Seeking pedal suggestions for a gravel bike

[Birddog]

I'll be the outlier here, I use Crank Bros Candys. They are cheap and have lasted a long time with no problems. I like the wide platform when I ride in my less stiff hiking shoe style bike shoes.

[Pastashop]

I think if you’re gonna ride clipless (and not race), SPDs or similar make sense as much on the road as on gravel. Otherwise, the platform pedals with some spikes probably work well.

On my dirt / mixed surface rides I had used clips and straps, Time ATAC, Time Impact, Time Equipe, and SPDs. I like SPDs the most, but mainly because they’re very compatible with my Lake winter boots. But I know folks around here who are strong cyclers that just run platforms!

Now, that said, I’ve a mental block against platform pedals on drop bar bikes. Weird but there it is. I’ve no problem running SPDs on a road bike. But I’m gonna try platforms instead of clips and straps on my commuter, so maybe even that barrier will be broken! :-)

[572cv]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

Time ATACs.

I'm on this page, after having flipped through others. ATAC 8 or 12s

[Charles M]

Time Xpresso... Open body system and pretty tough to gum up.

Of course if you're riding mountainbike trails or cross, switch to MTB pedals.

[FlashUNC]

Originally Posted by 572cv

I'm on this page, after having flipped through others. ATAC 8 or 12s

I'm on the 6's personally, but mostly because I couldn't find the 8s on sale when I was buying.

[MikeD]

Shimano M520. Great, inexpensive pedals. Ball bearings instead of bushings. Wrench flats for install or removal.

[VoyTirando]

Originally Posted by ceolwulf

This is Correct

Yes! Actually, have time atacs on all my bikes, ride Sidi Dominators. Lots of float for the knees, and utterly reliable.

[mistermo]

Originally Posted by FlashUNC

Time ATACs.

Another vote. Even on my road bikes because road rides often end up with a beer or two.

Shoes:
Sidi Dominator
Specialized S Works MTB

[AngryScientist]

could voters in this thread also mention what shoes they are wearing too please.

[simplemind]

Originally Posted by VoyTirando

Yes! Actually, have time atacs on all my bikes, ride Sidi Dominators. Lots of float for the knees, and utterly reliable.

I rode this combo on MTB for years with good success. Then went with flats to avoid the occasional "I can't get out of the pedal quick enough to avoid crashing" phenomenon (repairs take much longer at my age).

However, I think for gravel, the Dominator with your choice of MTB pedal system makes the most sense. They fit almost the same as the Genius and have some tread to help with traction. Too much mud and mess to f with my Speedplay Zeros, so although I liked the ATAC's, I think I'm going to try the SP Syzr's for my gravel setup.

[FlashUNC]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

could voters in this thread also mention what shoes they are wearing too please.

Lakes. The Cross version of their 231s.

[doomridesout]

Shimano XT and Lake MX237 for me. Shimanos just work... I had ATACs for a long time. Their reputation for durability didn't extend to also being quiet for me-- lots of squeaking, which drove me nuts.

[nesteel]

I use Shimano A530's on one bike, and PD-M324 on another. They're both good, but the M324 pedal seem to be more tolerant of/have more cleat clearance on the platform side. I often times unclip and just ride the platform side when I'm not comfortable with the road conditions.

[Tandem Rider]

Shimano 520's, they are cheap and pretty durable. When I lived in Iowa, they were underwater once or twice a week so nothing would last, so cheap was good. I pair them up with mid level Specialized mtb shoes. Decent quality and pretty cheap, I tend to get into lots of slop, water, sand, etc. so nothing lasts very long.

[dem]

Weenie option for SPD compatible, Xpedo M-Force 8 titanium:
http://www.xpedo.com/products/pedals...3/m-force-8-ti

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