Hi guys, toe clips?

jack06

hi guys
i'm thinking of getting the cell S2200 http://www.cellbikes.com.au/product.php?id=211 and it comes with toe clips, just wanted to ask a couple of questions.
Firstly can toe clips be removed from the pedals?
I would mostly be using it to cycle to work in Brisbane and expecting long roads would I actually get any benefit from toe clips?
Is there anything I should know about them?
I get the toe clips with the bike (on the pedals) so would be getting aftermarket pedals if the toe clips seem like a bad idea.
look forward to your replies
cheers jack

gclark8

Yes toe clips can be removed.

However to give your foot a consistent location, I suggest trying strapless toe clips to start. Cell bikes should be able to supply. (ex BiCorp)

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Cheers,
George.

jack06

hi G
not sure what they come with I guess the cheaper option, what advantage do strapless toe clips have?

11ring

Hi Jack. I Work at Cell. We can swap over to any sort of pedals you want.

In my experience, toe clips are okay for long, steady rides or even for racing, but are not very good for riding in traffic or anywhere where you ned to get in and out in a hurry. If you are cycling alot you should really think about investing in a clipless pedal system. You can get set up for around $170 with pedals and shoes.

Kieran.

11ring

The bike comes with toes clip and strap. The strapless pedals are designed so you can get in and out quickly.

jack06

hi kieran,

thanks for the reply. I'm actually moving back over there to get an apprenticeship and parents are going to buy the bike for me, so don't want to push it too much, I guess what I was trying to say is, would they be adequate, i would be riding in traffic but brisbane roads are generally long and have plenty of time to wriggle a foot out. Couple of questions RE the S2200 it says it has shimano gear shifters, but can't see them on the pic, what type of shifters would they be?
I'm not sure how useful clipless would be, as I would use the bike for picking up shopping and generally much like you would use a car.

jack06

yer would probably remove the straps for convenience.

531Aussie

is the stuff on that bike ok, or would he better off forking out an extra few hundred bucks for something with Sora, Tiagra or even 105 on it?

jack06

i thought it looked ok, decent frame, even if it looks a little bulky and heavy (but you pay more for a lighter frame) and all decked out with shimano nice!

gclark8

Strapless toe clip: http://www.bicorp.com.au/ProductBro...yProduct=TCSCBK

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Cheers,
George.

jack06

they look the goods george, are you able to answer the other questions at all?

531Aussie

I'd be more worried about the components, such as the no-name hubs, the Tektro brakes (not much chop) and I've never heard of that level of Shimano stuff. Also, it'd be nice to have STI.

jack06

hi aussi

but for that sort of money and considering it is a road bike after all everything automatically goes up in price. As I said it would be much like my car, I would shop with it, commute to work, hit the bottle shop. Not too bothered about the no-name hubs as I would probably get the usual 'nut and bolt' configuration for security (although the guy I spoke to at the shop said they don't do it and its very hard to find them for that bike). I mean if there is somewhere else i could get a road bike for less then this then i'd take it!
jack

thomas_cho

Does that bike allow you to fit rear racks/panniers? Panniers bags, would work well with shopping, carrying clothes and some tools for your commute.

I have just purchased SPD pedals and shoes for use on my shopping/commute/photography bike. The SPD shoes allow you to walk on them. You should consider clipless pedals if you are going to be cycling for long during your commute.

My bike came with the strapless toe clips, but after having been clipped in for so long, I found them a pain to get into (believe it or not), and the pedals had put some holes in the sole of my walking shoes!

Good luck with your new bike.