Yeti 575 Riders Unite!

[b5driver]

Originally Posted by allison

I'm really liking my Specialized Low-Pro mag pedals. Also the Crankbro's 50/50 with cone shaped pegs are really popular.

The key to any good platform pedal, though, is using Five.Ten Impact shoes.

Cool, thanks. Now, in addition to catching greif about the new bike, I'm going to add to it with a new pair of shoes

[PacMan]

Allison hit it right on: the 510 Impact shoes are a must. For what it's worth, I tried the Crank Bros 50/50's and hated them so much I gave them away. I could not in good conscience, sell them to somebody. No grip whatsoever!!

[Evil Chocula]

Originally Posted by b5driver

Cool, thanks. Now, in addition to catching greif about the new bike, I'm going to add to it with a new pair of shoes

Unless your hucking 10 foot boulders, I'd go clipless dude. I know Pacman digs platforms for XC, but I coudn't imagine not having upstroke potential on most of my rides.

[allison]

Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Unless your hucking 10 foot boulders, I'd go clipless dude. I know Pacman digs platforms for XC, but I coudn't imagine not having upstroke potential on most of my rides.

True dat... but, for DH get platforms.

For XC get clipless.

BTW, I saw Dougie wearing Specialized clipless shoes in the Fruita pic?? Come'on bud, you KNOW you want to go back!

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by allison

True dat... but, for DH get platforms.

For XC get clipless.

BTW, I saw Dougie wearing Specialized clipless shoes in the Fruita pic?? Come'on bud, you KNOW you want to go back!

Actually, I used to wear those with my platforms before I found the blessed magnificance of 510's. I just didn't remove the flap that covers the cleat-install-part-thingy.

Here's the deal on my issue with clipless: I never made friends with being able to clip out in time after 4 months of trying to get used to it. I hated the SPD pedals I had and the fact that I could only unclip by swinging my heal out, so the crap pedals are partly to blame, I know.

And lastly, I saw a show on TV called "The Science of Pedal Power" and they stated that on average, on your upstroke, you can only generate 13-18% of the power that you can on your downstroke, and that was only if you did it perfectly (they were illustrating why pro's use them--saying how even 13-18% means a lot over the course of a race). So I didn't see the point in going back. Plus, with the 510's, my feet NEVER slip, so I don't need to clip-in for stability.

If someone could point me to a clipless pedal where clipping out is SUPER EASY then I may go back.

[MTBMaven]

This weeks shirts on Threadless include this cool Yeti design:

http://www.threadless.com/product/96...y_Loves_A_Yeti

[allison]

Originally Posted by PacMan

If someone could point me to a clipless pedal where clipping out is SUPER EASY then I may go back.

I'd suggest just getting regular egg beaters (they're easier since there is no surrounding plastic, the only issue is if you miss on the first try then there's not a lot to hold your foot on) and putting them on the BEGINNER setting. Make sure you actually install them on EASIER instead of the normal way.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...+Pedal+06.aspx

If you hate 'em, you're only out $50 and you can probably sell them on here for $25-$30.

Everyone says that you can turn down Shimano's, etc etc.. blah blah... Just try 'em. I'd offer to let you try a pair of mine, which I guess you can with the Candy's if you're interested, but the only set of regular Eggbeater's I have are Double Ti or something, and even Justin doesn't ride 'em cause of weight limit. He has single Ti, I believe.

[b5driver]

I actually ride with CB's Candy's right now and really like them (Cleat screws are another issue, but then I guess it's up to me to tighten them ). The plan was to get some flats on the new bike, get used to the new bike, and then switch them over to the hard tail that I use to pull the kids in the bike trailer,etc. so I don't always have to wear the MTB shoes.

I've gotten really used to the clipless and prefer them (sorry Doug), but I was looking for an alternative to have around. Thanks for all of the good suggestions.

[b5driver]

Wasn't sure if anyone had seen this yet? A little bummed I didn't wait, but still looking forward to the new bike.

[J_Sims]

that is one sexy Biaatch

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

that is one sexy Biaatch

Makes you kinda want to come back to the 26" scene, doesn't it??

Interesting to see they did away with the manipulated top tube knuckle shock junction.

[Chaos]

are those carbon asym stays? WOW
that's sweet!

[BandMan]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

that is one sexy Biaatch

Maybe it's time to give the wife my "Older Yeti" for the new one

[J_Sims]

[quote=PacMan;98536]Makes you kinda want to come back to the 26" scene, doesn't it??

Interesting to see they did away with the manipulated top tube knuckle shock junction.[/quote

That was the one thing on that frame that I did not like... I love the new. Come back I only completely left for 2 weeks.... I shipped the 575 and 2 weeks later I got the ASX version 1.o before the upgrade... I know you want to ride it..... Took it to the loop tonight just for fun... And FUN I had... Love that bike

[b5driver]

Is that a brace between the seat stays? Kind of looks like fins sticking down, but the two stays appear to be connected.

[surlygal]

Originally Posted by BandMan

Maybe it's time to give the wife my "Older Yeti" for the new one

Sam - Exactly how old is your "Older Yeti"

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by b5driver

Very funny. If I had as many bikes as a certain someone, then I wouldn't have to make up excuses like that. Maybe I'll have to get a second job too

BTW, any recommendations on a platform pedal?

Not sure if this is still an open issue but next time we ride I can let you use the A-Frames that Doug is talking about. I'm using my ATAC's on my Heckler for now. Then you can decide if you like scars or not; I mean platforms.

[BandMan]

Originally Posted by surlygal

Sam - Exactly how old is your "Older Yeti"

Older than the SS 29er!

[b5driver]

Originally Posted by nappyt

Not sure if this is still an open issue but next time we ride I can let you use the A-Frames that Doug is talking about. I'm using my ATAC's on my Heckler for now. Then you can decide if you like scars or not; I mean platforms.

Thanks. I think I'm going to put the Candy's on the 575 and then put some cheap platforms on the old bike so I can ride it around in regular shoes if need be.

[nappyt]

Originally Posted by b5driver

Thanks. I think I'm going to put the Candy's on the 575 and then put some cheap platforms on the old bike so I can ride it around in regular shoes if need be.

Sweet. I was going to go with the Candy's if I didn't like my ATAC's but so far they have worked for me. I hope those Candy's workout right for you.