Pedals

I ride Speedplay Zero's on the road. What do graveler's like?

I've used Speedplay frogs exclusively for 15+ years. Not a fan of how they perform in sub-freezing, slushy conditions, so I'm considering switching over to SPD clones.

i use a variety of shimano spd pedals, all depends on what bike i am on.......i tried and really liked egg beaters, but a few to many horror stories of them breaking had me take them off

SPD for me. lots of options with regard to the pedal style.

I'm a huge fan of Eggbeaters. I have used them in all conditions. No issues shedding mud or ice. They did me well during last years Susitna 100 in AK (100mi race in snow) and in this years Gravel Worlds (1st place fat bike). And they are lightweight.

Got some Time ATACs, and going to try them. I have a feeling that they'll do quite well in sloppy, frozen conditions.

I used SPDs for years on my MTB and most recently on my gravel bike.  Just switched to Frogs after using the Zero on my road bike for 10 years.  So far so good.  I think the float is going to help on those crazy long rides and super easy to service.

I have used Crank Brother Candy for at 6 years and have never had any issues with them.  I have run on a cross bike and my single speed mountain bike with no issues.

SPDs.  I keep them *slightly* loose which allows a little float and a quick exit/reentry.

I'm switching to Shimano PD M324 this year. My gravel mutt is also my general purpose bike so I like having dual sided pedals. I use the SPD multi-release cleats with the clip tension set on the light side. I've never had an accidental clip out nor had any problems clipping out even in an Oh Crap situation.

I was using Shimano's dual sided touring pedals (got them before I started gravel grinding), but the flats are too slick for off pavement use in wet conditions. My daughter will inherit those for her road bike.

Most all pedal fails I've heard or seen were eggbeaters but it may have been due to lack of proper maintenance. They need to be lubed more often.

VP Vice, with the ultimate in clipless systems.

Clipping in is way overrated.

With abandon,
Patrick

I use Shimano's touring orientated A600 pedals. You get to run mtb shoes with a pedal that has a large platform and plenty of clearence.

Hopefully someone can answer this mystery for me regarding pedals:
On my road bike, I ride a Look Keo red cleat on a Look Keo pedal that gives me 9 degrees of rotational float.
Why don't MTB pedal/cleat manufacturers make a pedal/cleat combo that gives me 9 degrees of float? Speedplay Frogs allow the most float at 20 degrees of free float. I have now become aware of the Shimano PD-A520's that give 7-8 degrees of rotational float. Anyone know of any other options that can give me ~9 degrees of rotational float? Most just have 5 degrees. I need the rotational float due to my bad knees. 

Time ATAC for me.  Ridden them for years on all of my MTB, Cross Bike and Gravel Bike.  Reliable engagement and release.  Clears mud, etc. very well.