Do you ride 'Flats' or 'Clipless' pedals? Have you tried both already? Share your thoughts down below! 👇

Thank you for this deep dive. As a newbie all these pedal options and technologies are overwhelming. This answered so many of my questions.

All this video does is make me wanna open my own bike shop. A better bike shop than our current options. A true cyclists bike shop. That's the dream.

As someone who can’t physically use clipless pedals, I am so happy around the new flat pedal styles.

Shimano m520 spd. One and done. Cheap. Reliable. Solid performance

I now use Crankbeothers Stomp 1's in Large, with my wide and deep sharp tread mid lightweight thick sole and tread walking boots and the combo works amazingly 👌

Thanks, Anna. A really comprehensive review of the different pedal systems.

Flats for life

Thanks for the deep dive @Anna. I've been using Candy 2 for almost 3 years already. More efficient in pedalling.

This channel is extremely informative. Thanks a bunch!

Spraying a dab of some water displacer on the cleats before a soggy / muddy ride has also served well.

I have been a Shimano fan from the beginning. I love me a good pair of Shimano pedals with SPD cleats.

I went with eggbeaters over 20 years ago due to their simplicity, retention, and mud clearing abilities but found that their mixed platform/clip pedals didn't really work for me. The last ones I tried were the Mallets and they're great pedals but when not clipped in I don't want to accidentally clip back in which happened with the Crankbrother pedals. I've since switched to a true double sided pedal with a clip on one side and clip on the other.

I rode clipless for years, mostly XC stuff. I converted to flats & 5-10’s several years years ago when I started riding more aggressively/less intelligently 😂. I’m probably going to break out clipless again for my 130 bike this spring….we’ll see how it goes.

I prefer flats, even on my road bike. However, since I live in LA, I wear shorts most of the year. This is a problem, as the pins cut up my legs, especially the right one. Unfortunately, I can't remove the pins from the pedals I have. I guess that's suffering for one's sport.

When did pedals get so complicated? I must be old.

Clipless for me, but with covid and not going to the office I lived in flip-flops and my feet widened. I had to get rid of my giro MTB shoes I had loved for so long and find something wider, went with some 510s that are more comfortable for walking or driving to the ride but they aren't as supportive and give me hot spots. I may give flats another try.

Mallet E is working quite alright for my gravel bike. I needed a pedal to occasionally use with flat shoes and also winter shoe covers are made for cleat based system, and Shimano's pedals distort the middle of the (flat) shoe more than CB's. Only downside is they're pretty heavy for my needs.

Still learning clips (SPD's) hilarious when I fall over. A good 5-6 times now. Last one was on a mini tech climb. Tipped right over and sort of fell down a hill with my legs straight into the air. Was pretty funny.

Flats user here, and love it. I would still like to try out clipless, if it were not for the high cost of entry - pedals plus shoes. And the result could well be "Naah, not for me", throwing 200€ out of the window.

Awesome video, and I still don’t know what clueless pedals I’m going to get!?!

Bought myself first pair of 5/10 freeride shoes 👞 the grip is immense with v12 pedals

I used to use SPD's twenty years ago but then I started standing all day at work and noticed my feet hurt so I went to flats with sticky bottomed shoes and never looked back.

I definitely enjoy the more enduro specific pedals. Having a wider fore foot; the wider platform cage hits that sweet spot and allows for the option to wear regular shoes too.

Is it just me or is Anna getting more beautiful, very entertaining video and great presentation ❤

Shimano SPDs have different cleats. SH56 are multi-release while SH51 only releases in one direction (yes, you can technically twist your heel inwards far enough and get out of the pedal, but it's not the recommended way).

Never had much luck with the egg beaters. Always bent the cage. Went back to Shimano 520s.

This video hurts my shins

I love crankbrothers!

Easy. 520 SPD for road/xc racing, and Saint flat pedals for anything else. Most flat pedals (even expensive ones) are just crap. They use a single sealing, and water always flushes out the grease.

I'd like to try mag-peds just because it's sort of halfway between clipless and flats but are heavy.

DMR all the way. Got V12s, V8s, Vaults. Plus my feet are too wide for any clip shoes 😂

The biggest problem with clips is the cost of making mistakes. The cost of buying shoes and pedals that may or may not work well for you. If you get a shoe that hurts your feet, you're going to be up a cane creek without a pedal

I've started riding faster, and my feet started coming off my flats recently. Ive never had this happen. I've been considering clipless. I feel if I'm clipped in, it will help my riding and control. Obviously the fear is not having any experience clipping in or out especially at speed.

If you ask chatgpt to summarize the content of CB site, it will give the same value as this video

Shimano do offer easy release cleats they're Shimano 56 with 6 positions to unclip

Choosing the brand as the primary factor in purchasing new peds? Hmmm. Nothing against Crank Brothers, well maybe a little, but I don't think you wish to invite such an comparison. From Egg Beaters to Flats I have been underplussed by their lack of float and short effective life spans. I would welcome the chance to trail a set of Stamp 11's should you wish to change my opion. Pleeeeeease.

I ruined 2 pedals, I want to ask, which pedals is good for me as a 100kg rider. I always speeding with mountain bike in the city.

Just curious sinse crankbrothers cleats are made from brass on average how long would a set of crankbrothers cleats last me if I ride Dh once a week or so?

Its easy. Ride flats and buy Deity tmacs.

How about magnetic pedal?for example Hustle REM

Flats. Burgtec MK 5

#askgmbntech I have a SRAM GX Transmission T-Type drivetrain on my full 29er Enduro bike, but finding I need some lower gears on really steep climbs. I currently have a 32 tooth chainring and thinking of buying a 30 tooth chainring to swap in when I know I’m going somewhere with steeper climbs. Can I just swap from 32t to 30t and back again on a SRAM Transmission drivetrain without adjusting the chain length?

What about magnetic pedals?

Is crankbrothers gmbn sponsorship?

Has anyone used those magnetic pedals?

Flats on the ebike, do not need the efficiency nor the flickability clips provide. Clips on the mtb. Been riding clips since they were actually clips with the straps. I have tried flats on my mtb. Too many shin scars and flailing feet in the air. With clips I can flick that bike any way I want. After 40 years of riding clips of all brands I have to say Crank Bros are the worst clip pedals I have ever ridden. Bump a rock on the down stroke and suddenly you are foot free. Hard to get in, hard to get out. I did love the float. I presently ride SPDs with my own custom grind on the cleat. I needed some float for bad knees. Flats have no float. My favorite pedal was the Speedplay Frog. Easy in, easy out, lots of float. Work in mud, snow, sand. All my Frog cleats wore out and they are not made any more. Bummer.

A steel axle is actually stronger dan a titanium axle. It's just weight saving.

wishing crankbros had a power pedal

DMR FLAT's all the way...Won't consider using anything else...The best pedals out there,fit n forget...Quality..Ha!!

You won't go wrong with Shimano M520

Longer pedals should be the norm put it under the whole foot.

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'clipless' is a bit of an oxymoron, as you are 'clipped in' when riding, lol

Where are my OG presenters ? GMBN you are failing

It’s 2024, find a better name for the pedal that you clip in to

Flats all the way

Don't forget you can use mountain bike pedals on a road bike as well. Especially if you value the ability to walk with a modicum of dignity. I started with Cranky Bros Candy, and switched later to eggbeaters when I realised my shoe was stiff enough and the Candy platforms were redundant.