I have been using Time road pedals since 2012 and very happy with it. The Xpros are very light peaks with very short stack and they are very good on the knees.
I've been using Time RXS on the road since the mid-00s, but they no longer make them. I still have two pairs of pedals but one has seized up. If I'd picked Shimano back then, it would still be the same pedal, same cleats, no problem getting replacements. This is one of the other advantages of Shimano, they stick to a standard so your stuff continues to work. I also have MTB SPD pedals going back 20 years that have never been serviced and are still working, which is another Shimano advantage, they tend have exemplary longevity.
Had Look pedals from late 80s into mid-90s with flawless performance. Then I switched to Shimano. My Dura-Ace SPD-R road pedals are perfect with over 50K miles at almost 20 years of age. Shimano's SPD for my MTB is the same -- they just don't fail and take forever to wear out. The issue for many of us is the investment we've made in pedals on multiple bikes as well as winter/summer shoes so changing pedals could require multiple shoe purchases as well as multiple pedal purchases.
I’ve used Shimano SPD on my MTB the early 90’s and absolutely love them , totally bomb proof never fail , I only came across to road & cyclocross in my a few years ago and kept the SPD’s on cyclocross bike and purchased SPD-SL’s for my road bike, I know exactly what I prefer after a few years of riding both SPD’s all day long . The investment in different shoes for different systems is spot on I find the SPD-SL’s wear out quite quick if I could put SPD’s on my road shoes I’d do it , I hear there’s adaption system for this very specific case but what I’ve heard online they’re not very good
Another shout out for Time here, and I'm genuinely surprised they aren't more popular. I'm old enough now to remember toeclips & straps (bright shiny chrome Christophe clips, Campagnolo Pista pedals & Alfredo Binda red leather straps - looked lovely) however I was one of the first in the UK to go to clipless back in the early 80's with the original Look pedals as the club I raced for were supported by a shop who were part of the first Look UK distro. Anyway, used them for years with no problems & only switched to Time because I fancied a pair of those red & white shoes they were doing which were super popular at the time. I've been using Time ever since & have had various interpretations of of their Impact/Espresso/i-click systems. Absolutely no problems with knee pain at any time & the cleats seem to last for ages too. About to put another bike on the road in 2025 & will be going for Time pedals again.
Availability and price of cleats - that's my primary reason. Performance is too similar between the competitors anyway, while pedal price does not matter in the long run.
It’s is only with the advent of the iclic cleat for the road system where the cleat is now no longer left or right specific. With the TBT and impact systems the cleat had to be fitted to correct shoe or you would have to twist your ankles into the cranks to release your foot
I have SPD and SPD-SL pedals for no particular reason other than they are what I have always used. They work well for me so I don't really feel any need to go trying out different systems and I think maybe a lot of other people feel the same way. If it ain't broke don't fix it sort of thing really, and then you also know that you will be able to very easily get spares more or less anywhere you go in the world.
After a really bad crash with a pelvis broken in 4 places and multiple plates and pins I have changed from Shimano to Time primarily for there float system, but I have reversed the 53 mm Q factor set and really noticed/liked that bit extra stance width . Thanks for the video. It seems I am watching many of yours and it’s” Time “ to subscribe . See what I did there :)
I have been using Time since the 80s. Switched to Time after knee surgery after using the old Look black pedals with no float. Never had a problem especially now with the latest cleats. Back in the old days using brass and aluminium cleats they would wear quite quickly, especially if you walked on them.
Been on Time pedals since the late 1980’s. The MTB pedals and Brass cleats are outstanding. Easy to service,great performance. The Road pedals are very knee friendly and also easy to service.
Time ATACs on mtb and RSX/ICLICS on road fixed my patella tendonitis issues. Decades on both. I've been trialling LOOK mtb (shimano cleats) pedals lately with good success. Great to have options.
I started riding in the road a couple years ago, on addition to the mountain biking I was already doing. So I started with SPD on both bikes. I understand that works for lots of people. Eventually I switched to a road pedal and shoe (Look Keo) in search of a solution to some foot pain I had. That change unlocked longer and harder rides for me. Before that I topped out at 30mi/2hrs. Beyond that I’d have some real bad pain in my feet. Changing my road bike to the Look pedals, and a dedicated set of road shoes, meant I could ride much longer and harder. I’ve done eight-hour rides on my road bike with no comfort issues. I couldn’t have done that on mtb pedals and shoes.
Dont forget that the yellow cleats float is in the middle of the cleat, the blue is near the front of the cleat. This does change how the float feels and certain riders benefit from difference
Been using Time ATAC pedals for both road and offroad for over 10 yrs now. Fantastic system, eliminated the faff of needing multiple shoes and cleat systems. Have never looked back or regretted the decision. I also found the Time pedal body much better for my foot as the Shimano SPD's were a bit smaller in profile.
The first clipless pedals I ever bought were Look Delta. That was in 1999. I still run Look, some Delta and some Keo, and I'm happy with them. My 64-yr-old knees and mild natural foot supination insist that I use full float cleats on both. I have never ridden Shimano, Time, or Speedplay. I doubt I ever will.
I still have my original LOOK PP65 pedals that I bought back in 1985 when people were still unsure being that it was a fairly new and innovative product on the market ! #INDESTRUCTIBLE
Been using the same Shimano M520 pedals since 2009 - for both MTB and gravel. They do have a bit more float now compared to when they were new. I should probably get a new pair but they haven't been causing any problems, physical or otherwise.
Just to mix it up..any old timers still think the toe straps and cleats of old gave way better holding power in a sprint? Have Look, Time and Shimano now and never felt the shoes gave anywhere the solid feel of a strap when accelerating in anger.
The world doesn't need another pedal system, but there's a market for performance 2-hole shoes without chunky commando soles, or an SPD cleat with pontoon stabilisers like the original dura -ace system.
I started with SPD-SL. Then did Speedplay (big mistake as that's overpriced creaky plastic junk) and went back to SPD-SL. My main bike is Garmin Vector 3 with Look cleats. But in my opinion Shimano SPD-SL is the best for larger riders. It's a nice wide platform that feels really stable. Cleats are cheap to replace and is available in almost any town.
Again, I hope you are able to develop a meaningful mechanic school. You are excellent at presenting and I think a lot of young guys would benefit from formal training.
I started going clipless with Shimano SPD-R, the cleats being metal never wore out. Then I switched to Look Keo blades and loved the positive snap when they engaged and haven't looked (if you'll excuse the pun!) back. I did try Crank Brothers Eggbeaters but didn't get on with them at all, I didn't like the cleats sliding laterally.
