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Time X-Roc for DH?

slyfink

slyfink

Turbo Monkey
Sep 16, 2008
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So I did a search and that Bike review came up, as well as an older thread talking about these coming out soon. I'm looking for user reviews... anyone here use them yet? for DH? they any good. I am a long-time Time user on my xc bike. When I got into DH I bought some mallets, but after they wore out (in one season :think:) I replaced them with flats.

But I've decided I prefer being clipped in for DH and want to pick up some decent pedals. I've had z-pedals in the past, and they're ok, but I like the look of these X-Roc, mainly the slightly smaller and composite body. Which is why i'm looking for user feedback.

I have some older Time DH clipless shoes, so I imagine they will play well with their own pedals...
 
slyfink

slyfink

Turbo Monkey
Sep 16, 2008
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Ottawa, Canada
SuspectDevice said:
Beaumont is using Z's. Not sure if that means anything...
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I think it means he's a pro. and I'm not! :D

That's why I'm looking for "real world feedback". I forgot to mention: they'd be going on a 2008 Demo 8. I don't know the bb height, but I don't think it's excessively low. Pedal strikes aren't really a common occurrence (though they do happen every run - just not every corner!). I ride in eastern Ontario and Quebec usually. Think Bromont. I still haven't made it to Whiteface, but I will go someday as based on what I've read, that's the kind of riding I like. Rocky and natural.
 
SuspectDevice

SuspectDevice

Turbo Monkey
Aug 23, 2002
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Also-
I loved everything about my Z's except for the fact that I'd regularly break the pedal body on East Coast Rox.
With a lower bb than I had then I wonder how they'd hold up now... I do have a scar, but just one.
 
captainspauldin

captainspauldin

intrigued by a pole
May 14, 2007
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Jersey Shore
I had the body separate from the axle on my x-roc's just trail riding.. Granted I deal with some east coast rox and my bb height is kinda low, but still wasn't happy. Waiting to hear back from them on getting a replacement. Liked them a lot until this happened..
 
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freeridefool

Monkey
Jun 17, 2006
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I also have an 08 demo. I have custom shock shuttles to lower my bb. And I run 175mm xt's. I got the x roc trails off of chainlove for like 30 bucks. And they have become my favorite clip pedal. I love the pop when I click in. I've had my right knee rebuild twice and the float is perfect for the little bit that my toe is turned out. With my low bb and long cranks I beat the **** out of them. I've got gouges in my cranks but my pedals look pretty good. I've been so impressed I got rid of all my spd pedals and put the times on my am and road bike.
 
buildyourown

buildyourown

Turbo Monkey
Feb 9, 2004
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South Seattle
I've been running Zs for years. They are all still going strong despite many rock strikes. Tried Mallets and killed 2 pairs before going back to Times for good.
 
rosenamedpoop

rosenamedpoop

Turbo Monkey
Feb 27, 2004
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just Santa Cruz...
I was an SPD guy for 16 years until I got Xrocs this past winter.

I like. SPD now feel quite clunky to me.

They're running strong still, 0 issues (but there are very few rocks in SC)

I use them with 510 Maltese Falcons (which I also like)
 
mtg

mtg

Green with Envy
Sep 21, 2009
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1,604
Denver, CO
Any update on people running the X-Roc for DH? They sound pretty solid from the above replies.
 
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EVIL JN

Monkey
Jul 24, 2009
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Mine has held up really good, although i do ride a v10 so they havent had to many close encounters with rocks. The mechanism is still super solid and they give a nice and lound ring when clipping in and out.
 
Tmeyer

Tmeyer

Monkey
Mar 26, 2005
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SLC
2 seasons on mine. Trail bike and DH with 0 issues. Love the float and no problems in da Utah ROX.
 
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knarrr

Chimp
Jun 5, 2011
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Colorado
This summer was my first season on the X-Roc, after a few on Mallets. Everything I liked about the Mallet I find in the Times...almost mindless to get into/out of. The Times have a little bit of lateral float, which I have come to really like as well. Durability has been a non-issue, and it exactly what made me go away from Mallets, at the rate of one pair/season. I ride in the Rockies, so I have received plenty of rock strikes and they have shrugged everything off so far. Plastic body tends to slide over rather than digging in like aluminum, and un-clipped feel is sufficient with 5.10 Hellcats. Half the time they just clip back in by themselves anyway.
 
sundaydoug

sundaydoug

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Jun 8, 2009
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I've ridden those pedals for 2 seasons when I'm not on flats and they're great. They have good engagement and the pedal body seems to be fairly resistant to impacts.
 
rollertoaster

rollertoaster

Monkey
Aug 7, 2007
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Douglassville , PA
I broke a pedal body last weekend on my right pedal. It still works but it will allow dirt past the seals quite easily now, so it's days are numbered. I do love time pedals though I have a set on every bike. I'll replace the broken ones with a set of metal bodied ones
 
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