As a recent switcher from flats, I was able to try various pedals by way of friends who use various types and have way too many spare sets of pedals... plus buying (and then selling) some of my own sets.
Anyway, after trying, XT's, 540's, Mallet E's, Look X-track EnRage's, Candy's with regular cleats and Candy's with rose cleats... I've found Candy's with rose cleats to be the best of the bunch. Light, great action, perfect feel, and easy in and out. Depending on the model you can even use various traction pads for the perfect fit. I'm using the Giro Chamber 2 shoes and find I don't need a shim.
So five months in after flats (which I still use periodically), this is what works the best for me. I'm assuming this might change as I become even more in tune with clipless" riding.
May 27, 2019, 12:41 p.m. - IslandLife
As a recent switcher from flats, I was able to try various pedals by way of friends who use various types and have way too many spare sets of pedals... plus buying (and then selling) some of my own sets. Anyway, after trying, XT's, 540's, Mallet E's, Look X-track EnRage's, Candy's with regular cleats and Candy's with rose cleats... I've found Candy's with rose cleats to be the best of the bunch. Light, great action, perfect feel, and easy in and out. Depending on the model you can even use various traction pads for the perfect fit. I'm using the Giro Chamber 2 shoes and find I don't need a shim. So five months in after flats (which I still use periodically), this is what works the best for me. I'm assuming this might change as I become even more in tune with clipless" riding.