R550), strong, heavy (420g)

 

 

This... the best option

 

 

Shimano M530 SPD Trail - Black

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/263748-new-shimano-m530-spd-trail-black/

 

 

[ivan888]

[Long Wheel Base]

How many pairs of shoes do you have? If you have multiple shoes then you would probably find it easiest sticking to SPD. I am running 2 different cleat designs on my road bikes(All LOOK but 2 are newer carbon keo and 2 are older keo) and I have 3 pairs of shoes so 2 have the newer smaller cleat and 1 has the older bigger design. I don't have the cash at the moment to buy 2 more sets of pedals. It becomes a schlep when I need to match shoes and kit as the 3 pairs are white, black and white/black 

[ChUkKy]

ya, that comes without saying but easier or more difficult than spd's (with a size 38 shoe, I don't have the same leverage as you guys with your boats )

 

My Mrs has a size shoe the same as that and she doesnt battle with S-Tracks.

 

Each pedal type has its advantages except for egg beaters, those are good for beating eggs ONLY.

 

SPD's are like HIACE taxis, I dont need to explain more.

S-Tracks are like an Uber X.

[Escapee..]

Chukky showed me the way with the S-Tracks.

 

Took two or three rides to get used to clipping in and out but I love them now.

[Monark]

I run Look S Track pedals on all of my bikes.

[jcvwburger]

Look S-track - R1000, 142g[/size]

 

Had these for the last 3 years on 2 of my bikes and have had no issues at all, they handle all conditions really well. Theres no battling when your cleats are full of mud either. They still pop in quite easily.[/size]

 

Thats my 5c[/size]

 

Best damn pedals

[leaboy]

Look S-track