I’m a newer cyclist and videos like this are helpful for making purchases. I went with Favero power pedals for my road bike, Look pedals for my zwift which let me use the same shoes as my road bike. And then Look x track for my gravel bike as I wanted to run spd on that so I can walk up chunky hills if needed.
For road riding my knees seem to be happiest on Shimano Ultegra pedals with yellow cleats. For gravel and commuting I use 2-bolt SPD Shimanos. They just work. Of course sometimes the cleat gets packed with dirt/mud/snow, but a bit of kicking usually gets the cleat to clip in to the pedal.
Started off many years ago with Time way back in the early 90’s when they were made to last and used metal cleats, also had a very brief period with Look but couldn’t get on with them. After a long time off the bike due to spinal surgery I was until a few years ago using the latest incarnation of Time pedals the Xpresso type and have to say they were dreadful, bearings that wore out too quickly and cleats that might as well have been made of cheese. It wasn’t until I switched to Shimano (SPD SL) that I realised what a good pedal system was and in the words of a London bike fitter “what have I been doing with my life”.
Use Keo blades across 7 bikes, still have a couple with 16nm blades but started moving to 12 as the higher tension increases wear on the rear clip and introduces float to the system (I need zero to avoid knee pain)
I've been using Time pedals ever since a Look pedal cracked on me during a trip. The only thing the local shop had in stock were Time Xpresso 15 and a pair of entry level Look. I was really annoyed with Look, having had two cleats break on me in the prior year (one during a sprint, another during a climb... somehow stayed on the bike both times), now the pedal body itself cracked. So, in a rage induced buy, I picked up a really expensive Time. The stack height was enough to cause me to change my saddle height, but the float and adjustments were a welcome change. I've been riding Time ever since. The cleats last 3x as long and while the click in sound isn't as positive, I've adapted.
I've used Crank Brothers for MTB and Audax since the 90s. When time restraints reduced going places for MTB rides and events road riding took over 2014 and I chose Look Keo and then moved onto Power tap which was convenient being the same cleat. In the market for new Audax pedal that offers the support of road but shoes that are walkable so recessed cleats.
I bought the original Look pedals for my road bike back in the mid-80’s and used Look pedals, including the original Dura Ace branded Look pedals until around 2008. I have used Speedplay ever since. I like the simple clip in and low profile. I prefer the older cleats as the new stamped steel ones tend to rock side to side more, which is my biggest complaint about the system in general, however it’s not a show-stopper for me. I use SPDs on my gravel bike and mountain bike.
Interesting and informative video. I Switched from Shimano to Crank Brothers, including their Egg Beaters on my road bikes; I'm not a dedicated roadie, my heart is in mountain biking but still get plenty of road miles in. With nine bikes, a mixture of road, gravel, cargo, mountain and recumbent but only 3 pairs of shoes it very practical to use a common clip in system...Also CB's pedals work very well and are extremely durable...love em!
Shimano is all I’ve ever run. Started in XC MTB and that preference bled over into gravel/road. Most cyclists here in the States probably ride Shimano.
Over the years I’ve tried everything, including Speedplay. By far the best, and I now have them on all of my bikes, have been TIME ATTAC. Simple, secure, and easy in and out….. I’m enjoying your vids….👍
Been using Time pretty much since taking up cycling in 2017. I had the 'Matt Stephens' problem, and Time's 'slip in' system is perfect, IMO. Their ATAC MTB pedals are also very good.
Started a long time ago with clip (strap) pedals, then did my research on clipless (or clip-in, as they should be called), bought Speedplays, and never looked back. Very easy to set up, set your own float, dual sided, and much easier to walk with. And they don't really deteriorate if you keep them properly
When I used to race MTB back in the day I used to use Time WCS carbon pedals as I suffered with my knees as they had a lot of float and they did not clog up . Great design and sexy looking. Nowadays I confess to using SPD XTR on Mtb and Gravel and SPDsl Ultegra on my road bikes.Dabbled with crank bros for a while back in the day. Nice but felt like I was servicing them every 5 min!. You are correct, Most shop seem to offer Shimano first and have little alternatives. Nice video
My first clipless pedals were Time Atac XC4s from 2010 and they are still in my rotation. Finally swapped the bearings this summer and they feel brand new! I started them out on brakeless fixed gear bikes for longer rides and swapped the cleats left to right to avoid accidentally unclipping while skidding. A lot of bike messengers swear by Time pedals. Have had 5 sets of them over the years but haven’t tried the later versions when they switched to the squared spring bars. I actually prefer the older versions since they use needle roller bearings compared to my xc4 when they switched to a bushing. They are heavier of course, but man it feels like skating on ice after servicing them. As for road i have too many shoes on shimano to bother trying Time road haha
On the road I'm using Speedplay for more than 6 years and super satisfied with them. Ok, a bit more maintenance, but adjustability, both pedal and cleat longevity, both sidedness... pays off generously. On cyclocross I use a Shimano Deore XT SPD from the Napoleonic wars. Does the job no complains.
I'm considering of switching from Speedplay to either Look or Time mid-level. Have expd either road pedal that's more durable or any weakness ie poor seals, premature wear? Thanks for making this video. I live in US and don't see much look or time pedals
I ride on speed play they have been brilliant. The only thing I would say is stay away from sand and beaches. Thinking I might try the Time pedals for a change as it would be interesting .thanks for your videos , you have make my riding much more interesting.
I started on crank brothers just a few years ago and I have never felt the need to change things up. I will stand by that mtb pedals are the way to go unless you are road racing. The ability to walk around and easily clear mud make them the best. I do it as a hobby I don't need the lightest or most aerodynamic. I want usability and to not think about my pedals.
I used Time for years then went to Shimano during a bike fit because there isn't a lot a fitter can do with Time. I honestly feel a lot more locked in with Shimano than I did with Time and the cleats are much easier to get hold of.
I've used Shimano, Time, Crank Bros. pedals for MTB and Shimano, Crank Bros. for road. Now, I use Magped pedals for both road and gravel. Absolutely fabulous for my arthritic knees and way less maintenance...😊
Thanks for taking the time to prepared this comparison. I'm not sure if it's a US vs UK thing, but I was surprised that the Speedplay/Wahoo pedal was not in your video. I've been on Look, Shimano, Crank Bros, Sampsun?, and more but I've always come back to Speedplay for my road bikes. They might suck in mud, but they are IMO the hands down road bike pedal available since the 90s. They never put our a big marketing effort and sponsored teams like bigger companies, but the design is amazing. For the dirt MTB/Cx/gravel, there are lots of OK choices including Shimano SPD, but I've stuck with egg beaters or candy C for my MTB/Cx/gravel bikes due to ease of clip in and mud clearing capabilities; they are not the most stable platform.
