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08-05.-2008, 11:03 AM
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road pedals / spd cleats
I just bought a new road bike, and I want to get new pedals. Currently I
have 2 pairs of bike shoes with SPD cleats, so I want to buy a good set of SPD pedals for my new bike. I've seen a few single-sided SPD pedals, but I don't know what to get. Any recommendations? |
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08-05.-2008, 12:16 PM
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Re: road pedals / spd cleats
On May 7, 9:03 pm, "Gary" <gasmi...@castcom.net> wrote:
> I just bought a new road bike, and I want to get new pedals. Currently I > have 2 pairs of bike shoes with SPD cleats, so I want to buy a good set of > SPD pedals for my new bike. I've seen a few single-sided SPD pedals, but I > don't know what to get. Any recommendations? Single sided spuds? Why? Just get the same double sided spuds you like on your other bikes and thumb your nose at the roadies. I like the classic Shimano, Ritchey, and Wellgo stuff that runs 50USD and under. That said, if you're gonna compromise on a road bike, get road shoes and some Look style pedals. Grab an online sale, and you can both can be yours for a hundred to try out. The stiffness and feel difference from spd is pretty amazing, though I don't know if it's really more efficient. Feels pretty cool, though. That's if you've got a spare hundred bucks, if not--go for classic spuds and ignore the hype. |
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09-05.-2008, 02:11 AM
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Re: road pedals / spd cleats
On May 8, 4:03*am, "Gary" <gasmi...@castcom.net> wrote:
> I just bought a new road bike, and I want to get new pedals. Currently I > have 2 pairs of bike shoes with SPD cleats, so I want to buy a good set of > SPD pedals for my new bike. I've seen a few single-sided SPD pedals, but I > don't know what to get. Any recommendations? Single sided SPD are more difficult to get into. You have to get them right-side up as you click in. This is harder to do with small single sided SPD than with larger SPD-SL (road) single-sided. Double sided is just stomp-and-go. I like the Shimano M-540. The cheaper 520 is ok, but it has a bulkier spindle which interfered with some shoes I've tried. Joseph |
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09-05.-2008, 02:20 AM
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Re: road pedals / spd cleats
On May 7, 7:03*pm, "Gary" <gasmi...@castcom.net> wrote:
> I just bought a new road bike, and I want to get new pedals. Currently I > have 2 pairs of bike shoes with SPD cleats, so I want to buy a good set of > SPD pedals for my new bike. I've seen a few single-sided SPD pedals, but I > don't know what to get. Any recommendations? I have Ritchey Comp V.4s on my touring bike and on my old road bike. When I built up my new stupid-light road bike, I went with the double- sided Ritchey Pro V.4s. I could keep all the same shoes, and could get clipped in very easily. And the Pros + SPD-compatible cleats weigh less than most 3-bolt pedal+cleat combos. |
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10-05.-2008, 01:57 AM
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Re: road pedals / spd cleats
In article <A-CdndRk4abJwr_VnZ2dnUVZ_qiinZ2d@comcast.com>, Gary
<gasmiley@castcom.net> wrote: > I just bought a new road bike, and I want to get new pedals. Currently I > have 2 pairs of bike shoes with SPD cleats, so I want to buy a good set of > SPD pedals for my new bike. I've seen a few single-sided SPD pedals, but I > don't know what to get. Any recommendations? > Been using Wellgo WPD-95B Half/Half Pedals for years. Reliable, cheap, and convenient; perfect for the all-rounder bike. http://tinyurl.com/5e26jq |
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12-05.-2008, 02:20 AM
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Re: road pedals / spd cleats
On May 9, 12:57 pm, Luke <lucasirag...@rogers.com> wrote:
> In article <A-CdndRk4abJwr_VnZ2dnUVZ_qiin...@comcast.com>, Gary > > <gasmi...@castcom.net> wrote: > > I just bought a new road bike, and I want to get new pedals. Currently I > > have 2 pairs of bike shoes with SPD cleats, so I want to buy a good set of > > SPD pedals for my new bike. I've seen a few single-sided SPD pedals, but I > > don't know what to get. Any recommendations? > I have Crankbrothers Candies. They are the only clipless I've used but I love them. No adjustments needed, easy to get in and out, I can use them minimally with sneakers. Ted |
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13-05.-2008, 07:51 AM
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Re: road pedals / spd cleats
On May 8, 9:11 am, "joseph.santanie...@gmail.com"
> Single sided SPD are more difficult to get into. You have to get them > right-side up as you click in. This is harder to do with small single > sided SPD than with larger SPD-SL (road) single-sided. Double sided is > just stomp-and-go. I see this written a lot. I often wonder if this is just an assumption or based on actual experience. Because.... As a contrary opinion - based on over 10 years riding both single sided and double sided SPD pedals, I have found that I'm quicker getting clipped into my single sided shimano spd pedals. I merely flip the pedal with my toe and clip right in. Could be muscle memory because of doing it so often, but it just is quick and automatic with very few misses. I can't imagine why it would be any more difficult than other single sided road pedals. Interestingly, while theoretically double sided pedals should be "stomp and go" (thus eliminating the "flip"), I far more often find my self stomping in the wrong spot on my shoe and finding it is actually no easier getting into double sided pedals. I'm a big fan of single sided pedals. why? I don't know, probably some poseur points because they "look" more roady. But like I said, they are dead easy for me to use. |
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