Ok guys,

I'm thinking of going to clipless from flats as I'm fed up shredding my shins every few rides if I slip a pedal or come off the bike (as is usually the case)

I've been looking at going for either Time ATAC XS's or Shimano XT's, I would like to have a fair amount of movement so that I get a feeling similar to the flats.

Anyone got any advice on these or suggestions of other types of clipless pedals to look at.

Cheers

Stu

Tried them all, but in the end went back to flats. While you can release quickly you cant do that almost instant dab that just stops you wiping out...

 Thats something i can live without.

 Might have some brand new never used LX pedals in the shed somewhere if you want 'em?

My knees and elbows called time on clipping in. I went back to flats and punctured shins and am back to riding most things and not chickening out, as i eventually ended up doing when clipped in.

I always found it amazing, how when spinning out on a muddy climb, that my knee or elbow would find the only bloody rock for miles. Now I just shred my shins......sorted

I too sacrifice my shins ( actually never a issue until I went to Bear Traps legs are ripped to shreds but the grip is so good I'm sticking with them ),  sticking to Flats,  alot of my mates went SPD recently then quickly first wet slimey ride decided Flats is more sensible and went back to flats.

After 1 or 2 bad stuck to bike crashes I'll add.

Stick to flats,  spend less time in hospital and un able to ride is my view!!

I think they are good, especially for the longer rides.

Time atacs are nice and give plenty of float, possibly something with more of a platform such as the crankbrothers mallet would be a good idea.

The worst part is getting the confidence to stay clipped in on slower techy stuff, but you can always unclip one foot just incase.

time again... just gone back after the dissapointment that crank bros are...

i actually found that clipless reduced the number of falls i ahd, and greatly improved my riding.

More efficient undoubtedly

But when you go back to flats you think "I felt such a numpty being clipped to my bike"

Become one with your bike & get clipped in.For the first couple of weeks you'll have a few comedy falls when you forget about them but after that you will wonder how you ever rode without 'em.

BTW after many years shimano's I switched to eggbeaters last year & find them much easier to clip in 'n out of,with a nice amount of float too.   

Been using Smimanos all my life and wondered about the Time's I've heard the bio mechanins of Atac's are better for your knees.

I found that once you get used to them and get them in the right position, you can DH anything.  I find that a nice side ways action will unclip the shoe so i can dab down.  I still have my old flats, all copper greased up and I might try them one weekend for a larf.