Mountain bike pedals

[vqdriver]

Flats are fine and afford a lot of security for newbs or even experienced riders on really tricky terrain.
Spd if you get shoes. no reason not to

[stephenmarklay]

Thank everyone. After thinking about the comments and options, I am thinking I will get some simple platforms that will stay on the bike and get those Trail XT痴 to swap out for days I am actually going mountain biking.

It seems like the best way to get what I want and its not a big hassle since I doubt I will go mountain biking more than once and for sure no more than 2x per week.

I am also hunting for a $100 bike to use in place of the platform pedals

[Idris Icabod]

I use Time ATAC on my mountain bikes (up to 3 now) and my cross bike without issue but also wanted a bike to cruise round the neighborhood in flip flops with the kids. In the end I bought a pair of these, you screw a cleat onto the bottom of them and they clip onto what ever system you are using.

They are about $30, clip on and off in seconds without having to swap out pedals. Although the temptation to buy another bike was strong!

http://www.jensonusa.com/!q-vrDPt6eQ...FdYSHwodUVQJMw

[stephenmarklay]

Originally Posted by Idris Icabod

I use Time ATAC on my mountain bikes (up to 3 now) and my cross bike without issue but also wanted a bike to cruise round the neighborhood in flip flops with the kids. In the end I bought a pair of these, you screw a cleat onto the bottom of them and they clip onto what ever system you are using.

They are about $30, clip on and off in seconds without having to swap out pedals. Although the temptation to buy another bike was strong!

http://www.jensonusa.com/!q-vrDPt6eQ...FdYSHwodUVQJMw

Those are cool. Thanks for the heads up.

[JAGI410]

A nice thin pedal with metal pins is great, especially when combined with a proper mtb flat shoe, like 5.10 or the Teva Link(?). I use the Xpedo Spry (~$70) and they are great in all types of shoes, but when paired with my 5.10s, I don't miss spd pedals. For a neighborhood cruiser/trail bike, give flats a try first. Another cheap recommendation is the Fxyation Mesa pedal.

[stephenmarklay]

Originally Posted by JAGI410

A nice thin pedal with metal pins is great, especially when combined with a proper mtb flat shoe, like 5.10 or the Teva Link(?). I use the Xpedo Spry (~$70) and they are great in all types of shoes, but when paired with my 5.10s, I don't miss spd pedals. For a neighborhood cruiser/trail bike, give flats a try first. Another cheap recommendation is the Fxyation Mesa pedal.

I have some Teva Links that I was using on my old beater MTB and for casual mountain biking (nothing intense) they work with flat pedals (even some I had without pins).

[p nut]

stephenmarklay - I actually have some Shimano M324 pedals (pretty sure thats the model).

http://www.rei.com/product/668198/sh...id|9455726399|

Let's say a $10 donation to the forum and I'll send them to you.

[curlybro]

I go on e-bay any time I need new pedals and buy a set of this generation of ATACs. I love them.

[stephenmarklay]

Originally Posted by p nut

stephenmarklay - I actually have some Shimano M324 pedals (pretty sure thats the model).

http://www.rei.com/product/668198/sh...id|9455726399|

Let's say a $10 donation to the forum and I'll send them to you.

Thank you so much for the kind offer P nut!

However, I have decided to go dedicated spd style. I think I will be happier.