Track cleats and pedals
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Track cleats and pedals
I will be doing final preparations on my new-to-me late-80s Bianchi Brava in a couple of weeks for riding this summer.
Back in that same era, when I was riding my other Bianchi (why didn't I look after it?!!!), I rode with toe clips and (what I've seen recently referred to as) track cleats. I found my old shoes but the cleat itself (plastic, inexpensive shoes) is worn so I'd like to replace the cleats. I'd also like to get a better set of pedals, the ones currently on the bike are rather rusty.
I had a look at some MKS track pedals and although I won't be riding on a track, nor do I need to spend top dollar on the lightest pedals, I'd like to get some decent pedals to go with this type of setup. Can anyone provide a recommendation?
I also looked at the Exustar C-100 track cleats and although I quite like them, for the sake of comparison, does anyone know of any others I might consider?
Back in that same era, when I was riding my other Bianchi (why didn't I look after it?!!!), I rode with toe clips and (what I've seen recently referred to as) track cleats. I found my old shoes but the cleat itself (plastic, inexpensive shoes) is worn so I'd like to replace the cleats. I'd also like to get a better set of pedals, the ones currently on the bike are rather rusty.
I had a look at some MKS track pedals and although I won't be riding on a track, nor do I need to spend top dollar on the lightest pedals, I'd like to get some decent pedals to go with this type of setup. Can anyone provide a recommendation?
I also looked at the Exustar C-100 track cleats and although I quite like them, for the sake of comparison, does anyone know of any others I might consider?
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What brans shoes? Would these fit?
https://www.yellowjersey.org/tocleat.html
By the way, they're not really "track" cleats. Just cleats. For road use too.
https://www.yellowjersey.org/tocleat.html
By the way, they're not really "track" cleats. Just cleats. For road use too.
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I never rode track, but I've noticed track riders usually used two sets of straps. When I rode cleats I prefered the long base TA Anquetils, and they were nailed and screwed to the soles of my Eddy Merkyx shoes!
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