Time Atac Z pedals [Archive] - Women's Cycling Discussion Forums

Catrin

04-19-2011, 05:56 AM

Anyone have experience with Time Atac Z pedals? My feet appreciate having more supporting surface than just the small cleat surface, and Shimano's 4 offerings in the dual sided clipless pedals with a platform "cage" on both sides make it appear as if the platform cage could possibly interfere with clipping in. They sell these as their "off-road sport" pedals.

My fitter strongly feels that I need to stick with either Shimano or Time pedals - I will discuss this further with him but would like to know of others experience with Time pedals. Is the spring as adjustable as SPD pedals? I don't want something that would be more difficult to get in/out of. If I AM going to change clipless systems, and I do not know that I will, it needs to be NOW, before I start getting clipless pedals for my Gunnar and, eventually, the Jamis.

Aggie_Ama

04-19-2011, 06:05 AM

I ride Time Atac XL, they have less of a platform but predictable engagement and release. I am a big fan of Time for quality and durability. No experience with the Z model but definitely like my XLs which appears to only differ in the amount of platform, the clipping mechanism appears the same.

Catrin

04-19-2011, 06:13 AM

Thanks, this is very helpful! Is the spring tension adjustable? I do like that my SPD pedals are so easy to get in and out of.

Aggie_Ama

04-19-2011, 06:18 AM

It is not on mine but there is an option to set up the cleats with less tension. Mine are pretty easy to get out of, I am also a big fan of quick exit and have my road pedals set that way.

Catrin

04-19-2011, 06:23 AM

It is not on mine but there is an option to set up the cleats with less tension. Mine are pretty easy to get out of, I am also a big fan of quick exit and have my road pedals set that way.

Cool, I will discuss this further with my fitter on Thursday. I do like one of the Shimano pedals that have a "platform cage" for the dual-sided clip-in part, but I owe it to myself to at least consider it. I currently have SPD pedals on my LHT (platform one side) and I am finding only being able to clip in on one side quite the irritant.

Thanks!