MBR 0shares Find the best mountain bike clipless pedals. Including what to look for when buying the new breed of bigger platform trail clipless pedals. We test the best mountain bike clipless pedals for both XC efficiency and wide-platform support for trail and enduro riders. For a long time, riders wanting the efficiency and security of clipless pedals had to put up with running smaller, cross-country oriented systems. While these pedals were light and performed well in the mud, they didn’t offer much in the way of foot support when riding more technical trails, and required stiff-soled shoes that were awkward to walk in.