Mountain Bike Pedals

[Trekhawk]

I need to start thinking about what mountain bike pedals I put on my bike when it arrives. As I have no experience with mountain bikes what type of pedals do you mountain biking girls recommend?

I have Crank Brothers Quattros on my road bike - I did have some initial problems getting clipped into these but now they seem fine.

Thanks Trek

[SadieKate]

If you like the Quattros, why not go with Eggbeaters or Candies? I have both of the latter and like them both - specially in the mud.

[Irulan]

Times and speedplay frogs shed mud better than spds, and are said to have more float if you have knee issues.
Eggbeaters are supposed to be very trouble free.
Spds come in many varieties, from lightweight race models to clip/flat combos

Irulan

[LBTC]

heehee

especially the 4ti! yummy!

http://www.crankbrothers.com/candy_4ti.php

It looks to me like they take the same cleat as the quattro, so....if you don't plan on having different shoes (I don't), you don't NEED to have different shoes!

I currently have Candy SL's, but I am in need of a second set of pedals - these ones get moved from MTB to road bike to other MTB and so on.... - and I have a birthday coming up!

Don't you love having to buy new bike stuff??

Namaste,
~T~

[Trekhawk]

Thanks Girls
The Candy pedals do look a lot like my Quattros. As I mentioned I initially had a bit of trouble clipping in to these but with a bit of wear they seem much easier. Perhaps going with something that is similar like the Candy pedals would be the easiest option.

[SalsaMTB]

I love the Times. They are easy to get in and out of and shed mud great! I've never had an accidental release or any problems with them. I would definitely recommend them!

My husband has the eggbeaters and speaks highly of those also.

[Ninabike]

Hi Girls,

I also have a mtn. bike pedal question. I ride a road bike with Look Keo pedals. But there will be times when I would like a recessed cleat pedal (certain rides where walking will be involved). I would switch out pedals for those rides and get mountain bike shoes for those situations. I am interested in a mountain bike pedal which is most similar to a Look pedal re: clipping in and out, i.e., twisting foot to the side. What do you girls recommend?

Thanks for your help.
Nina

[Ninabike]

I appologize girls for a duplicate question. Sadiekate already told me on another thread that Eggbeaters were the closest to what I am looking for.

Thanks all.