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Bernie Brown
Guest
I just purchased my first road bike (Specialized Allez A1) in years. I have been riding mountain
bikes exclusively and figured I would like to add a road bike to allow for longer pavement runs,
more speed and a different flavor of cycling. Wow - big difference in ride, I feel every little
ridge in the streets throughout my entire body. I'm used to front suspension with fat tires that
soak up pretty much everything (rocks, potholes, sticks, etc). I am adjusting and having a great
time learning the roadie world. I am interested in getting pedals for this bike and not sure what to
go with. I have Eggbeaters on my mountain bike but not sure if these are right for the road -
worried about small platform, hotspots, etc. I hear lots of good stuff about Speedplays and Shimano
and was wondering what people here prefer. I love my mountain bike for its intended purposes and the
same with my Allez and want to get the most out of each type of ride. Help a newbie please!
bikes exclusively and figured I would like to add a road bike to allow for longer pavement runs,
more speed and a different flavor of cycling. Wow - big difference in ride, I feel every little
ridge in the streets throughout my entire body. I'm used to front suspension with fat tires that
soak up pretty much everything (rocks, potholes, sticks, etc). I am adjusting and having a great
time learning the roadie world. I am interested in getting pedals for this bike and not sure what to
go with. I have Eggbeaters on my mountain bike but not sure if these are right for the road -
worried about small platform, hotspots, etc. I hear lots of good stuff about Speedplays and Shimano
and was wondering what people here prefer. I love my mountain bike for its intended purposes and the
same with my Allez and want to get the most out of each type of ride. Help a newbie please!