Switching to Clipless pedals | Crank Brothers Mallet E Long Spindal

Have you ever wanted to ride clipless pedals, but weren't sure if you'd like them? Well in today's video, we are unboxing some Crank Brothers Mallet Lace shoes and Crank Brothers Mallet E LS Exclusive Pedals in Oil Slick. After we instal the pedals and shoes, we head out to the trails for a full ride and review. Make sure you watch until the end to see a gnarly CRASH!!!
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Crank Brothers Mallet E LS Exclusive Pedals Oil Slick:
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[@dm3395]

Looking into clipless pedals and shoes and came across your vid. Thanks for providing well constructed review and thoughts. Glad your're on the mend.

[@JaredHoff]

Glad to have helped. Thank you for the positive feedback 🤙🏻

[@thereekz54]

Just got some Mallet E's and Lace shoes myself. Went for my first ride around the house and just clipped n unclipped about 100 times. Definitely need the practice and to wear them in. Gnarly crash man. I've winded myself twice, first time was similar to yours and I was making T-Rex noises too 😂 The second, well, I don't remember, pre-hoped into a roller at full speed and landed deep, broke 11 ribs. Was off the bike for 9 weeks. Great video, thanks for making it! First vid of yours that I've watched. Subed. Keep the stoke alive👍

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you so much for the awesome comment and support. I am still recovering from that crash, and will hopefully be back out riding again soon. I still need to get used to clips though 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@stevehall735]

For people new to clipless pedals I recommend finding something you ride that is about a foot wide and a foot high. A log or railroad tie will do. Then ride it slowly. Balancing will cause you to unclip and clip back in a lot, the drop off will add some stress to the situation so it's much better than just concrete practice. You can then move onto lower wood rails/bridges with some turns and continue doing it at a low enough speed that you need to balance and that is where you will get really dialed in on clipping under duress.

[@JaredHoff]

Definitely learn some skills like this, or end up slamming like I did 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@cletussurfsalot7190]

Dang I felt that slam just watching it. Hope the bikes Ok.. 🍻 thx for the great vids always a pleasure to watch..

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you! Comments like this make it all worth it.

[@MrStoutfool]

Thanks for sharing your crash. That’s keeping it real and I was feeling your pain! I think your experience may have just made my decision to buy these pedals a done deal! Thanks for the information and real deal test ride .

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you 🙏🏻 that means a lot. I’m always trying to make content that will help people. I know I always appreciate when people keep it real on their YT vids.

[@MrStoutfool]

I got the double shot 3…and the Mallet shoes are on the way. Thanks again for sharing! Cheers

[@JaredHoff]

@@MrStoutfool awesome! Stoked for you. Glad you like it

[@bike_somm]

Nice vid riding some of the world’s best trails ☀️😎👏🏼 Glad you’re alright

[@JaredHoff]

Thanks 🙏🏻 that crash definitely hurt, but I’m healing up okay.

[@ckMTB]

Cool video and interesting information Red, the crash looked and sounded bad. But it looks like you got away with a few grazes. Take care and ride on buddy

[@JaredHoff]

I’m healing up from that crash okay. Going to have to take a little time off of riding, but plenty of off the bien videos to be made lol thanks man

[@eddieking7504]

Dude! The sound of you trying to get your breath, reminds me of how much I hate that feeling. I broke a couple ribs a couple months ago from hitting a tree.

[@JaredHoff]

Sorry to hear that you broke ribs. That’s the worst feeling ever. No air 😬

[@locohefe]

You wouldn't have been able to roll out of that even with flats. That was just your classic high side body slam. Glad you're giving clipless a serious effort and already seeing the benefits. Cheers bro 🤘✌️

[@JaredHoff]

You’re definitely right. That’s slam came so quick. Healing up now, but I’m not taking the clips off. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@habs]

@@JaredHoff Yep.... my first slam was so stupid, at least you were going at full speed which honestly was not a great idea... I mean it was your first day!

