I use the dx's ,but they are tanks.Wondering if the XTR s would have enough support and take some bashing.
Anybody use XTR pedals for dh?
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I use the 530s, cuz they are dirt cheap and relatively light (much lighter than 647s or 545s), they are the same basic idea as XT or XTR trail, 'cept 80g heavier and you can buy 4 sets for the price of one XTR set.
They are everything good about a shimano pedal, dead reliable, can take a beating, but getting in is more difficult than 545s or 647s, the "upward cant" of the mech on those pedals helps immensely when you put your foot down to clip back in. The shimano "trail" pedal design is not as good for this. Depending on how "extreme" your DH riding is, it may not be a good idea for this reason, but as a light do-everything or "race-day" pedal, maybe...
They are everything good about a shimano pedal, dead reliable, can take a beating, but getting in is more difficult than 545s or 647s, the "upward cant" of the mech on those pedals helps immensely when you put your foot down to clip back in. The shimano "trail" pedal design is not as good for this. Depending on how "extreme" your DH riding is, it may not be a good idea for this reason, but as a light do-everything or "race-day" pedal, maybe...
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I've been using XTR Trails for 1,5 season. Great pedals. Strong, reliable, light, but not cheap.
If you can afford them, get them. If you're on the budget, get XTs.
But if you don't need them now (this season), wait for new HT SPD, which seem to have bigger platform with pins, IIRC. They were going to be released this year, but are still under development with Gwinny's help.
http://www.triridemtb.com/en/aaron-gwin-signs-ht-components/
This is a 2011 prototype, which was scratched
I've been told HT is working on merging EVO AE01 with SPD mechanism
If you can afford them, get them. If you're on the budget, get XTs.
But if you don't need them now (this season), wait for new HT SPD, which seem to have bigger platform with pins, IIRC. They were going to be released this year, but are still under development with Gwinny's help.
http://www.triridemtb.com/en/aaron-gwin-signs-ht-components/
This is a 2011 prototype, which was scratched
I've been told HT is working on merging EVO AE01 with SPD mechanism
Cool,those ht's look promising.Gwinnys probably sick of loosing a foot cuz he hit the underside mech. on a rock with the egg beaters.
I've been using the XTR platforms for a while now on my trail bike, absolutely love them, I can get temporary grip if not clipped in, and I CLICK right into them every time I even get near the clip mechanism. I might be throwing them on my DH bike as well.