clipless on a budget
08-17-10 | 11:31 AM
#26
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I went on ebay last night looking for pedals, and actually ended up deciding on M520's.
Also... since I was kind of drunk, and I've been known to bid impulsively under the influence, I kept on browsing, and found some cheap MO76's in my size.
Tried resisting the urge, but couldn't. So now I have two pairs of shoes.
Also... since I was kind of drunk, and I've been known to bid impulsively under the influence, I kept on browsing, and found some cheap MO76's in my size.
Tried resisting the urge, but couldn't. So now I have two pairs of shoes.
08-17-10 | 02:13 PM
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I wouldn't go ride in traffic right off the bat.
Stand next to a fence or wall and clip in with one foot. Leave the other foot on the ground. Unclip (twist your heel out away from the bike). Clip in again. Unclip again. Clip in. Unclip. Clip in.
I usually clip in my first foot with the pedal at the bottom of the circle, and angle the my toes down a bit. Then engage by pushing the foot forward and down at a 45-ish degree angle.
Then start rolling, and do the same thing while riding. Clip, unclip, clip, unclip.
It's not super difficult to do, the hardest part is just getting that muscle memory for where your foot/cleat goes in relation to the pedal. Once that's down the rest is easy.
Stand next to a fence or wall and clip in with one foot. Leave the other foot on the ground. Unclip (twist your heel out away from the bike). Clip in again. Unclip again. Clip in. Unclip. Clip in.
I usually clip in my first foot with the pedal at the bottom of the circle, and angle the my toes down a bit. Then engage by pushing the foot forward and down at a 45-ish degree angle.
Then start rolling, and do the same thing while riding. Clip, unclip, clip, unclip.
It's not super difficult to do, the hardest part is just getting that muscle memory for where your foot/cleat goes in relation to the pedal. Once that's down the rest is easy.
08-17-10 | 02:18 PM
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how is the color scheme tarck? they're the same color scheme as my genius 5 
+1
i once missed it and the pedal was just after the cleat on the plastic. I thought it engaged, apply downward pressure, WHOOSH, foot flew off. I didn't fall but I pulled my shoulder regaining balance of the bike.
Originally Posted by osiris419
Hey thanks for the help. I was out trying that for a while. You're right the hardest thing is getting the right position on the pedal.
i once missed it and the pedal was just after the cleat on the plastic. I thought it engaged, apply downward pressure, WHOOSH, foot flew off. I didn't fall but I pulled my shoulder regaining balance of the bike.
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08-17-10 | 03:08 PM
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Entry level stuff. Not light, but i'm not a weight weenie, so I like them. They work well with cleated shoes or with regular sneakers.
https://www.performancebike.com/webap...ategoryDisplay
And:
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...1_20000_400034
Under $100 total. And if you hate 'em, performance bike takes any returns for any reason, any condition, full refund.
https://www.performancebike.com/webap...ategoryDisplay
And:
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...1_20000_400034
Under $100 total. And if you hate 'em, performance bike takes any returns for any reason, any condition, full refund.
08-17-10 | 03:24 PM
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So I love those pedals, perfect for what I want. What would you recommend, really good deal (30-40 bucks for some Crank bros eggbeater SL's, new in box) on Egg Beaters, Atacs + shoes, or the SPD style from performance cycle?
08-17-10 | 03:48 PM
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I have those. I like them, but I got them on clearance for $45 and they only had one size available. Felt ok in the store, but they're definitely too small. My advice: try them on, and buy the correct size!
08-17-10 | 04:08 PM
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^^ errbody I know who has them says practically everything is user-replaceable, and they'll last for years. Expensive, but durable: like the chris king of footwear.
08-17-10 | 05:07 PM
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08-17-10 | 06:41 PM
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I went on ebay last night looking for pedals, and actually ended up deciding on M520's.
Also... since I was kind of drunk, and I've been known to bid impulsively under the influence, I kept on browsing, and found some cheap MO76's in my size.
Tried resisting the urge, but couldn't. So now I have two pairs of shoes.
Also... since I was kind of drunk, and I've been known to bid impulsively under the influence, I kept on browsing, and found some cheap MO76's in my size.
