Shimano SPD

iwilldoit
iwilldoit Posts: 710
edited April 2014 in MTB buying advice
Hi All

Looking at some XC SPD pedals think I would prefer something with a bit of a platform for the tricky bits/me wimping out bits.

What would you recommend I have been looking at these

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... rp-prod771

But any other recommendations would be fantastic.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Don't bother with platforms unless doing AM type stuff, the purchase is poor so you have to clip in to pedal anyway, M520, 540, deore or whatever to budget!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • coulddobetter
    coulddobetter Posts: 812
    They are fine , but as rookie says you do need to be clipped in. For a quick trip to shops you can wear flip flops though. ( I have )
  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Crank Brothers Mallets
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    Allround - Cotic Solaris
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    God no! XC?
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    Get these - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod67249

    Super reliable, cheap as cheaps and the extra platform helps when clipping in and adds a little protection to the mechanism. Also the slightly larger platform is great for those moments where you want to rest your foot on the pedal, I've done a few times on the super steep secret trails we have locally and had no problems at all.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    M520's for £16.50
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Speed-S ... imano+m520
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    M520s rule!

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