quesofrito

I just picked up a road bike that had some vintage campy pedals and clips. I took them off that bike and put them on my singlespeed bike to use in the city with sneakers. I find them to be really uncomfortable. Especially the left one. I'm used to long distances with sneakers and toe clips, so it's not me.

I'm thinking maybe these particular type of pedals were made to be used with more rigid shoes? Maybe the left pedal is not straight? Can anyone provide any help/guidance?

These are the type of pedals. Looks like they are Chorus Aero Pedals. Is that correct?

cyclotoine

Your question is confusing. You posted a picture of chorus pedals that say chorus all over them so of course they are chorus pedals. Are the pedals you have chorus? We have no way of knowing without pictures of them.

Yes these pedals are designed for use with a rigid sole cycling shoe and a slotted cleat. Essentially all pedals aside from cruiser, BMX and DH MTB pedals are ultimately meant to be used with a cycling specific shoe.

Panthers007

I have two sets of Campy Record pedals from 1982. That's what I call vintage. Those Chorus ones came in after pedal manufacturers decided to become shoe salesmen. That's what I call modern.

miamijim

That style pedal has a very pronounced cleat edge which will cause all sorts of foot issues of used with regular sneakers.

Your left foot issues are probably due to slight difference in anatomy from left to right and odds are you applying more pedal pressure with your left foot.

There are 2 ways to alleviate your problems. Get flat pedals like Cycltoine mentioned or get stiff cycling specific shoes with a super stiff sole.

-holiday76

quesofrito,
were you high when you typed that "question"?

Anyway, you could swap for another style of campy clipped pedals, like these:



those are comfy with whatever shoes in my experience.

Charles Wahl

The quill pedals like those immediately above are fine, if you have narrow feet or wear shoes with a narrow sole. However, for someone with wide feet, or sneakers that aren't track shoes, I'd recommend some platform pedals, like the MKS GR-9.

Longfemur

Just because it's not clipless doesn't mean these are ordinary pedals that can be used with any ordinary shoe. Those are still racing pedals, as almost any current or vintage Campy pedal would be. They were meant for cleated racing shoes. You can ride them with ordinary sneakers, but it won't be ideal. If you are going to actually ride the bike in ordinary sneakers, you would be a lot better off getting some MKS Touring pedals. Even the more traditional quill-type Campy pedals are not ideal for civilian shoes. They are too narrow for most shoes, and they have nothing for the soles to grip on.

quesofrito

thanks for all the replies.

sorry if my question was confusing. i promise i wasn't smoking anything while i was typing.

i guess i just thought that all pedals with toe clips would be OK to use with sneakers. i have MKS touring and track pedals on my other bikes and they are fine with sneakers. i was surprised at how uncomfortable these were.

but i know better now! thanks.

Panthers007

I second the MKS GR-9's. They are, perhaps, the most comfortable pedals I've used (sorry Campy Records). At around $30 a pair, they are affordable to most. And they work with everything from sneakers to combat-boots (Really!). They come basically dry - so be sure to overhaul 'em when you first get them.

dannyg1 

And then of course comes the fact that those pedals pictured don't look at all like Chorus pedals to me, they're C-Record as far as I can tell.

quesofrito

interesting. i was surprised that the pedals on the bike i bought could be Chorus, since everything else was Record.

so you might be right.

here are pics of the actual pedals. they look exactly like the ones i got from the internet that are labeled chorus aero pedals.

dannyg1 

If you look closely at a comparison of the pedals on your bike an the ones proposed as NOS Chorus, you'll see that the lack of a replaceable cage and the thicker forward, arched plates on yours are as I expect from Chorus pedals. Heres a photo of some C-Record pedals to backup my proposed ID:

quesofrito

so you're saying mine are chorus and the ones in the image from the first post are actually c-record (due to replaceable cage)?

cyclotoine

My first instinct as well. Yes that is what he is saying and yes he is right. I immediately thought the NOS pedals in the chorus box were C-record but I didn't want to confuse things by bringing that up, since I was already confused in the first place.

Edit: Sorry reguarding the replaceable cages, yours are replaceable too, they mount differently though. Yours on top (and they are missing a small alloy plate) and C-record on the bottom.

quesofrito

all clear now!

anyone know where i can find the nuts and bolts that tighten the toe clips in place? i had to use loose nuts and bolts that i found around the house.

cyclotoine

They are pretty difficult to find, I think they are M4 threadings (4mm). there is a small alloy plate that goes on top which has recessed for the bolts (which should be recessed head type bolts) You may be able to find some nuts and bolts at the hardware store or an industrial fasteners supply shop. The alloy plates... your best bet is to fabricate them out of some alloy plate stock.

Panthers007

For your elucidation, this is an MKS GR-9. Toe-clips were added by yours truly. Looks like the Campys only wider. Sorry it's a bit blurry - but so am I:

steve-d

Nice padded toe clip strap.

BTW, here is a place for the shoe cleats:
https://www.yellowjersey.org/tocleat.html

Typically, nla.

steve

cyclotoine

Triomphe pedals are actually quite similar to the GR-9 in design, I think they are actually meant for a flat rubber soled shoe.

Panthers007

They are made for sneakers. Or sandals. Or anything without clips/cleats. It's nice to know there are pedals out there for those who have not fallen prey to the bicycle/shoe-salesmen. Like me.

cyclotoine

Bicycle specific shoes have been around for over 100 years. There is a good reason for them.

Panthers007

Well I like to snarl about them and pedals you clip into. Forgive me my glaring sin, please! It's a minor psychosis I enjoy from time to time...

Road Fan

I think they boxed pedals and the actual pedals are Chorus. The front section looks a little heavy to be C-record. I have a set of each. I could tell better if I could see the bottoms.

I use either old-style touring shoes with stiff soles and vestigial molded-in cleats with my C-record pedals, or a pair of Adidas "Team Adidas" sneakers. These sneakers have a relatively stiff, smooth sole with a slim shape, so they slip into the clips easily, unlike a bulky running or b-ball shoe.

I also have a bike with the older Campy Record SL (black anodized cages), and at least at my age I don't find those comfy any more without one of those stiffer shoes.

I've also ridden both thise pedals with old-style Diadora racing shoes with rigid leather soles and toeclips, and both work better with those shoes. Makes me want to find a modern shoe that will accept a slotted cleat.

Road Fan

No, the C-record, Chorus, and Triomphe (there may have been a Veloce as well) all had a clamp plate to attach an adjustable cage. The cast bodies were different, as were the clamp plates. These pedals were all the same basic design, with a single cleat cage and that arch going forward, but they differ in look and weight. They are very similar, but not the same.

dannyg1 

Not to just shut down all argument but.... sorry. From the '91 Campagnolo catalog, Chorus pedals: