"John Dinh" <
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> >Sounds like there are a lot of personal preferences out there.
>
> Do you ride with anyone that has clipless pedals? You might want to ask someone who actually does
> similar riding on a similar bike with you. Also, if you ever switch bikes with someone you need to
> get pedals with
compatible
> cleats (e.g. TIME atac don't fit shimanos).
I've gathered infomation from a lot of sources, including people on the trial. I ride XC mostly, and
some street with this bike.
>
> > Still haven't decided exactly what to do. The frogs sound good, but are
a
> > little more than I want to spend.
>
> If you want cheap stuff, get a Wellgo instead of a Shimano. They take the same cleats (basically
> copycats), and they're cheaper than Ritchey copies
or
> Shimano. You can also get last year's Beater's at clearance price ($60 or so) at www.supergo.com.
> If you're really looking for a deal, go to a bike trade. There are always people getting rid of
> their old pedals, because
they
> want the newer expensive pedals. Also, older pedals are slightly worn, and it's easier to clip
> out. After you use them for awhile, if you want to upgrade, you'll have money saved for it.
>
> > Tried on a few pair of shoes and find them all uncomfortable.
>
> Shimano makes a cheap shoe that's very comfortable. It kinda looks like a sneaker. The
> uncomfortable ones are more efficient because they're stiff. The ones that look like hiking shoes
> are horrible because they get REALLY hot (especially Cannondales). A Bunch of them have been on
> sale at REI because they keep getting returned. Don't expect that the comfortable ones are ok for
> walking though, the cleats scratch on the ground.
I haven't tried any Shimano shoes yet. I'll give them a shot.
>
> If you're worried about always clipping in and out, you can get an attachment that sticks to one
> side of the pedal or you can get a half and half pedal (Shimano and Wellgo make them). My fiancee
> and my brother have both of these systems respectively. I think they're annoying, because if
you
> want to clip in, you have to look at them. But I also like to do tricks on my bike (and like to
> jump off the pedals), so I have to switch my pedals
for
> that.
>
> As for being scared that you'll "endo", not everyone has problems with clipless pedals. Myself and
> my fiancee never had problems from the getgo.
We
> had the guy at the shop adjust the cleats until they went right into the pedal where we
> naturally stepped. Actually, it made mountain biking a lot easier because when I go over
> obstacles, I lose my footing, but clips keep me on track. Also, in the rain, my feet can slip
> off of flat pedals, but
not
> clipless pedals.
>
> good luck. I hope this helps you.
>
> - JD
>
> P.S. Where do you ride? And... do you have a GPS?
I live and ride in Florida. Have been hitting Santos the last few weekends. Very cool set of trails.
I do not have a GPS.