OCguy
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| 07/31/2008 10:02 PM |
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| RICO I am Timer too. Aliums on hardtails, Zs on my Turner. (Looks on my roadie, however). But I originate from South Central, so I hear ya. |
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rhdy
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| 07/31/2008 11:53 PM |
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I started with Shimano knock-offs, then got some Time Aliums for cheap off ebay. Bought several more sets of Aliums and outfitted my various bikes. Last year I tried Eggbeaters and liked them. Got a set of Smartys next due to the small platform.
I love the Time Aliums, and I have no complaints on the two Crank Bros products, but overall, I prefer the Times. Go with whatever fits your budget, and remember the cleats to pedals from Shimano, Time, and Crank Bros are NOT interchangeable, so if you have multiple bikes in your stable, get one brand to save on changing cleats or having multiple shoes. |
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OCguy
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| 08/01/2008 3:50 AM |
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| I think I prefer Times (Aliums) because you have a bit if a platform when you can't seem to get in fast enough but not so much as to get in your way. And they shed mud almost as good as eggies. |
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jeremy
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| 08/01/2008 2:33 PM |
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I was unaware the industry wasn't standardized on cleats and pedals. That's just, well, silly. "I'm sorry, you need a 26.313" tire for that rim. 26" won't work." |
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OCguy
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| 08/02/2008 6:05 PM |
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| IMHO the cleat configuration and design plays a pretty big role in the ease or difficulty of use, weight of the pedals, etc., therefore the market creates choice. (see 26" or 29" debate) |
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Chris Ward
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| 08/02/2008 8:30 PM |
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It is all about preference, you just have to try each out before deciding what you like best.
I like time the best. I have tried shimano and egg beaters/crank brothers. There are people who hate time and perfer shimano spd. I thought crank brothers had a similar feel to time as far as getting in out goes.
I think it is great we have so many choices in the bike industry when it comes to components. The variety makes it interesting.
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chuck_clark
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| 08/02/2008 9:56 PM |
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| I bought a bunch of gen 1 Time ATACs and have never been disappointed with them. Never saw a need to update. While my friends are wearing bearings out on their Eggs or fiddling with spring tension on their Shimanos, I keep motoring on happy and content. |
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Breezer
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| 08/03/2008 11:46 AM |
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| I've had crank brothers candy c's for years and never had to replace bearings. They rock. |
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Rod
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| 08/03/2008 2:32 PM |
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| Clipless pedals is the only way to go. Most people have already stated why, but I like crank bros products. I haven't had a problem with them. |
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PR
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| 08/04/2008 9:16 AM |
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| Times. |
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Chris Ward
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| 08/04/2008 10:42 AM |
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Although I am a fan of times, and that is what I am currently using, I have had to replace bearings once, and I am getting close to needing to again.
This after quite abit of riding though in a lot of different places that are more sandy than here.
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jeremy
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| 08/04/2008 1:38 PM |
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| Scratch my previous post. I was under the impression that the cleats were part of the shoes since someone said something about having multiple shoes. I didn't realize they screwed on and off. |
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RJ Reynolds
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| 08/04/2008 1:58 PM |
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| Time pedals are the way to go. Although I wouldnt mind trying out the new Look mtb pedals. They are light but a bit pricey |
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Chris Ward
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| 08/04/2008 3:17 PM |
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| I don't know if it has been mentioned, but when you buy the pedals new they come with the cleats, you just have to install them on your shoes |
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BarryL
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| 08/04/2008 9:42 PM |
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| I have used Candy C pedals for two years...they're basically egg-beaters with a platform built around them so just in-case you miss the clip you have something to pedal on until you get clipped in. Look on Blue Mountain Cycling's website...they run combos with shoes from time to time...my first set shoes/pedals I got the set for about $80...that is very hard to beat...I just replaced the shoes this month, and one of the pedals finally died last fall...because I never maintained them basically... cheap, they work, and did I mention the price??? lol good luck |
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