Pedal Recommendations?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 25
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Pedal Recommendations?
Looking to switch over to clipless pedals. Any recommendations/advice for someone not looking to spend an extravagant amount of money?
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Latitude 42○13'44" Longitude 71○41'42" Elevation 223 ft.
Posts: 925
Bikes: 2006 Merlin CR Works w/DA 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5245
That's the Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL ... and you can use a 20% coupon code to knock that price down.
I have the Dura Ace version and LOVE the pedals. Do a seach on this topic though - you WILL find out that that 10 different people are going to have 10 different opinions on what pedal is best.
That's the Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL ... and you can use a 20% coupon code to knock that price down.
I have the Dura Ace version and LOVE the pedals. Do a seach on this topic though - you WILL find out that that 10 different people are going to have 10 different opinions on what pedal is best.
#3
SLJ 6/8/65-5/2/07
Switched from clips/straps to LOOKS sometime in the later 1980s and haven't looked back. Markedoc is certainly right about differing opinions. I do think the new Shimanos are probably pretty good (I haven't ridden them hence the qualifiers) as they've switched back to a large "LOOK style" cleat. I understand LA had something to do with this as he insisted on riding the older style Shimanos a few years ago rather than their then-current SPD style road pedals.
I do not like SPDs.
I do not like SPDs.
__________________
“Life is not one damned thing after another. Life is one damned thing over and over.”
Edna St. Vincent Millay
“Life is not one damned thing after another. Life is one damned thing over and over.”
Edna St. Vincent Millay
#4
Senior Member
I have Wellgo brand pedals. The are a cheaper knock-off of the look style pedals. I like them alot
#5
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 25
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
[QUOTE=Markedoc]https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5245
That's the Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL ... and you can use a 20% coupon code to knock that price down.
-------------------------------------
Where can I find this coupon code?
That's the Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL ... and you can use a 20% coupon code to knock that price down.
-------------------------------------
Where can I find this coupon code?
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Illinois
Posts: 372
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
It is a pretty personal choice. The 1st question I think would be what kind of riding you do? or Do you want to be able to walk in your shoes when you are not on your bike? I found for me that my choice in shoes sort of made my choice in pedals easier.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Latitude 42○13'44" Longitude 71○41'42" Elevation 223 ft.
Posts: 925
Bikes: 2006 Merlin CR Works w/DA 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
[QUOTE=HoHoHo]
https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/56855-any-20-off-nashbar-performance-coupons.html
I also joined Team Performance at the beginning of the year for $20 and get 10% credit for future purchases and also 2 day air shipping for the price of ground.
Originally Posted by Markedoc
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5245
That's the Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL ... and you can use a 20% coupon code to knock that price down.
-------------------------------------
Where can I find this coupon code?
That's the Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL ... and you can use a 20% coupon code to knock that price down.
-------------------------------------
Where can I find this coupon code?
I also joined Team Performance at the beginning of the year for $20 and get 10% credit for future purchases and also 2 day air shipping for the price of ground.
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 903
Bikes: 2018 Breezer Greenway, 2011 Raleigh International, 3 - '73 World Voyageurs, Trek 700
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Iron Chef
It is a pretty personal choice. The 1st question I think would be what kind of riding you do? or Do you want to be able to walk in your shoes when you are not on your bike? I found for me that my choice in shoes sort of made my choice in pedals easier.
__________________
2018 Breezer Greenway
2011 Raleigh International
'73 World Voyageurs -
Proud owner of all three colors made! Orange, Blue , Yellow .
2018 Breezer Greenway
2011 Raleigh International
'73 World Voyageurs -
Proud owner of all three colors made! Orange, Blue , Yellow .
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Iowa City, Iowa / Island Park, Idaho
Posts: 778
Bikes: Lemond Alpe d'Huez, 03 Gary Fisher Tassjara, Quattro Assi Scandium
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
SPD Sandals have the cleats sunken down into the sole.
#10
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 5,155
Bikes: rockhopper, delta V, cannondale H300, Marin Mill Valley
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
Mountain bike shoes(and casual or touring types and sandals) have recessed cleats. Many road pedals use cleats with a 3-bolt connection and can't be used with mtb shoes which use the two bolt pattern (spd compatable). I've only used mtb pedals. I have Time ATAC on my street bike. They work well, easy to use, sufficient float to protect my knees, durable. Speedplay are lighter and more float.
