timinator said:Hi, my new road bike came with Wellgo "Look" style pedals which I hear are very low-end pedals. I'm considering upgrading and would like to know are there any decent road pedals under $100.00. I'm would classify myself as a recreational rider.
thanks
Tim
timinator said:Hi, my new road bike came with Wellgo "Look" style pedals which I hear are very low-end pedals. I'm considering upgrading and would like to know are there any decent road pedals under $100.00. I'm would classify myself as a recreational rider.
thanks
Tim
Hey Tim - others are giving you excellent options for pedals. If I were going to get new road pedals and cleats, I'd give Speedplay a real good look.timinator said:Hi, my new road bike came with Wellgo "Look" style pedals which I hear are very low-end pedals. I'm considering upgrading and would like to know are there any decent road pedals under $100.00. I'm would classify myself as a recreational rider.
thanks
Tim
My MB has Shimano pedals, don't know the model, but they are close to low end, the road bike has Ultegras. I don't think one has a great advantage over the other. As said, after a while they are pretty much beat up!Camilo said:Hey Tim - others are giving you excellent options for pedals. If I were going to get new road pedals and cleats, I'd give Speedplay a real good look.
I just want to say that just because the Wellgo pedals are probably cheap in cost doesn't mean they won't work well and be of reasonable weight. I have had excellent service from a pair of generic pedals (either Wellgo or Nashbar house brand; can't remember it's been so long) and they have worked perfectly for many, many years. I keep telling myself I will replace them with higher quality pedals, but both in terms of weight and function, I have no reason to. I don't think they're any heavier than name brand similar pedals and I can't see how another pedal would actually work better. It might look better, but my experience is that after a while they all look pretty beat up anyway.
So far, at least with SPD pedals, I haven't figured out what the deficiency is with generic ones (like Wellgo). There may be a weight difference with higher end pedals (or may not - look on weightweenies.starbike.com). There definitely can be aesthetic differences (which I don't disparage at all!) but I just haven't figured out a functional deficiency with the cheaper ones. I could be wrong though, having never owned top of the line pedals and am open to new knowledge.
I second that pitch for inexpensive pedals. I've been using a set of Performance Forte pedals for about 10 years and I just bought a set for a second bike. As far as I can tell, the main advantage of Keo over Delta is weight and stack height.Camilo said:I just want to say that just because the Wellgo pedals are probably cheap in cost doesn't mean they won't work well and be of reasonable weight.
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