Cyclocross pedals

dooverylittle

Any reason why I shouldnt use these pedals for cyclocross.
http://www.probikekit.com/eu/contact-points/bicycle-pedals/shimano-xt-m770-spd-pedals.html

If there is please recommend something else.
Thanks

ciarsciars

I think the majority of people use SPDs for cyclocross, i could be wrong.

I remember reading the following re XT pedals on the Epic mtb forum:
"The PD-M540's use the same bearings and are sealed too.Plus they weigh the same as the PD-M770's,but are cheaper.Youre paying extra for the XT printed on the end of the pedal! "

I have had several sets of PD-M540's and they all been excellent.

dooverylittle

ciarsciars wrote: »

I think the majority of people use SPDs for cyclocross, i could be wrong.

I remember reading the following re XT pedals on the Epic mtb forum:
"The PD-M540's use the same bearings and are sealed too.Plus they weigh the same as the PD-M770's,but are cheaper.Youre paying extra for the XT printed on the end of the pedal! "

I have had several sets of PD-M540's and they all been excellent.

Perfect, thats exactly what I wanted to know.

Joey Joe-Joe Jr

Going to ressurect this thread rather than start a new one on the same subject.

I'm just about to order my first CX bike and as a total newcomer to it would like some advice. Basically which type of pedal to use.
I've heard some cyclocross riders use an "egg beater" pedal beacause they are apparently very easy to clip in and out of. I've never used SPDs but I guess they are the most popular for CX. Any thoughts appreciated.

Lumen

In my experience eggbeaters are unbeatable for mud clearance but not so great for clipping in and out of. The four-sided entry thing is overrated.

Tenzor07

Joey Joe-Joe Jr wrote: »

Going to ressurect this thread rather than start a new one on the same subject.
I'm just about to order my first CX bike and as a total newcomer to it would like some advice. Basically which type of pedal to use.
I've heard some cyclocross riders use an "egg beater" pedal beacause they are apparently very easy to clip in and out of. I've never used SPDs but I guess they are the most popular for CX. Any thoughts appreciated.

Bit late in the season to be ordering a CX bike? :rolleyes:

Anyhoo...Spd's are your only man, the majority of riders use them, they give a larger platform than Eggbeaters to clip into, handy when your trying to hop onto your bike and get moving rapidly..

smacl

Joey Joe-Joe Jr wrote: »

I've never used SPDs but I guess they are the most popular for CX. Any thoughts appreciated.

SPD pedals connect to your shoe using cleats (the bit attached to your shoe), where you have two options. Sh51 (single release) and Sh56 (multi release). The multi-release cleats you can get out of by twisting your foot in any direction, whereas with the single release you have to twist your foot outwards. This means you are less likely to inadvertently unclip with Sh51, but they are not quite as easy to get out of in a moment of panic. Most SPD pedals have a tension adjustment which control how much pressure is required to clip and unclip, so when you are starting off you leave the tension very loose, and tighten as you get more comfortable with being clipped in. Personally, I reckon the M520s and M424s are great pedals at a very good price and a good starting point. M424s are great if you are also using the bike without cleats, as they are still double sided, but offer a big platform for cycling with regular shoes. I also tried the single sided M324s as my first SPD, but far prefer the double sided pedals.

Joey Joe-Joe Jr

Thanks for the advice folks, SPDs it is then, think I'll go for the double sided.
Takes me forever to get in and out of my Keo looks on the road.

Tenzor07 wrote: »

Bit late in the season to be ordering a CX bike? :rolleyes:

Indeed, though I only heard of Cyclocross a few months back. Went along to some of the races recently to have a looksee, reckon I'll give it a go next season. Been practicing my mounts and dismounts lately in road shoes.
Probably look a right tool. Probably look even more of a tool than usual!