Speedplay are used a lot here too, I'd put them as 3rd in popularity after SPD-SL and KEO and TIME as quite a distant 4th. Personally I did not get on well with them myself (original Zero's), something about the feel of them kind of annoyed/bothered me and I just couldn't get over it, but I can understand why those that do, love them and never go back.
@Mapdec I'm trying the aliexpress clones based on the roubaix version, titanium for just over $100CAD. I've got an external rotation plus a leg length difference of 11mm due to a poorly set broken femur as a kid.
Started off with the Shimano PD-M520, and after a few years tried Look Keo on the road bike. But swapped out to the M520 for winter 2016/17. Since then I don't bother with road pedals anymore. Have tried Crankbrothers Eggbeaters, then Look X-Track, and bought some Time Attac....The X-Track cleats are compatible with the Shimano MTB cleats. To be honest, unless you're racing at a high level on the road, most people will be better off on MTB pedals; the constant stop/start for junctions, traffic lights, walking, etc
Am fortunate to have no knee problems, and just align everything up centrally. Grew up with binda extra straps, and a nailed on shoe plate! Bought some speedplays about 3 years ago, got them on 2 of my bikes, they work fine. No issues at all. Have Shimano SPDs (not SLs) on my other bikes. Once out on the road I really can't differentiate between any of them... I use mid range shoes - nothing too fancy.... Happy bunny 👍
I appreciate your usual thoughtful look into the subject of clipless pedals. I began with clips and straps, a system I found efficient until I was required to walk. Clipless followed and I settled on Crank Bros eggbeaters eventually. Here’s the point. As my late ‘70s arrived I found that unless I could move my foot forward on the pedal, knee pain made riding unpleasant to say the least. I tried modifying my shoes to place the cleats further to the rear, but the construction of the shoe limited my efforts. For the last few years I have used good quality flat pedals, and no knee pain. Since I am a relatively fit 80 year old, and like to sprint up the occasional incline if only to frighten my younger co-cyclists, is there a shoe on the market that provides a generous set-back for the cleat?
I’ve always used Look with the ceramic bearings. I find them a really good all rounder. Weight is something that I always think about when buying anything I suppose. So I’m surprised that Time are lighter? because they are a larger pedal? and I like the idea they give you the extra 3mm if you change over the cleats. Always good to know these things. Thanks Paul.
Was a Speedplay guy since 05, been on Time xpros 10 for a couple of years now, I like the wide platform, weight, float and q factor. It seems that I always had an issue with position and float with Speedplay just so much adjustability hard to dial in. Time pedals have been simple and no issues, I did have a worn bearing after around 5K miles, I returned them and Time sent me a new pair within a week.
A lot of people don't use SPD pedals because pedals is one of the most convenient way to get a power meter on any bike, and transfer them from bike to bike (no bottom bracket standard shenanigans, no rear hub specific lacing). I'm back to look after 10 years using Powertap pedals cause I went with a quarq spider.
I needed approx 10mm extra spindle length for my duck stance. Since extenders are usually around 20mm, went with sqlab 511 pedals (for mtb shoes). Did the trick. Decent pedals. but not the best. I wonder, are there any othe alternatives??
Perhaps for a part 2 could you please talk about stack height, offset (crank face to pedal centre) and axle thread length? These things are important in relative terms, for comparisons, and absolute terms for bike fit. That info is, of course, available if people go looking for it, but for the purposes of introducing people to different pedal systems it would be helpful.
Started with Look Deltas, eventually switched to Keos when the Delta cleats were getting hard to come by. Tried Speedplays for about 2 months, their float is like you’re standing on ice and I never got used to clicking in so I went back to Keos. I recently switched to Shimano, had to change to the blue cleats and so far they feel better than the Keos
I started on the Look classic 3 (entry level) and found that they did not feel very secure (like the cleats were not solidly anchored into the peda) even with new cleats. I switched to Time xpresso 7 just as they were being discontinued and I find it more difficult to successfully clip in. Sometimes I hear the click but find that the cleat is off center and slides out easily (disconcerting when I get out of the saddle). Am I just having bad luck? I haven't heard similar things from others.
My late transition from toe clips to clipless pedals was on mountain with EggBeaters, then on to Dura-Ace which I never fully got along with. They worked fine but I always found myself trying to catch up with the group after a light. I've since switched to Speedplay & love the just stomp down type engagement. They're not great for walking through mud,but I don't deal with that much.
I use SPDs because a) they're what my LBS had and b) because they're compatible with all sorts of cycling shoes that don't look like cycling shoes eg SPD Chelsea boots by Quoc. My bike is primarily how I get around, so I have to be able to walk around and look good doing it when I get there
Used time since I was 17. on all my bikes. Any issues I posted the pedal to time and got really personal feedback which is unusual in the bike world. Hope the availability and great service does not disappear with SRAM
I have been on Time pedals for a few years now and love them. One important thing I learned, the cleats lasts at least two times more than Shimano cleats.
I'm on 14,000 miles on my SPD-SL cleats and they're still fine. I'm trying to wear them out to justify putting on my new sets of cleats but can't kill them
My first 2 sets of pedals were Look Keo Blafe 2 but I kept getting squeaky noises in my pedals with in the first year. So I switched over to shimano. For reference I live in Southern California so weather was not the problem
I started with Shimano SPD SL, then went to Look keo carbon for a weight reduction and now on Garmin Vector which uses the keo cleats. I find the shape of the Garmin body resembles that of Shimano but has the keo cleats. A little best of both.
I have been riding the Look XTrack pedals on everything since 2021. Ive not looked back. Before that i was riding Shimano SPDs, and ive been curious about the Time ATAC pedals. I race CX so knowing what works is important
I'm a bit weird, I got into Speedplays. I rode X-series pedals for something like 15 years. Then they finally died and I got a set of Zeros. However, on some shoes, particularly smaller shoes, there may be no way to get the baseplate totally flush with the shoe, so there was unresolvable creaking. Fed up, I got a pair of Dura Aces. It gets funnier. I switched the groupset to Campy. With 165mm cranks, there are no crank-based power options at all. So I got a pair of Favero Assiomas, which are a Look-based system.
I remember when I briefly fell to the dark side and tried Shimano road pedals in the late nineties and promptly switched back to Look and Time pedals. They had this weird cleat design that had multiple pieces which was horrible to set up.
I’ve used Time pedals since the 90’s, both for off road/gravel and road. Float is really noticeable in a nice way (for me), stack height feels lower as well. Great road pedals but moved over to Favero Assioma (Look type) for a pedal based PM. They are good but I do miss the road Time pedals.
Time mtb pedals are reasonable popular in CX as they clear mud far better than spds. Eggbeaters are also great for mud clearance but rarely last more than one CX season whilst Time’s go on for years.
