Newbie needs help. Newbie can be longwinded!
I saw a half off deal on Look PP396 pedals so I started thinking should I change out my pedals? Which led to the next question what are the differences?
I am new to biking (racing) and that said I'm really a Tri-geek so feel a little out of my depth in this forum...but I'm finding it tough to research the question of pedals.
I have SPD (Ritchey design) low end pedals - I think I got them from Nashbar for $60. I have read 'low profile' or foot to spindle distance and platform size are factors but what does this mean? What are the pros and cons? In which pedal? From the looks of it Speedplay looks like sitting on a tiny disc, my SPD have minimal platform, LOOK and the SPD-SL look similar...equipment can come down to trial and error and athlete's preference but anyone out there got some straight forward general pedal advice (not the shoe fit, not the pedal movement just the pedal itself!) Wider platform really allow for more stability? Less risk of foot movement? More efficient - how do I know? I can not just go by price or name brand.
Besides I said I was a newbie and I am not about to launch into a $300 pedal.
Are the following factors relevant?:
I have a Fuji Aloha Tri-bike 46 cm with profile aerobars.
I am injury prone (achilles tendonitis and can feel my knee getting strained). This is primarily related to running as I train for a half ironman but I know bike fit can be critical...does the pedal type play a role?
I wear SIDI T1's - and have SPD and LOOK cleats - can you convert to others?
From my experience I am having a tough time with one sided clip-in...i.e. fast transitions are lost because the pedal flips over to the 'wrong side' with my current SPDs.
Do any of these million questions make sense - warned ya I am a newbie!
I saw a half off deal on Look PP396 pedals so I started thinking should I change out my pedals? Which led to the next question what are the differences?
I am new to biking (racing) and that said I'm really a Tri-geek so feel a little out of my depth in this forum...but I'm finding it tough to research the question of pedals.
I have SPD (Ritchey design) low end pedals - I think I got them from Nashbar for $60. I have read 'low profile' or foot to spindle distance and platform size are factors but what does this mean? What are the pros and cons? In which pedal? From the looks of it Speedplay looks like sitting on a tiny disc, my SPD have minimal platform, LOOK and the SPD-SL look similar...equipment can come down to trial and error and athlete's preference but anyone out there got some straight forward general pedal advice (not the shoe fit, not the pedal movement just the pedal itself!) Wider platform really allow for more stability? Less risk of foot movement? More efficient - how do I know? I can not just go by price or name brand.
Besides I said I was a newbie and I am not about to launch into a $300 pedal.
Are the following factors relevant?:
I have a Fuji Aloha Tri-bike 46 cm with profile aerobars.
I am injury prone (achilles tendonitis and can feel my knee getting strained). This is primarily related to running as I train for a half ironman but I know bike fit can be critical...does the pedal type play a role?
I wear SIDI T1's - and have SPD and LOOK cleats - can you convert to others?
From my experience I am having a tough time with one sided clip-in...i.e. fast transitions are lost because the pedal flips over to the 'wrong side' with my current SPDs.
Do any of these million questions make sense - warned ya I am a newbie!