So are pedals like floor mats on cars?
11-10-14, 06:55 PM
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So are pedals like floor mats on cars?
Almost every picture of a bike for sale shows the bike without pedals. When you buy a new car for $20k often times they have a tack on charge for ~ $120 for floor mats. So if I were to buy a $2k bike, would I have to pay extra for the pedals? Why are bikes usually shown without pedals?
11-10-14, 07:37 PM
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With nicer bikes, buyers are generally going to install the pedals of their choice, which need to be compatible with the cleats and shoes the rider uses. That is, if they use clipless pedal systems, which is probably the norm for bikes at the $2k price point. If a bike was to be equipped with pedals that aren't compatible with the rider's other gear, they're just going to be removed, so why include them in the first place?
Sometimes bikes for sale are offered with basic, cheap platform pedals so they come with something to make the bike rideable. The buyer, of course, has the option to replace those with his pedal of choice.
Sometimes bikes for sale are offered with basic, cheap platform pedals so they come with something to make the bike rideable. The buyer, of course, has the option to replace those with his pedal of choice.
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Feet on pedals.
Feet on floor mats.
Yes, they are alike.
They are different as explained by SkyDog.
Feet on floor mats.
Yes, they are alike.
They are different as explained by SkyDog.
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11-11-14, 07:36 AM
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In addition to SjyDog's explanation, I wouldn't be surprised if another reason pedals often don't appear in product shots is to make the bike look more aesthetically pleasing.
Not that it makes sense; personally, I don't think I bike looks pleasing unless it has fenders, but everyone's different. :-)
Not that it makes sense; personally, I don't think I bike looks pleasing unless it has fenders, but everyone's different. :-)
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11-11-14, 07:52 AM
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Perhaps many new car buyers want to add their own custom floor mats with leopard stripes or whatever?
Definitely agree that pedals depend much on what type the buyer uses.
Definitely agree that pedals depend much on what type the buyer uses.
11-11-14, 10:51 AM
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In addition to SjyDog's explanation, I wouldn't be surprised if another reason pedals often don't appear in product shots is to make the bike look more aesthetically pleasing.
Not that it makes sense; personally, I don't think I bike looks pleasing unless it has fenders, but everyone's different. :-)
Not that it makes sense; personally, I don't think I bike looks pleasing unless it has fenders, but everyone's different. :-)
But the shop will insist that it leave the place with one and all of the reflectors, in most cases.
11-11-14, 11:01 AM
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If the CSPC law says these things must be on a Bike when it's sold , then that is the Fact. Its a Law.
the LBS puts a simple Platform pedal on for test rides , then if the new Owner wants something else , its Available .
If they brought their own shoes and pedals they can be swapped over , if not, they get to try the bike with whatever shoes they wore.
the LBS puts a simple Platform pedal on for test rides , then if the new Owner wants something else , its Available .
If they brought their own shoes and pedals they can be swapped over , if not, they get to try the bike with whatever shoes they wore.
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11-11-14, 01:32 PM
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My Brompton* is Not Cheap , Im Using Campag BMX pedals on It.
*M3L + Swiss, Mountain drive 2 speed crank puts it in about $2K.
But it did sell with pedals.. the left one folds Up.
*M3L + Swiss, Mountain drive 2 speed crank puts it in about $2K.
But it did sell with pedals.. the left one folds Up.
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I saw an aero carbon felt bike on the back of a wrangler by my house that had a dork disc and like 9 inch long reflectors on the wheels.
(I do still have my reflectors)
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