spd Vs toeclips

[magicmistertea]

onza hos all the way !!!

they can be a nightmare in the cold and in the mud, but if you are after a retro clipless pedal then look no further......... onza onza onza,
i love them and have no problems what so ever !!!

 

[Xesh]

SPDs are safer once you're used to the release action (it's more natural than pulling your foot backwards when you have clips) and there's no straps to reduce blood circulation in your foot.

I've used SPuDs since the days of the 737s and I find them easier to use than any other type of pedal (yes, even flats).

Snap. Hence why I'm selling the Smarty's

That's because the Smarty pedals are a budget design and aren't user serviceable. Get the proper Eggbeaters or Candys and the bearings aren't any better, or worse, than any other brand.

 

[JeRkY]

Nimbus was referring to my earlier comment about the smartys being difficult to clip into if your used to shimano spd's he didnt mention bearings.

 

[Wold Ranger]

CRANK BROS

All the Crank Bros use a common bearing sytem, regardless of model, Candy, Eggbeater range, 50:50 flatties, Mallet, they re all junk. Had SPD's for 15 years plus, still smooth tight bearings, Crank Bros, one wet ride and scrap. All the Crank stuff is badly engineered and over priced Junk. The £139 seatpost is the same and as for the wheels!!!!! spokes joined in the middle??? The pedals only have one bearing and a bushing at the other end, the bushing wears, play results and the tiny bearings can't then cope with this and they fall apart. I've seen nasty crashes as a result of Crank Pedals coming off the spindle, still clipped to the riders boot! Crank pedals are also tricky to clip into as well as out of. The time pedals are way better and have a similar cleat system, much better bearing life.

 

[Pickle]

IMO, SPD's can only lead to knee problems if you dont set the shoe cleat up properly.

If you do try them, sit on your bike or a stool and let each leg flop down and see which way your foot hangs. If if does turn in/out, set the cleat accordingly in the shoe.

Then, play with the pedal tension. Start of with the release loose for confidence building, and as time passes, tweak it up.

 

[Andy R]

The entry level ritchey V4 pedals are the best I have ever tried as far as entry and release, and they have tension screws. The V4 have a very open system to shed mud too. Nice compramise between SPD and eggbeater,and cheap, allthough the bearings don't last a long time.
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I second the Ritchey V4's and have them on all my bikes. I find that it makes a big difference to their lifespan if you strip and regrease them as soon as you get them. They seem to be supplied with crap grease (and not much of it either).