AM Pedals

[theonlyway]

Now since I am new into Mountain Biking I've never used the clip in pedals. Would I be better off going with platforms? Could you throw some recommendations out there? I tried searching the forum (wouldn't let me) and mtbr reviews but I'd like more opinions. Thanks guys

[eruizela]

Hello.

Try platforms until you feel confortable on the trail.

Learing braking, balance, techincal riding downhill, climbing will be easier when you dont have too worry about clipins

[Alex]

There is a learning curve initially for clipless, but I think it works very well for all mountain stuff. If you find clipless to be not your thing, then just find some flats!
The search button is a bit wonky: I always have had to go to the home page before it let's me search the forums.

EDIT: Go with flats before clipless; the skills from knowing flats are good to know, as people have mentioned here. Don't listen to me.

[slayer]

Pick up some Kona Wah Wah pedals and a pair of 5.10 shoes. With that combo you will never need clipless pedals.

[metalmtbr]

I started out with Crank Brothers Mallets which are great platform clipless combo pedal (with teeth for grip). They tend to be pricey but I found mine for $59 on sale about a year ago. For my new bike, I just recently purchased Crank Brothers Candy SL's off ebay for $75. I hear the CB Acids and Smarty's are decent as well.

[motoholic]

I'd say get some good platforms, I use crank bros 5050's but they're on the heavy side if your trying to save weight. Once you have conquered riding then you can switch to clipless if you want. In my opinion starting on clipless is like starting on a full suspension bike. You can do just fine starting on both, but you wont learn the fundamentals as well.

[Fearless Fly]

I go back and fourth between platforms and clips.

Get the Wellgo Mag pedals..

http://www.adrenalinebikes.com/store...oryname=Wellgo

These are 376 grams for a set and are strong enough for DH use.

[GravityGear]

azonic 420s. if you buy these pedals, get a pack of setscrews from azonic. use the setscrews in certain areas where you need the lateral grip. mine work great like this.

[COLEKO]

Originally Posted by GravityGear

azonic 420s. if you buy these pedals, get a pack of setscrews from azonic. use the setscrews in certain areas where you need the lateral grip. mine work great like this.

I really like there Fusion Magnesium pedals. They are super grippy with my vans shoes and they are cheap.

[DISCO]

Every color of the rainbow, get something that clears mud for the northeast.

Plastic pedals have come a loooong way in the past couple years.



from 3k miles away, lets ride sometime.

EDIT: thumbs down on the pimps, kings are where it's it with 2 turntables and a microphone.

[All177tn]

Originally Posted by Gabriel Zink

I go back and fourth between platforms and clips.

Get the Wellgo Mag pedals..

http://www.adrenalinebikes.com/store...oryname=Wellgo

These are 376 grams for a set and are strong enough for DH use.

+1

The MG-1's are great.


I haven't tried the Atom Lab Trailpimp platforms, but they look good, and they don't have pins to scratch your legs.


If you want clipless pedals with platforms, I say go for the M647's. Durable and have a nice stable platform. As with any Shimano clipless pedals, you can get the beginner-friendly SM-SH56 cleats, and you get adjustable release tension.

[keoke526]

I myself use a half platform/half clipless brand on my AM and full clipless on the XC. Start with the half and half and eventually I think you will end up clipless all the way.

[Garrett]

I got these per recommendation by Rockinthecasbah :

http://www.danscomp.com/465104.php

Their really cheap but surprisingly good. The bearings are tight out of the box but they seem to loosen up after some good riding. They got slammed against some decent sized rocks at Big Bear and the're still goin strong.

[ladera Dave]

I switched from CB candy's to Acid platforms, much better for bACK COUNTRY AM TRAIL RIDING. gOOD lUCK

[heavypedal]

Sun Ringle Octanes the Mag ones!

[metalmtbr]

As of this posting, the CB Acids are on sale for $49/pair:

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...Pedals+Oe.aspx

Originally Posted by ladera Dave

I switched from CB candy's to Acid platforms, much better for bACK COUNTRY AM TRAIL RIDING. gOOD lUCK