Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
Paul,
Keep the Shoes Keep the Pedals Invest in a pair of Kool Kovers (sp?).....little rubber dohickeys that slip over the cleats and make walking less of a ballet experience (and protect your cleats at the same time).
A well stocked LBS may have them\be able to get them, or try the online sources (Colorado Cyclist, item KLXMXQ Price $9.99). You'll still walk in that unique toes up gait that engenders curious stares from the non-cycling crowd, but you'll be able to waddle with confidence and pride!
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Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
I don't think "platform" is that big a deal if you have stiff soles (like the Sidis do). You might be pleasantly surprised by a combination of Sidi Dominator MTB shoes and Eggbeater stainless pedals. There are tradeoffs to be sure, but there is a huge difference in walkability which IMO far outweighs all of the other more subtle differences, as far as everyday use is concerned.
Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I > need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks).
Why not just leave a comfortable pair of shoes at work, and switch into them?
I was a long time Look pedal user. This year I switched to SPD M520 dual-sided pedals and Shimano T092 shoes. The shoes are plenty stiff, look like road shoes, and have a recess for the cleat. See:
On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 06:30:55 -0400, Paul <[email hidden]>
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Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
How about leaving a pair of regular shoes at work? Just change when you get there. Take a look at the Shimano version of the Look pedals, if you stay with a road pedal.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
I _live_ in my SPD sandals. Haven't had anything else on my feet for several weeks.
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Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
You could buy some mountain bike shoes and pedals for commuting and walking. And just switch to the Look pedals and shoes for the weekend rides. Changing pedals is quick and easy.
Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
Get a pair of cheap cotton Tai-Chi shoes (about US$5) and slip them in your jersey pocket. When you get to where you're going, take off your cleated shoes and wear the Tai-Chi shoes. Keep a pair of dress shoes or whatever you wear at work to use when you get to your desk/whatever.
<[email hidden]> wrote: (clip) I did not realize screwing a bolt(pedal) into a nut(crank) harms the nut. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ When the "bolt" is steel and the "nut" is aluminum, and the threads are fine pitch, presenting a risk of cross-threading, I would prefer not to do it a lot of times. Also, because of the side-loading in the pedal threads, they must ALWAYS be very tight. If you R & R pedals frequently, it might be tempting to undertighten. This will cause the aluminum threads to wear and stretch.
"Get a pair of cheap cotton Tai-Chi shoes (about US$5) "
Those simple black slipper-looking shoes? I haven't seen those for decades. Where do you find them, John? Maybe we can talk Harris Cyclery in stocking them. 🙂 --Roy Zipris
Switched to clipless pedals 3 years ago and have been mightly pleased with the cheapest Look pedals I could buy at the time (and a rather expensive SIDI road shoe). I ride for distance on weekends and to commute on weekdays and both have taken a beating and are up for replacement.
My only beef with the Look pedal is walking on the cleat (which I need to do when I get to work, or take of my shoes and run around in socks). Otherwise, I like the wide platform. Is there any alternative that will provide a recessed cleat with a similarly wide platform. What do other commuters ou there use?
I've been commuting for many years with the same problem. Speedplay FROGS with Shimano touring shoe solved it (the FROG cleats might be a problem for your Sidi's but if your willing to change ti a MTB/touring shoe Sidi make a great one). Some people love the free float of the FROGS others hate it, so try before you buy. But I've been on the Speedplay pedals since '94 and have no plans to switch.
"Get a pair of cheap cotton Tai-Chi shoes (about US$5) "
Those simple black slipper-looking shoes? I haven't seen those for decades. Where do you find them, John? Maybe we can talk Harris Cyclery in stocking them. 🙂
Really? They sell them here in beautiful downtown Boondocks, Wisconsin. I'm surprised we have them if they're scarce elsewhere.
Otherwise, maybe a pair of generic mesh "beach shoes" would do. They're a little heavier and bulkier than the tai-chi shoes, but not by too much.
