[Sandwich]

XT level, trail, or non- trail?

How important is that goofy cage? Is it worth a few grams?

For reference, I've tried TIME atacs, but keep going back to my old m535s. I prefer the way they feel and how I know exactly when I'm going to clip out. The float is fine. I just want something lighter, as my 535s are now 17 years old.

 

[amishmatt]

Trail. The goofy cage gives you more surface area to smash against east coast rox.

 

[Sandwich]

even with stiffer, carbon soled shoes?

 

[jonKranked]

looking at the pedals when clipped in, there's no extra platform from those "wings" (that's what i call 'em). doesn't really look like it would give you much (if any) extra contact area when unclipped either.

 

[amishmatt]

Yeah, I don't know about that (shoes with teh carbonz soles). I haven't been on non extra/goofy caged clipless pedals for years (except on my road bike, which doesn't count). I can say that my Shimano AM45 shoes work much better with my XT Trail and 647 pedals than my Sidi's. Better in that there's more/actual benefit to the extra/goofy cage.

I think I'd probably stick with the regular XT pedals if you're not using a more DH oriented shoe to maximize the benefit.

 

[Sandwich]

looking at the pedals when clipped in, there's no extra platform from those "wings" (that's what i call 'em). doesn't really look like it would give you much (if any) extra contact area when unclipped either.

that's what I thought, but people get pretty gooey about the extra wings.

Thanks for the advice guys

 

[wydopen]

running xtr..no problems without the cage..

 

[boogenman]

Redbull gives you wings not pedals. Basic ones are fine. I my shimano pedals.

 

[kazlx]

I run the 780s on my hardtail and really like them.

http://www.jensonusa.com/Pedals/Shimano-XT-PD-M780-Clipless-Pedals

 

[vanfreeride]

I run M540. The cage on M530 Trail does nothing! It doesn't protect clip-in mechanism and it doesn't encrease pedal square.

 

[unrooted]

I have the xt trail, and came from the 520. It doesn't do anything as far as pedaling/platform, but it does help when trying to keep your foot on the pedal on bumpy stuff and you had to dab. Not certain it was worth the extra $$$, and if you're going non-trail then get the 540-it's 99% the same as the XT-nontrail.


http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=66036

 

[Sandwich]

mmm i was looking at the m780, which has a bit of a different body to it. Looks like it puts more surface area in contact with your foot, which could actually aid in power transfer and stability. The 770/540, yeah, looks about the same.

My shmancy Giro shoes are coming in next week...yay disco shoes!