What are your favourite pedals? Tell us in this week's People's Choice poll.
You've never had more options when it comes to attaching your feet to the bike, from the latest studded flat pedals to good old clips and straps to a big range of step-in/clipless systems. Everyone has their favourite system, depending on exactly what they're doing with them and personal taste in features like walkability, float and feel.
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40 thoughts on “What are the best pedals? Help decide the road.cc People’s Choice”
Well let’s start the ball
Well let’s start the ball rolling, I get on best with Time Xpresso. Although they are not the most durable they are the easiest I have found to get in and out of.
Surely the staple/start of
Surely the staple/start of everyones cycling career…
Shimano PD-R540 SPD
PhillBrown wrote:Surely the
Have been using for 4 years without any kind of maintenance, they still work like a treat.
PhillBrown wrote:Surely the
My thoughts exactly.
Shimano 5800 SPD-SL pedals –
Shimano 5800 SPD-SL pedals – cheap and cheerful, and they work flawlessly for the past year or so I had them.
look keo max 2
look keo max 2
Shimano M520 SPD’s. Cheap,
Shimano M520 SPD’s. Cheap, long lasting, small.
I go for Shimano M647 on my
I go for Shimano M647 on my roadie. The contact area is far larger, they seem to run smoothly for eternity, the float is adequate and the range of tension is more than enough.
I can already hear the haters hating on the SPDs but I have a single pair of nice shoes to use SPD pedals on all my bikes. Needless to say, I don’t have to walk like a penguin off the bike and open endless options like chasing after a spare wheel rolling down the hill
I’ve used a couple of road
I’ve used a couple of road systems over the years, and I’ve ended up on…
Time Atacs.
A good, stiff-soled shoe makes these as good as “proper” road pedals IME (hey, they’ve been plenty good enough for the Cinglé and some 300km rides) but you get benefits: clipping in is much easier, making those busy uphill T-junctions less daunting, and you can walk much more easily. I’ve always used them in the winter, but now I’ve got decent shoes I’m a convert for the summer as well.
Look Keo blade.
I find them
Look Keo blade.
I find them easier to get into than the shimano and they make a nice click. Oh, and I think they look pretty! B-)
Speedplay Zero – fabulously
Speedplay Zero – fabulously easy in and out, serviceable and bags of float. Not cheap but excellent value for money IMO.
http://road.cc/content/review/78258-speedplay-zero-chrome-moly-pedal-system
Shimano Dura
Shimano Dura Ace
http://road.cc/content/review/34173-shimano-dura-ace-pedals
Shimano M785 Trail. Got them
Shimano M785 Trail. Got them on both my mountain bike and road bike. Non-SPD road pedals for ‘normal people’ are a bit dumb. I like to ride somewhere, get off and walk around. SPDs plus a good tread make sense.
I’ve tried a few and my
I’ve tried a few and my current favourites are Ritchey WCS Paradigm (MTB pedals)… on my road bike (shock!). Beautiful to look at, rock solid in use and smooth as butter. I also like the light weight (sub 240g the pair) and the convenience of being able to use MTB shoes (and therefore walk when off the bike) together with the dual sided “stomp and go” ability of the pedal.
Linky: http://ritcheylogic.com/cross/pedals/wcs-paradigm-mountain-pedal.html
I used single sided spd pedals for a time lighter but too fiddly when reinserting.
I’ve used the ubiquitous M540s which are great but heavy.
I’ve also done the full look pedals/cleats thing (and walked like a duck) – never again, style over substance IMHO.
I used to use clips, straps and cleats, now THAT is an experience the first time you forget to loosen the straps before stopping (ouch!).
My favourite pedals pre clipless were Specialized touring (made by MKS, I believe) with resin toeclips and Binda Extra straps (twisted in the pedal body, of course).
The ONLY reason that I would change now (and even this is doubtful) is if i were to seriously compete and the only shoe/pedal combination was not spd compatible, e.g., some triathlon shoes don’t have the holes for spd cleats.
Shimano M324 Combination
Shimano M324 Combination Pedals – one side SPD, one side good metal grip make them work perfectly as I have space for only one bike.
Speedplay Zero stainless and
Speedplay Zero stainless and Ti, very adjustable, a bike fitters dream or so I was told by the fitter who fit me.
Vector 2S. Expensive but
Vector 2S. Expensive but effective.
Speedplay X5
Speedplay X5
Lyotards. No question
Lyotards. No question 😉
eggbeaters. because they look
eggbeaters. because they look cool.
Can’t believe nobody
Can’t believe nobody mentioning SPD-SL mine are of the Ultegra variety, but 105 or Dura Ace, whatever!
I treated myself to Shimano
I treated myself to Shimano Ultegra 6800 to match the Ultegra groupset on my new best bike and am delighted with them. Such straightforward and positive clipping in and out and adjustable too. Far, far better than my previous Shimano 105 PD-5610’s. I also purchased the new Shimano 105 5800 pedals for my wet/winter bike. Whilst perhaps better value, they still don’t feel as nice as the 6800’s.
Magnesium Welgo flats – light
Magnesium Welgo flats – light and grippy
Look Keo for me
Look Keo for me
Look Keo
Look Keo
Speedplay Zero’s.
Speedplay Zero’s.
Dura-Ace SPD’s
Dura-Ace SPD’s
Campagnolo Superleggeri
Campagnolo Superleggeri Alfredo Binda Vintage. The craftsmanship, polished steel, the leather straps, the logo on the cage and the knee destroying track-standing requirements to use them without incident by almost every pro in the 70’s make them the best pedal of all time in my book.
http://www.steel-vintage.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/c/a/campagnolo-superleggeri-alfredo-binda-vintage-pedals-1_1.jpg
Shimano M520. Simplez!
Shimano M520. Simplez!
Look Keo Max 2 – Chosen over
Look Keo Max 2 – Chosen over the Keo Blade for the simple reason of adjustable versus preset tension and price range. Good solid wide platform, spins smoothly too. On my 3rd set with three different rides.
Time pedals here, much as the
Time pedals here, much as the cleats get ruined every couple of months they clip in and out great;)
Look Keo “x”
They’re the
Look Keo “x”
They’re the only range I look for in the component sales. Flawless for 5 years and not a whit of knee pain – even the one with the rebuilt ACL.
Works for me…
Shimano M520 SPD, cheap,
Shimano M520 SPD, cheap, simple and you can actually walk in the shoes.
I have always loved the A530
I have always loved the A530 Shimano Touring pedals. SPD onside, flat the other. Great for long rides clipped in, great for trips to the pub without clipping in. Also find useful when coming to junctions and traffic lights, unclip and still ready to go. Lasted 7 years and 000’s of miles.
SPD-SL Which ever variety
SPD-SL Which ever variety 105, Ultegra or Dura Ace
Time Atac
Time Atac
Time Atac
Time Atac
Shimano SPD PD-T420
Perfect
Shimano SPD PD-T420
Perfect for city cycling and touring. Very well made, comfortable, versatile and inexpensive.
Ritchey Micro pro
Ritchey Micro pro v4.
http://ritcheylogic.com/road/pedals/pro-micro-road-bike-pedal.html
Very light road pedal with two-bolt, SPD-like cleats, for commuting compatibility.
And very stylish too.
Exustar Carbon Ti
Exustar Carbon Ti (E-PR200CKTI), Look Keo compatible.
£150 for the pair at ~180g.