Pedals and Shoes for under $150?
08-14-06, 05:17 PM
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Pedals and Shoes for under $150?
I just started riding about 3 weeks ago on my dad's old 1979 Soma Spirit. It was in great shape but hadn't seen the road in almost 20 years so I got new tires, tubes, hoods and a tune up for $120. I have been riding about every other day for about 20 miles and decieded to go for a longer ride so yesterday I went to the Loveland bike trail and did a 40 miles with no problems except for my feet. I was just using running shoes and the original pedals with metal "foot holders" and the original leather straps. The muscle near my little toe kept cramping so I think I am going to get pedals and shoes. I'm 14 and the only income I have is mowing lawns so I would like to keep it around about $150ish for both. Any suggestions? Just out of curiousity, I weighed my bicycle and it was 26 pounds, complete. How does this compare?
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For 40 mile rides, the cheapest pedals and shoes will be more than adequate. For pedals, go with the cheapest MTB models from Shimano or Crank Brothers for about $50. Low-end Shimano brand MTB shoes will add another $50-$80. Buy from a good shop with lots of models to try on and get whatever fits you the best.
Regarding bike weight, it depends what you're comparing to. Pro bikes weigh between 15 and 16 pounds. Modern entry-level road bikes are around 20 pounds.
Regarding bike weight, it depends what you're comparing to. Pro bikes weigh between 15 and 16 pounds. Modern entry-level road bikes are around 20 pounds.
