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Post by gar on Oct 26, 2008 17:20:11 GMT
hi, finally got a dh bike. i'm looking for spd's enclosed in flats, so i can ride with or without being clipped in. i want the spd calet to fit in to both side of the pedals. (not asking for much am i  ) had a look but they all seem crap. any ideas any one?? |
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Post by Oggy on Oct 26, 2008 18:03:55 GMT
Crank bros mallet or shimano DX? Just suggestions, i wouldnt no coz i dont use spds but a lot of people seem to use them especially the dx's
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Post by danevs on Oct 26, 2008 18:19:15 GMT
The theory doesn't really work mate. I use DX SPD's and they're ok for using unclipped if you're struggling somewhere but they're terrible until you clip in. I use the DX's on one bike and normal SPD's on the other and notice no difference in use at all. Could just be me though.  |
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Post by gar on Oct 26, 2008 19:07:25 GMT
I was thinking more of either clipping in for dh, or using trainers in places like freeride parks on the flat bit of the pedals. Are the dx any good 4 that?
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Post by Arnie on Oct 26, 2008 20:44:00 GMT
The theory doesn't really work mate. I use DX SPD's and they're ok for using unclipped if you're struggling somewhere but they're terrible until you clip in. I use the DX's on one bike and normal SPD's on the other and notice no difference in use at all. Could just be me though. Are they the plastic cage ones? If so i use the same design ones but with the heavier alloy cage, Shimano M545's and i find the same. Imagine would be slippy as hell with a flat soled trainer but might be ok with a grippy spd mountain sole. Good pedals once clipped in though |
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Post by gar on Oct 26, 2008 21:55:22 GMT
defo don't want plastic ones! might just stick to flats on the kona then!! safer!
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Post by danevs on Oct 27, 2008 21:58:06 GMT
The plastic cage is used for the DX as it's less likely to snag and I think shimano actually found it more resilient that the ally cage. I don't think you could ride any SPD pedals in trainers though mate, the design of them means there's always part of the cleat mechanism protruding.  |
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Post by gw8izr on Oct 28, 2008 8:23:40 GMT
I don't htink I could go back to flats now, mind it took me twenty years to decide to try them...
Anyway plastic cages certainly seem to take the knocks better than the alloy ones here.
The platform / spd ones I bought with the hope that I could use trainers etc.. were fine with SPD shoes but useless with anything even resembling a trainer - way to much spd mechanism sticking up. They are *just *about useable with lightweight walking boots - vibram sole kinda thing.
On the road / commute / nipping to shop for a pint of milk bike I have the double sided pedals with spd on one side and flat on the other. They have been so good I'll probably put them on the mtb next time round.
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Post by ady on Oct 28, 2008 9:27:02 GMT
On the letters page of MBR mag someone wrote in with a solution to adapt his Shimano clipless pedals with a platform around them. What he did was remove the screws and springs from the back plate so he could clip in on the front to stop his foot sliding and easily unclip as the back isnt clipped, ideal solution if you have those pedals or don;t want to go to flats. If he wanted to clip in he simly flipped the pedal. Brilliant idea IMO.
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Post by gar on Oct 28, 2008 11:37:49 GMT
Great idea! Will look in to it.
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