Clydsdales? which pedals do you use?
07-18-05, 10:51 AM
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Clydsdales? which pedals do you use?
I was looking in the bike mags and there are some pretty interesting pedal designs. I noticed some of them have max. weight limits of like 180lbs. I am 255lbs and would probably snap these like a twig on a hard climb. I am using Shimano SPD pedals with my MB shoes and they work fine but I want to get better road shoes soon. I know some road shoes don't work with SPD cleats without and adapter. I would rather not use an adapter just more things to break.
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I have been using Look pedals for the last twelve years. During much of that time I weighed about 230. I tried SPD pedals but found that they put too much pressure on one small area on the sole of my foot.
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I think most popular brands with ChroMO or even Stainless spindles would work just fine. I'm really hot to get a set of Speedplay Xs... I would avoid Ti until I loose a few more pounds.
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speedplay zero stainless. 260lbs and no issues. 
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Over 15 years using Look and the Performance and Nashbar compatibiles. I like the wide platform.
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Look Pedals for the past decade+. I was also wondering about this because I want to use MTB shoes on my touring bike.
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I'm 200, some consider it clyde, some not. Either way, I ride Dura Ace pedals and have had no problems for 3 years.
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I'm a 270 pound powerlifter. Other than looking very funny on the bike, I use Ultegra's with no problem.
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Depending on season and how much I have/haven't been riding, I run 190-220. I've used Crank Bros. stuff w/o any problems for about 4 years now- standard Candys on my ATB, standard Eggbeaters on my road bike.
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Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL... tho I'm close to not qualifying for clydesdale anymore.
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time atac - either alium or xs
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OK on a fat day early in the season I'm 6'2" low 190s, guess that's not really clidesdale territory, but I'd think you'd be great with Speedplay zeros and/or Xs stainless or cromo (Ti has a limit, 180 I think). Love 'em, and it's nearly impossible to clip out accidentally.
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Whatever L00K pedals are carbon fiber. I weigh 240 ish. The seem to flex some....at least I percieve some flex but after 900 miles they are pretty good.
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I've tried a few pedals, I'm size 13, 205 lbs.
I find crank brothers eggbeaters in chrome moly the best, they have the easiest in/out and good float, release angle is adjustable. Work with SPD shoes (SIDI).
I don't trust CF for pedals, the problem with CF is that it's strong until a tiny flaw appears, then they just collapse. The jury is still out on long term use of CF. I see a lot of aluminum at the TDF for stages with steep descents.
I find crank brothers eggbeaters in chrome moly the best, they have the easiest in/out and good float, release angle is adjustable. Work with SPD shoes (SIDI).
I don't trust CF for pedals, the problem with CF is that it's strong until a tiny flaw appears, then they just collapse. The jury is still out on long term use of CF. I see a lot of aluminum at the TDF for stages with steep descents.
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Originally Posted by Body2big
I am using Shimano SPD pedals with my MB shoes and they work fine but I want to get better road shoes soon. I know some road shoes don't work with SPD cleats without and adapter. I would rather not use an adapter just more things to break.
. Instead, look for shoes that are SPD compatible and then get new pedals later. That's where I am at the moment. I just bought some Specialized Comp road shoes and kept my SPD pedals. The store I bought them at had Shimano shoes also, and the Shimano's aren't SPD compatible. But I like the Specialized shoes. I am having to relearn my clipping in technique since I can't rely on a rubber sole to grip the pedal while I get rolling, but I'll work through that. The better, stiffer shoes are a help at reducing foot soreness during a long ride. Some day I'll make a pedal change and these shoes will stay with me because they're drilled for both the Look and SPD bolt patterns.