Tried resisting the urge, but couldn't. So now I have two pairs of shoes.
eh, I have those shoes. Their durability sucks
08-19-10 | 09:27 AM
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I still haven't been able to decide which system to go with. Could anyone give me some input?
I have a good deal on some Brand New Eggbeater SL's, There are the ATACs and the SPD pedal + clip in.
Pedal that has SPD clip in
Atac Pedals + cleats
Eggbeater SL's
I can't figure out which will be a decent investment as well as a solid clipless system. Could anyone give me their personal input?
I have a good deal on some Brand New Eggbeater SL's, There are the ATACs and the SPD pedal + clip in.
Pedal that has SPD clip in
Atac Pedals + cleats
Eggbeater SL's
I can't figure out which will be a decent investment as well as a solid clipless system. Could anyone give me their personal input?
08-19-10 | 10:18 AM
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I'm also a clipless noob, but have been doing a lot of reading, lurking, asking, etc... I'd say most people are happy with ATACs or SPD's. I've read a lot of Crank Brothers horror stories, so wrote them off. I went with SPD's in the end. Just waiting for the pedals to arrive.
IF you go SPD, go for the Shimano M520 instead of that Forte. You can easily find a new pair of M520s with cleats on ebay for about $30.
Jebus. What kind of torture are you submitting your shoes to?
Mine arrived today and they fit like a GLOVE. Want to wear them everywhere. Want to wear them in my sleep. That's how great they feel. Quite amazing. At least I'm happy with the fit. We'll see how they hold up once the pedals get here
IF you go SPD, go for the Shimano M520 instead of that Forte. You can easily find a new pair of M520s with cleats on ebay for about $30.
Jebus. What kind of torture are you submitting your shoes to?
Mine arrived today and they fit like a GLOVE. Want to wear them everywhere. Want to wear them in my sleep. That's how great they feel. Quite amazing. At least I'm happy with the fit. We'll see how they hold up once the pedals get here
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08-19-10 | 10:34 AM
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Just my $0.02 based on a lot of other people's $0.02. M520's are generally accepted as a great starter pedal and a great pedal overall.
I'd still wait for others to chime in before you take the plunge, though.
And, slightly OT, what topeak mini pump are you looking at? Don't get the mini master blaster. I have one and it kind of sucks.
I'd still wait for others to chime in before you take the plunge, though.
And, slightly OT, what topeak mini pump are you looking at? Don't get the mini master blaster. I have one and it kind of sucks.
08-19-10 | 12:54 PM
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yep, road morph, grabbing m520's from performance. They got that sweet sweet 20% off coupon right now, going to incycle in pasadena after work to try on some shoes, if I dont find anything I'll grab a pair off of performance too. maybe pick up some new bar tape.
08-19-10 | 03:04 PM
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Bikes: Fixie Conversion- Old frame(I think Spalding haha) custom painted myself with cannondale saddle, orignal seat post, decalless shun track crank, decalless vuelta deepdish wheelset, czar cst road competition tires, bullhorns and tange BB
I love ebay got a new pair of shoes to replace mine that got trashed when I left them out in the rain: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Got them with a best offer of 20$ including shipping
They are pretty nice
Got them with a best offer of 20$ including shipping
They are pretty nice
08-19-10 | 03:33 PM
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Bikes: Fixie Conversion- Old frame(I think Spalding haha) custom painted myself with cannondale saddle, orignal seat post, decalless shun track crank, decalless vuelta deepdish wheelset, czar cst road competition tires, bullhorns and tange BB
08-20-10 | 01:10 PM
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Last question, any opinions on the following shoes? Im trying to place my order today? All in all, with a new pump and back light (hopefully this one lasts more than a week)
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...0_20000_400034
https://www.performancebike.com/webap...mmaryOnly=true
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...0_20000_400034
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...0_20000_400034
https://www.performancebike.com/webap...mmaryOnly=true
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...0_20000_400034
08-20-10 | 01:30 PM
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I have Louis Garneau MTB shoes and no complaints using them with M520s. I did have to return a pair of pedals that had a platform around the clip with prevented clipping in because of the heavy tread on the shoes, but with the M520s they're perfect.
