Mountain Biking and Trail Riding : Types of Mountain Bike Pedals

[edmonddantes64]

well said. I tell all riders the same thing.

[DIYBrew]

great video thanx

[dgriffinm]

Wow

[netfischer]

as you get better you dont change your pedals, you change your terran (until you`re a pro level dh-rider then it´s actually okey to go with clip-pedals :P)

[drewsterm7]

that chick could prolly kick my fuckin ass

[mrtheroosterdude]

Trust me, riding clipless is easy, almost a no brainer. I've been riding clipless for about a month, it is not hard at all. The first thing you should do is loosen the tension on the pedals if yours are adjustable, and just remember to unclip. The only people that tip over are those that forget to unclip. Clipless pedals actually feel great once you adjust, you get much more leverage and power to the cranks. BTW, the flat pedals are called platform pedals. Idiot. Not you guys, this chick.

[GeologistRob]

i would recommend not using pedals with both flat and clipless components for that "scare factor" on ticky trails. because ur foot will probably clip in by accident anyway and then youll be shitting yourself and fall. Also u may be trying to prevent ur foot from clipping in, then u wont be riding properly on a hard part so then youll fall. They are better for ppl that use there bike for mountain biking and going to the shops from time to time. As the cletes suck to walk in.

[perthgloryboy]

Cleats are excellent if you are experienced, they give more power and speed for XC riding or trails. Flats are better for downhill/freeride, easier to use your feet Match your pedals to your riding style. And remember, IF IN DOUBT, GO FASTER!!!!

[FEARfromGOD]

she is talking to us as if we are retarded

[autounionag]

For someone experienced yes.. I've been riding for 3 weeks =-)

[cokker]

I don't wanna be clipped into my accident

[cuevarap]

why is she talking like viewers are retarded? because, from what's posted in some comments, many are.

[pixuma]

clipless blows IMO, i hate them, tried them and switched back to my flats.

Transition Stepdown ROOLZ!

[edgeof1]

i only fell three times..locked in,,,when learning.

[jjamo5]

SPD End of

[pilviu]

why is she talking like the viewers are retarded?

[thekidwithdog]

cause she probably is

[bouffslave]

i have clipless pledles on my bike Debbie...

[musicbeatz7]

if u put on shin guards u wont eat it from dmr v8s right?

[RGonZ111]

clipless is retarded. end of story.

[U1T1MAT3D3STRUCT10N]

"a litte bit scary" wow what an idiot!

[bloodshot16]

i use normal pedals... without a clip or anything. dont wear spikey shoes either. Also,... i forgot../.

[JurkoffJay]

that women has a dick

[fatsotomuscles]

hehehehehhee

[edref2]

i don't use clipless and i never will

the bonus of actually having fun on a bike outweighs the effort in uphill riding saved by clipless

and platforms look better

=]

[bizlur]

Agreed. I use Wellgo MG-1 downhill pedals on my bike w/ adjustable traction pins, they work perfect. I'll leave the clipless pedals on my road bike.

[Gamersunited33]

DMRV12's on my old bike havent biked in 3 years now though xD

[bizlur]

Cool. I have broke several of my pins. Do you know if you can buy spares?

[Xonegod]

Try a machine shop, or if you know the dimensions of the specific pins Ebay will probably have them... all they really are: allen wrench head, medium thread machine screws. The diameter of the screw shaft is what might be a hard to take a guess at, but most custom/prototype machine shop guys are ready to help you identify anything you bring to them. and if you broke the screws off, chances are the machineshop is one-stop-shop for your full repair of the pedals for a negligible fee :-)

..X..

[Gamersunited33]

Yea you can buy the pins spare there all detachable find a DMRv12 Pin set and you can unscrew and re screw the pins, update just brought 2 brand new tyre's with new tubes... Lock on grips... new gloves.. new pump... getting ready for the nice weather.. need to go to a bike shop though and pick up a few tools xD

[omgnousernameswork4u]

lmfao.. clopless pleeedals

[GTiR23]

I think 'she' used to be a man a few years back....

[specializedp1rider76]

clips suck i used to do bmx thats the only time you need them

[jadamson123]

she seems to think that you upgrade to clipless, that flats are for beginners.

id beg to differ and prefer flats. Learn the facts! and stop repeating yourself im not 2!

[fazzy65]

She sounds thick as shit. She can't speak English, and has a very annoying voice. Can't watch the bitch any more.

[KayaTetsu]

she repeats throughout the whole thing and those things are dangerous O.O seen friends get hurt cus they couldn't get out of their pedals. I'd just as soon stick with my pedals and good old tennis shoes.

[CrazzyMan24]

i hate this lady!!

