Clipless Pedals
All my modern rides use the two sided SPD pedals. I like them mainly because I can walk comfortably & ride comfortably with the Same shoe. I am getting old. When I take out an old bike, I generally rob a set of SPD's for them also.
I have been thinking my 80's bikes need real 1980's clipless pedals. I am thinking of going with some original Time clipless because I at one time owned a set. I have never used Look's Do you folks have any preferences? Thanks |
I like 80's Look PPs much more than Time pedals as they have a reputation for very good bearing reliability. Time pedals tend to be much bigger and heavier too. My first clipless pedals, first series PP76s are still working perfectly after more than 24 years. Never even had to bother with the bearings and they still spin real smoothly!
Chombi |
Originally Posted by Chombi
(Post 12126973)
I like 80's Look PPs much more than Time pedals as they have a reputation for very good bearing reliability. Time pedals tend to be much bigger and heavier too. My first clipless pedals, first series PP76s are still working perfectly after more than 24 years. Never even had to bother with the bearings and they still spin real smoothly!
Chombi |
I'm currently using SPD's on one of my bikes and am also looking to make a change to something different. My SPD's are single sided and are a pain to get into when riding in traffic. I have a set of Campagnolo Pro Fit's that I just need cleats and hooks for. They are similar to Looks, but the cleats are not compatible.
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I use SPD's on ALL of my bikes. Vintage, modern, road, mountain, touring, cyclocross, commuter, the one on the trainer.....
That being said I have NO use for these ol' Time Sprint pedals I have. Yours for the cost of shipping if you want 'em. They came to me with a few other parts I bought and have sat in my parts bin ever since. Don't know anything about them besides the fact that one of them spins a little smoother than the other. Not sure what cleats they take. I also have some random plastic things that may or may not go with the pedals.... (pedals only not the hub) http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...100_0800-1.jpg |
You are askin' the wrong guy -- I am a die-hard fan of toeclips and straps.
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Originally Posted by Chombi
(Post 12126973)
I like 80's Look PPs much more than Time pedals as they have a reputation for very good bearing reliability. Time pedals tend to be much bigger and heavier too. My first clipless pedals, first series PP76s are still working perfectly after more than 24 years. Never even had to bother with the bearings and they still spin real smoothly!
Chombi |
Originally Posted by Chombi
(Post 12126973)
I like 80's Look PPs much more than Time pedals as they have a reputation for very good bearing reliability. Time pedals tend to be much bigger and heavier too. My first clipless pedals, first series PP76s are still working perfectly after more than 24 years. Never even had to bother with the bearings and they still spin real smoothly!
Chombi |
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I like that 63 Vette in your avatar. The split window is one of my favorite. |
I have spd's on all my bikes that go out for more than 10 miles on a spin. Get the release tension set right (what you are comfortable with) and there should be no problem getting in 'n out.
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You would switch to Look or Time to make the bike period correct? Forget it. SPD's!
I had Looks. They were good at the time. I still have them lying around. I don't know what I'll do with them. |
Originally Posted by Chombi
(Post 12126973)
I like 80's Look PPs much more than Time pedals as they have a reputation for very good bearing reliability. Time pedals tend to be much bigger and heavier too. My first clipless pedals, first series PP76s are still working perfectly after more than 24 years. Never even had to bother with the bearings and they still spin real smoothly!
Chombi |
Love clipless, cause the ability to pull up takes some of the pressure from your feet's souls by not always having to push down.. Plus increased security when you choose to stand on your pedals.. Look is more annoying when walking about , while off of the bike. Yet, I find them slightly easier when unclipping. I have SPD on my touring bike, when the chances are , I'll be walking more. And Look on my road bikes , which I normally use for club rides..
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Yep, SPD's are very hard to beat! Do the early Look pedals have float? I seem to remember that being Time's advantage cerca 1988. I also remember the time cleats being huge! Impossible to walk in. Like walking in clown shoes....
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Originally Posted by embankmentlb
(Post 12127959)
Yep, SPD's are very hard to beat! Do the early Look pedals have float? I seem to remember that being Time's advantage cerca 1988. I also remember the time cleats being huge! Impossible to walk in. Like walking in clown shoes....
Chombi |
Originally Posted by Robofunc
(Post 12127500)
I got a pair of of pp76s on a bike I purchased recently and want to try them out. Do you know of a place to order cleats for them?
Chombi |
in my experience, there is no need to try and find compatible Look cleats, if you already have SPD-SL cleats, they will work perfectly with Look pedals.
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Thanks, Chombi.
Shrinkboy, don't know about others in this thread, but I've only ever used clips and straps--have to buy cleats and shoes. |
so, if you secure shoes and cleats, don't be afraid to go with the readily available SPD cleat-- i use them interchangeably with SPD clipless pedals, and varying vintage Looks, no problems
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
(Post 12127192)
Agreed. I have first-edition PP76s still in use and they work fine. And the cleats are still readily available as well.
I have had good luck with knock-off delta cleats that I picked up off Ebay for around $11 shipped. IMHO traditional quills with straps are great if you wear street shoes or if your bike shoes are vintage with slotted cleats. SPDs are great if you want to go clipless and need to be able to walk around in your cycling shoes. Hence, they're perfect for commuting, touring, mtb, cross, etc. The larger platform, solid connection and float of Looks gives them clear superiority over the other choices, as long as you don't need to walk in the shoes. |
Originally Posted by shrinkboy
(Post 12128120)
in my experience, there is no need to try and find compatible Look cleats, if you already have SPD-SL cleats, they will work perfectly with Look pedals.
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i use Time ATAC pedals on my bikes. they're "MTB" pedals but I prefer them because of the small cleat, and more secure / reliable clip-in action than Shimano SPD.
i don't worry about using vintage clipless pedals because I find they're less reliable than using new ones (mostly due to wear & tear) and that's one area that i'm not willing to make sacrifices for just to be "period correct". |
Originally Posted by Chombi
(Post 12126973)
I like 80's Look PPs much more than Time pedals as they have a reputation for very good bearing reliability. Time pedals tend to be much bigger and heavier too. My first clipless pedals, first series PP76s are still working perfectly after more than 24 years. Never even had to bother with the bearings and they still spin real smoothly!
Chombi SP Bend, OR |
Originally Posted by embankmentlb
(Post 12127959)
Yep, SPD's are very hard to beat!
SP Bend, OR |
Originally Posted by bobbycorno
(Post 12129763)
Well, Time ATACs smoke 'em every time, AFAIAC. 'Course I've only been using ATACs for 12 years with zero maintenance and zero failures. And I've bought most of em (well) used.
SP Bend, OR I can't find any decent tutorials on how to tighten up old ATAC's... any suggestions? |
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