The Mountian Bike Thread..

The reason I never used clip pedals is they've been too pricey :o I'm no pro, but I think my biking technique is not bad. I just should have done more interval running, should have used it on the bike much better than long slow jogging ;)
 
Filip, if you decide to jump into clip pedals I can recommend the Time Roc Atac.

Here is a cell shot of mine
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I know next to nothing about the alternatives to these pedals. I wanted a budget pedal that would have positive click in recognition and that would hold up in mud.

The guys at the shop all ride these. They told me they really hold up, don't really have anywhere for mud to get clogged up and interfere (you can see that in the pic) and they hold up well do to their simple design. There is a set screw that you can easily adjust tension. You can see that in the picture.

So, I have only ridden with these for a week so I can't give any long term views, but so far so good. You can get them for about 89$ online. The bearings feel great and there is zero slop.

Anyhow, just thought I would throw that out there. I doubt they are the best pedals but the price was right and they work.
 
squishware said:
If you are going for the Avids pop for the BB9 over the BB7. The BB9 has adjustment on both sides of the disc. I have a set of BB7s I'll send you for shipping cost (with new pads).
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I wanted to say thank you again for this. When I was at the shop I asked about these breaks. They said that they are probably about the most proven solid mechanical disc breaks out there. They all ride them for the simplicity and solid design. They also mentioned what you said about only one side of adjustment, BUT they said you can adjust the entire break assembly to compensate. I thought I would pass this along. I would have loved to use these but since I am back on the trails I wouldn't feel right taking you up on your offer when I would not be able to use them.

Thanks again.
 
I have decided I really like the Crank Brothers spd system. Im gonna run these Candy x pedals until I get some Mallet 2 pedals on the way. If I need more surface area.
 
Your welcome Filip, its just an idea.

J, those pedals look pretty fail proof for the woods too.

Went for a 40 mile ride on a gravel trail today. Up hill one way, downhill the other. My rear free hub started engaging and disengaging, yikes, time for a rebuild.
 
Got a short ride in clipped in. Did my 4 mile trail loop on the way back from heat treat. Had no issues and got out and into pedals when needed. _
 
Glad to hear that J. I went for a night right yesterday around a bunch of corn fields. I hit some deep mud that I just couldt get through and I found out if you freak out just a little bit and forget what kind of pedals u have, as ur falling over sideways u can pull ur foot straight up and off the pedal...if u pull hard enough.

First almost embarrasing moment with the Times. :)
 
I know what you mean J. Even with this Cygolite 400 its really like I have headlights, but it can still get a little..different.

24 miles on saturday with my girl on a trail called the NCR. We road to the Mason Dixon Line. Kind of fun but it was 52 degrees and overcast.

This afternoon I did 20 miles on the same trail. Its great for endurance and just keeping your heart rate up. I go about 15-18 mph on the steady incline up to PA and 25-30 mph on the steady decline on the way back.

Here is a pic off the side of the trail
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Looks like a death trap trying to go down that way

Also, I got a new free hub and cleaned my drivetrain to like new. 21 bucks and my bike is like a dream again.

Have fun
 
Thanks Filip, it is a nice place to take a low key ride. The river runs aside the trail the entire way.

An elevation graph I found
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I usually start in Monkton and head north. Sometimes Ashland.

I went in the woods yesterday but I didn't take my phone for a pic. I am worried I will smash it and I am out of insurance credits :)
 
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