Why everyone uses Shimano Pedals?

[@TheGabriel959]

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.

[@davidburrus9813]

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.

[@michaelthorne1347]

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.

[@davidide1525]

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 :)

[@Mapdec]

Nice. Thank you. 🙏

[@owensnicholas]

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.

[@jordanjacklin9400]

Been using time pedals for ages and never knew about swapping cleats other way around for wider stance, Thanks for that!

[@PaulMapstone]

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.

[@rangersmith4652]

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.

[@feedbackzaloop]

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.

[@Jalfred92]

I like the low-but-not-zero float of the blue cleats

[@Shadowboost]

My favorite, too

[@doctorscoot]

Same. Yellow cleats felt terrible to me

[@_J.F_]

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.

[@felixjackson2670]

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.

[@echtogammut]

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.

[@justsomedude7556]

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.

[@neilwheel]

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.

[@TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast]

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

[@thomaskuhn6541]

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.

[@owensnicholas]

Those 520s are just such an easy button choice. They’re not expensive and last forever.

[@Shadowboost]

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

[@anttibusk4401]

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.

[@moo4rich]

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.

[@geothunder1971]

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.

[@andrewdwyer-rm1io]

Well done to whoever came up with that line for the thumbnail

[@elstoof]

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)

[@EM-wd2vg]

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”.

[@NimrodGilAd]

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

[@Rick-e2f3p]

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...😊

[@detmer87]

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.

[@andrewmansfield2263]

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.

[@markj.a351]

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.

[@Mapdec]

Really 🤔 what fitter said that. Time have 3 different widths, 2 cleat positions and 2 cleats. Weird.

[@billcaveny9495]

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….👍

[@petersouthernboy6327]

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.

[@petebaja2690]

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.

[@kestralrider313]

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.

[@chris1275cc]

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]

We rarely see the Wahoo pedals anymore

[@realalbertan]

​@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.

[@WhiteBeardLife]

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.

[@chrisb5824]

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 👍

[@cheesesandwich1236]

Time ATAC, the quality and durability are unbelievable.

[@jasonhurst2491]

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.

[@Mapdec]

Umm. I’m making some bike fitting content that will probably better explain why I don’t fuss over these details.

[@jasonhurst2491]

@Mapdec excellent! I'll look forward to that.

[@essex__rider]

I had Shimano on my first 2nd hand bike. Every bike since, I’ve used Look Keo 2 Max.

[@Hambini]

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.

[@PaulMapstone]

No it’s the noise from the hairdresser.

[@ToddNZMTB]

Still a huge jump to power meter pedals sadly, they're so expensive 😮 excellent video 👍🏻

[@weiwenng5111]

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.

[@jdeckard1243]

I've always used Time Atac and now on Time Expresso.

[@drooghead]

SPD style pedals on everything. They offer the greatest range of shoe styles and durability.

[@romanpramuka2703]

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.

[@Shadowboost]

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

[@joekawasaki]

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.

[@ciclomass]

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

[@CS1174]

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.

[@nearlee2000]

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 🤔

[@fleurdelispens]

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

[@Mapdec]

Love there is a SPD Chealsea boot.

[@smithandshortdogs]

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.

[@robinwade2547]

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

[@Mapdec]

magnesium pedals, now there is a bit of heritage, are they still intact?

[@diehardbikes]

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

[@doctorscoot]

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.

[@rbstretch100]

Only ever used Shimano pedals, but have some look keo pedals and cleats. Just can’t be bothered to change though

[@Mapdec]

waiting for a new pair of shoes incase the cleat bolts are seized?

[@pgn666]

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.

[@7solarider7]

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]

Low q factor is the best. Plus the bearings. Dura Ace pd-9000 is perfection

[@Mapdec]

Why?

[@stickmenkissarmy6907]

Live the look never will give then up ... 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@joehart3826]

You'll have to do a part 2 featuring speedplay pedals

[@Mapdec]

We don’t see much of the Wahoo pedals anymore. Only broken ones.

[@a.m.d.6679]

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.

[@Mapdec]

Probably because they were so hard to buy for a few years.

[@macht4turbo]

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.

[@brockjennings]

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.

[@cynic777]

Thank you!

[@COYSMike]

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.

[@velocybirr]

Speedplay? 🤔... 🤭... 🤣😃😄🤣😛😀😝... 🤫!

[@timhenery7718]

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

[@leightonbohl1920]

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?

[@Mapdec]

Yes. And there are adaptor plates. Google mid foot cleat

[@leightonbohl1920]

@ Cheers, I’ll follow that up!

[@Shadowboost]

SPD-SL just works. Great bearings with Dura Ace. Big cleat platform. Durable cleats that are walkable. I have used Look. I have used Speedplay. There's no reason to try Time since Shinano does everything I need and want.

[@pastelink6767]

When touring its way easier to find Shimano replacements than any other brand.

[@Mapdec]

Yes. Probably with the exception of France.

[@mikemac577]

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

[@alexandercoryt]

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.

[@White000Crow]

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.

[@yisraels4555]

There are SPD pedals with a wide platform. Shimano makes them. Probably others also

[@White000Crow]

@ I think it has to do more with where the cleat is under my foot. Do the wider pedals actually support the shoe?

[@vincentmartin6815]

What do we think about the new ekoi PW8 system ? Off the bike it's definitely an improvement at least

[@JibbaJabber]

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??

[@simoncarter-by7yh]

Been used sod and time blads

[@robrobinson420]

I used Shimano but mainly use look mtb now on all bikes alot better quality

[@chris1275cc]

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?

