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Higher Class 01-06-13 11:33 PM

http://www.bike-improve.com/images/PD-7800.jpg
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...MsXNndLgdb1adw

I have these set up on the roadie, but I have, in fact, done over 500 miles with this setup on various fixayz. I love those shoes... $99 MSRP, they still look as good as the day I got them, they're lighter than my pedals, and they're plenty stiff enough for my pitiful wittle legs (not very stiff).

I also have a set of Time Atac Alium pedals and Trashbar MTB shoes that I used to commute with (and have admittedly raced on). Pretty heinous. The bearings are totally shot, and the shoes feel like marshmallows with thumb tacks on the bottom.

brauluver 01-07-13 12:17 AM


Originally Posted by TMonk (Post 15128257)
i love me some fast twisties!

Hell yeah http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._snackfood.jpg

cc700 01-07-13 01:16 AM

i love my time RxS

JonSC 01-07-13 01:26 AM

Shimano 105 / Sidi Genius 5

TMonk 01-07-13 08:01 AM


Originally Posted by brauluver (Post 15128341)

:lol:

dookie 01-07-13 08:12 AM

always.

spd-sl & sidi ergo 2.

JeremyLC 01-07-13 09:14 AM

I have a pair of Shiman 520 pedals and... no shoes, at the moment. I had some Specialized shoes (discontinued model), but my feet finally burst through them and I can't find any shoes that fit my mutant Hobbit feet :/

intothev0id 01-07-13 09:49 AM

http://i49.tinypic.com/2lb95c.jpg

The day I got these in February of 2012 with my first time going clipless.

8bits 01-07-13 09:49 AM


Originally Posted by JeremyLC (Post 15129094)
I have a pair of Shiman 520 pedals and... no shoes, at the moment. I had some Specialized shoes (discontinued model), but my feet finally burst through them and I can't find any shoes that fit my mutant Hobbit feet :/

I have Hobbit feet too and Sidi's Mega shape are the perfect fit, you should give them a try.

BoSoxYacht 01-07-13 11:15 AM

Look Keo 2 Max Carbon with Shimano r-300 shoes on the FG bike
Specialized SPD pedals with Keen commuters or Sidi Dominators on the SS/CX bike.

mconlonx 01-07-13 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by lostforawhile (Post 15126738)
I have a westport cruiser bike I like to ride sometimes, it's heavy and is a good leg workout, it's also nice when i'm not in any hurry, anyone know if these bikes are regular thread on the pedals? the bike isnt bad, but the pedals have to go

Cruisers usually have threaded pedals, just like any other bike, but may use a 1/2" axle instead of the usual 9/16" axle found on most other bikes. If you're looking for foot retention and better pedals, Odyssey Twisted BMX 1/2" pedals w/ straps like Retrogression sells would be the way to go.

harveydejano 01-07-13 09:16 PM

i have those pedals now but im switch to the R540

Leukybear 01-07-13 10:16 PM

The current 105 pedal is the best bang for the buck pedal on the market at the moment.

For fixed I currently have the above pedal or the near identical/ older dura ace version which the above pedal is based off of, *hint hint. And either of these shoes:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51L7myetH1L.jpg

http://www.cellbikes.com.au/SIDI-Gen...s-2012_181.jpg

And currently debating want/need on whether to get the wires.

gganio 01-09-13 04:30 PM

I ride SPD clipless over Retrofitzed shoes and a few walkable SPD shoes.
I ride fixed on fixed with some Look delta clipless with a pair of Pyro Platforms.

GMJ 01-09-13 05:57 PM

http://****************/wp-content/u...ng-shoes-2.jpg

http://urbancyclery.co.uk/image/cach...ck-700x700.jpg

Impreza_aL 01-09-13 06:32 PM

Clipless on the street? I did when I was riding fixed on the street. I prefer the DA pedals for the lower q factor. I plan to build another street fixie and will probably go back to straps.

Jaytron 01-10-13 07:08 PM

Look Keo Max 2 + Sidi Genius 5 on the track bike.

Shimano M520 on the commuter

fischer, max 01-10-13 08:14 PM

sidi dominator 5 + eggbeaters.

Higher Class 01-10-13 08:51 PM

new cleats and pedal body covers. happy feets

Bikeforumuser0017 01-10-13 09:07 PM

All my friends and I ride clipless. All of them double sided pedals. M520, speedplay zero, and time atacs is pretty much all we ride.

jackss731 01-12-13 03:13 PM

Its the only way to ride.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps464efdd1.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psb5ecbd58.jpg

sheepdog84 01-12-13 04:20 PM

Those are some nice vans, mate.

Switching over to clipless made a massive difference in my longer rides... I went with sidi dominator 5's and shimano m540s ... and it's not as "scary" as you might think.. riding a rather "fast" bike (sometimes without brakes) and being seemingly attached to it, that is.. it's an adjustment.. but well worth it imo.

Mumonkan 01-12-13 04:32 PM

when i first started riding fixed gear i was really paranoid of even using clips and straps since id ridden bmx on platforms all my life

about a week in i wanted nothing more than to be as attached to the pedals as possible
the only reason im not using zero float cleats at this point is ive heard theyre not the best for long rides

Walrus 01-13-13 01:44 AM

I used speedplay pedals fixed for a few months and while I loved it, the convenience of street shoes and a clip/strap setup won in the end.
I'm on and off the bike too much to justify all the duckwalking and cleat wear.

Anyone recommend a good recessed cleat setup? Seems like a good middle ground.

yummygooey 01-13-13 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by Mumonkan (Post 15149912)
about a week in i wanted nothing more than to be as attached to the pedals as possible

i feel like a derp when i ride platform pedals. less of a derp when i ride clips and straps, but still pretty derpy. clipless has ruined me.


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