AmRider Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 As a preference i like platform pedals,no clipins.Reason is ,for me,i am not to keen to fall with the bike and sometimes i use my feet in some situations.Is this wrong(use platforms) or the norm?
lechatnoir Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 As a preference i like platform pedals,no clipins.Reason is ,for me,i am not to keen to fall with the bike and sometimes i use my feet in some situations.Is this wrong(use platforms) or the norm? no. whatever works for you. If it looks stupid, but it works, it's not stupid.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 You mean flats? As long as you use shoes that are okay on flat pedals, together with proper flats (pedals with actual grub screws or bolts on their faces) then it's absolutely fine. Loads of us running them. And Sam Hill. Nuff said.
Bomberman Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 As a preference i like platform pedals,no clipins.Reason is ,for me,i am not to keen to fall with the bike and sometimes i use my feet in some situations.Is this wrong(use platforms) or the norm?What ever works for you, I enjoy my flat pedals. Lots of people still ask me why I ride flats and then tune me the whole thing about pedal efficiency when using cleats. Until I hit the down hills then they see why I ride flats.
Letum911 Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Another +1 for flats. I actually left cleats completely and only ride flats.
Eddy Gordo Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 Flats are the best for MTB, if you ride a road bike, then you must clip in for various reasons. However on a MTB you can but only develop excellent skill in riding on flats. Guaranteed guys who ride clip in pedals and then move to flats will struggle with technique.
MTBJD Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Can anybody recommend good flats? Looking for some for training rides. Thanks!
Bomberman Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Can anybody recommend good flats? Looking for some for training rides. Thanks!Budget? maybe look at getting giant flat pedals. https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/flat-pedals/products/giant-core-flat-pedals
ChrisF Posted February 12, 2018 Posted February 12, 2018 Can anybody recommend good flats? Looking for some for training rides. Thanks! You can pick up a set of Giant flat pedals for about R350. These lasted about 8 months .... very rough grind when you turn it .... A set of Shimano flat pedals can be bought for R 800. BUT, now you have a set of servicable pedals .... - https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-pd-gr500-pedals
ebotma Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 What shoes would one use with flat pedals? Still use a proper MTB shoe just without the cleats?
Traveler Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Five Ten's are very popular. Many people love their Shimano AM's. The Giro Jacket is impressive. I am particularly happy with Spez 2FO, a very solid shoe with plenty protection and very breathable and they drain water really well. The soles are a bit stiffer than the Five Ten's and the Shimano's. They also do not absorb as much water as the typical Five Ten, the Five Ten's unfortunately do tend to be like sponges and when they are wet you need some time for them to dry out. The Shimano's also can absorb quite a bit of water, but not as much; they however can get very hot and are not as breathable as the Spez by any comparison. Please just do not fall for the sales pitch of some that a shoe such as the Giro Rumble or Giro Republic are AM/Flat shoes, those and their kind are actually commuter shoes. Looking at pedals, take a look at the pedals from DaBomb, they are very keenly priced at present. http://www.dabomb.co.za/productpage/146/Da_Bomb_Shoot_Block_Pedals If you want to go higher end, look at DMR. https://ridewithzeal.co.za/products/dmr-v8-flat-pedals The pedals from Funn also offer great durability and value: http://origincyclery.co.za/product/funn-python-flat-pedals/
The Ghost Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I sometimes think about switching to flats, I just cant wrap my mind around it; Im so comfortable and used to being clipped in and I cant say I've ever had a problem with falling.
NickGM Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Flats are the best for MTB, if you ride a road bike, then you must clip in for various reasons. However on a MTB you can but only develop excellent skill in riding on flats. Guaranteed guys who ride clip in pedals and then move to flats will struggle with technique.Exactly. And if somebody says they "can only bunny hop when they are clipped in" then they can't bunny hop.
Tomik Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Just did a drops and jumps skills clinic (after breaking my neck in G-Spot in November) and used flats for the first time. Was actually easier than I expected and landed the jumps no problem. Felt OK pedalling too but it was only around the park. Two okes did get some shin stamps but they learnt quickly. I'm switching to flats now for general Table Mountain / Tokai riding. Will put spd's back on for marathon races or longer rides. And no, you can't wear normal MTB shoes with flats - you need flat-soled shoes to grip the screws/pins.
Chavo Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 I sometimes think about switching to flats, I just cant wrap my mind around it; Im so comfortable and used to being clipped in and I cant say I've ever had a problem with falling.You'd be surpirsed at the liberating, yet humbling experience flats can provide if you are primarily used to being clipped in. Flats aren't there to help overcome the clipped in fall over, they're there to help build your skills. Learning the correct technique to keeping attached to your bike sans clips is incredibly useful
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