#11
Badger Biker
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Beloit, Wisconsin
Posts: 974
Bikes: Cannondale Saeco CAD-3, Surly Cross Check
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Originally Posted by HoHoHo
Looking to switch over to clipless pedals. Any recommendations/advice for someone not looking to spend an extravagant amount of money?
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,519
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
personally, i never understood why everyone needed to walk everywhere in cycling shoes anyway.
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? i may walk around the bike shop or into a store to get something to eat on a long ride, but we're talking maybe 40 steps here
anyway, back to the subject, get yourself those new ultegra pedals and you'll be set for a long time. they're reasonably lightweight, engage and ride beautifully, cheaper than most looks and are very well made.
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? i may walk around the bike shop or into a store to get something to eat on a long ride, but we're talking maybe 40 steps here
anyway, back to the subject, get yourself those new ultegra pedals and you'll be set for a long time. they're reasonably lightweight, engage and ride beautifully, cheaper than most looks and are very well made.
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Latitude 42○13'44" Longitude 71○41'42" Elevation 223 ft.
Posts: 925
Bikes: 2006 Merlin CR Works w/DA 10
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by brunning
personally, i never understood why everyone needed to walk everywhere in cycling shoes anyway.
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? i may walk around the bike shop or into a store to get something to eat on a long ride, but we're talking maybe 40 steps here
anyway, back to the subject, get yourself those new ultegra pedals and you'll be set for a long time. they're reasonably lightweight, engage and ride beautifully, cheaper than most looks and are very well made.
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? i may walk around the bike shop or into a store to get something to eat on a long ride, but we're talking maybe 40 steps here
anyway, back to the subject, get yourself those new ultegra pedals and you'll be set for a long time. they're reasonably lightweight, engage and ride beautifully, cheaper than most looks and are very well made.
Funny - I was thinking the same thing! Plus, you want a STIFF sole for a riding shoe, and the lighter the better. Whereas for walking, you need flex in the sole. But like you said, I don't walk in my bike shoes anyways, unless it's a few steps in a convenience store to get H2O of something ...
#15
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 5,155
Bikes: rockhopper, delta V, cannondale H300, Marin Mill Valley
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
I didn't say everyone walked funny everywhere! If you use bicycle for tranportation, skating behind shopping cart might be fun but... Hey, if you drive everywhere you go, shave legs, sport lycra, then yeah, you WANT to walk like a duck, it's part of what sets you apart. Regular folks use clipless pedals too, bikie brunning.
Ultegra cost more and weighs more than speedplay frogs (steel axle, the Ti version costs more than ultegra by $40, 2/3 the weight) and you can walk in the shoes. Not sure if ultegra has 20 degrees of float., but I doubt it...
If you need to use road shoes, the speedplay sp-x3 on sale at bikenashbar.com for $99.95. Approx 2/3 weight, 2/3 cost of Ultegra. Also a better pedal on the knees I believe.
Ultegra cost more and weighs more than speedplay frogs (steel axle, the Ti version costs more than ultegra by $40, 2/3 the weight) and you can walk in the shoes. Not sure if ultegra has 20 degrees of float., but I doubt it...
If you need to use road shoes, the speedplay sp-x3 on sale at bikenashbar.com for $99.95. Approx 2/3 weight, 2/3 cost of Ultegra. Also a better pedal on the knees I believe.
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,519
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
the weight of the speedplay is in the cleat.
speedplays should be tried before you buy. the float is a lifesaver for some, but the power transfer and solid feeling of look-style pedals is just not there.
i rode speedplays for a while and then switched to look style pedals and was just amazed at what i'd been missing.
of course this only applies to those who are concerned with riding fast, but you should see if you can try them first!
speedplays should be tried before you buy. the float is a lifesaver for some, but the power transfer and solid feeling of look-style pedals is just not there.
i rode speedplays for a while and then switched to look style pedals and was just amazed at what i'd been missing.
of course this only applies to those who are concerned with riding fast, but you should see if you can try them first!
#17
Beausage is Beautiful
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Saitama, Japan
Posts: 5,504
Bikes: Nabiis Alchemy
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 20 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
8 Posts
Well I *do* walk a lot in my cycling shoes. I ride to a lot of places I go on errands, and switching between shoes all the time is a pain, so I just walk in my cycling shoes. Not bad once you get used to it, but it does mean I need walkable shoes. I use Diadora mountain shoes and ride Crank Bros Eggbeater pedals. Great combination. I can wholeheartedly recommend the Eggbeaters to anyone. Easily the most comfortable and most user-friendly pedals I've ever ridden. Some may like a bigger platform, but if you're using cycling shoes I don't really see why it matters since the sole is stiff. Anyhow, yeah, that's my two cents on this.
