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SPD's
Feb 24, 2015 21:32:42 GMT
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Post by Nelly on Feb 24, 2015 21:32:42 GMT
Used to ride my mtb on spd's then I started doing more downhill orientated stuff and binned them for long pins and 510's, however now I'm getting sick and tired of never having my feet where I want them and it takes ages to get them right having to lift my feet off and reposition them each time. Thinking of buying myself some crank bro's mallet DH pedals and giving them a go to see if having my feet locked in feels ok whilst riding dh sections Anyone else use them? Any views?  |
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SPD's
Feb 25, 2015 6:28:52 GMT
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Post by hodgy on Feb 25, 2015 6:28:52 GMT
Interesting..to read what you say about having to always re-position your feet ...
I have always had mates banging on at me about how flats will inspire me to greater things on downhill sections ..and I have never bought into that at all ..I like being locked in ..that gives me more confidence .
I don't have that particular pedal but it would appear to offer the best of both worlds ..and if it works ..great !
It's got to be worth trying .
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SPD's
Feb 25, 2015 7:03:34 GMT
Post by barffy on Feb 25, 2015 7:03:34 GMT
My mate uses the Shimano version on all of his bikes and swears by them. I like being able to bail quick though I must admit but do agree that if you use a grippy pedal and 5/10 shoe it can be a real pain to get your feet where you want them. Grip has its advantages and disadvantages!
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SPD's
Feb 25, 2015 7:23:15 GMT
Post by richardm on Feb 25, 2015 7:23:15 GMT
well i am just starting to go clipless, and so far will say my shimano spds are good, but i have little confidence off road as yet, this weekend will be the test 45 kms group ride, but i do like to be cliped in for the climbs so these may be the answer
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SPD's
Feb 25, 2015 21:29:05 GMT
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Post by jonny on Feb 25, 2015 21:29:05 GMT
I bent a pin on my SPDs and nearly killed myself when my bike went down a cliff at whinlatter and I couldn't unclip.
Don't think SPDs and MTB riding have found te perfect solution yet, although this is an opinion based on my own experiences.
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Feb 25, 2015 21:30:20 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 21:30:20 GMT
I've gone the other way - learnt/started on clipless but am now loving the flats. Just more freedom. Spd's win on climbing but that's about all.
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Feb 26, 2015 9:22:01 GMT
Post by marsbarman on Feb 26, 2015 9:22:01 GMT
Started on flats, went to clipless (both Shimano SPD's and CrankBro's Mallets) now I'm back to flats.
With the CrankBro's clipless system you'll need to use the cleat supplied with them as they're not compatible with Shimano. A nice benefit of the CB's is that you can clip in by pushing your foot forwards though the clip or backwards as they rotate. I had a pair of the Mallet 2's, so not quite the DH variant but essentially the same.
I prefer flats as I know I can quickly dab my foot down (foot out flat out, ya know, to be fully enduro) and not have to worry about charging into the next rock garden with only 1 foot clipped in.
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SPD's
Feb 26, 2015 13:07:56 GMT
Post by matthews on Feb 26, 2015 13:07:56 GMT
Can you twist to unclip on those , I use Time's personally
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Feb 26, 2015 13:09:14 GMT
Post by marsbarman on Feb 26, 2015 13:09:14 GMT
Yeah you can. You can twist in either direction, also depending on what direction you put the cleats in depends on how far you have to twist, either 15 or 20 degrees, the amount of force is the same regardless.
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