Rich Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 I am a newbie and want to convert to clipless pedals that are the easiest to get in and out of and are reasonably light. I read that the Smarty are easy to get out of in a wobble. Others say Shimano XT are better because the tension can be ajusted. Which should I go for?
Sequoia Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 I'm of the opinion that you can't go wrong with a pair of Shimano 540's. If you've never used clipless pedals, any system is going to feel weird at first. If weight is not a consideration, then simply buy 520's and they will give you thousands of kilometers of service. Nothing flashy, fancy or bling, but they keep you connected to the bike. Which is what you want.
PhilipV Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Time pedals are brilliant. You fit them, and forget about it, they have automatic tension adjustment, and work brilliantly in mud. I've punished mine for five years now, and wont ride anything else.
AndreZA Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Go and have a look at the new LOOK pedals. About R700 for 270gr for the pair.
jacostrydom Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Must agree Shimano 520 or 540 is a super entrylevel. I did my tour through time, cranck bro's eggbeaters and I am back on 540s. I even ride 520s on my roadbike (maybe that is why Mr Mclean always just manages to beat me)
Rich Posted June 12, 2008 Author Posted June 12, 2008 Mixed views - I just bought Time Atac XS carbon so lets see!
linnega Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Do what Mampara says and get the Look pedals. Basic Quartz - best pedals I've had. If you want a set of used Eggbeater SL's make me an offer.
PhilipV Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Muddy Pwhat kinda time pedals? the entry level Time Atac from 2003. The most basic one.
GT oke Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 get egg beaters they are: light : easy to clip in and out : works great in mud : and they look good!
Red Zone Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 The Shimano pedals dont work so well in mud, as you are from KZN I would look at the Crank Bros, egg beaters, a bit more pricy.
mtbfreak Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 why are the crankbros eggbeaters not more popular?
AndreZA Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 i have read they have spindle problems I saw a guy on tv during the Crocodile Trophy in Aus trying to fix one with a rock. Ended up riding it with clip in part attached to the shoe and spindle on the bike. He did not clip in and out, he slided on and off.
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