Best flat pedal / shoe combo's
CommyAdam
Posts: 70
I have had a look through the forum and haven't seen this asked before, but if it exists i'm happy to be schooled if its a well trodden path...
What do people think is the grippiest flat pedal and shoe combo, where good value for money is also a consideration? Am i right to assume there aren't many/any collaborations between shoe and pedal manufacturers?
I'm currently using Nukeproof Electrons (abs moulded plastic with a rough finish and pretty big pins, cant feel much difference compared to metal pin pedals) and wearing a pair of duffs skate shoes.
When riding my Commencal meta sx round a particularly wet course at the weekend (a particularly wet weekend) I found my feet slipping off all the time, I think my problem lies mostly with the shoes as my pins have eaten the soles after about 3 months regular use. I tend to do XC loops on it after work to keep fit, but then spend weekends away riding red and black trails more suited to a bike of its type so...lee quarry, stainburn, gisburn, cannock etc...
I think, for now, the top of the range FiveTen's are out of my price range but i am looking to buy new flat pin pedals and new shoes for perhaps around the same price...say £100?
Apologies for the convoluted question....
What do people think is the grippiest flat pedal and shoe combo, where good value for money is also a consideration? Am i right to assume there aren't many/any collaborations between shoe and pedal manufacturers?
I'm currently using Nukeproof Electrons (abs moulded plastic with a rough finish and pretty big pins, cant feel much difference compared to metal pin pedals) and wearing a pair of duffs skate shoes.
When riding my Commencal meta sx round a particularly wet course at the weekend (a particularly wet weekend) I found my feet slipping off all the time, I think my problem lies mostly with the shoes as my pins have eaten the soles after about 3 months regular use. I tend to do XC loops on it after work to keep fit, but then spend weekends away riding red and black trails more suited to a bike of its type so...lee quarry, stainburn, gisburn, cannock etc...
I think, for now, the top of the range FiveTen's are out of my price range but i am looking to buy new flat pin pedals and new shoes for perhaps around the same price...say £100?
Apologies for the convoluted question....
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The grippiest combo Ive tried has been Nanotech flat pedals with Five Ten shoes.
Certainly not the best combination I've tried though.0 -
Exotic pedals (like the Superstar ones and now in 10 colours, I've just discovered) £33
Teva Links for £76
£109ish, they are what I run on both bikes (well, the Superstar pedals on one bike, but they are the same as the Exotic ones) and there is more than enough grip for me.0 -
mcnultycop wrote:
..but not in Gunmetal which is the colour I want!"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
On-One Thinny's (same as Bare Bones Da Bomb) with Five Ten Freeriders. More than enough grip for any man, woman or child"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
cheers felix! and they come in yellow which matches my bike.... not that that's important ahem...0
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Shimano AM40s and HT Nanos. But my Freeriders are doing good too- my old 5 10s disintegrated, they were really poorly made and couldn't withstand a scottish winter. But these are a bit better. Tons of grip, far more than you need really.
Some people really don't like that "too much grip" feeling, I don't mind it at all but it's something to watch for.
You can get good results from skate shoes but the problem is, there's no guarantees- my old Vans Bricks were superb mtb shoes, but my new Baxters are pish frankly, sole is made of bakalite or something (they're worse to ride in than my steel-toecap Cats!)Uncompromising extremist0 -
i have never experienced too much grip, perhaps fortunately, but i think its mostly down to the wrong shoes rather than the wrong pedals. My nukeproof's seem pretty grippy...big, well spaced out pins... but the sole of my Duff's are so flexible it bends round the pedal in an arc ....whether or not they grip im sure that isnt good for my feet.
Appreciate the advice!0
