[PleasantNoise]

made it around a bmx pump track on my 29er today without pedaling, that wasn't easy, but it was fun, just wish I had a bmx now... these bikes are becoming a bit of an addiction...

 

[wolfetan44]

Anyone use clip on shoes and clips? If you do, I'd love to know what model you guys use.

 

[kaneman890]

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ok guys, what are your favourite flats for mtbing?

http://spank-ind.com/index.php?a=info&do=pro&id=78&tid=1
 
i have ridden these a few times (light freeride stuff) excellent grip, light, and strong, but pricey
 
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=95056
 
my current pedals, pricey (i got them for really cheap) but best grip i have ever felt, good mud clearance, very very heavy though, i wouldn't recommend for cross country style riding

 

[ForShure]

Greetings all! Joined head-fi not too long ago and just found this forum page for biking. Here's a pic of my commuter bike for Chicago, just bought it used from a bike mechanic at my local shop for $300.

 

[CaffeinatedX42]

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Anyone use clip on shoes and clips? If you do, I'd love to know what model you guys use.

 
I think you're referring to shoes that clip (or "latch") directly onto the  pedals right?  If so they are, strangely, called "clipless" instead of "clip".  "Clips" refer to shoes that fit into little cages on pedals and are the older technology.  It's bizarre, I know.
 
 
I use Crank Brothers "eggbeaters" on all my bicycles.
 
On the Road bikes I use these:
http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_eggbeater11.php
 
For my mountain bike I use the "candy" model:
http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_candy.php
 
 
After trying a couple of other standards I like these the best for a couple of reasons:

• Low/no maintenance.  It is a very simple design that just works.  The only maintenance is to replace the grease (by squirting new grease in) every few thousand miles.
• Zero adjustments needed.  Just put the pedals on the bike, the cleats on your shoes, and you're ready to go.  The only level of adjustment available (or necessary) is controlled by which direction you attach the cleats to your shoes; one direction allows the shoes to detach from the pedals with very little movement while the other requires a more purposeful movement.
• The pedals don't wear out; the cleats on your shoes do.  They are cheap and easy to replace.
• The cleats are small and on many shoes; such as mountain bike shoes or some specialty casual shoes such as these they are recessed to the point that you can walk on them normally.  This is a huge benefit for mountain biking when you occasionally have to pick up the bike and climb/hike an impossible trail section.
• They look cool

 

[wolfetan44]

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Anyone use clip on shoes and clips? If you do, I'd love to know what model you guys use.

 
I think you're referring to shoes that clip (or "latch") directly onto the  pedals right?  If so they are, strangely, called "clipless" instead of "clip".  "Clips" refer to shoes that fit into little cages on pedals and are the older technology.  It's bizarre, I know.
 
 
I use Crank Brothers "eggbeaters" on all my bicycles.
 
On the Road bikes I use these:
http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_eggbeater11.php
 
For my mountain bike I use the "candy" model:
http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_candy.php
 
 
After trying a couple of other standards I like these the best for a couple of reasons:

• Low/no maintenance.  It is a very simple design that just works.  The only maintenance is to replace the grease (by squirting new grease in) every few thousand miles.
• Zero adjustments needed.  Just put the pedals on the bike, the cleats on your shoes, and you're ready to go.  The only level of adjustment available (or necessary) is controlled by which direction you attach the cleats to your shoes; one direction allows the shoes to detach from the pedals with very little movement while the other requires a more purposeful movement.
• The pedals don't wear out; the cleats on your shoes do.  They are cheap and easy to replace.
• The cleats are small and on many shoes; such as mountain bike shoes or some specialty casual shoes such as these they are recessed to the point that you can walk on them normally.  This is a huge benefit for mountain biking when you occasionally have to pick up the bike and climb/hike an impossible trail section.
• They look cool

$425... Not sure I could spend that much.. How much are good shoes?

 

[CaffeinatedX42]

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$425... Not sure I could spend that much.. How much are good shoes?

 
 
Sorry, it's just $425 for the titanium version.  Those are the ones I have on my "nice" bike.
 
The perfectly good stamped steel ones are $60 msrp and as low as $40 on Amazon:
http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_eggbeater1.php
http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Brothers-Pedals-Beater-Stainless/dp/B003Y73EPY/ref=sr_1_11?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1364861134&sr=1-11&keywords=crank+brothers+egg+beater
 
Entry level "good shoes" (which is all I use as I wear them out ever year) run between $60-$120.  Some Examples:
 
Though these say they are "mountain bike shoes" they would work for anything just fine.  
http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Select-Mountain-Biking/dp/B002L6HCUM/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_2
 
These are meant to be used for everything. http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-All-Road-Cycling-Black/dp/B0041HX7ZS/ref=sr_1_8?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1364861257&sr=1-8&keywords=mountain+bike+shoes

 

[wolfetan44]

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$425... Not sure I could spend that much.. How much are good shoes?

 
 
Sorry, it's just $425 for the titanium version.  Those are the ones I have on my "nice" bike.
 
