Look, Shimano, Campagnolo or Time pedals?
01-25-05, 04:09 PM
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Look, Shimano, Campagnolo or Time pedals?
Pros and cons of those four types. All are clipless of course. And also what is the difference between road and MTB pedals / shoes???
01-25-05, 05:06 PM
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first, mtb and road...this is the most basic. road allows for bigger cleat. mtb allows you to walk normal, but requires a smaller cleat. as for pedal systems, basicly the look pattern is used by look, shimano and campy. the cleats are slightly different but use the three bolt pattern, large and stable. you did leave out the speedplays...very popular now due to their lightweight. I personaly don't know of anyone using time pedals. I have not used each system, but even within each manuf. there are differences in float and release tension. unfortunatly, you need to talk to people that use each and find out what they like about each. I think this is a very personal item due to how each person is built, as this item if not suited for a rider could lead to knee problems.
01-25-05, 08:20 PM
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I just got and installed a pair of Time RXEs, replacing a set of Shimano DA SPD-Rs that I've ridden for, I dunno, 3.5 years?
My only comment on the SPD-Rs is that you may find them fairly cheap since the SLs have come out. Don't waste your money.
I haven't had the RXEs long enough to critique them, but my initial impression is two thumbs up. I just like the feel sooo much better than the SPD-Rs. The price is right, and they're pretty light. There may be a problem clipping in, since the plastic pedal doesn't fall into a nose up position. I did a little research on the Time Equipes, since they're getting discounted with the advent of the RXSs and RXEs. People just didn't seem to like them much, so I decided to steer clear.
I rode some SPD compatible (technically, mtb) pedals for a number of years on road shoes and had no complaints. But I eventually wanted something lighter w/lower stack height.
The most common complaint about Looks is the cleat creaking. I've never heard any complaints about the comfort, platform size, etc.
The common complaint re/Speedplays is the cleat (which contains the retention HW) is fussy and requires frequent lubing. Otherwise, people seem to love 'em or hate 'em.
There are lots of pedal reviews on Roadbikereview.com, if you haven't looked there.
My only comment on the SPD-Rs is that you may find them fairly cheap since the SLs have come out. Don't waste your money.
I haven't had the RXEs long enough to critique them, but my initial impression is two thumbs up. I just like the feel sooo much better than the SPD-Rs. The price is right, and they're pretty light. There may be a problem clipping in, since the plastic pedal doesn't fall into a nose up position. I did a little research on the Time Equipes, since they're getting discounted with the advent of the RXSs and RXEs. People just didn't seem to like them much, so I decided to steer clear.
I rode some SPD compatible (technically, mtb) pedals for a number of years on road shoes and had no complaints. But I eventually wanted something lighter w/lower stack height.
The most common complaint about Looks is the cleat creaking. I've never heard any complaints about the comfort, platform size, etc.
The common complaint re/Speedplays is the cleat (which contains the retention HW) is fussy and requires frequent lubing. Otherwise, people seem to love 'em or hate 'em.
There are lots of pedal reviews on Roadbikereview.com, if you haven't looked there.
