which pedal cleat system do you use

kangaroo

just thinking about the different types of pedals and cleats out there and wondered what time most people used and why

nicklouse

more than one of those options.

Flats, multi and single release.

BorisSpencer

Shimano Single release, they're what I started with and have never seen any reason to change. I also run the same on my roadbike.

bomberesque

TIME > all IMO

none clear mud better
Bearings last
loads of float

only downer is they are heavy compared to similar designs from CB and Look. CB ones though we've had too many blown bushings/bearings and look I tried and didn't like.

I do use flats aswell for DH-y stuff and even clips and straps for commuting!

cgarossi

Crank Brothers.

amt27

Crank Bros, only cos they were silly cheap on ebay (new), I was about to ditch them after 2 sets failed (first set were replaced by Spec dealer, because you cannot fix the bearings) on my Stumpy FSR.
Quite why Crank Bros think that trying to get converts to their brand through offering shoddy equipment on complete bikes is a good business decision, is beyond me. I was a few clicks away from going back to SPDs.
The bearings on ebay purchased set have been fine for 6 months and are serviceable.

Mr_M

Crank Bros all the way

Light, dependable (well all my sets have been), servicable and never ever ever ever is mud an issue And unless your cleats are worn you'll never pull out of them by accident

lawman

simano ..... flats. never tried spds probably never will tbh altho i have had a few feelings of wanting too but everytime i ride my flats i just think silly sods on spds, i used to ride toe straps im asshamed to say, mainly cos my dad has for years and still does and i feel wayy more confident on flats

Zeroman_IR

Crank Brothers. Sure you don't have the tension adjust that everynody on Shimanos raves about but the release is so good that it's not necessary. Hold you solid as a rock too.

Mickey Eye

Multi release SPDs, started with Crank Brothers but the bearings went very quickly so screw that.

daniel_owen_uk

Crank Brothers, fit and almost forget, no need to adjust, always work every time, no matter what the conditions.

Love them.

Hercule Q

flats DMR V8s never seen the need to clip in cos my shoes stick to these like shyt to a pursian rug

lawman

come on weres all the flat pedal guys?????? flat peds rule!!!!! :twisted:

Sarnian

the past couple of years I have had one bike with flats on and another with crank bro, but I have got back Into riding on flats so much the past couple of months that I have now taken the CB off and gone back to flats on both bikes

Uncle Peter

Used to use Shimano single release all the time, I flirted with crank brother candy sl's last year and they were in my opinion, poop! I could never tell if I was clipped in pproperly, and once on a particularly muddy ride the spring retention just got clagged up, so one side of the pedal was stuck open for a 6 hour ride. I used two replacement bearing kits to try and keep them running smooth, to no avail. Apart from that they were ace. Back on XTR's now. Love 'em.

In my opinion Crank Bros kit look cool, and would probably work great down the road from where its design office is based.

largephil

Flats DMR V8's have as much grip as I will ever need.

Never tried 'clip in' pedals... dont fancy falling over still attached to the bike while in the car park!!!

stubs

Time all the way for my dodgy knees I need all the float they can give me

Shimano they used to clog with mud something terrible I believe they are better now but I wouldnt go back

Crank Bros I have seen two of my mates struggle to keep them running I reckon one lad got a strip down and bearing replacement on his Candy's down to 10 minutes he had done it that often

Flats kill my knees because they dont have any float plus one slip and you shins are shredded. Though I do have a set for occasional trips to the local BMX track.

Stevo_666

Flats so far - MG-1's plus a pair of FiveTens stick like s**t to a blanket . But will probably try clipless once my riding has come on a bit and I don't need to put my feet down as often on the tricky stuff.

ExeterSimon

Crank Brothers...used on both bikes and no issues in over a year on either pair.

prawny

SPD single release, Shimano M424's on my MTB and M520's on my roadie.

I realised last night that the creaking from my cranks was actually not enough spring tension, D'oh! :roll:

Monkeypump

Shimano DX flats... and Eggbeaters on the roadbike.