The perfectly good stamped steel ones are $60 msrp and as low as $40 on Amazon:
http://www.crankbrothers.com/pedals_eggbeater1.php
http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Brothers-Pedals-Beater-Stainless/dp/B003Y73EPY/ref=sr_1_11?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1364861134&sr=1-11&keywords=crank+brothers+egg+beater
 
Entry level "good shoes" (which is all I use as I wear them out ever year) run between $60-$120.  Some Examples:
 
Though these say they are "mountain bike shoes" they would work for anything just fine.  
http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Select-Mountain-Biking/dp/B002L6HCUM/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_2
 
These are meant to be used for everything. http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-All-Road-Cycling-Black/dp/B0041HX7ZS/ref=sr_1_8?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1364861257&sr=1-8&keywords=mountain+bike+shoes

This will be used on my road bike, any you can single out from the 2 choices of the 2 categories that would be best for a road bike?

 

[MrViolin]

they had mountain biking shoes? I just grab my running shoes n bike 

 

[Redcarmoose]

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M540-SPD-MTB-Pedals/dp/B000WYCCDW
 
 
I'm up to four pairs of these. One pair on each bike. Maybe not the best racing pedal, I've had a set of Speedplays, also Time Pedals. I just like having em on all my bikes. They work well. Never had a pair give me problems.

 

[CaffeinatedX42]

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This will be used on my road bike, any you can single out from the 2 choices of the 2 categories that would be best for a road bike?

 
For shoes, though, I really recommend you go to a local store and try a bunch on.  REI is a good place for this.  I'm all for locally owned bike shops but they just can't afford to stock enough options.
 
For bike shoes, especially road bike shoes, the fit is extremely important.  As you'll be physically attached to the pedal part of what you'll be doing is pulling up with your leg and to do that the shoe can't have a ton of wiggle room.
 
Higher end road bike shoes get super fancy, ultra rigid, streamlined, tons of super fine tuning/adjusting for fit, and impossible to walk in.  Plus insanely expensive.
 
Having said all that, the "all road" shoe would probably be best for road only riding (of the two options I threw out there):
 

http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-All-Road-Cycling-Black/dp/B0041HX7ZS/ref=sr_1_8?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1364861257&sr=1-8&keywords=mountain+bike+shoes

 

[wolfetan44]

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This will be used on my road bike, any you can single out from the 2 choices of the 2 categories that would be best for a road bike?

 
For shoes, though, I really recommend you go to a local store and try a bunch on.  REI is a good place for this.  I'm all for locally owned bike shops but they just can't afford to stock enough options.
 
For bike shoes, especially road bike shoes, the fit is extremely important.  As you'll be physically attached to the pedal part of what you'll be doing is pulling up with your leg and to do that the shoe can't have a ton of wiggle room.
 
Higher end road bike shoes get super fancy, ultra rigid, streamlined, tons of super fine tuning/adjusting for fit, and impossible to walk in.  Plus insanely expensive.
 
Having said all that, the "all road" shoe would probably be best for road only riding (of the two options I threw out there):
 

http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-All-Road-Cycling-Black/dp/B0041HX7ZS/ref=sr_1_8?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1364861257&sr=1-8&keywords=mountain+bike+shoes

Thanks for the help, I'll make sure to go to REI as I have one near me.

 

[Redcarmoose]

 
 
Love these White-Trashy bikes!
http://shop.swobo.com/collections/bicycles/products/folsom-complete

 

[PleasantNoise]

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Anyone use clip on shoes and clips? If you do, I'd love to know what model you guys use.

I run Shiamano Spd-sl standard pedals onto Shimano Rd64 shoes, because they were cheap, fitted me well and were readily available.
Really you need to hit up a bike store and them out, the different brands that produce clipless systems that come to mind are:
Shimano (spd and spd-sl), Look (keo range for road cycling), Speedplay, Time, and Crankbrothers (eggbeaters)
Things to consider are:
-How easily you can clip in/out vs how likely you are to unclip accidentally (which is really bad if it happens apparently, has never happened to me though)
-platform size (a small platform puts more pressure on a single point of your shoe, meaning it will have more stress in certain places, and probably won't last as long, small platforms are light though, if you're a weight weenie inclined kinda person)
-availability, if they're hard to get, chances are it's hard to get replacements parts (cleats especially) which can be a PITA if you need them urgently, ie plan ahead...
-price (well, yeah, to few, money may be no object, but for most, it is certainly a large factor, it's a huge factor in what I run)
-walkability of the cleats (depends how much you need to walk off the bike, I have to walk through train stations, up stairs etc in my cleats, and it really sucks. big road cleats are awful for walking in....
-probably lots of things I've forgotten,...

 

 

[PleasantNoise]

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http://spank-ind.com/index.php?a=info&do=pro&id=78&tid=1
 
i have ridden these a few times (light freeride stuff) excellent grip, light, and strong, but pricey
 
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=95056
 
my current pedals, pricey (i got them for really cheap) but best grip i have ever felt, good mud clearance, very very heavy though, i wouldn't recommend for cross country style riding

Cheers dude, I I've been looking at the Shimano Saints, and The Spank Spikes, as both are avilable fairly locally to me, the saints are 2/3's the price of the saints, so I'm trying to work out what I'm willing to spend.. the spikes seem well designed in terms of rock strike with the beveled edges. I'm currently just riding single track trails, to get my riding confidence up, and learning some techniques, I'd love to do some more intense riding, but  baby steps for now...
those pedals of yours look like epic shin shredders to me