__________________
Yo. Everything I’m doing is linked on What’s up with Dave? but most of note currently is Somewhere in Japan.
Yo. Everything I’m doing is linked on What’s up with Dave? but most of note currently is Somewhere in Japan.
#18
DEADBEEF
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 12,234
Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
4 Posts
Pedals can get pretty personal. Personally I prefer double-sided stomp-and-go so I went with the Speedplay Zeros. These look like the Speedplay X-series pedals but offer adjustable float and centering. The cleats are made of metal and can be walked on without damaging them although you will still walk funny and you will still probably want to get cafe covers to keep from marring people's floors. As for power transfer, I've compared them to Looks and I notice no difference in being able to transfer power. I feel just as connected.
__________________
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
#19
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 25
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Thanks for all your advice, guys.
Just as a follow up, I decided to go with the Look5.1 from Performance over the Shimano Ultegras, mainly based on price. BTW, the coupon still works!
Total (including shipping to Canada): $90.99 How can I go wrong?
Just as a follow up, I decided to go with the Look5.1 from Performance over the Shimano Ultegras, mainly based on price. BTW, the coupon still works!
Total (including shipping to Canada): $90.99 How can I go wrong?
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: portland or
Posts: 1,888
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by brunning
personally, i never understood why everyone needed to walk everywhere in cycling shoes anyway.
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? i may walk around the bike shop or into a store to get something to eat on a long ride, but we're talking maybe 40 steps here
anyway, back to the subject, get yourself those new ultegra pedals and you'll be set for a long time. they're reasonably lightweight, engage and ride beautifully, cheaper than most looks and are very well made.
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? i may walk around the bike shop or into a store to get something to eat on a long ride, but we're talking maybe 40 steps here
anyway, back to the subject, get yourself those new ultegra pedals and you'll be set for a long time. they're reasonably lightweight, engage and ride beautifully, cheaper than most looks and are very well made.
#21
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 5,155
Bikes: rockhopper, delta V, cannondale H300, Marin Mill Valley
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
There you have it. Look wins. Brunning, khuon, and fugazi chose pedals based on their needs. True about the heavy Speedplay cleats, and more powerful connection w look. I was only saying clipless pedals are not only for the racer or racer wannabe.
#22
DEADBEEF
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Catching his breath alongside a road near Seattle, WA USA
Posts: 12,234
Bikes: 1999 K2 OzM, 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
4 Posts
Originally Posted by qmsdc15
True about the heavy Speedplay cleats, and more powerful connection w look.
Look CX6-Ti pedals weigh 298g/pair and that doesn't include the cleats or mounting hardware. How much do you think Look cleats add?
As far as feeling connected, the surface area between the Look and Speedplay mechanism where they actually connect are comparable. The loading/support surface area (platform size) of the Speedplay system is actually greater.
https://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?f...=home.platform
Again, choose what feels most comfortable but don't disregard the numbers either.
__________________
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
1999 K2 OzM 2001 Aegis Aro Svelte
"Be liberal in what you accept, and conservative in what you send." -- Jon Postel, RFC1122
Last edited by khuon; 07-31-04 at 03:55 PM.
#23
Year-round cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Montréal (Québec)
Posts: 3,023
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Originally Posted by brunning
personally, i never understood why everyone needed to walk everywhere in cycling shoes anyway.
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? .....
where are you people walking in your cycling shoes? .....
Funny that I was thinking exactly the opposite!
When I wake up, if it's above freezing and if I think I'll cycle more than 1-2 km in the day (i.e. 200 days/year), I'll wear cycling shoes for the entire day unless I specifically need dress shoes or safety footwear. Likewise, when touring, I tour with only one pair of shoes, which means they have to be good in the office (hidden under the desk, mind you), in the store, at the library, when camping...
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 663
Bikes: Litespeed, Medici, Gary Fisher
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by khuon
... prefer double-sided stomp-and-go so I went with the Speedplay Zeros. These look like the Speedplay X-series pedals but offer adjustable float and centering. As for power transfer, I've compared them to Looks and I notice no difference in being able to transfer power. I feel just as connected.
Best.