I've been using look pedals all my cyling life, have tried shimano ones for a while but couldn't comit to buying another pair for the second bike (which is also equipped with look's). Look pedals are so easy to clip in n out, but have to say the bigger shimano cleat is so much better to walk on
I'm a look system for road, and either time or crankbrothers for mtb. I'd never really looked elsewhere for road, but the time does look like an interesting concept 🤔
You omitted to mention that in addition to swapping the L/R cleats, Time also come in 3 axle lengths. More than Shimano's 2, and can create an even wider stance, which matters to some larger riders. I have been using Time since Big Mig was my hero back in the 90's and have stuck with them since.
@@Shadowboost The best q factor is the one that fits the rider's physiology. There is no one size fits all, and for some, the wider option of Time is an advantage. I don't doubt the bearing quality of Dura Ace, but time aren't exactly using small pebbles in theirs, and mine spin really nicely and hang ready to clip in, which Dura Ace pedals never did when I tried them. I would take fit every Time (see what I did there?!)🤣
I went from SPD to SPD-SL - seriously the deciding factor to go with Shimano is simple availability. Cleats are cheap, pedals are plentiful. I spent two days on the yellow cleats and ditched them for blue. The yellow cleats just felt squirmy and unstable. Blues much better for me.
Have had Time ATACs on my MTBs for years. Previously had SPDs and Speedplay Frogs. Have tried all of the main roadie brands, currently back on Shimano SPD-SL. Liked Look Keo Blades but soured on them when I had bad experiences with their bearings on 2 different sets. Time RXS were good, too, but I don't remember why I moved on from them.
I used look keo, speedplay, spd and spd-sl pedals. My dura ace pedals are my favourite. The look cleat gets squeaky and does not last as long. I also appreciate the bigger cleat for stability reasons.
used Shimano, speedplay, and time. now just stick with Shimano simply for the sake of cheap parts and once set, no issue with the float. Speedplay is great on the float and great on your knees but over a long ride, it generates hotspots, and the cleats are expensive both aftermarket and OE, and they are not lighter as a system. Time: light, huge platform, great for long ride, but the system reliability is really questionable for the click system and once you get a bit of wet sand on your shoes, it wont engage. Look is alright. TBH no preference between look and shimano, they both get the job done, but shimano is easier to maintain and more robust.
In order of riding: Time Equipes, time rsx's, speedplays (forget them TOO SMALL), spdsls 6800 ultegra's, and now back on Time why these: because your foot goes where it needs to be and stays there, the yellow spdsl cleat your foot flies around wildly + the carbon bodies where out at the front lip. Looks have 1 hell of a snap when you click into them and the stack height is crazy bad, for myself Time are just the best around! 👍
The pedal body wear on shimano road spd-sl is much worse recently. The older metal bodied styles were better. I’ve moved to spd for most of the year to avoid having to replace so often.
My Gary Fisher Mt. Tam came with time pedals (atac alium). I bought cheap atacs when I got my Stumpjumper. I then got shimano road pedals... and now I run 520s on my cheaper bikes and the now discontinued pd-a600 on my expensive ones. 2 bolt SPD ftw.
I started with 737 SPD on my mountain the switched to Time 25 years ago on the road I started with clips and straps back in the 70's and found time magnesium pedals in the 80's and have ridden different versions ever since happy knees
With 4 sets of late 1990s era Speedplay X-1 titanium pedals, I'm too heavily invested to try something different. Fortunately I have stockpiled enough replacement cleats to last me the rest of my riding journey.
I started with look x-track Carbon for MTB And run them now on my gravel bike. I have winter bike And HT on SHIMANO M-520 And for Road look Keo. The setup works gr8 for me.
I've tried all of those and always come back to the SPD-SL system (not always actually Shimano) for me, they don't "win" in any single category but taken as a complete system, they come out on top (again for me). Briefly tried Speed play Zero too and did not like the feel at all, I had to reduce the float too much to lose that standing on glass feeling that made me feel insecure out of the saddle. On a side note, anyone have any Idea why a lot of Gym/Spin/Indoor bikes still use DELTA?
SPD (M520) pedals on both MTB and Road - why bother with anything else? Maybe I'm lucky that they don't give me foot or knee issues. I've tried A600 single-sided SPDs, cheap SPD-SL and even chinese copy of Speedplay - but found no advantage to any of them.
Do look actually apply clipless design to ski/ snowboard bindings? Most snowboard bindings look pretty uncompromising. Times mtb system would be the most beginner friendly ski bindings.
@ shame that look/ time can’t go back to ski bindings. I’d like to keep my legs attached if I fall off a snowboard. Potentially a lot of accumulated knee injuries with contemporary ski bindings.
I have been using Time road pedals since 2012 and very happy with it. The Xpros are very light peaks with very short stack and they are very good on the knees.
I've been using Time RXS on the road since the mid-00s, but they no longer make them. I still have two pairs of pedals but one has seized up. If I'd picked Shimano back then, it would still be the same pedal, same cleats, no problem getting replacements. This is one of the other advantages of Shimano, they stick to a standard so your stuff continues to work. I also have MTB SPD pedals going back 20 years that have never been serviced and are still working, which is another Shimano advantage, they tend have exemplary longevity.
Had Look pedals from late 80s into mid-90s with flawless performance. Then I switched to Shimano. My Dura-Ace SPD-R road pedals are perfect with over 50K miles at almost 20 years of age. Shimano's SPD for my MTB is the same -- they just don't fail and take forever to wear out. The issue for many of us is the investment we've made in pedals on multiple bikes as well as winter/summer shoes so changing pedals could require multiple shoe purchases as well as multiple pedal purchases.
I’ve used Shimano SPD on my MTB the early 90’s and absolutely love them , totally bomb proof never fail , I only came across to road & cyclocross in my a few years ago and kept the SPD’s on cyclocross bike and purchased SPD-SL’s for my road bike, I know exactly what I prefer after a few years of riding both SPD’s all day long . The investment in different shoes for different systems is spot on I find the SPD-SL’s wear out quite quick if I could put SPD’s on my road shoes I’d do it , I hear there’s adaption system for this very specific case but what I’ve heard online they’re not very good
Another shout out for Time here, and I'm genuinely surprised they aren't more popular. I'm old enough now to remember toeclips & straps (bright shiny chrome Christophe clips, Campagnolo Pista pedals & Alfredo Binda red leather straps - looked lovely) however I was one of the first in the UK to go to clipless back in the early 80's with the original Look pedals as the club I raced for were supported by a shop who were part of the first Look UK distro. Anyway, used them for years with no problems & only switched to Time because I fancied a pair of those red & white shoes they were doing which were super popular at the time. I've been using Time ever since & have had various interpretations of of their Impact/Espresso/i-click systems. Absolutely no problems with knee pain at any time & the cleats seem to last for ages too. About to put another bike on the road in 2025 & will be going for Time pedals again.
