Comments on: What’s a good set of pedals? http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/ Mountain Bike Reviews, News, Deals and How Tos Fri, 25 May 2012 02:18:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: RIP Blue Collar MTB - [blog.]mountainbike.pro http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-182229 RIP Blue Collar MTB - [blog.]mountainbike.pro Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:21:07 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-182229 [...] for a beginner like me.  The most helpful to me were this post about when to go clipless and this post about which pedals people prefer.  I ended up getting a pair of  Shimano shoes and Time ATAC pedals and I love [...] [...] for a beginner like me.  The most helpful to me were this post about when to go clipless and this post about which pedals people prefer.  I ended up getting a pair of  Shimano shoes and Time ATAC pedals and I love [...]

]]> By: Joe http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-102930 Joe Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:30:46 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-102930 WTB Momentums, with clips and straps. WTB Momentums, with clips and straps.

]]> By: Geir E http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-102561 Geir E Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:41:14 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-102561 Shimano 540 or better. Might not be a fancy name or give you that streetcredit - but they work, they can take serious abuse, they work, they are easy to maintain, they work, they last - they have never failed me. Shimano 540 or better. Might not be a fancy name or give you that streetcredit - but they work, they can take serious abuse, they work, they are easy to maintain, they work, they last - they have never failed me.

]]> By: keith http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-102293 keith Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:39:35 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-102293 Just strip the plastic away and go with the egg beaters. :) I've run them for years at this point without any issues. Just strip the plastic away and go with the egg beaters. :)

I’ve run them for years at this point without any issues.

]]> By: KG http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-101367 KG Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:00:24 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-101367 I have Crank Brothers Smarties on my mt. bike. I ride with people that have SPDs and TIMEs and I think it all comes down to preference. I personally think that my smarties are pretty bombproof and are incredible at clearing mud and debris. I've whacked them on rocks, ridden through rivers, and have had my share of crashes and the mechanism keeps on working. I have Crank Brothers Smarties on my mt. bike. I ride with people that have SPDs and TIMEs and I think it all comes down to preference. I personally think that my smarties are pretty bombproof and are incredible at clearing mud and debris. I’ve whacked them on rocks, ridden through rivers, and have had my share of crashes and the mechanism keeps on working.

]]> By: Eric http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-100981 Eric Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:23:46 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-100981 Definitely Time ATAC Aliums. Mine have been battered by tree stumps more times than I care to admit over the last year, and they still work flawlessly. They also shed mud like a champ. Picked up mine for about $40. If they ever wear out, I'll be buying another pair pronto. Definitely Time ATAC Aliums. Mine have been battered by tree stumps more times than I care to admit over the last year, and they still work flawlessly. They also shed mud like a champ. Picked up mine for about $40. If they ever wear out, I’ll be buying another pair pronto.

]]> By: John http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-100935 John Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:18:24 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-100935 What about platform pedals -- it doesn't get more bombproof, and it's certainly blue collar cheap. What about platform pedals — it doesn’t get more bombproof, and it’s certainly blue collar cheap.

]]> By: Chris http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-100903 Chris Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:04:41 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-100903 Oops, my fingers are faster than my eyes when typing. That was supposed to read. "I will be riding Time ATAC's from now until I quit riding bikes." Peace out Oops, my fingers are faster than my eyes when typing. That was supposed to read. “I will be riding Time ATAC’s from now until I quit riding bikes.”

Peace out

]]> By: Chris http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-100901 Chris Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:59:30 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-100901 Another vote for Time ATAC's. I can't give any review about their mud shedding qualities, as I don't ride in the mud much. But these pedals are great in any other condition. And they just don't seem to be as finicky as the shimano pedals. I bought a used set of the composite style off ebay with cleats for like 50.00. They are working great!!! I will be riding Time ATAC's from now until I quite riding bikes. And from what I hear, the newer styled ATAC's are better than the old composite types that I am using. Another vote for Time ATAC’s. I can’t give any review about their mud shedding qualities, as I don’t ride in the mud much. But these pedals are great in any other condition. And they just don’t seem to be as finicky as the shimano pedals. I bought a used set of the composite style off ebay with cleats for like 50.00. They are working great!!!

I will be riding Time ATAC’s from now until I quite riding bikes. And from what I hear, the newer styled ATAC’s are better than the old composite types that I am using.

]]> By: Anthony http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/comment-page-1/#comment-100862 Anthony Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:33:28 +0000 http://bluecollarmtb.com/2007/07/19/whats-a-good-set-of-pedals/#comment-100862 I'm no fan of Shimano, but +1 for the good old 520's... Mine have kicked around several bikes, look like hell from bashing into things, and are still going strong for me: a 250+ lb. rigid/singlespeed rider. I am riding the original cleats that have seen a LOT of walking on rocks/alpine stuff. No issues jamming up with mud or dirt, although in bad conditions I always kick some mud loose. These are those kind of pedals: You can kick 'em and they don't mind. I’m no fan of Shimano, but +1 for the good old 520’s… Mine have kicked around several bikes, look like hell from bashing into things, and are still going strong for me: a 250+ lb. rigid/singlespeed rider. I am riding the original cleats that have seen a LOT of walking on rocks/alpine stuff. No issues jamming up with mud or dirt, although in bad conditions I always kick some mud loose. These are those kind of pedals: You can kick ‘em and they don’t mind.

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