[@Pmor75]

Speedplay? I have them on my road & track bikes, they are fine and long lasting. Crank Brothers for my gravel one (wide spindle)

[@peterlewis2255]

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.

[@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well]

I use Shimano Spd sandals with wool socks all year round and buy the most newest/popular/ expensivest road bike each year.

[@Mapdec]

If Linus Tech Tips did road bikes

[@racittaj]

because they have wider range cleat adjustment and there is more shims and wadges in stock in shops and fitting centers.

[@Mapdec]

Umm. The Time has the widest cleat adjustment. Fair point about wedges.

[@racittaj]

@@Mapdec shimano spd sl have 5mm left to right q factor adjustment. Time have 0mm?

[@kiliBrtoiP]

Time ATAC from 90s was before Crank Brothers

[@simonbrooke4065]

Don't have any Shimano pedals. Look Keo on my time trial bike, Time ATAC on everything else. I used to use Keos on my road bike, but (a) it's nice to be able to walk when you're off the bike, and (b) I've replaced my road bike with gravel bikes. ATACs cope a lot better at clearing gritty mud than SPDs.

[@maxwelllucas896]

You mention the cleat hanging off the side of the shoe with shimano being a downside, but I find that adds a great amount of stability when walking, or even just putting a foot down stopping. Haven’t used the Times, but their walking pads seem okay. Look cleats little rubber pad is absolutely insufficient, with the rest of the cleats teflon coated for death. That’s why I quickly abandoned Look for Shimano.

[@garyputtock4159]

Just changed from Look to Shimano after about 10 plus years on Look. Found Look pedals not to be to durable but liked the cleats. Hopefully Shimano pedals last longer. Found Shimano cleats to better for me than Look

[@AlbaTech]

I had no choice but to go with Look cleats when I got the Vector 3 power pedals. I even got some Keo Max's for my winter/Zwift bike so that my shoes would work across both. Couldn't move back to Shimano cleats quick enough when Garmin started offering Rally RS pedal bodies. Didn't like the squeeky Look cleats and they were terrible to walk in. The Keo Max's were also terrible - weird plastic nut held in by Loctite? Would never move away from Shimano now.

[@rogersliu1200]

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.

[@MS-bw7yt]

Stability and durability is just very good with Shimano. Hard to beat that price to performance. Never had Time pedals. Look is nice when new but wears pretty fast and gets sloppy. And well, Speedplay must be the worst pedal design out there 😅

[@markusseppala6547]

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.

[@Mapdec]

About the same. The chassis on all tend to wear before bearings do. All easy to service.

[@RichardGate-UK]

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.

[@AndrewBroadbent-dr8wb]

Started with Shimano, didn't like them and moved to Speedplay - which you mentioned in passing but didn't show.

[@Mapdec]

We don’t work much with Wahoo pedals.

[@tylerbruce5731]

Having used Shimano SPD, Crank Bros, Magped and Time for mtb i always liked Time and Crank bros over Shimano. Having used Look and Time for road I have found the Time road quite finicky as in it doesnt always clip in properly vs Look.

[@johndef5075]

I always bent the cages on the Crank brothers from the occasional rock strike. Just use Shimano spd now.

[@cycleoflife565]

They do?

[@cityslacker6221]

because I only run 2 bolt SPD

[@richcrompton6891]

I use look pedals as I ride a Look bike. It would be rude not to!🤣😊

[@Mapdec]

Same here. And then I forget what shoes I need for what bike 😂

[@muzzmacc6411]

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.

[@Mapdec]

Look were originally a ski binding maker. A long time ago now.

[@BOONERBOYO]

I only use flat pedals. Simple and effective for what I do on a bike.

[@glen3509]

Are Shimano XT platform pedals any good?

[@Mapdec]

yeah, solid.

[@glen3509]

@@Mapdec The only versions I've seen have reflectors🤨

[@spokedonwrenching]

Durability of cleats and spindles is topmost. Availability second. Shimano m520s with SH51 cleats and and 105 SPD-SLs with blue cleats for the slight float and shoe moods. All have withstood unexpected walks. I have not used road Looks but was given the impression that their cleats wear quicker. Untrue? Depends? Devil you know.

[@-Flea]

I run the shimano pedal system because I’m OCD and I need matchy matchy parts. Sure, there are better options but it WOULDN’T MATCH and I don’t want to be judged anymore when I’m being dropped from the group ride!

[@williamtetrault1300]

LOL! Never used ‘em; never will. I’ll stick with my Speedplay Zero titanium pedals; I keep them lubed with the correct lubricant, and I have extra new cleat sets waiting to be mounted on my Sidi Speedplay-specific 4-hole carbon sole shoes.

[@Raymond-Farts]

I've been cycling for decades and I tried all the brands for long periods of time but never Shimano. About 4 years ago I got some Shimano DA pedals and it was a wow moment. I can clip in easier than any other brand. I'll never try anything else again. I use the red cleats because I don't like float, they are always a special order item because nobody seems to stock them. IMO Speedplay were the worst all around pedal. TIME breaks all the time. And LOOK ain't bad but I just feel I have a better platform with Shimano and they are easier to clip in.

[@GazRadCycling]

Used Look for first 12months road cycling, couldn’t stand the squeaking. Shimano for the next 12 yrs before switching to Speedplay

[@Alby26Isaac]

Time pedals for road are epic. The xpro is lighter and has a larger platform than all the rest.