Clipless pedals?

Question

I'm considering buying clipless pedals and shoes for my mountain bike. what type is the best? I'm thinking about eggbeaters. are they good for someone who has never used clipless pedals before?

Answer 1

I never used them, I use SPD but I hear they work well.

Answer 2

dont buy eggbeaters they will break, no doubt, buy a set of double-sided pedals that are easy to clean, also i would recomend a pair of Sidi mountain bike shoes, they are comfortable, snug and easy to adjust

Answer 3

I just road 100miles of single track and gravel this past weekend.  I used a pair of campus pedals that had a large, metal platform on one side and an SPD spot on the other.  I wore shoes with recessed SPD cleats.

The advantage was that I could start pedaling without being clipped in, and when my feet started getting sore (hot spots) I could unclip and press down on the pedal with the middle/heel of my foot.  I wasn't as well anchored to the bike (so this was only for flat/boring stretches) but it was great to give my feet a break.

Plus, you can still ride the bike in normal shoes (just take care of your laces first).  A lot of commuters and semi-recreational riders in my town use this setup.

Answer 4

Lotsa good pedals out there.

I like the ones that have an added platform.[636,535]

Egg beaters are awesome.The true technolagy pedal.