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Old 08-02-11 | 05:59 PM
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Looking for a classy clipless pedals

so i was digging through my garage and found some spd shoes, all i neew now are cleats and pedals, but im going for a classy look on my bike, any suggestions for something affordable?
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These are affordable SPD pedals that include cleats and come in both black and white. I have several sets of them, they are very easy to get in and out, and are very durable. Shipping is only $2.99 with pick one item.

Black >>> https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...1&category=389

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Old 08-02-11 | 07:33 PM
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Something classy is something simple, clean, and functional.


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Old 08-02-11 | 07:40 PM
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OK, not trolling here. But, what does "classy" mean? Is that the opposite of sporty?
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Old 08-02-11 | 07:43 PM
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Shimano A520 spds are "classy" as low profile touring pedals
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i guess im looking, something simplistic without all the crazy colors/logos/etc.
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Old 08-02-11 | 07:50 PM
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Hey, man. Some advice:

Are you making the bike to take photos of it or are you making the bike to ride? The worst thing you can do for yourself is put on some bad pedals that look good in photos.

Who benefits from the photos? Us. Who has to deal with less than ideal pedals every day? You.

Pick the pedals that perform the best for you and your style of riding.







But since you asked...Speedplay Zero Titanium:
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Old 08-02-11 | 07:54 PM
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Carleton, those are beautiful, but I think he wants something affordable (unless that's affordable for you, in which case more power to you).
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Old 08-02-11 | 07:54 PM
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Hey, man. Some advice:

Are you making the bike to take photos of it or are you making the bike to ride? The worst thing you can do for yourself is put on some bad pedals that look good in photos.
It being made to ride, its my commuter actually, but it doesn't hurt to have a nice looking bike in some photos(especially because i'm constantly riding with evil and some other buddies that are also into photography)

i think i've decided on the Shimano A520 after reading up on them. Plus they are more in my price range compared to those speedplay ones(which are very nice indeed, just $300 aren't something i'd want to possibly beat around on a commuter)

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Old 08-02-11 | 07:55 PM
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^^^Speedplay Zeros... stay classy, SSFG!

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Old 08-02-11 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by redpear
Something classy is something simple, clean, and functional.


$50
those ARE classy and I hear nothing but praise for them
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Old 08-02-11 | 07:58 PM
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those ARE classy and I hear nothing but praise for them
evil has them, i would love to have them, but $200 is quite out of my price range
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Carleton, those are beautiful, but I think he wants something affordable (unless that's affordable for you, in which case more power to you).
I forgot the affordable part.

Exustar makes a full range of affordable pedals. I can't comment good or bad on how well they hold up as I have never tried them. But, I've seen a few racers using them. They can be bought via Amazon.com.

https://www.exustar.com/product.php?t1s=12&level=1

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It being made to ride, its my commuter actually, but it doesn't hurt to have a nice looking bike in some photos(especially because i'm constantly riding with evil and some other buddies that are also into photography)
No, it doesn't hurt to have nice looking pedals. It may hurt to choose pedals based only on looks. But, hey. It's up to you.
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Old 08-02-11 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarmankyle
evil has them, i would love to have them, but $200 is quite out of my price range
no no no egg beater 1 is U$61 https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=53277
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Old 08-02-11 | 08:08 PM
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i guess egg beater 1's it is... thanks guys
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Old 08-02-11 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarmankyle
i guess egg beater 1's it is... thanks guys
ANNNND as expected, he chooses the worst pedals of all offered to him.

I hate eggbeaters. Worst feeling and performing pedal I've ever used.
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Old 08-02-11 | 08:13 PM
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This is what you are looking for ...

M919: Wellgo WAM-M919 Clipless Pedals Price: $ 25.00

https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ils&ProdID=545

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Old 08-02-11 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by carleton
ANNNND as expected, he chooses the worst pedals of all offered to him.

I hate eggbeaters. Worst feeling and performing pedal I've ever used.
In his defence, he does have SPD shoes.
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Old 08-02-11 | 08:19 PM
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what about time atac aliums carleton?
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Old 08-02-11 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Squirrelli
In his defence, he does have SPD shoes.
Then get the SPD pedals that TT offered in the first reply.

Originally Posted by 8bits
what about time atac aliums carleton?
I've used them. They are OK. Not great. Really big.

The older ATACs looked better in my opinion. But, worked about the same. These are pretty much impossible to find. 1st gen hipsters bought them all up and trashed them.



The float is springy, not free. The springs keep wanting to return your foot to the center line.
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Old 08-02-11 | 08:34 PM
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I have the base model eggbeater that I posted and I like them.

I am 115 lbs, I'm in good shape but no track sprinter. Whatever problems Carleton has I may not even be feeling.
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Old 08-02-11 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by redpear
I have the base model eggbeater that I posted and I like them.

I am 115 lbs, I'm in good shape but no track sprinter. Whatever problems Carleton has I may not even be feeling.
My dislike for eggbeaters started before I began racing on the track. It started back in 2006 (I think) when eggbeaters were all the rage around here. I got a pair for cheap and was like, "What the heck. I'll see for myself what everyone is talking about." I didn't like them at all.

Have you ever used any other clipless pedals?

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Old 08-02-11 | 11:22 PM
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I'd go with the M520's. You already have the shoes to go with them...
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Old 08-02-11 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by carleton
My dislike for eggbeaters started before I began racing on the track. It started back in 2006 (I think) when eggbeaters were all the rage around here. I got a pair for cheap and was like, "What the heck. I'll see for myself what everyone is talking about." I didn't like them at all.

Have you ever used any other clipless pedals?
Only those cheap Shimano SPDs, and I didn't like those. Maybe that's why.
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Old 08-02-11 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaytron
I'd go with the M520's. You already have the shoes to go with them...
Moot point. All the pedals we suggest will come with cleats.
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