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01-28-16, 09:14 PM
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It should be flat (or nearly flat after some use) like this:
It is replaceable. You have to find replacements, though. If you ask in Bike Mechanics, they should help you get the part number. They are cheap.
Without that, your cleat moves vertically 1-2mm every pedal stroke and you feel a slight disconnection with the pedal.
How to attach straps in the next post...
01-28-16, 09:28 PM
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Here's one way to git 'er done:
If you do this, make sure your zip ties don't interfere with the spring-loaded portion that engages your cleat. I doubled up since I've broken single zip ties before. Frankly, though, I wouldn't mess with straps unless you find yourself unintentionally unclipping.
If you do this, make sure your zip ties don't interfere with the spring-loaded portion that engages your cleat. I doubled up since I've broken single zip ties before. Frankly, though, I wouldn't mess with straps unless you find yourself unintentionally unclipping.
I should definitely try this this weekend
01-28-16, 09:30 PM
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Well, for starters, the black plastic piece in the middle is worn out from normal use.
It should be flat (or nearly flat after some use) like this:
It is replaceable. You have to find replacements, though. If you ask in Bike Mechanics, they should help you get the part number. They are cheap.
Without that, your cleat moves vertically 1-2mm every pedal stroke and you feel a slight disconnection with the pedal.
How to attach straps in the next post...
It should be flat (or nearly flat after some use) like this:
It is replaceable. You have to find replacements, though. If you ask in Bike Mechanics, they should help you get the part number. They are cheap.
Without that, your cleat moves vertically 1-2mm every pedal stroke and you feel a slight disconnection with the pedal.
How to attach straps in the next post...
01-28-16, 09:44 PM
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Later generations of SPD-SL pedals did migrate to metal plates. But, I don't think you can get metal plates for those older pedals.
Honestly, I wouldn't spend more than $5-10 keeping those pedals alive. They are old and beat. Not sure how the bearings and spindles are holding up. You can get a new set of SPD-SL pedals with cleats for $35 shipped.
Cleats are $19 on Amazon. This means that those pedals ($35 - $19 = $16) actually cost less than the cleats!
01-28-16, 09:54 PM
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I don't think so.
Later generations of SPD-SL pedals did migrate to metal plates. But, I don't think you can get metal plates for those older pedals.
Honestly, I wouldn't spend more than $5-10 keeping those pedals alive. They are old and beat. Not sure how the bearings and spindles are holding up. You can get a new set of SPD-SL pedals with cleats for $35 shipped.
Cleats are $19 on Amazon. This means that those pedals ($35 - $19 = $16) actually cost less than the cleats!
Later generations of SPD-SL pedals did migrate to metal plates. But, I don't think you can get metal plates for those older pedals.
Honestly, I wouldn't spend more than $5-10 keeping those pedals alive. They are old and beat. Not sure how the bearings and spindles are holding up. You can get a new set of SPD-SL pedals with cleats for $35 shipped.
Cleats are $19 on Amazon. This means that those pedals ($35 - $19 = $16) actually cost less than the cleats!
Or I could try SPD-R haha.
My track shoes is capable of most cleats.
I have an Exustar Track shoes
01-28-16, 10:55 PM
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01-29-16, 07:30 AM
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Take the bus and/or find a training partner with a car (chip in on gas, of course)
LA traffic is hell and 14 miles is a long way to ride if you legs are blown from a workout. 30 miles a day to and from the track would upend most training programs.
Your enthusiasm is awesome. Most racers in the world don't have access to such a world-class facility. Take advantage of it!
LA traffic is hell and 14 miles is a long way to ride if you legs are blown from a workout. 30 miles a day to and from the track would upend most training programs.
Your enthusiasm is awesome. Most racers in the world don't have access to such a world-class facility. Take advantage of it!
01-29-16, 09:30 AM
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I would also suggest that you go up to the 105 level, they significantly more spring retention strength than the pedals you have.
01-29-16, 10:56 AM
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01-29-16, 12:39 PM
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Believe or not LA is a great place to ride the road, although some may not be able to handle sharing the road with all of the cars. Its the wonder of having nice weather most of the time.
01-29-16, 03:48 PM
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PM me with the college you will be attending. I might be able to give you some commuting tips. I used to live in Palos Verdes - great bike loop.
01-29-16, 04:22 PM
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I just changed my pedal with clipless pedal, but i made a mistake with strap's direction
I got the zip ties from my local bike shop(total of 8 zip ties)
So I probably have to get new zip ties from amazon and fix this mistake
Please ignore the broken zip tie.
01-29-16, 05:42 PM
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It's gonna be trial and error.
Consider using 3M outdoor double-sided tape to tape a bare magnet to the inside of your crank arm. Use a really strong magnet. This way, you won't need zip ties on your crank arm. They will eventually rub marks into your crank arm as will allow the magnet to slide around.
You probably won't need 4 zip ties...just 2. Remember, the zip ties don't bear any load. They are simply there to hold the strap in place. Try with two and see if that works.
01-30-16, 10:43 AM
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02-01-16, 08:21 PM
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Where can I find a good deal with track frame or parts?
I heard I can find good deals on Facebook, but I cannot find any deals on facebook.
I think that track frames on eBay is overpriced because of fixie community.
Can you please give me some tips?
I know it's not worth me to change my frame or wheel.
I heard I can find good deals on Facebook, but I cannot find any deals on facebook.
I think that track frames on eBay is overpriced because of fixie community.
Can you please give me some tips?
I know it's not worth me to change my frame or wheel.
02-01-16, 09:58 PM
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there are roads where you can climb for 60 miles more or less steady with not too bad of traffic if you ride at the right time. The harder time I have is finding rides that don't have 5000' of climbing. Just going the 8 miles round trip to work is about 400'
02-01-16, 11:03 PM
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I picked up a Pro carbon track bar that is coarse and grippy on the drops so that it can be used without handlebar tape, but I was wondering if the officials would have an issue. Is handlebar tape required?
02-01-16, 11:51 PM
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02-02-16, 02:10 AM
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*(some came with smooth grips)
I've never had an official say anything.
Open holes at the ends of the bars would be something that would get your bike disqualified as a safety precaution. Otherwise, during a wreck you could take a core sample off of someone (most likely yourself)
02-02-16, 02:20 AM
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Some of the early(?) EC90 Track bars didn't have the textured grip area, so you needed to use NJS style slide-on grips.
Those are the BEST Team USA kits, ever, BTW.
Those are the BEST Team USA kits, ever, BTW.