Best Pedals for the Knees?

[~ Pakiha ~]

During my little hiatus to help my knee recover I have come to realize that not all companies create their clipless pedals equally ( duh ) So I've set off to find a better fit for me, But which ones? I'm riding with Shimano's M520's on my commuter and Shimano DX's on the trial bike. I've been looking at the Smarty's and Candy's from Crank Bro's as replacements.

Does anyone have any experience with Crank Bro's?

Are they "Knee Friendly" ?

Is there any other brand I should take a good look at?

Does anyone Have a spare pair I could borrow / buy?


Thanks for the help ,
Gimpy

[Kid A]

best pedal for your knees - why would you peddle with you knees?? j/k

take a look at speedplay frogs. They have quite a bit of float. I use em and never had any issues. Will require different cleats as well (meaning you can't just jump on someones bike and try- if you purchase they will be with pedals)

linky -> SPEEDPLAY : HIGH PERFORMANCE PEDALS

[~ Pakiha ~]

I'll give em' a look.

Anyone know If Crank Bro pedals come with cleats, or are they a separate purchase?

[LBmtb]

Originally Posted by ~ Pakiha ~

I'll give em' a look.

Anyone know If Crank Bro pedals come with cleats, or are they a separate purchase?

They come with cleats.

[cru jones]

I have an old set of Time Atac pedals(black and yellow) and they have an abudance of float. Again, Speedplay frogs are also a good choice.

[soul rider]

The Kind That Don't Hit You In The Knee D'oh

[Johnny Dirt]

Speaking of knees--My left knee has been sore for a week and a half. MRI shows torn medial meniscus! Doc says rest, anti-inflamitory meds and physical therapy for 3-4 weeks, if not better.......SURGERY! Hope not. It sucks when parts wear out.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dirt

Speaking of knees--My left knee has been sore for a week and a half. MRI shows torn medial meniscus! Doc says rest, anti-inflamitory meds and physical therapy for 3-4 weeks, if not better.......SURGERY! Hope not. It sucks when parts wear out.

torn medial meniscus!! SURGERY! for sure BUB!! I had it but is not big deal!!

[Johnny Dirt]

Originally Posted by ShinKen

torn medial meniscus!! SURGERY! for sure BUB!! I had it but is not big deal!!

What kind of recovery time ya talkin' about?

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dirt

What kind of recovery time ya talkin' about?

It all depends on how bad u want it!! all they do is drill some holes and clip clip done! its been a while since I had mine but it didnt take me long to move again.

[Johnny Dirt]

Originally Posted by ShinKen

It all depends on how bad u want it!! all they do is drill some holes and clip clip done! its been a while since I had mine but it didnt take me long to move again.

Thanks. I'll keep you guys posted.

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by Johnny Dirt

Speaking of knees--My left knee has been sore for a week and a half. MRI shows torn medial meniscus! Doc says rest, anti-inflamitory meds and physical therapy for 3-4 weeks, if not better.......SURGERY! Hope not. It sucks when parts wear out.

J-dirt wtf dude. sorry to hear cr@p news on your knee. i guess call it karma for riding the SM's w/o me while I'm on DL for broken ankle . Will give you a call to chat. feel better (drink lots o'beer)

btw- didn't you do trail work 1 1/2 weeks ago? looks like JamR worked you guys too hard

[Ladd Jasper]

Pahika, I have a pair of Candy SL's you're welcome to try. A bit too much float for me, but might be just what you're looking for.

Doh! Nevermind, just sold these.

[Evel Knievel]

Flats.

[Schecky]

I've always heard/read that the Frogs have the most float, with Crank Bros and Times after that.

[SAR_boats]

I have a set of Candy C that are used but still good that you can have.

[Geronimo]

THe best pedals for your knees are the DX's you already have. Spend your money on some Fiveten impacts.

[RikDH]

Pakiha,
Being a bit of a newbie to the site, I not sure what happened to your knees, and me being an old git (in age, not in enjoying life) I use "Glucosamine Sulphate (for joints)", and it seems to work wonders, maybe this will not apply to you but may work well for others my age like !!!!!!!! I nearly mentioned your name then *****.
Rik.

[PHAT TIRE]

I ride Candy SL's and will never buy anything else but Crank bros, ever, ever again. They rule. Plenty of float after you break the clips in a little.