Availability and price of cleats - that's my primary reason. Performance is too similar between the competitors anyway, while pedal price does not matter in the long run.
Yes pretty much, I tried look once but I couldn't find enough reason to switch. Once you're going it's all pretty much the same 😅
Been using time pedals for ages and never knew about swapping cleats other way around for wider stance, Thanks for that!
It’s is only with the advent of the iclic cleat for the road system where the cleat is now no longer left or right specific. With the TBT and impact systems the cleat had to be fitted to correct shoe or you would have to twist your ankles into the cranks to release your foot
@MP48 I wouldn't know any different hasn't the iclic been around for over 10 years?
I have SPD and SPD-SL pedals for no particular reason other than they are what I have always used. They work well for me so I don't really feel any need to go trying out different systems and I think maybe a lot of other people feel the same way. If it ain't broke don't fix it sort of thing really, and then you also know that you will be able to very easily get spares more or less anywhere you go in the world.
After a really bad crash with a pelvis broken in 4 places and multiple plates and pins I have changed from Shimano to Time primarily for there float system, but I have reversed the 53 mm Q factor set and really noticed/liked that bit extra stance width .
Thanks for the video. It seems I am watching many of yours and it’s” Time “ to subscribe .
See what I did there :)
Nice. Thank you. 🙏
I have been using Time since the 80s. Switched to Time after knee surgery after using the old Look black pedals with no float. Never had a problem especially now with the latest cleats. Back in the old days using brass and aluminium cleats they would wear quite quickly, especially if you walked on them.
Been on Time pedals since the late 1980’s. The MTB pedals and Brass cleats are outstanding. Easy to service,great performance. The Road pedals are very knee friendly and also easy to service.
Time ATACs on mtb and RSX/ICLICS on road fixed my patella tendonitis issues. Decades on both. I've been trialling LOOK mtb (shimano cleats) pedals lately with good success. Great to have options.
I started riding in the road a couple years ago, on addition to the mountain biking I was already doing. So I started with SPD on both bikes. I understand that works for lots of people. Eventually I switched to a road pedal and shoe (Look Keo) in search of a solution to some foot pain I had. That change unlocked longer and harder rides for me. Before that I topped out at 30mi/2hrs. Beyond that I’d have some real bad pain in my feet. Changing my road bike to the Look pedals, and a dedicated set of road shoes, meant I could ride much longer and harder. I’ve done eight-hour rides on my road bike with no comfort issues. I couldn’t have done that on mtb pedals and shoes.
I like the low-but-not-zero float of the blue cleats
My favorite, too
Same. Yellow cleats felt terrible to me
Dont forget that the yellow cleats float is in the middle of the cleat, the blue is near the front of the cleat. This does change how the float feels and certain riders benefit from difference
Been using Time ATAC pedals for both road and offroad for over 10 yrs now. Fantastic system, eliminated the faff of needing multiple shoes and cleat systems. Have never looked back or regretted the decision. I also found the Time pedal body much better for my foot as the Shimano SPD's were a bit smaller in profile.
The first clipless pedals I ever bought were Look Delta. That was in 1999. I still run Look, some Delta and some Keo, and I'm happy with them. My 64-yr-old knees and mild natural foot supination insist that I use full float cleats on both. I have never ridden Shimano, Time, or Speedplay. I doubt I ever will.
I still have my original LOOK PP65 pedals that I bought back in 1985 when people were still unsure being that it was a fairly new and innovative product on the market ! #INDESTRUCTIBLE
Been using the same Shimano M520 pedals since 2009 - for both MTB and gravel. They do have a bit more float now compared to when they were new. I should probably get a new pair but they haven't been causing any problems, physical or otherwise.
Those 520s are just such an easy button choice. They’re not expensive and last forever.
I have 520s. Just switched my backup bike to 105 (I have lots of experience with road Shimano pedals on all my other bikes). Change is night and day
Just to mix it up..any old timers still think the toe straps and cleats of old gave way better holding power in a sprint? Have Look, Time and Shimano now and never felt the shoes gave anywhere the solid feel of a strap when accelerating in anger.
I think they still strap in on track.
The world doesn't need another pedal system, but there's a market for performance 2-hole shoes without chunky commando soles, or an SPD cleat with pontoon stabilisers like the original dura -ace system.
I started with SPD-SL. Then did Speedplay (big mistake as that's overpriced creaky plastic junk) and went back to SPD-SL. My main bike is Garmin Vector 3 with Look cleats.
But in my opinion Shimano SPD-SL is the best for larger riders. It's a nice wide platform that feels really stable. Cleats are cheap to replace and is available in almost any town.
Again, I hope you are able to develop a meaningful mechanic school. You are excellent at presenting and I think a lot of young guys would benefit from formal training.
One day. Just need a big enough building and some more fully trained staff.
I started going clipless with Shimano SPD-R, the cleats being metal never wore out.
Then I switched to Look Keo blades and loved the positive snap when they engaged and haven't looked (if you'll excuse the pun!) back.
I did try Crank Brothers Eggbeaters but didn't get on with them at all, I didn't like the cleats sliding laterally.
I’m a newer cyclist and videos like this are helpful for making purchases. I went with Favero power pedals for my road bike, Look pedals for my zwift which let me use the same shoes as my road bike. And then Look x track for my gravel bike as I wanted to run spd on that so I can walk up chunky hills if needed.
For road riding my knees seem to be happiest on Shimano Ultegra pedals with yellow cleats. For gravel and commuting I use 2-bolt SPD Shimanos. They just work. Of course sometimes the cleat gets packed with dirt/mud/snow, but a bit of kicking usually gets the cleat to clip in to the pedal.
Started off many years ago with Time way back in the early 90’s when they were made to last and used metal cleats, also had a very brief period with Look but couldn’t get on with them. After a long time off the bike due to spinal surgery I was until a few years ago using the latest incarnation of Time pedals the Xpresso type and have to say they were dreadful, bearings that wore out too quickly and cleats that might as well have been made of cheese. It wasn’t until I switched to Shimano (SPD SL) that I realised what a good pedal system was and in the words of a London bike fitter “what have I been doing with my life”.
Use Keo blades across 7 bikes, still have a couple with 16nm blades but started moving to 12 as the higher tension increases wear on the rear clip and introduces float to the system (I need zero to avoid knee pain)
I've been using Time pedals ever since a Look pedal cracked on me during a trip. The only thing the local shop had in stock were Time Xpresso 15 and a pair of entry level Look. I was really annoyed with Look, having had two cleats break on me in the prior year (one during a sprint, another during a climb... somehow stayed on the bike both times), now the pedal body itself cracked. So, in a rage induced buy, I picked up a really expensive Time. The stack height was enough to cause me to change my saddle height, but the float and adjustments were a welcome change. I've been riding Time ever since. The cleats last 3x as long and while the click in sound isn't as positive, I've adapted.
