Akkedis Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 I have Shimano PDM 540 pedals on my MTB. The problem is it feel if there is to much play and I do not get my foot out quickly if I need to. I do not feel comfortable on tricky slow sections at all and on a steep incline with loose gravel or stones I am down as soon as my rear tire have the slightest spin. Any advice will be appreciated.
LazyTrailRider Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 Akkedis, I think you should look at experimenting with the release tension on your pedals first, before you start looking at new ones. Pedal designs have come and gone over the years, but you'll find that most hardcore riders agree that Shimano still has the most positive, consistent, reliable action. Yes, there are lighter pedals around, but few come close in the consistency area. The play you're talking about is called float, and it's necessary to reduce the strain that a fixed cleat places on your knees. Others are welcome to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think other pedals like (like Candy ones for example) have even more float. Have you tried loosening the tension? It's possible to set them so light that you unclip at the slightest movement of your feet (also not a good thing!)...
Dubber88 Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 Buycycle.co.za http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/pedals-mtb-clip-in/crank-brothers-en/crank-brothers-eggbeater-3-blue-crank-brothers.html If you can find the old eggbeaters SL, they were available for +- R475 excluding postage, which is VERY good value for money. I will most probably never use something else again. If you have more than two bikes its easy to use the same cleats , it's a generic fit.
CAAD4 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Stay with Shimano. No rebuild kits or protective plates to stop your soles grinding away, required. Zero maintenance.
King_Crispy Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Stay with Shimano. No rebuild kits or protective plates to stop your soles grinding away, required. Zero maintenance.+1I bought a pair of ritchey pedals coz they were light and looked ok, but they are k@k!!!I also have eggbeaters, but there's nothing like Shimano. The 540's are a good pedal, you just need to tweak it to your liking. Once you've done that there's no looking back
kosmonooit Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I see there's a new model of top-end Shimano XTR SPD pedals: M980 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/54878.jpg I've had good service under many different conditions with Shimano SPD, been using a set of the predecessor XTR last year: that includes clipping in with muddy shoes (normally walk around the mud) and unclipping in a rush. To get the clipping tension right: start the screw mid way, try that, then if too tight unscrew 1/2 turn a time, you will find a setting that suits you. I think most of us have found this the hard way: not being able to unclip in time and falling over with the bike.
Akkedis Posted January 30, 2011 Author Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks a lot for the advice so far. The experimenting with the release tension will now begin.
Danger Dassie Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 Remember Wellgo had some excellent pedals a few year ago, better pricing than Shimano and just as robust, plus an extra bonus was that you could use Shimano cleats on them. Overall though, have to agree, Shimano all the way! ....
chris_w_65 Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I had Shimano 520, switched to Crank Brothers Candy a few weeks ago and love them. Tried Eggbeaters yesterday and I reckon they are even better than the Candy
DJR Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I agree that Shimano is the way to go if no-fuss functionality is your thing. They work and last forever. There is little difference between the 520's, XT's and XTR's except the price. The weight saving is miniscule and they work virtually identically. If you like bling and regular maintenance, get eggbeaters.
Pusher Posted January 30, 2011 Posted January 30, 2011 I agree that Shimano is the way to go if no-fuss functionality is your thing. They work and last forever. There is little difference between the 520's, XT's and XTR's except the price. The weight saving is miniscule and they work virtually identically. If you like bling and regular maintenance, get eggbeaters.+1. Love mine.
mtbDobby Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I've had egg beaters for close on a year and half....no hassles - I'de choose these over shimano everytime
AndreZA Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Amazing, if you asked this question last week then 90% of the people would have said Crankbrothers. This week it is Shimano. I just changed to Look Quartz and so far so good. Still need to go for a technical ride. Entry and exit is not as easy as Shimano though and there is no adjustment. This third generation is better then the second generation.
stev0 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Sorry to hijack this post. But should I feel the need to ride with clip in pedals? My bike I bought have clip ins, but im missing the shoes. I have 2 options Ride with clip-ins (learn to that is) or change the pedals... to what though?
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