Originally Posted by
martin_nv
I just bought a new Giant Talon 2 at the local bike shop, and the sales guy asked if I wanted pedals with that. I was kind of surprised at this, but of course I wanted pedals so I said yes. Is this a common thing now, a new bike not coming with pedals?
It is common, as most cyclists are accustomed to a certain pedal/cleat combo, and thus have a preference.