[@JaredHoff]

@@habs definitely wasn’t a good idea 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

Seriously I was thinking the same. Those are almost worse than OTB cause you roll better on OTB. Washing out sucks big time. I currently have a bruised rib (shit it might be fractured I dunno it's been 2 weeks lol) but it wasn't from a wash out.. I did the classic pull off to the side of a rocky shoot, wheel gets stuck and you're not ready to shift your weight onto the side of the trail annnnnnnddd instead you roll back into the off camber shoot then you roll the rocks on your ribs. Super fun.. The dumb crashes always hurt the most.. maybe pride has some nerve endings too... lol

[@anthonywalters7434]

I’m pretty new to clipless but I found that riding trails that I know really well makes it a lot easier to get used to clipping in and out on trail. Rode SPD’s for a week that I borrowed from a friend and switched over to a set of Mallet E’s right after.

[@JaredHoff]

Totally agree with you about riding trails you know. I think the truth for me is that I just love flat pedals. I want to like clipless, but just haven’t had a good time getting along with them.

[@anthonywalters7434]

@@JaredHoff I rode them on a hardtail and had a horrible time, tried them again two years later on a full suspension and it clicked right away. I’d recommend taking a week to just do very easy rides to get the shoes and pedals broken in before hitting anything above a blue trail. Also flats are rad, I swap between the two as of now.

[@SuperTacticalcom]

This is me exactly. I like the benefits of clips but I crash more and when I do it hurts more. Was probably going to put them back on and go for an afternoon ride today too

[@JaredHoff]

Glad to know I’m not the only one. The struggle is real 😂

[@AdF-RepublicOf6]

Thanks for the informative video. Currently running with SPD and I'm interested in the Crank Brothers pedals. Glad to see you're OK "Dude your crash-per-ride count is way too high" 😂

[@JaredHoff]

Thanks man. Glad to have helped. I’m sticking with flats these days lol

[@briandunn1018]

Bro that fall looked nasty. Glad you're okay!

[@JaredHoff]

That one hurt so bad. I’ve never gone back to clipless since this ride 😂

[@juanhuttoe4517]

props on a great video. hope you healed up quick.

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you! I healed from that crash, but definitely took a while.

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I been riding clipless since 1990. I came into Mountain bikes from road riding and racing. I highly recommend the Shimano SPD pedal and cleat system for those who want to start using clipless. First the Shimano pedal has adjustable spring tension that you can set. Second they offer a multi direction cleat that is much easier to release from the pedal. The SH 56 M is the multi release model. The pedals come with the SH 51 which is the single release out towards the side. My understanding is the Crank Brothers pedals don’t have these two options.

[@JaredHoff]

Thanks for the info. I’ve heard that SPDs are easier to unclip, and probably easier for a beginner to use.

[@twistedneck]

In my experience, I started on Speed Play Frogs, went to SPD’s, then to Time then to the first iteration of Mallets. The Crank Bros cleat/spring interface IMO is hands down the best. I never did like SPD Shimamo’s but that could have been the shoes. This was late 90’s so shoes were all basically road race shoes so YMMV. I can exit my Mallet pedals faster than I can get my foot off my Stamp 7’s. I’ve just stated trying out flats and have come to the conclusion I don’t like them. That could be the result of 30 years on clips but I like BMX so I thought they’d translate to MTB well. Not for me they didn’t. Not only do Rocky sections bounce me off of them(even when I try to dig heels in) but I can’t do jumps as well with flats since my style of jumping pretty much depends on clips. I simply jump in the air with my feet- the bike follows (it’s got no choice really!) with a 165mm travel Enduro bike, I didn’t feel like I could bunny hop properly like I can on a BMX bike. Oh well, I tried. Just my $.02

[@JaredHoff]

@@twistedneck thanks for the awesome comment. So much goes into getting the right pedals and setup. I am back to flats now, but if I switch back I’m going to take all this into consideration 👍🏻

[@garciadeblas]

Nice vid bud!

