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hey guys, ive done a lot of searching, got a couple of ideas for what pedal to go with, but what are your recomendations, I want something strong that will last, i plan on using my bike a lot, some thing durable, good straps you know.
I have a Nikishi custom sport, i'm in the process for slowly getting her up to great condition
I have a Nikishi custom sport, i'm in the process for slowly getting her up to great condition
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How about the MKS sylvans? They are cheap, light weight and have an attractive classic style. I have a pair for my Raleigh professional and I think they are a great value. The bearings were a little tight and dry when they showed up but that was no big issue.
niagaracycle.com has them for $ 24.00
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ucts_id=413571
niagaracycle.com has them for $ 24.00
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ucts_id=413571
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Clipless now, clipless forever. Better retention, faster exits, cycling shoes are WAY better for your feet on the bike than regular footwear. Get SPDs if you want to walk around.
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and I have Looks on all my bikes. Functionality, I'd have to say SPD's. To "match" a bike with colors, and cost-wise, the older Looks are pretty good, but I still give the nod to SPD's. Available generic, genuine, and of course, used via buys and trades.
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+1 clipless - I have old Sampson Stratics on one bike (there's no walking at all with those obnoxious cleats), Look or Look compatible on two others, and my 13yo just bought mtb SPD clipless for his Raleigh and loves them because he can walk around and it doesn't matter which side of the pedal is up when he goes to clip in.
I did see some Look compatible cleats with a slot for old style pedal with toeclips on Yellow Jersey and may order those for my older Peugeot and keep the toe clips.
I did see some Look compatible cleats with a slot for old style pedal with toeclips on Yellow Jersey and may order those for my older Peugeot and keep the toe clips.
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A non-clipless and versatile option is the MKS touring pedal:
https://www.velo-orange.com/mkstope.html
I have very wide feet but still can use these with toe clips/straps and not get hot spots. Or use them bare and still have plenty of grip.
Neal
https://www.velo-orange.com/mkstope.html
I have very wide feet but still can use these with toe clips/straps and not get hot spots. Or use them bare and still have plenty of grip.
Neal
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I like the MKS GR-9's I have them on my fixed and my commuter. On my 3speed I have the MKS Grip Kings...these are AWESOME!!! Not clipable(?) but super comfy.
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once you go clipless, you'll never go back!
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A non-clipless and versatile option is the MKS touring pedal:
https://www.velo-orange.com/mkstope.html
I have very wide feet but still can use these with toe clips/straps and not get hot spots. Or use them bare and still have plenty of grip.
Neal
https://www.velo-orange.com/mkstope.html
I have very wide feet but still can use these with toe clips/straps and not get hot spots. Or use them bare and still have plenty of grip.
Neal
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thanks guys, i think i'm going with the MKS. I was looking at the toe clips, kinda like the way the metal piece ones, rather than the leather ones.
One questions, they ask for size but how do i know what to choose, i want something nice and tight that will be of good use when i am hitting some hills. My shoe size is 11, i use the bike to go to school, so i'm always hopping on and off the bike. Thats why i think the metal clip will be more conventional
One questions, they ask for size but how do i know what to choose, i want something nice and tight that will be of good use when i am hitting some hills. My shoe size is 11, i use the bike to go to school, so i'm always hopping on and off the bike. Thats why i think the metal clip will be more conventional
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I wear a size 10.5 EE shoe, and the MKS toe clips in large fit fine.
Neal
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Good stuff and low cost = MKS
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Depends on your front wheel overlap. Case in point, MKS LL-size toe clips are a tad too large for my liking, as I usually get overlap with them no matter what. L is a tad smaller then I prefer, but it provides far less overlap.
Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind trading my LL's for L's.
-Kurt
Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind trading my LL's for L's.
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