What type of pedals do you use?

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  • richk
    richk Posts: 564
    spd on the commuter & off road bike (it's not really a mountain bike...) and look keo on the road bike & TT bike.
    There is no secret ingredient...
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Simon Masterson wrote:
    Those look like SPDs to me, and he mentions in the Obree Way that he prefers them...

    I don't doubt it, that's what he was using in the video I posted.

    But after the nationals that year he was given a pair of Carnacs by BC which had the pedals integrated into the sole, which you can just about see here...

    obree.jpg

    And here...

    004-95.jpg

    No danger of pulling out of those! :D
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Looking at getting the Speedplays sooner rather than later now.
    Did you guys with them already get colour ones to match bike, or black?
  • Bordersroadie
    Bordersroadie Posts: 1,052
    edited January 2013
    djhermer wrote:
    ... my luxuriously comfortable S-Works shoes....

    Here's the thing. My luxuriously comfy S-Works MTB shoes have the same rigid carbon sole as the road version so the shoe-to-pedal contact with my SPDs is effectively no different to SPD-SLs.

    Except I can walk in my shoes.
    And clip in both sides of the pedal.
    And have one pair of shoes for all my bikes, MTB/road/commuter.

    The whole road pedal thing is nothing more than marketing. The " better power transfer" argument is an urban myth - if your soles are rigid how does a few mm difference in pedal platform make if there is zero sole flex in both cases? In a hypothetical world, Shimano could just as easily have marketed the M540 as the universal pedal for all bikes, road/MTB/fixie etc, pro cyclists would have been told to use them (just as they are now) and you'd all feel comfortable using the same kit as the pro road guys you'd love to be like.

    I'm not knocking road pedal systems, I'm sure they're great, but I'm just saying that for the average MAMIL/weekend warrior/Sportiver/wannabe racer (ie 99% of BR posters), SPDs like M540s are the ideal solution and effectively as good as any road system.
  • simon_masterson
    simon_masterson Posts: 2,740
    greasedscotsman wrote:
    Simon Masterson wrote:
    Those look like SPDs to me, and he mentions in the Obree Way that he prefers them...

    I don't doubt it, that's what he was using in the video I posted.

    But after the nationals that year he was given a pair of Carnacs by BC which had the pedals integrated into the sole, which you can just about see here...

    obree.jpg

    And here...

    004-95.jpg

    No danger of pulling out of those! :D

    Haha, nice work! Interesting. I have to wonder how much float you can get with them, though. :lol:
    Retro(ish) TT 2017-
    Fixed TT 2015-2016
  • themekon
    themekon Posts: 197
    I've always used Time Impact magnesium which unfortunately are no longer available. I suppose I will have to change soon and the Speedplay look good. It will cost a small fortune to buy 4 sets.
  • simon_masterson
    simon_masterson Posts: 2,740
    Bordersroadie wrote:
    djhermer wrote:
    ... my luxuriously comfortable S-Works shoes....

    Here's the thing. My luxuriously comfy S-Works MTB shoes have the same rigid carbon sole as the road version so the shoe-to-pedal contact with my SPDs is effectively no different to SPD-SLs.

    Except I can walk in my shoes. And clip in both sides of the pedal. And have one pair of shoes for all my bikes, MTB/road/commuter.

    The whole road pedal thing is nothing more than marketing. The " better power transfer" argument is an urban myth - if your soles are rigid how does a few mm difference in pedal platform make if there is zero sole flex in both cases? In a hypothetical world, Shimano could have marketed the M540 as the universal pedal for all bikes, road/MTB, pro cyclists would have been told to use them (just as now) and you'd all feel comfortable using the same kit as the pro road guys.

    Bingo!

    But hush, don't give the secret away. Let the silly sheep carry on skittering around and paying for their not-very-long-lasting plastic cleats. ;)
    Retro(ish) TT 2017-
    Fixed TT 2015-2016
  • neeb
    neeb Posts: 4,473
    I don't have experince with all road systems, but the problem for me with spds compared to speedplays is vagueness and lack of adjustability. They just don't feel as solid and confidence inspiring when clipped in, there's too fine a line between float and disengagement, and there isn't the same ability to dial out the float and set up the angle of attachment precisely. Speedplays solved my knee issues. And the cleats aren't plastic, they last for ages, the pedals are double sided, and with the cafe stop covers clipped on they are perfectly ok for walking short distances in too and don't skitter... :wink:
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    Simon Masterson wrote:
    Bingo!