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you ✌🏻

[@MrSupermugen]

and thats why we all biff the Bonty tyres/tires when they are new - they always sketch me out, put some Maxxis/Schwalbe on there and no worries.

[@JaredHoff]

100% you’re right. I already ordered some. I was trying to save some money and wear out my stock tires first, but I definitely learned my lesson 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@carlor5405]

I heard that Bontrager Tires are made by Maxxis. I'm liking my XR4s on my fuel ex 8 so far. Side wall strength could be better.

[@JaredHoff]

@@carlor5405 bontrager tires are fast rolling, lighter and less expensive that Maxxis. But the grip just is t good enough for me. Got to do what’s right for you though 👍🏻

[@justgo4033]

I thought i was done with clipless until i got those shoes, on sale on boxing day . They are super comfortable. Last summer i bought a pair of older mallet dh that my LBS had laying around but the shoes i got with them made me want to go back to flats . I ride a hardtail and on gnarly stuff, my feet get bucked off easily.

[@JaredHoff]

I honestly love the shoes and the pedals, and I almost want to keep riding clipless. It just sucked crashing like that 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@justgo4033]

@@JaredHoff yeah i saw your other video where you took them off and i dont blame you . Its always in the back of my mind that if i cant clip out and crash but ill give them another shot this year , I really like them trail ridding but not so much on dh/dj .

[@JaredHoff]

@@justgo4033 Get stoked! Go ride! Have fun!

[@Fabb1]

😯😯 i hope your fine ! ...switch this tire for à good combo (mm/bb or maxxis ) ...😅 .. thanks for your review of pedals and shoes, for me ,impossible to have shoes and pedals clips 😅😅🤣.. good vidéo 🤟

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you much! Glad you enjoyed. I definitely need that new tire combo.

[@BoonMountainBike]

I'm Not ready for clipless pedals. Glad you o.k

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you bro! Definitely a bad fall, but not totally the clips fault 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@chrislaing123]

I'm still eagerly waiting for my trek slash, but I literally just bought the exact same shoes and pedals, but black. I think I'll definitely practice around the house first. Did you ride wrap that beautiful frame?

[@JaredHoff]

Ride Wrap was the first thing I did to it 👍🏻

[@Sniper_isr08]

Soo cool bro keep going I love your videos (btw I also ride clipless it’s really fun)

[@JaredHoff]

So glad you enlisted the video! Thank you for taking time to comment. As soon as I heal up from that crash, I’ll be back out riding clipless again 👍🏻

[@Sniper_isr08]

@@JaredHoff ok!, in the next video try to do an English bunny hop It’s easy and fun, good luck !

[@JaredHoff]

@@Sniper_isr08 🙏🏻

[@Sniper_isr08]

@@JaredHoff I’m planning to get the same bike that you have , the trek slash 9.7 I love that carbon blue smoke

[@JaredHoff]

@@Sniper_isr08 love this bike. After adding the fox 38, I feel like it’s my dream bike.

[@andrec.136]

6:31 I know that pain all too well. That made me order a body amour shirt.

[@JaredHoff]

I’ve seriously thought about that. This crash made me stop riding clips 🤦🏼‍♂️ I don’t blame the clips, but would just rather not risk crashing like that again.

[@MarcDumont]

Hi I got the same issue with the mallet! I switched to the shimano ones and I don't have the too late unclipping issue anymore :-) I also use the 3 ways cleats.....but the ice feel on the mallet is gold!

[@JaredHoff]

Thanks for the comment. I really wanted these pedals and shoes to work 🤦🏼‍♂️ but I have decided to go back to flat pedals now 😬 I have heard good things about the shimano pedals 👍🏻

[@MarcDumont]

@@JaredHoff yeah the shimano ones are kind of in between.....mallet are made for not unclipping shimano will unclip once a while for nothing.....