I've used Crank Brothers for MTB and Audax since the 90s. When time restraints reduced going places for MTB rides and events road riding took over 2014 and I chose Look Keo and then moved onto Power tap which was convenient being the same cleat. In the market for new Audax pedal that offers the support of road but shoes that are walkable so recessed cleats.
I bought the original Look pedals for my road bike back in the mid-80’s and used Look pedals, including the original Dura Ace branded Look pedals until around 2008. I have used Speedplay ever since. I like the simple clip in and low profile. I prefer the older cleats as the new stamped steel ones tend to rock side to side more, which is my biggest complaint about the system in general, however it’s not a show-stopper for me. I use SPDs on my gravel bike and mountain bike.
Interesting and informative video. I Switched from Shimano to Crank Brothers, including their Egg Beaters on my road bikes; I'm not a dedicated roadie, my heart is in mountain biking but still get plenty of road miles in. With nine bikes, a mixture of road, gravel, cargo, mountain and recumbent but only 3 pairs of shoes it very practical to use a common clip in system...Also CB's pedals work very well and are extremely durable...love em!
Shimano is all I’ve ever run. Started in XC MTB and that preference bled over into gravel/road.
Most cyclists here in the States probably ride Shimano.
Over the years I’ve tried everything, including Speedplay. By far the best, and I now have them on all of my bikes, have been TIME ATTAC. Simple, secure, and easy in and out….. I’m enjoying your vids….👍
Been using Time pretty much since taking up cycling in 2017. I had the 'Matt Stephens' problem, and Time's 'slip in' system is perfect, IMO. Their ATAC MTB pedals are also very good.
Not sure if I'm getting bad hearing in my old age or if the mic was maxing out. I thought the sound was not great.
No it’s the noise from the hairdresser.
Started a long time ago with clip (strap) pedals, then did my research on clipless (or clip-in, as they should be called), bought Speedplays, and never looked back. Very easy to set up, set your own float, dual sided, and much easier to walk with. And they don't really deteriorate if you keep them properly
When I used to race MTB back in the day I used to use Time WCS carbon pedals as I suffered with my knees as they had a lot of float and they did not clog up . Great design and sexy looking. Nowadays I confess to using SPD XTR on Mtb and Gravel and SPDsl Ultegra on my road bikes.Dabbled with crank bros for a while back in the day. Nice but felt like I was servicing them every 5 min!. You are correct, Most shop seem to offer Shimano first and have little alternatives. Nice video
My first clipless pedals were Time Atac XC4s from 2010 and they are still in my rotation. Finally swapped the bearings this summer and they feel brand new! I started them out on brakeless fixed gear bikes for longer rides and swapped the cleats left to right to avoid accidentally unclipping while skidding. A lot of bike messengers swear by Time pedals. Have had 5 sets of them over the years but haven’t tried the later versions when they switched to the squared spring bars. I actually prefer the older versions since they use needle roller bearings compared to my xc4 when they switched to a bushing. They are heavier of course, but man it feels like skating on ice after servicing them.
As for road i have too many shoes on shimano to bother trying Time road haha
On the road I'm using Speedplay for more than 6 years and super satisfied with them. Ok, a bit more maintenance, but adjustability, both pedal and cleat longevity, both sidedness... pays off generously.
On cyclocross I use a Shimano Deore XT SPD from the Napoleonic wars. Does the job no complains.
I'm considering of switching from Speedplay to either Look or Time mid-level. Have expd either road pedal that's more durable or any weakness ie poor seals, premature wear? Thanks for making this video. I live in US and don't see much look or time pedals
I ride on speed play they have been brilliant. The only thing I would say is stay away from sand and beaches. Thinking I might try the Time pedals for a change as it would be interesting .thanks for your videos , you have make my riding much more interesting.
I started on crank brothers just a few years ago and I have never felt the need to change things up. I will stand by that mtb pedals are the way to go unless you are road racing. The ability to walk around and easily clear mud make them the best. I do it as a hobby I don't need the lightest or most aerodynamic. I want usability and to not think about my pedals.
I used Time for years then went to Shimano during a bike fit because there isn't a lot a fitter can do with Time.
I honestly feel a lot more locked in with Shimano than I did with Time and the cleats are much easier to get hold of.
Really 🤔 what fitter said that. Time have 3 different widths, 2 cleat positions and 2 cleats. Weird.
I've used Shimano, Time, Crank Bros. pedals for MTB and Shimano, Crank Bros. for road. Now, I use Magped pedals for both road and gravel.
Absolutely fabulous for my arthritic knees and way less maintenance...😊
Thanks for taking the time to prepared this comparison. I'm not sure if it's a US vs UK thing, but I was surprised that the Speedplay/Wahoo pedal was not in your video. I've been on Look, Shimano, Crank Bros, Sampsun?, and more but I've always come back to Speedplay for my road bikes. They might suck in mud, but they are IMO the hands down road bike pedal available since the 90s. They never put our a big marketing effort and sponsored teams like bigger companies, but the design is amazing. For the dirt MTB/Cx/gravel, there are lots of OK choices including Shimano SPD, but I've stuck with egg beaters or candy C for my MTB/Cx/gravel bikes due to ease of clip in and mud clearing capabilities; they are not the most stable platform.
Speedplay are used a lot here too, I'd put them as 3rd in popularity after SPD-SL and KEO and TIME as quite a distant 4th. Personally I did not get on well with them myself (original Zero's), something about the feel of them kind of annoyed/bothered me and I just couldn't get over it, but I can understand why those that do, love them and never go back.
We rarely see the Wahoo pedals anymore
@Mapdec I'm trying the aliexpress clones based on the roubaix version, titanium for just over $100CAD. I've got an external rotation plus a leg length difference of 11mm due to a poorly set broken femur as a kid.
Started off with the Shimano PD-M520, and after a few years tried Look Keo on the road bike. But swapped out to the M520 for winter 2016/17. Since then I don't bother with road pedals anymore. Have tried Crankbrothers Eggbeaters, then Look X-Track, and bought some Time Attac....The X-Track cleats are compatible with the Shimano MTB cleats.
To be honest, unless you're racing at a high level on the road, most people will be better off on MTB pedals; the constant stop/start for junctions, traffic lights, walking, etc
Well done to whoever came up with that line for the thumbnail
What do we think about the new ekoi PW8 system ? Off the bike it's definitely an improvement at least
Am fortunate to have no knee problems, and just align everything up centrally.