    But hush, don't give the secret away. Let the silly sheep carry on skittering around and paying for their not-very-long-lasting plastic cleats. ;)

    :shock:

    Simon Masterson wrote:
    to be fair my tone around here is often fairly facetious anyway, so I can't begrudge anyone assuming I might be making snide comments! :lol:


    Indeed :mrgreen:
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • simon_masterson
    simon_masterson Posts: 2,740
    Some people around here have FAR too much time on their hands. ;)

    But to be fair, as mentioned above I'd love a set of Speedplays. I've heard nothing but good things about them, and the level of adjustability and double-sided entry (amongst other things ) I think are great features. The stuff of their marketing about eschewing the old standard design and creating something new and better, basically. It's just SPD-SLs that I think have no place in the world... :mrgreen:
    Retro(ish) TT 2017-
    Fixed TT 2015-2016
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    themekon wrote:
    I've always used Time Impact magnesium which unfortunately are no longer available. I suppose I will have to change soon and the Speedplay look good. It will cost a small fortune to buy 4 sets.

    Why not just get some new Time? Like the i-Clic or RXS?
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Simon Masterson wrote:
    But to be fair, as mentioned above I'd love a set of Speedplays. I've heard nothing but good things about them, and the level of adjustability and double-sided entry (amongst other things ) I think are great features.

    Psst! They are just posh, expensive SPDs with cleats that get clagged up when you walk on them :wink:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • simon_masterson
    simon_masterson Posts: 2,740
    Don't worry; the secret's safe with me sir. :lol:
    Retro(ish) TT 2017-
    Fixed TT 2015-2016
  • donkykong
    donkykong Posts: 160
    normally i,m an avid fan of Look Delta, i had a good stock of them, but now almost depleted, i used a set of keo,s but to be honest i almost fell off, and i been riding for best part of 30 odd years,

    but after a recent trek out in the snow, pics on blog below,
    look pedals don't work as they get blocked up with snow and ice, but even after riding for 25 kms ure tired as you need to really concentrate on that front wheel
  • themekon
    themekon Posts: 197
    greasedscotsman wrote:
    themekon wrote:
    I've always used Time Impact magnesium which unfortunately are no longer available. I suppose I will have to change soon and the Speedplay look good. It will cost a small fortune to buy 4 sets.

    Why not just get some new Time? Like the i-Clic or RXS?

    Tried the i-Clic, didn't like them at all. I can use the RXS cleats though.
  • djhermer
    djhermer Posts: 328
    Simon Masterson wrote:
    Some people around here have FAR too much time on their hands. ;)

    But to be fair, as mentioned above I'd love a set of Speedplays. I've heard nothing but good things about them, and the level of adjustability and double-sided entry (amongst other things ) I think are great features. The stuff of their marketing about eschewing the old standard design and creating something new and better, basically. It's just SPD-SLs that I think have no place in the world... :mrgreen:

    Bingo! I've used SPD-SLs for so long I'd just got used to all the shortcomings. It's only when I tried and subsequently purchased some Speedplays that I thought "how on earth have I put up with those for so long?". They are fine on the bike, it's just off them. Ridiculous things.

    Never used SPDs so can't comment.

    My luxuriously comfy s-works shoes will be comfy whatever the cleat system. I only made that comment because each time I out them on I can't get over it. Many years with low end Shimano shoes or whatever wiggle had in the sale. Again, didn't bother me until I forked out and treated myself. You spend a long time in those shoes.
  • canny_lad
    canny_lad Posts: 329
    SPD's on Shimano A520 touring pedals.

    Might go to SPD SL when my shoes need changing.
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    themekon wrote:
    greasedscotsman wrote:
    themekon wrote:
    I've always used Time Impact magnesium which unfortunately are no longer available. I suppose I will have to change soon and the Speedplay look good. It will cost a small fortune to buy 4 sets.

    Why not just get some new Time? Like the i-Clic or RXS?

    Tried the i-Clic, didn't like them at all. I can use the RXS cleats though.

    Interesting. I have RXS on 4 of my bikes. Thought about trying the i-Clic but haven't got around to it yet. Might not happen for a while though, I have another two pairs of RXS sitting in boxes, waiting to be used! :D
  • captain_kelly
    captain_kelly Posts: 35
    neeb wrote:
    captain_kelly wrote:
    Speedplay Zero Titaniums, best pedals I've ever had, power output went up as soon as i swapped. marginal gains at their best
    I'm a speedplay fan too. But are you sure they made your power go up..? :wink:

    Maybe you installed the cleats slightly differently back/front, that could plausibly have made a difference.

    I'm not saying my power went up 50-100 watts just by changing,but there was a noticeable change. It's down to the smaller area for power transfer and also the shorter spindle helps with this too......that last bit was pretty much ripped straight from the speedplay blurb
  • Jon_1976
    Jon_1976 Posts: 690
    spd pedals on road bike.
  • apjs87
    apjs87 Posts: 35
    MTB - SPD's
    Road - Look Keo Classic

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