[@JaredHoff]

@@MarcDumont good to know. I thought the mallet would be best for enduro riding. I push the limits a lot when I ride and I’m pretty good at jumping off my bike when wearing flats. Maybe one day I’ll try clipless again

[@antonhermansson8494]

Hey man, I'd recommend you to get some new tires for your slash, I also ride a slash, and I changed the tires right away, since they have so bad grip, that you can't do turns good, I'd recommend getting some michelin wild enduro magi-x, they are great tires with incredibly good grip. Great video!

[@JaredHoff]

Thanks for the recommendation 👍🏻 I’ve heard good things about those.

[@edensgardenshed9622]

1 just got these and every time i test to try them out the outer traction pads keep falling off and now i think they are loose and need replacing. Haven't even ridden on bike yet. Could be because i use 510 kestrel shoes. Maybe it rubs them weird? Should i glue them with something?

[@JaredHoff]

I have gone back to riding flat pedals, so not really sure. Sorry I couldn’t be more help!

[@ricardor890]

I been riding clipped in for 30 years on dirt and road. When the power is being applied clips are king, but going slow on a surface that throws your balance it can be tricky I have adjusted the clip pressure to a low level and I have no problem removing my feet, YES this did take some time too readjust my mind set for the automatic reaction. I have ridden 34km for deep soft sand and loosing control was a consistent thing, so I move my foot on the pedal so I was not clipped in, as putting my feet down was constantly necessary. Speed in sand is a different thing , clips are king. Doing big tricks/big jumps????????????, you have better control with clips, but when things get messed up and you have too bail, no clips are best. Anyway keep using them and it will become 2nd nature once you find the clips that suit you and your style. I'm keeping my feet clipped in.

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you for the advice 👍🏻 I’m so used to flats, and learned to bail of my bike with flats. After this bad fall, I was kind of thinking maybe I should go back to flats. But I’m going to keep riding these for now, and only switch back to flats when I go to the bike park. Not sure if I want to be clipped in over 30’ table top jumps 😬

[@user-nf5es2fy1g]

I noticed one mistake when you cornering. The mistake is that you brake in the midle of the corner so thats the problem when you brake while cornering your bike is on angle the breaking is traing to straith your bike. So try break before the turn it will be much easyer. Practis make perfect.😂😂 Lot of fun✌️

[@JaredHoff]

Thank you much! I definitely need to spend less time making videos, and more time practicing corners 😂

[@lissildur]

are you still using the clips? I want to start using and occupying that same pedal, the truth is that my feet do not come off the pedals but I do think that it greatly improves pedaling uphill..🤔

[@JaredHoff]

Clips greatly improve uphill pedaling, and bike control. But they definitely increase potential to crash. I’m thinking about ditching the clips 😬 new video coming soon 🤔 lol

[@christopherrichardson1892]

BreAth!!!!! Hahaha 🤠💪🏾✌🏾

[@JaredHoff]

Seriously 😬 worse feeling ever 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@markjmaxwell9819]

The design of these pedals are great but a twin sealed bearings design would be better. A big thumbs up from me....

[@JaredHoff]

👍🏻 I’ve been learning more and more about clipless pedals from the comments. Thanks man! I’m a die hard flat pedal guy, but probably should have done more research before buying some clips

[@markjmaxwell9819]

@@JaredHoff Just about to buy a MTB Have had road bikes with and without clips for years. Will be starting on flat pedals but these are great for going down the shop in boots then for a weekend ride clipped in. I noticed they don't spin well and that is because they have one bearing and one bush on the pedal shaft. Two sealed bearings would last longer spin more freely and be more maintenance free....

[@robbienathan8615]

Fucking hell I thought the tree stump went through you ! Glad you are ok. Just bought some spd clipless pedals and have fallen over 3 times and also damaged the rear derailleur 😞

[@JaredHoff]

This slam kept me off the bike for five weeks. I decided to switch back to flats, but I know there are definitely times when clipless pedals help.