Grew up with binda extra straps, and a nailed on shoe plate!
Bought some speedplays about 3 years ago, got them on 2 of my bikes, they work fine. No issues at all. Have Shimano SPDs (not SLs) on my other bikes.
Once out on the road I really can't differentiate between any of them... I use mid range shoes - nothing too fancy.... Happy bunny 👍
I appreciate your usual thoughtful look into the subject of clipless pedals. I began with clips and straps, a system I found efficient until I was required to walk. Clipless followed and I settled on Crank Bros eggbeaters eventually. Here’s the point. As my late ‘70s arrived I found that unless I could move my foot forward on the pedal, knee pain made riding unpleasant to say the least. I tried modifying my shoes to place the cleats further to the rear, but the construction of the shoe limited my efforts. For the last few years I have used good quality flat pedals, and no knee pain. Since I am a relatively fit 80 year old, and like to sprint up the occasional incline if only to frighten my younger co-cyclists, is there a shoe on the market that provides a generous set-back for the cleat?
Yes. And there are adaptor plates. Google mid foot cleat
@ Cheers, I’ll follow that up!
I’ve always used Look with the ceramic bearings. I find them a really good all rounder. Weight is something that I always think about when buying anything I suppose. So I’m surprised that Time are lighter? because they are a larger pedal? and I like the idea they give you the extra 3mm if you change over the cleats. Always good to know these things. Thanks Paul.
fave pedal of all time is the time RSX carbon. i have four sets of them.
Ultra light with the Ti axles 👌
Was a Speedplay guy since 05, been on Time xpros 10 for a couple of years now, I like the wide platform, weight, float and q factor. It seems that I always had an issue with position and float with Speedplay just so much adjustability hard to dial in. Time pedals have been simple and no issues, I did have a worn bearing after around 5K miles, I returned them and Time sent me a new pair within a week.
A lot of people don't use SPD pedals because pedals is one of the most convenient way to get a power meter on any bike, and transfer them from bike to bike (no bottom bracket standard shenanigans, no rear hub specific lacing). I'm back to look after 10 years using Powertap pedals cause I went with a quarq spider.
I needed approx 10mm extra spindle length for my duck stance. Since extenders are usually around 20mm, went with sqlab 511 pedals (for mtb shoes). Did the trick. Decent pedals. but not the best. I wonder, are there any othe alternatives??
Perhaps for a part 2 could you please talk about stack height, offset (crank face to pedal centre) and axle thread length? These things are important in relative terms, for comparisons, and absolute terms for bike fit. That info is, of course, available if people go looking for it, but for the purposes of introducing people to different pedal systems it would be helpful.
Umm. I’m making some bike fitting content that will probably better explain why I don’t fuss over these details.
@Mapdec excellent! I'll look forward to that.
Started with Look Deltas, eventually switched to Keos when the Delta cleats were getting hard to come by. Tried Speedplays for about 2 months, their float is like you’re standing on ice and I never got used to clicking in so I went back to Keos. I recently switched to Shimano, had to change to the blue cleats and so far they feel better than the Keos
Love my time pedals, road an mtb/gravel.
Love the low float resistance and on road pedals you can order parts separately.
I started on the Look classic 3 (entry level) and found that they did not feel very secure (like the cleats were not solidly anchored into the peda) even with new cleats. I switched to Time xpresso 7 just as they were being discontinued and I find it more difficult to successfully clip in. Sometimes I hear the click but find that the cleat is off center and slides out easily (disconcerting when I get out of the saddle). Am I just having bad luck? I haven't heard similar things from others.
My late transition from toe clips to clipless pedals was on mountain with EggBeaters, then on to Dura-Ace which I never fully got along with. They worked fine but I always found myself trying to catch up with the group after a light. I've since switched to Speedplay & love the just stomp down type engagement. They're not great for walking through mud,but I don't deal with that much.
I use SPDs because a) they're what my LBS had and b) because they're compatible with all sorts of cycling shoes that don't look like cycling shoes eg SPD Chelsea boots by Quoc. My bike is primarily how I get around, so I have to be able to walk around and look good doing it when I get there
Love there is a SPD Chealsea boot.
Used time since I was 17. on all my bikes. Any issues I posted the pedal to time and got really personal feedback which is unusual in the bike world. Hope the availability and great service does not disappear with SRAM
I have been on Time pedals for a few years now and love them. One important thing I learned, the cleats lasts at least two times more than Shimano cleats.
I'm on 14,000 miles on my SPD-SL cleats and they're still fine. I'm trying to wear them out to justify putting on my new sets of cleats but can't kill them
@Shadowboost try to walk a bit more on them 😉
@romanpramuka2703 I don't walk. I ride. That's the whole point
I'd have thought look keo are the most used pedals in the UK?
My first 2 sets of pedals were Look Keo Blafe 2 but I kept getting squeaky noises in my pedals with in the first year. So I switched over to shimano. For reference I live in Southern California so weather was not the problem
I started with Shimano SPD SL, then went to Look keo carbon for a weight reduction and now on Garmin Vector which uses the keo cleats. I find the shape of the Garmin body resembles that of Shimano but has the keo cleats. A little best of both.
I have been riding the Look XTrack pedals on everything since 2021. Ive not looked back. Before that i was riding Shimano SPDs, and ive been curious about the Time ATAC pedals. I race CX so knowing what works is important
I'm a bit weird, I got into Speedplays. I rode X-series pedals for something like 15 years. Then they finally died and I got a set of Zeros. However, on some shoes, particularly smaller shoes, there may be no way to get the baseplate totally flush with the shoe, so there was unresolvable creaking. Fed up, I got a pair of Dura Aces.
It gets funnier. I switched the groupset to Campy. With 165mm cranks, there are no crank-based power options at all. So I got a pair of Favero Assiomas, which are a Look-based system.
I remember when I briefly fell to the dark side and tried Shimano road pedals in the late nineties and promptly switched back to Look and Time pedals. They had this weird cleat design that had multiple pieces which was horrible to set up.
I’ve used Time pedals since the 90’s, both for off road/gravel and road. Float is really noticeable in a nice way (for me), stack height feels lower as well. Great road pedals but moved over to Favero Assioma (Look type) for a pedal based PM. They are good but I do miss the road Time pedals.
Only ever used Shimano pedals, but have some look keo pedals and cleats. Just can’t be bothered to change though
waiting for a new pair of shoes incase the cleat bolts are seized?
Time mtb pedals are reasonable popular in CX as they clear mud far better than spds. Eggbeaters are also great for mud clearance but rarely last more than one CX season whilst Time’s go on for years.
