Looking for new pedals

[SteveC]

I currently ride Shimano, 545 or something like that. They're about to fall off judging from the grinding sound and the broken plastic seal guard.
Question: What should I get? I want lighter. Durable of course. I have no issues w/shimano. Just want to explore all my options.......Crank Bros? Xpedo? Shim 959? I'm a JRA XC MTB type guy, no affinity for huge drops or hucking anything but could use more confidence in the technical stuff...Just love to climb and go back down fast!
Any and all opinions/experiences are much appreciated!
Steve Cobble

[Quo Fan]

On my all mountain bike, I have Shimano 515's that came on the bike. They work well for me, and I haven't had any problems yet. On my freeride bike, I use the platform clip pedals (I don't remember the number off the top of my head).

My buddy comtom1 recently switched over to Times, and he likes them after getting used to them.

[EVIL BOTA]

TIME,TIME,TIME,TIME,TIME..

Need I say more..lol

[Tim]

Syncros Mental in Stainless

[C.P.]

If you're used to Shimano SPD, I'd say stick with it. Especially if you have more than one bike with SPD pedals, or more than one pair of shoes with the same...

BTW - all my mtn bikes and one winter road bike (and 3 prs of diff types of shoes) are currently outfitted with Times. They work well for me.

[bdee]

Yeah, I'd say stick with SPD if that's what you have already. I 've got everything from 535s (can you say idestructible?) to 959s on my bikes. The only pedals I ever had an issue with were early 515s (these were not rebuildable >:(). Speedgoat has M540s for $65 - pretty cheap and they are as nice as the 959s, just not as light. They are rebuildable as well.

http://www.speedgoat.com/product.asp?part=103989&cat=240&brand=226

[gnurider1080]

i love my crank bros pedals. id take a look at the candys. i have the mallets but they are probably too heavy for you.

[Slider]

Steve - time to hear from the penny pincher. Your pedal bearings are rebuildable. If the rest of the mechanicals are in working order - they hold when you want, and let go when you want, then just take 'em apart and repack. You may need new bearing, but that is no big deal.

Not sure about 545's, but the other Shimano pedals I've had all came with a grey plastic thing for removing the bearing cover.

Slider

[ArmOnFire]

I committed and changed 75% of my bikes to Crank Bros.

No problems getting in with snow, mud, etc.

Easy to maintain, re-build.

You can try the Candy's for cheap here (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19238&subcategory_ID=5240)
Work just as good as the eggbeaters, put them on my road bike.


Thread derailment:
Any one need a set of Look road pedals? Link (http://www.nemba.org/yabbse/index.php?board=28;action=display;threadid=5630)

[johnflat]

Time is it! You won't regret it. They are simple. Never need to be rebuilt. Easy in and out. No monkey motion or parts to break or get gummed up. Everyone I ride with has changed over to them and swears by them. I hear Crank Bros are great too but need occasional rebuild. They have various models. I recommend the aluminum ones. They are bomb proof. There are carbon ones too. The "Z" model has a larger platform for more support but sounds like the regular ones would suit your riding.

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11563-240_TIMAB9-3-Parts-65-Pedals/Time-ATAC-Alium-Pedals---Black-.htm

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/11572-240_TIMZP2-3-Parts-65-Pedals/Time-ATAC-Z-Pedals.htm

[SteveC]

Yes I know I should repack them and have done it a few times, albeit probably the hard way with chasing the bearings all over the kitchen table with a magnet....I know there's an easier way......
I guess I'm dreaming of being a weight weenie and getting a lighter set of pedals, but reality is I'll probably get another set of the same thing whatever they are(black, look like 959s but slightly heavier and use stock cleats......)
New, just because they'll be shiny for the first ride, and that'll make me feel better, like I upgraded something......
the other reality is the old ones still work.......
SC

[slapheadmofo]

Time is it! You won't regret it. They are simple. Never need to be rebuilt. Easy in and out. No monkey motion or parts to break or get gummed up. Everyone I ride with has changed over to them and swears by them. I hear Crank Bros are great too but need occasional rebuild. They have various models. I recommend the aluminum ones. They are bomb proof. There are carbon ones too.

Nice pedals, but nowhere near bombproof. I went thru 3 sets in a little over a year (the first set lasted most of that time; the bars that grab the cleat eventually wore down to paper thinness and the bearings developed a lot of side to side slop). The aluminum body itself cracked and broke on my next two sets in a VERY short amount of time and I went back to Shimano. Maybe the carbon versions are tougher, but the Aliums only need one hard whack in the wrong place and they're all done.

[EVIL BOTA]

Damm slap, You must be doing some hard riding. I've have 3 pairs of Times and I have yet to break one of them.

Stop hucking of your roof!..lol

[Body2Big]

OK I'm a big time noobie and time to really show it LOL. why would a few ounces matter in a pedal on a mountain bike? I know with me I can trim off a whole lot more in bodyweight than I could ever save in a bike or pedal. I am sure most of you are in better shape than me but what does a few ounces or even a pound matter? OK LET THE FLAMING BEGIN ;D

Shawn

[slapheadmofo]

Damm slap, You must be doing some hard riding. I've have 3 pairs of Times and I have yet to break one of them.

Stop hucking of your roof!..lol




;D
I wish! That was a few years back when I was doing a ton of trail riding. I could understand the little bars wearing away over a lot of miles, but it only took one hard knock on a rock to do the others in. Broke a big peice of a aluminum out of them; left them really jagged and nasty. Nothing you'd ever want to have a run in with. Kind of a bummer cuz I really like they way they worked. I'll probably give them another try at some point.

B2B - there's a balance between performance, weight, strength, price and durability with parts. Personally, if I can get a part that works well and will last for awhile, I'm more than willing to carry around a little extra weight. Everybody rider probably balances those priorities a little differently. Really comes down to personal preference and style.