[@trailpimp6369]

You are braver then me I am terrified of clipless.

[@JaredHoff]

Lol 😂 I’m still going to ride them even after that crash 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jamesmaguire1135]

Whats the deal with the long spindle? Any worry about rock strikes?

[@JaredHoff]

I took a bad slam riding these pedals, so I don’t use them anymore. But they stuck out way less than my flat pedals

[@firdausamin7382]

What's the weight limit for this bike

[@JaredHoff]

I think the weight limit is like 300lbs. I’m 6’2” size large bike and weigh about 200lbs. I rarely clap the suspension and definitely feel I could weight more and ride this hike super hard.

[@turelvm]

Im looking forward to use this shoes with the shimano xtr, did anyone here did it?

[@JaredHoff]

I never did, but I know a lot of people like those pedals

[@oross99]

Hi! Narrow or wide fit please?

[@JaredHoff]

I have wide feet and these shoes fit good, but I only rode them once and stopped riding clipless after this crash 😂 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@oross99]

@@JaredHoff LOL, I ride clipless on my road bikes since the '80s but I'm so afraid to go clipless on my MTB!

[@JaredHoff]

@@oross99 I’m definitely afraid now 😂 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@aaronbolenbaugh6061]

You gotta pay to play 😂

[@JaredHoff]

Great words of wisdom from a legend 🤘🏻

[@Kaisersozze]

I don't understand people who ride flats. Clipless feel so much better and help with the climbs.

[@JaredHoff]

Definitely help with the climbs. I also liked them on chunky rock sections. But I grew up riding BMX dirt jump bikes and I am used to being able to ditch the bike and roll out of crashes. I guess I just need to stop crashing 😂 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@rekamniar]

Im more scared of using clipless on slow steep techy climbs. Im really dumb at unclipping

[@JaredHoff]

I definitely still like my flats. But I’m going to try and get better riding with these clips. As soon as I heal from that crash 🤦🏼‍♂️ thanks for taking time to comment 🤙🏻

[@smefour]

I'm not keen to use clip ins after seeing that

[@JaredHoff]

It was definitely a hard slam 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@mensuddevic8983]

Holly.....

[@JaredHoff]

Horrible slam! 🤦🏼‍♂️ I’m still recovering over a month later ❤️‍🩹

[@mensuddevic8983]

@@JaredHoff been there, done that, it's not fun but hey it's part of what we like to do... I'm almost 300lb so when I crash.... o boy it's always major one but it's always very funny 😄 😆 😂 Stay strong and keep pedaling 👏👏👏

[@JaredHoff]

@@mensuddevic8983 I hear ya bro! Keep on doing what you do. I’ll check your channel out 👍🏻

[@MartinTeerly]

I fall 3 times today and twice in a pump track at the presence of many people 🤡

[@JaredHoff]

Oh man! Sucks to hear that. I’m done riding clipless for that exact reason 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@MartinTeerly]

@@JaredHoff I decided to leave it for some time. I'll get back to it when I think it's time 😉

[@JaredHoff]

@@MartinTeerly I hear ya! I still have my clipless pedals. Not sure what to do with them 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MartinTeerly]

​​@@JaredHoffmy clips are back on the bike and I'm waiting for knee pads to come with couriers. I'm going to have a second go. I also got easy out cleats and I can already see that getting out is way way easier. Let me know how you doing. How did you get over the cash etc hope you're well

[@OG_SQUID_MTB]

You don’t have the right flats if your feet aren’t staying put in the rough stuff .

[@JaredHoff]

I’m sure there’s plenty I can do to improve my riding techniques. Always learning for sure. Thanks for taking time to comment 👍🏻

[@MrSupermugen]

tell that to the DH/enduro pros. - theres a reason they are clipped in, With flats you cant weight the front without leveling out your feet and as soon as you do that - well your getting bounced. Brendog said he'd be faster/better in Clips but he just cant handle being clipped in.