Rated: Title: Time Z Clipless Pedals Reviewer: Eric Osborn (ME) Bikeman Product Code:PD2360 This pedal is designed for freeride/downhill riders who want the control, power, and ease of use of a clipless pedal, but also need a stable platform for riding unclipped. I wanted these same features for my commute bike. With the Zs I can clip in for my 4 mile ride to work, but I can also just wear sneakers if I'm cruising across town to the store or the pub. With cleated bike shoes this pedal is more solid and comfortable than Time's ATAC pedals.
An unexpected benefit is that the big platform takes pressure off the balls of my feet, which have been a bit sore after a season of riding and racing. Sneakers grip and stability are both decent. Not as good as a straight platform pedal, but good enough. You can also feel the the clip through your soft sneaker sole. These drawbacks are minor, however, and to be expected for a component that otherwise offers the best of both a stable platform pedal and a performance clipless.
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