auricpoe
03-02-04, 03:43 PM
I have a Trek 1000 that came equiped with toe clips....im looking for a good/inexpensive pair of clipless shoes and pedals.......any suggestions??
Road Cycling - Best Beginner pedals and shoes
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djbowen1
03-02-04, 03:46 PM
i think someone asks this question 5 times a week. Are you looking for spd mtb style or full blown road bike pedals. And you stole my pic :)
auricpoe
03-02-04, 03:52 PM
road pedals....for mostly recreational....perhaps competition in the future
auricpoe
03-02-04, 03:52 PM
yea nice hahah GO USPS!!!!!!!
djbowen1
03-02-04, 03:55 PM
speedplay makes a 100 dollar pedal, x3 i think http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.x
check on ebay. there is a nashbar coupon for 20% off on here also. Take a look at eggbeaters also. as far as shoes go maybe someone else can answer that,i use genius 4 Sidi's.
check on ebay. there is a nashbar coupon for 20% off on here also. Take a look at eggbeaters also. as far as shoes go maybe someone else can answer that,i use genius 4 Sidi's.
nhorscro
03-02-04, 04:07 PM
LOL....at a glance it looks like you guys are talking to yourselves!!
Lonestar1
03-02-04, 04:09 PM
LOOK PP206 road pedals from http://www.performance.com for $79.99. Peformance
brand FORTE (A LOOK type clone) for $39.99. Performance brand shoes for $59.99, $39.99, Shimano
SH-RO73 for $69.99. Just some examples. Strongly advise to TRY ON any shoes before buying because they tend to be sized differently by manufacturer. Good luck.
brand FORTE (A LOOK type clone) for $39.99. Performance brand shoes for $59.99, $39.99, Shimano
SH-RO73 for $69.99. Just some examples. Strongly advise to TRY ON any shoes before buying because they tend to be sized differently by manufacturer. Good luck.
Stubacca
03-02-04, 04:21 PM
LOOK PP206 road pedals from http://www.performance.com for $79.99.
I think your link is incorrect - should be www.performancebike.com
Look PP206 pedals @ Performance (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=4706)
My wife uses and likes the Time Impact pedals, but these are a bit more expensive than the Look pedals (which I have no experience with) unless you're prepared to shop eBay. She also picked up a pair of last year's Nike Poggio road shoes for $50 instead of listed $199 - great deal on an awesome pair of shoes that are a great fit for her.
Crank Brother's Egg Beater pedals (http://www.crankbrothers.com/products/pedals.php) are a good starting point too. Lightweight, easy to clip in and out of and the four sided entry are all great if you cycle in congested areas. Benefit is you can use treaded shoes (e.g. mountain bike shoes) with them, making it much easier to walk around after the ride, or you can buy a road cleat with pontoons to help with grip on road shoes.
Shimano and Specialized both make some decent entry level shoes. I started with Specialized Sport Mountain shoes (http://www.specialized.com/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=5330&JServSessionIdroot=23405vj2rl.j27004) - very comfy, and solid enough to have minimal hot spot problems. There is also a road equivalent available for the same price. Definitely try on the shoes before buying - an incorrectly sized cycling shoe can really take the enjoyment out of the ride.
I think your link is incorrect - should be www.performancebike.com
Look PP206 pedals @ Performance (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=4706)
My wife uses and likes the Time Impact pedals, but these are a bit more expensive than the Look pedals (which I have no experience with) unless you're prepared to shop eBay. She also picked up a pair of last year's Nike Poggio road shoes for $50 instead of listed $199 - great deal on an awesome pair of shoes that are a great fit for her.
Crank Brother's Egg Beater pedals (http://www.crankbrothers.com/products/pedals.php) are a good starting point too. Lightweight, easy to clip in and out of and the four sided entry are all great if you cycle in congested areas. Benefit is you can use treaded shoes (e.g. mountain bike shoes) with them, making it much easier to walk around after the ride, or you can buy a road cleat with pontoons to help with grip on road shoes.
Shimano and Specialized both make some decent entry level shoes. I started with Specialized Sport Mountain shoes (http://www.specialized.com/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=5330&JServSessionIdroot=23405vj2rl.j27004) - very comfy, and solid enough to have minimal hot spot problems. There is also a road equivalent available for the same price. Definitely try on the shoes before buying - an incorrectly sized cycling shoe can really take the enjoyment out of the ride.
auricpoe
03-02-04, 05:58 PM
thanks for some good suggestions...keep em comming
djbowen1
03-02-04, 06:05 PM
i would go with lower end pedals than i would shoes, by the best shoes you can afford. Your feets are important.
pinky
03-02-04, 06:12 PM
I'd add the Time Impact S (you can find them on Ebay for 85) and whatever the new low-end Shimano is. I think LOOKs are the best for a beginner whose looking to get serious, they're a lot easier to clip in and out of then most (really big) but they're still really solid (I was racing on the really low-end models and now moved up to Times)
K6-III
03-02-04, 11:27 PM
My favorite combination is Speedplay pedals and Time shoes.
As for the Speedplay X/3, best deal is Erik's Bike Shop (www.eriksbikes.com) for $85. They're also my favorite LBS, so that makes them even better!
As for the Speedplay X/3, best deal is Erik's Bike Shop (www.eriksbikes.com) for $85. They're also my favorite LBS, so that makes them even better!
SanDiegoSteve
03-03-04, 05:14 PM
Hard to say what is best. Personal preference will dictate a lot. Bad shoes can make a good pedal horrible and vise-versa.
I've ridden Look and Speedplay. I swear by the speedplay.
Lots of float (if your a beginner or have bad form like me, it will save your knees)
The cleats are super sturdy (don't walk in them, but when you skid out on a clip out or crash, they will make it through)
Easy in and easy out. At least easier for me than the Looks and my old Onza MTB pedals (that is a different story all together).
Low maintenance.
Easy to calibrate on the shoe.
They are a small "footprint" so you will want good stiff shoes so you feel like you have support.
I've ridden Look and Speedplay. I swear by the speedplay.
Lots of float (if your a beginner or have bad form like me, it will save your knees)
The cleats are super sturdy (don't walk in them, but when you skid out on a clip out or crash, they will make it through)
Easy in and easy out. At least easier for me than the Looks and my old Onza MTB pedals (that is a different story all together).
Low maintenance.
Easy to calibrate on the shoe.
They are a small "footprint" so you will want good stiff shoes so you feel like you have support.