"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Aerolite pedals (any good) ?or Record

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simonpne
12-22-06, 11:08 AM
Which of these are good ? and safe . What ankle motion releases record or chorus . Are these cleats strong in sprinting . Thanks Simon

Duke of Kent
12-22-06, 12:30 PM
Get any Speedplay Zero series, Shimano (dura ace or ultegra), campy (record or chorus), Look, or Time pedals. All of them are designed for road racing and are actively used by professionals who are far more powerful than yourself. Buy them, read the manual, install them, adjust as necessary. As far as I know, all pedals release with an outward (from the frame) motion of the ankle.
3MTA3
12-22-06, 02:07 PM
i heard that campy is quitting their pedal systems, if that helps your decision.

DannoXYZ
12-22-06, 03:19 PM
Aerolite require too much motion to release. I have them on my track bike because they have great clearance (will rub shoe before rubbing pedal). And the grip is adjustable which I prefer on the tight side. Again, making it tough to get out easily. Plus the cleats are bulky and vulnerable when walking, so I wouldn't recommend it for a road bike.
botto
12-22-06, 04:39 PM
SPD-SL
Snuffleupagus
12-22-06, 04:45 PM
I've had bad experiences with Time pedals (suggested above).

They're hard to get into, and the cleat wears out and or breaks quickly. Ultegra pedals (SPD-SL) on the other hand are the best I've used. Easy to get into, the cleats are tough, and I've never pulled out of one in a sprint.
simonpne
12-22-06, 07:03 PM
I got some Forte Pro pedals to try they are compatible with spd . it does not say spd-sl , or spd-rs .Is this spd thing the same as the sl or rs .