Bike Setup: '05 Giant OCR3 with time impact mags...(represent)
Summary: Wow...that is the single word that describes these pedals...
i had been attempting to get in to clipless for my road bike. I had tried 1995-6-ish looks...and they were really hard to clip out of...that was about a year ago. They would sumtimes unclip, or sumtimes they wouldnt...which results in alot of falls.
I have been using these impacts and i havnt fallen over...i almost did, but they are so easy to purposefully clip out of, that i was still able to catch myself.
Strengths: Extreme ease of entry/exit, great amount of float. the cleats arent crazy hard to walk on either. Its a difference between night and day between the look and times... I also like the feel of the pedals...not to big and bulky, but not to wierd positioning either.
Weaknesses: the price if you buy it retail...but hey i got it for free because my friend uses speedplays...
Similar Products Used: '95-'96 ish looks
toe clip pedals...(i guess thats not really similar, but oh well)
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Bike Setup: Merlin Agilis (03). Campy Chorus 10 speed. Specialties TA Compact 34/50 Crankset. Campy Proton wheels. ITM The Bar & Stem. USE seat post & Sella SLR Carbonie seat. Conti 3000 tires.
Summary: I really like these pedals. I've been using Speedplay X2's, but found that too much float can have just as many problems as limited float. I like that you can 'tune' these pedals to your own preferences.
Strengths: Love the recessed brass cleat, and that you can walk around with these cleats. I'm slip all over the place on the Speedplays
Weaknesses: None at the moment, but suspect the black paint will take a beating.
Summary: I have found my pedal! After riding a variety of pedals my search is over. I like the broad solid contact I have between the cleat and the pedal. I have no problems cleating in or out as some have mentioned. The cleats are very easy to walk in and should last a year or so. I really like the combination of lateral and rotational float they offer, I havent had any knee, ankle or foot issues with them.
Strengths: Ground clearance, weight, and looks. But most importantly is the comfort they provide with the large contact area.
Weaknesses: None that I have seen so far. Some have mentioned they get scuffed up easily but that seems unavoidable with that big brass cleat going in all the time. Anyway if it gets a little rough looking I dont care as long as it works.
Similar Products Used: Look PP206, Look 396, Speedplay
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Bike Setup: time vx pro with full campy 10 speed record and neutron wheels and matching TIME seat post and stem.
Summary: thought it would complement my TIMe bike, but boy was I wrong, I really hated these pedals because of the craftsmanship, one of the screws was a warranty issue and it became impossible to get out of it after one ride. I had to snap in to get out!
Strengths: nice design and light. the cleat is good as it is hard plastic and easy to walk in.
Weaknesses: there are too many parts inthe pedal!! if you were to spend the money, i really recommend spending the money on the SPD-SLs, which is what I'm using right now and I love them and don't know why I thought these would be better
Similar Products Used: speed play, look, SPDSL,
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Bike Setup: 2002 Airborne Manhatten Project, Dura Ace 172.5 cranks
Summary: I have ridden Time Criterium Pedals as far back as 1990 and have been on the Ti/Mag Equippe Pros for the last five years until I bought the Mag Impacts. These are really great pedals, and I give them a wholehearted recommendation. The pedals are lightweight, and offer plenty of adjustability. I used the q-factor adjustment to good effect. You have to be careful with these small adjustment parts. Neanderthals (no offense) will destroy them. I have found the cleats to be more durable than the Equippes and very much easier to walk on, although they cost a lot more ($40 vs. $25) and were hard to get for awhile. Also, I find entry to the pedals to be easier than Equippes and appreciate the adjustable release angle. I have never clipped out inadvertently, but I find deliberate exit to be easy. I find the engagement somewhat similar to the ATACs, although in a different paradigm. Notably, these pedals are comfortable. Yes, the pedals actually increase the comfort of the foot. And I have had a bilateral fracture of my right foot so I am very sensitive to this aspect of a pedal's function. Cleat mounting with my Sidi's (winter shoes - nice) was easy with the provided hardware. I think my Specialized road shoes might have needed longer mounting bolts but any reasonable pack rat will have the extra pieces at hand. The pedal/cleat combination is much lighter than even Ti/Mag Equippes, allowing for greater acceleration and maintenance of a steady speed with less effort. Also, these pedals have greater torque transmission for sprinting and climbing than the Equippes. If you liked Time’s previous products as I did, I think you will really appreciate these pedals.
Strengths: Light weight, comfortable, excellent power transfer, cleat lasts a long time and is really safe and easy to walk on.
Weaknesses: Might be on the fragile side for some. Can be a little pricey if you pay retail.
Similar Products Used: Original look pedals; and mid 90s carbon model (286s?), Time Criterium and Equippe pro ti/mag
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