I've been using look pedals all my cyling life, have tried shimano ones for a while but couldn't comit to buying another pair for the second bike (which is also equipped with look's). Look pedals are so easy to clip in n out, but have to say the bigger shimano cleat is so much better to walk on
Still a huge jump to power meter pedals sadly, they're so expensive 😮 excellent video 👍🏻
I'm a look system for road, and either time or crankbrothers for mtb.
I'd never really looked elsewhere for road, but the time does look like an interesting concept 🤔
I’ve been using spd but it’s killing my feet. I’m going to try spd sl for a wider platform, hopefully it makes a difference.
There are SPD pedals with a wide platform. Shimano makes them. Probably others also
@ I think it has to do more with where the cleat is under my foot. Do the wider pedals actually support the shoe?
You omitted to mention that in addition to swapping the L/R cleats, Time also come in 3 axle lengths. More than Shimano's 2, and can create an even wider stance, which matters to some larger riders. I have been using Time since Big Mig was my hero back in the 90's and have stuck with them since.
Low q factor is the best. Plus the bearings. Dura Ace pd-9000 is perfection
Why?
@@Shadowboost The best q factor is the one that fits the rider's physiology. There is no one size fits all, and for some, the wider option of Time is an advantage. I don't doubt the bearing quality of Dura Ace, but time aren't exactly using small pebbles in theirs, and mine spin really nicely and hang ready to clip in, which Dura Ace pedals never did when I tried them. I would take fit every Time (see what I did there?!)🤣
@7solarider7 my pd9000 pedals have 3 bearings including a god tier space ndle bearing and are like butter, never had an issue with them not hanging
Is time the easiest to clip in/out compared to even look ?
Hard to say to be fair.
I went from SPD to SPD-SL - seriously the deciding factor to go with Shimano is simple availability. Cleats are cheap, pedals are plentiful.
I spent two days on the yellow cleats and ditched them for blue. The yellow cleats just felt squirmy and unstable. Blues much better for me.
Have had Time ATACs on my MTBs for years. Previously had SPDs and Speedplay Frogs. Have tried all of the main roadie brands, currently back on Shimano SPD-SL. Liked Look Keo Blades but soured on them when I had bad experiences with their bearings on 2 different sets. Time RXS were good, too, but I don't remember why I moved on from them.
Probably because they were so hard to buy for a few years.
I used look keo, speedplay, spd and spd-sl pedals. My dura ace pedals are my favourite. The look cleat gets squeaky and does not last as long. I also appreciate the bigger cleat for stability reasons.
used Shimano, speedplay, and time. now just stick with Shimano simply for the sake of cheap parts and once set, no issue with the float. Speedplay is great on the float and great on your knees but over a long ride, it generates hotspots, and the cleats are expensive both aftermarket and OE, and they are not lighter as a system. Time: light, huge platform, great for long ride, but the system reliability is really questionable for the click system and once you get a bit of wet sand on your shoes, it wont engage. Look is alright. TBH no preference between look and shimano, they both get the job done, but shimano is easier to maintain and more robust.
In order of riding: Time Equipes, time rsx's, speedplays (forget them TOO SMALL), spdsls 6800 ultegra's, and now back on Time why these: because your foot goes where it needs to be and stays there, the yellow spdsl cleat your foot flies around wildly + the carbon bodies where out at the front lip. Looks have 1 hell of a snap when you click into them and the stack height is crazy bad, for myself Time are just the best around! 👍
How is the durability compared on the road pedals? Shimano bearings last forever but the pedals become loose in just a few years if you ride a lot.
About the same. The chassis on all tend to wear before bearings do. All easy to service.
The pedal body wear on shimano road spd-sl is much worse recently. The older metal bodied styles were better. I’ve moved to spd for most of the year to avoid having to replace so often.
My Gary Fisher Mt. Tam came with time pedals (atac alium). I bought cheap atacs when I got my Stumpjumper.
I then got shimano road pedals... and now I run 520s on my cheaper bikes and the now discontinued pd-a600 on my expensive ones. 2 bolt SPD ftw.
I have ridden Look and Shimano, but when I tried Keywin 25 years ago I stuck with them and have only changed cleats twice.
Never used Shimano clipless. Always used Speedplay on my road bike. Recently wanted some SPD type for my MTB, so just bought some Look X-Track.
Speedplay? 🤔... 🤭... 🤣😃😄🤣😛😀😝... 🤫!
I had Shimano on my first 2nd hand bike. Every bike since, I’ve used Look Keo 2 Max.
I started with 737 SPD on my mountain the switched to Time 25 years ago on the road I started with clips and straps back in the 70's and found time magnesium pedals in the 80's and have ridden different versions ever since happy knees
magnesium pedals, now there is a bit of heritage, are they still intact?
Speedplay? I have them on my road & track bikes, they are fine and long lasting. Crank Brothers for my gravel one (wide spindle)
With 4 sets of late 1990s era Speedplay X-1 titanium pedals, I'm too heavily invested to try something different. Fortunately I have stockpiled enough replacement cleats to last me the rest of my riding journey.
I started with look x-track Carbon for MTB And run them now on my gravel bike. I have winter bike And HT on SHIMANO M-520 And for Road look Keo. The setup works gr8 for me.
2:53 Clipless because there’s no Toe Clip…
You'll have to do a part 2 featuring speedplay pedals
We don’t see much of the Wahoo pedals anymore. Only broken ones.
When touring its way easier to find Shimano replacements than any other brand.
Yes. Probably with the exception of France.
I've tried all of those and always come back to the SPD-SL system (not always actually Shimano) for me, they don't "win" in any single category but taken as a complete system, they come out on top (again for me). Briefly tried Speed play Zero too and did not like the feel at all, I had to reduce the float too much to lose that standing on glass feeling that made me feel insecure out of the saddle.
On a side note, anyone have any Idea why a lot of Gym/Spin/Indoor bikes still use DELTA?
Tried the look carbon blade, but they became loose pretty quick. So I changed the blades, sold them off and went back to shimano.
Are Shimano XT platform pedals any good?
yeah, solid.
@@Mapdec The only versions I've seen have reflectors🤨
SPD (M520) pedals on both MTB and Road - why bother with anything else? Maybe I'm lucky that they don't give me foot or knee issues. I've tried A600 single-sided SPDs, cheap SPD-SL and even chinese copy of Speedplay - but found no advantage to any of them.
Do look actually apply clipless design to ski/ snowboard bindings?
Most snowboard bindings look pretty uncompromising.
Times mtb system would be the most beginner friendly ski bindings.
Look were originally a ski binding maker. A long time ago now.
@ shame that look/ time can’t go back to ski bindings. I’d like to keep my legs attached if I fall off a snowboard.
Potentially a lot of accumulated knee injuries with contemporary ski bindings.
I've always used Time Atac and now on Time Expresso.