What kind of pedals do you use?

I use Time mtb pedals for all my bikes. I don't want to worry about different shoes for different bikes.

I also have the Specialized MTB shoes w/ pink embroidery. They're a very cute shoe that I've found to ventilate very well.

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Originally Posted by TsPoet

I'm surprised no one has said eggbeaters. Love mine. Don't find the complete lack of platform to be an issue on either my DF or recumbent. Used to have SPDs, never going back.

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Eggbeaters? I have cages around my feet. I love them too. Right now i am trying a new bike and it has just plain pedals and i forgot just how tough that is!! (how did we do that??!)

I have Look 363's on my road bike; time atac carbon on my mtn bike, regular time atac on my commuter/beater bike.

Internet guy was just plain rude...based on his comment, take his opinion w/less than a grain of salt---not worth it!

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Originally Posted by maggiedatongue

Opening my mind to have my feet attached to pedals. :o

When referring to Speedplays, what does it mean when you say float versus no float?

Thanks,

Maggie

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In case nobody answered this, float is a good thing if you are a beginner. It allows your foot to move a bit in the pedal. if there is no float you are very secure in it. I like a little float right now cause I just started using clipless about 3 months ago. I don't even know what my pedals are. I am hoping to get some new one's. Perfomance is having a sale on crank brothers Candy c se's. The one's I have now are good for learning and that is it. they make a metal grinding noise that drives me nut's. Like finger nails on a chaulk board! AHHHHHHHH!

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Originally Posted by SnappyPix

This is a question for Speedplay users.
To float or not to float?!
I'm thinking of changing to Speedplay pedals later in the year and not sure if I'd want free-float or adjustable.
For those who use the X Series, does the free float take much getting used to? I currently used SPDs, with minimal float and am leaning more towards the Zeros, but would be interested to hear from women out there "in the field"!
I like the idea of unrestricted float (kinder to the knees), but not sure I'd get on with them.
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I have the X/5's and love the float. Nothing really to get used to - if you think about how you ride, you won't feel like you'll be close to clipping out if that is your fear.

I also dismantle my clips on my shoes because sand, dirt, tiny rocks, etc will jam up the works and won't give me as much float. Not work intensive - just good maintenance.

SpeedPlays here...

X2's on my old TREK.
new X5's on my Allez Comp.

Stayed with the X series so I could stay with the same cleat.

I love the pedals, cute little lollipops that they are. Mine are unrestricted on float which works well for pidgeon-toed moi.

My saddles (Koobi) and my pedals (SpeedPlay)... 2 pieces of equipment that will move from bike upgrade to bike upgrade.

spazz

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Originally Posted by SalsaMTB

I use Time mtb pedals for all my bikes. I don't want to worry about different shoes for different bikes.

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I use TIME attack pedals all my bikes too! I got them for my first bike, which was a mountain bike. The pedals were touted to be bomb proof and worked even if covered in mud. I then put them on all my bikes for the same reason as SalsMTB. They're on my commuter bike so that if I don't feel like clipping in between multiple red lights, I can still pedal. TIME pedals give a obvious click when I clip in and I 've never accidently unclipped while pedalling.

I've got the Shimano m505 pedals that came on my bike. I'd like to upgrade to something with a little more mud clearing ability before next winter...

By the by, it's really nice to see you posting again spazz. :)

Shimano Dura Ace for the road bike and Time ATAC Z Control for all the mountain bikes. Love the platform on both pedals!

SpeedPlays here too. X series

As far as the float I noticed earlier this week that I have gotten so used to the float that I don't even notice it anymore. At first I would stand to climb or sprint and my feet would be all over the place. Now my feet go to their natural position without all the extra movement. The just take time to get used to.

Thanks Brandi for explaing "float". Sounds like the perfect thing for beginner with weak knees.

Maggie

Thanks to everyone who posted re the speedplays - I think, like CR400, I'm a little wary of my feet getting carried away with themselves when climbing and standing out of the saddle, etc - but it sounds like it's just a question of adapting and getting used to the feel of the pedal.
I'm a bit pigeon toed on the bike (sadly without the wings, to make me FLY!) so I think perhaps the X-Series would be better than the Zeros.

And they would go so nicely on your new bike....buy the bike.... buy the bike.... buy the bike...:D

I used Ultegra for years on the road bike and SPD on the mountain bike for years. SPD never had enough float for my bad knee so I recently went to Eggbeaters and love them. The last Ultegra's didn't have enough float so I went to Speedplays and love them. My knees are very happy with both.