[olsaltybastard]

I use clipless pedals. They are great on the trails, but crashing with them REALLY sucks!! You are going to break the bike's fall and you usually have to get used to hitting the ground a lot harder than you would if you could put your leg out. I've got the bruises and scrapes!! A lesser man would have ditched them a long time ago!!

[buchner16]

clipless pedals are great.. jus learn how to use them in a grass field because u will tip over alot stuck to your bike. once you learn how to use them they offer alot of power and control for climbing hills. overall you do feel like you have alot more control over your bike. I do agree with using a pedal with a bit of a platform for learning like she said. but i strongly reccomend getting clipless pedals called egg beaters because u can clip in on all 4 sides not having to worry about the cleat.

[TheBigSmoothie]

Nevermind. jj182bass answered this 7 months ago.

[TheBigSmoothie]

Why do they call them clipless pedals when they have clips? She even says, "Clipless pedals: pedals with a clip." I would think clipless pedals would be the stock or generic pedal you get with a bike from the store. Confusing.

[ajokuro72]

i love you ....... to who dont know shimano

have a big foot pedals clip or clipless meaning the side of the pedal used

[horsie111]

Q: I assume for the small-size pedals, having stiffer bike shoes is all the more important?

[control0alt0delete]

stiffer shoes applies more energy to the pedal, less energy is lost.

[theDOWNHILL9]

i use the platforms on my DH bike but i have platforms on my XC bike i want to get clipless but whats the benefits?

[frozone427]

some downhillers use the clipless with platform - crank brothers mallet for example - i ride dh but since i do uphill as well i use clipless

the benefits are that you get twice as much pedal power - 360 degree push/pull rather than only push and on bumpy rocks and roots or holes you dont come detatched

[Ishatawk]

at :22 she says pledals.  Not pedals, but pledals.

[wgreen44]

I don't understand why you want to be clipped in?

[sdm1113]

if you're in bumpy and rocky terrain and moving fast, you're more than likely to have your feet bumped off the pedals,thereby either falling off the bike completely, or landing hard on the seat and squashing your boys. If you actually bike trails that are not perfectly groomed you'd understand. I ride a hardtail so it's almost imperative that I'm attached to the pedals because I have no shock absorbtion on the main frame.

[horsie111]

Also better use of energy, as your legs and feet work the pedals throughout the cycle.

[54Avery]

That was EXTREMELY informative... Please make another video on this topic.

[WallaceAskew]

What are pledals?

[1talisker]

are u for real

[WallaceAskew]

If you listen to the video, at one point she says "Clipless Pledals"

[jj182bass]

It's refering to the lack of a manual clip to lock youself in and out. Bakc in the you used to have to reach down and unclip the shoes from then pedal to be released (these are also known as death cleats).

SPD's for example jsut require a twist to get out - loads safer in a bail.

[kona6495]

can somebody tell me why there called clipples if they have clips?????

weird

[cncgeneral]

It's because they don't have big toe clips

[1dubdave]

who cares what they are called?

i agree it's a good idea to get the platform type as it's handy to get out of the click-in when in gets hairy.

They do make you climb more progressively and you are more stable when you are going down a bone shaker.

Consider the non-platform pedals after you have broken in your clits!

[lucier1234]

So now if I screw up on a gap jump I get my Stinky coming down on top of me!? That sounds great!... Oh, WAIT, NO, IT DOESNT.

[joeleoleole]

so now, when you fall, your bike will be coming right down with you...right?

[bmxdude073]

dude, u can pull up and push down at the same time to get a better , smoother ride

[monos70]

definitely more power.  ITs the first thing I felt when I rode clipless.

[pcsuper1]

more controll of your bike and more power

[Filipei7]

whats the point of clipless pedals?

[Tannr124]

its lighter

[supraroyalty]

i think ill stick with the plain shoe and pedal contact, i cant stand clips or straps holding me on the bike

[Jpmadore1]

Same thing here...I love mountain biking, but not the clips or straps on some pedals.

[SG508]

croos country ahhhhh it anoys me

[RickinHK]

Clipless pedals that have a clip?

I use Shimano SPDs on my cannondale (road) and have never heard of them being called 'clipless pedals' is this an american term?

To me, It sounds silly calling pedals that clip 'clipless'

[TeDagger]

It is american actually lol We call it clipless, kinda dumb eh?

[blairla]

They are called "clipless" because the platform pedals with toe clips are called "clip pedals." It doesn't seem to make sense at first, but it actually does.

[doyler78]

Not just in the US that these are known as clipless. Known as clipless in the UK and Ireland too.

[mooney13]

omg she really really annoys me!!!

[prophetnite]

I hate straps, and dont really care for clipless.

[solboard]

Clipless is the only way to go on road bikes. I was an unbeliever once too, but when I tried them, I was instantly a convert to clipless.