I am new to this sport having always been a “roadie.” Just ordered a cyclocross bike. Any suggestions on pedals given all the dismounts and what ever you call it when you jump back on.
Crank Brothers Candy SLs.
Time mtn pedals
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Time ATACs (mtb pedals) David K
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eggbeaters work fine
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Crankbrother Candy or Eggbeaters - I prefer the later. While the former has a nice platform in case you can’t get clipped in, the later is easier to clip-in to…if that make sense…
this is my 15th year of CX, I have tried them all.
I almost ALWAYS end up back at Shimano.
The new 959 works great in mud, is reasonably light, and VERY secure.
I used/was sponsored by Crank Brothers, and while the weight was great, I slipped and/or pre-clipped so many times, I went back to 959’s last year and will not go back.
The only other option is the Time. The really “bling” Atac’s are very light…BUT crazy expensive.
The Eggbeaters have too much “rock” to them for my taste as well.
Besides…look what 90+% of the pros in europe use:-)
KP
Shimano (XTR - 970)
Shimano seems to work for the top CXers in the US as well. As noted…some opt for the 959. To be fair, Wells rides EggBeater.
From a guy who is sponsored by SRAM…his pedals seem to work well in mud.
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Time ATAC XS. Best pedals, hands down. The wide bars on pedal allow for a nice margin of error when trying to get clipped in which is what you want for cross when you are in and out of the pedals often and you going all out on the limit. The last thing you want to do is waste time trying to get clipped in. Crank and Shimano you have to get your foot just right on the pedal to get clipped in. Time also have a nice platform (better than the Candys IMO) and they shed mud very well. Crank are great for mud shedding, Shimano suck for mud. My 2 cents. I’ve tried them all.
ooops, yea I meant the 970’s!
I’m with Kurt on this. New versions of Shimano are very hard to beat.
In brief,
Time - lateral float is a big problem for some people (I’m one of them,) very expensive for light weight version. No tension adjustment. Work well for people with significant varus/valgus foot bias present when they try to clip in. Brass cleats wear out pretty quickly.
Crank Bros - I like them a lot, but they’re too damn fragile, and never the same after a re-build. I have worn out pretty close to a dozen sets (no joke!) No tension adjustment, and tension loosens with time/use. Work well for people with significant varus/valgus foot bias present when they try to clip in. They can wear out the soles of some shoes pretty quickly, which is why they sell the sole plate thingies.
Look (new version) - Seem to function pretty well, but no tension adjust. jury is still out on durability. Their last Mtn. pedal (modified crank bros design) had a distressing tendancy to break at the axle. No way I’m buying first year pedals from these guys after that last design…
Speedplay Frog - totally useless in serious mud - at least for me - which makes them a non-starter, IMO.
Shimano - Ubiquity is a bummer for some people. Newer designs actually work very well in the mud. Robust as hell, pedals and cleats seem to last forever. great platform. Do not tend to work well for people with significant varus/valgus foot bias present when they try to clip in, cleat wedging will tend to help with this issue.
Note: Full disclosure, I’m currently sponsored by Shimano and using their pedals as a result of the sponsorship. I wouldn’t have switched from the Crank Bros without the sponsorship, but after a little bit of valgus wedging, I have found that I prefer the XTR pedals to the Crank Bros I had been using for the past several years.
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Second or third on the Candys, they’re awesome.
I have in MTB Candy Sl
In Spain very CX people have the same for Cyclocros
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