I am just getting back into mtb as I have been a roadie for like 10 years and found SPDs are a little too tricky at this point of the learning curve (I may take them off for awhile and re-learn myself until I get the hang of things)
What do you suggest?
i run these on 2 different bikes and never had a problem.
best pedal i have ever owned
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For bombproof durability, go Syncros. They use a bushing, needlebearing, and ball bearing to support the pedal body on the axle.
Many companies are now offering super-stable thin designs, too.
My next flatties will be Canfield Bros Crampons.
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Kona wah wahs. They're thin a low profile/wide platform and reasonably light.
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If it's going to be a long term commitment to a pedal go for the Straitlines. They're easy to rebuild after you do it once and they feel great but they are a bit on the chunky side and not easy on the wallet.
buy some 5.10 shoes and whatever pedals you can get a good deal on.
Kona wah wahs. They're thin a low profile/wide platform and reasonably light.
this or the Wellgo MG-1s. I think the wah wahs are likely a better pedal, but the MG-1 can be had so cheap on ebay.
if your just getting back into MTB, then i suggest your first set of pedals you get are a little on the cheaper side. You're more likely to be bashing your pedals off of stuff when your first starting out or even when your a little rusty.
And the fivetens are a must….it's like being clipped in.
I third the 5.10s - awesome shoes. And the wellgo are nice as well. If you want uber-grip, buy some Straitline, Syncros….shop around a bit. Take a look at what you can buy in shops.
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Straitlines are great as are the Kona Jack Sh!ts with the solid 14mm axle.
I'm lusting for these as my next pedals.
256 gm/pair (ti axle).
Another vote for the Wellgo MG-ones; no troubles so far.
I am just getting back into mtb as I have been a roadie for like 10 years and found SPDs are a little too tricky at this point of the learning curve (I may take them off for awhile and re-learn myself until I get the hang of things)
What do you suggest?
If your on a budget a set of DMR V8's, designed to work with any shoe.
I'm riding Straightlines and they're really nice so far.
alright!!!
MG1's if you want something light and cheap
Wah-wahs or the Wellgo Road Gaps if you want something with a bigger pedal body - both are cheap
Kona wah wahs. They're thin a low profile/wide platform and reasonably light.
The funny thing is that these are the same pedals as the NRG Taster Choice Pedals. Simply a name branded on the pedal to make it their own. Grab a pair of the the NRG's and you can choose from a huge range of colours. (I have a set in black and red)
NRG also has a pedal called the Slabalanche after a mountain in Nelson and it has 10 pins on each side instead of 8; same choice of colours and same good bearing system. Only problem is that they don't come with the kind of pins you can replace from behind.
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