Need some help with upgrading my pedals
#1
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Bikes: 09' Cinelli Vigorelli, 95' trek 950
Need some help with upgrading my pedals
the pedals i have on my bike now are starting to spin less freely. they're from my girlfriend's kilo tt, whatever pedals those are.
i'm looking to upgrade to a better setup but i need some advice so i don't just do a side grade. I would like them to be as light as possible but that's not a priority. cost is probably the the main factor, hoping to spend less than 50 with clips and straps if possible.
any suggestions\? not looking to go clipless, i like being able to wear any shoe i happen to have on that day.
i'm looking to upgrade to a better setup but i need some advice so i don't just do a side grade. I would like them to be as light as possible but that's not a priority. cost is probably the the main factor, hoping to spend less than 50 with clips and straps if possible.
any suggestions\? not looking to go clipless, i like being able to wear any shoe i happen to have on that day.
#2
Your cog is slipping.



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MKS GR-9s may be a good option. Bell's Bike Shop has them complete with steel clips/leather straps for 45 bucks.

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#7
Your cog is slipping.



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They may be a little big unless you wear bulky shoes. Bell's will most likely swap them out for mediums if they have them in stock and you ask nicely.
edit: just realized they are already mediums. You're all set.
edit: just realized they are already mediums. You're all set.
Last edited by Scrodzilla; 05-10-10 at 08:10 PM. Reason: overlooking details
#12
THE STUFFED


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#15
I HATE my GR-9 pedals. They are way too narrow and so the straps always get caught on my feet when sliding in. I have double straps now and it is just as bad. I also hate the lip at the front that makes the clip have to be about 4mm lower than the pedal. That means my toes of my shoes won't easily slip into the front (did testing with the straps off).
Going back to Sylvians and my 105 SPDSL's for longer rides.
Going back to Sylvians and my 105 SPDSL's for longer rides.
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Old fart



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#17
I HATE my GR-9 pedals. They are way too narrow and so the straps always get caught on my feet when sliding in. I have double straps now and it is just as bad. I also hate the lip at the front that makes the clip have to be about 4mm lower than the pedal. That means my toes of my shoes won't easily slip into the front (did testing with the straps off).
Going back to Sylvians and my 105 SPDSL's for longer rides.
Going back to Sylvians and my 105 SPDSL's for longer rides.
Otherwise it is a nice pedal, I've had no other problems with them.





