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My time atac aliums are finally dying after 8 years service. Keen to replace with similar but lose a but of weight whilst I have the chance.
What's confusing me is there seems to be atac with s or xs versions but then roc atacs also. What is the difference as they look identical.
Othe option would be the ritchey V4's. I have the roady equivalent but they are a but of a pig to clip in. Are the MTb ones the same? Any thoughts?
ROC is the way to go if you like the bombproof nature of the good old fashioned Time ATAC.
The XS has the octagonal clip bar, which is meant to centre the cleat better I think, but wears faster.
After that you just decide how much you want to pay and what finish you want. The different price levels don't seem to work any differently or weigh in at different levels.
Time Zs of course are worth a look if you like all day comfort from a big platform - but not as pedals you can run as flats or clipped in, because you can't.
yeah I'd echo what igm said. I've got a few sets of Time pedals. Atac XS are currently returned under warranty as one of the retention bars snapped. I've also got some Atac Aliums which are cheap & heavy, but pretty bombproof and just keep on going. Also got two pairs of Zs, which are even heavier but again have been pretty bombproof. Time's rock though, never clag up & work well for my knees at least.
Great thanks for the clear steer. Rocs it is.
ATAC XS for me are great because my knees need float (plus, as they wear you can tighten them up), I've had two pairs over 4 years ... but, as they get older they creak like an old man's knees & you can't rebuild & regrease ... so, now I prefer CB's Candy's because they offer comparative lateral & angular float & can be stripped & regreased to keep 'em smooth.
The Z's are heavy, but offer the same lovely comfort that all Times do. I have used Times for years now and the moment I started the knee pain finished.
I usually use the Atac Carbon XS. The bars on one pair are almost totally worn out now, and the main body so knocked about that there is a lot of slop on the retention bar pivots. I'm going to replace with the non-carbon version, just a few grams heavier.
You [b]can [/b]rebuild the bearings/ bushings.
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/time-atac-servicing-and-spares
ROC +1
XS and XE have a hollow retention bar which can wear through or snap so life is limited.