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toddzilla Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-15-04 02:10 AM
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Looking for advice on Mtn bike pedals
I'm looking to go clipless and want some good suggestions on what is a good low-cost pedal to use? I've browsed ebay and it seems like there are quite a few choices for under 40 bucks. I don't do any hardcore riding anymore so it will just be mild singletrac mostly. I want to be able to use shoes that are as comfortable as possible as i am very picky about how comfortable my shoes are and have poor circulation. When i did triathlons i always used toeclips/cleats and i've never ridden totally clipless before.

anyway.. ebay links or suggestions are welcome.

thanks!
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-15-04 07:57 AM
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1. Some suggestions
Edited on Mon Mar-15-04 07:58 AM by ET Awful
The Shimano 545 (which uses a standard spd cleat, but has a platform, so you can still pedal even when you can't get clipped in quickly).

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Pedal/product_22423.shtml

The Time ATAC pedals are my all time favorites (a bit of a platform to pedal with when you aren't clipped in, and NEVER get clogged with mud, etc.)

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Pedal/product_22476.shtml

Speedplay Frogs are nice too (totally unique clipping mechanism, also clog free)

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Pedal/product_22476.shtml

And last but not least, Crank Bros. Eggbeaters which use the same clipping mechanism as the Shimano pedals above, but have 4 sides that you can clip into so you can always get clipped in really quickly:

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Pedal/product_121990.shtml

Dammit, now you have me wanting to spend money on a bike again, I haven't had one around for 2 years and I miss it.
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toddzilla Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-15-04 11:27 AM
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2. thanks for the suggestions.
I'll check em out.
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