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What kind do you use for long distance touring ??
Are these OK?
https://www.greggscycles.com/cartgeni...id=1318&cid=19
Are these OK?
https://www.greggscycles.com/cartgeni...id=1318&cid=19
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try time atac pedals instead - larger contact area, simpler mechanism, bigger cleat - safer, more durable/longer lasting
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/pedal/index_T.shtml
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/pedal/index_T.shtml
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What are WTB clipless, 2-sided pedals ?
Looking at the Bianchi Volpe
https://www.bianchiusa.com/volpe.html
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https://www.bianchiusa.com/volpe.html
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I would strongly suggest mountain bike pedals. Why? Because you can then use MTB shoes, which will allow you to walk w/o waddling or slipping.
Personally, I use Speedplay Frog pedals (on all my bikes), and when touring, wear the Shimano Sandals. I don't bring any other shoes, just layer socks as needed. Neoprene socks from a hunting store work great as waterproof/cold weather layers.
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Personally, I use Speedplay Frog pedals (on all my bikes), and when touring, wear the Shimano Sandals. I don't bring any other shoes, just layer socks as needed. Neoprene socks from a hunting store work great as waterproof/cold weather layers.
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I have always been fond of these https://www.greggscycles.com/cartgeni...id=1319&cid=19
there are times when I'm am cruising around in traffic or a crowd and don't want to be clipped in. It also lets me wear sneakers or sandals when I am camped and just want to ride up to the store or bathrooms
there are times when I'm am cruising around in traffic or a crowd and don't want to be clipped in. It also lets me wear sneakers or sandals when I am camped and just want to ride up to the store or bathrooms
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I just picked up those Shimano M-324s last week and have really liked them. I like that I can ride in normal shoes or cycling shoes, too. And big surprise...they were cheaper here in Poland than on the net in the US!
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Hi mshattuck.
What about bikes ? Are they cheaper as well and do the shops carry all the big brands??
I'm in southern Sweden, so very close.
Up here bikes are exspensive as hell
What about bikes ? Are they cheaper as well and do the shops carry all the big brands??
I'm in southern Sweden, so very close.
Up here bikes are exspensive as hell
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Shops in Poznan carry: Unibike (Polish brand), Giant, Mongoose, Trek, and some other less known (to me at least) brands. The prices really seem to be about what I'm seeing on the web for bikes in the US.
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I like BMX-style pedals. Last week I found a pair for $20 with a mega-wide platform coated with rubber. Even the "teeth" that grip your shoes are heavy duty rubber. These pedals are wider than my waterproof rain boots, my hiking boots, and work great with regular walking shoes, or even sandals.
The cyclists' habit of copying whatever Lance does is silly most of the time, but never sillier than putting racing style pedals on a touring bike. I doubt even Lance would use half-dollar sized clip-in pedals if he were heading into the hills for a mixture of hiking and biking.
The cyclists' habit of copying whatever Lance does is silly most of the time, but never sillier than putting racing style pedals on a touring bike. I doubt even Lance would use half-dollar sized clip-in pedals if he were heading into the hills for a mixture of hiking and biking.
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Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
The cyclists' habit of copying whatever Lance does is silly most of the time, but never sillier than putting racing style pedals on a touring bike. I doubt even Lance would use half-dollar sized clip-in pedals if he were heading into the hills for a mixture of hiking and biking.
And who mentioned anything about hiking ??
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Yea, generally I'd say the touring crowd is right up there among the least likely to care about copying Lance, except for some of the more zesty Audax set, perhaps.
Anyway, I second the suggestion for Mtn bike pedals and either SPD sandals or sneaks.
If you don't walk on the concrete any more than you have to, the footware can last a good while before the soles wear out, but try to get shoes/sandals with soles that aren't too floppy or bendable.
Anyway, I second the suggestion for Mtn bike pedals and either SPD sandals or sneaks.
If you don't walk on the concrete any more than you have to, the footware can last a good while before the soles wear out, but try to get shoes/sandals with soles that aren't too floppy or bendable.
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My favorite touring pedal right now (for use with toe clips):
https://www.classicrendezvous.com/Fra...Lyot_Berth.htm
These are cool too:
https://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Phil_pedals.htm
https://www.classicrendezvous.com/Fra...Lyot_Berth.htm
These are cool too:
https://www.classicrendezvous.com/USA/Phil_pedals.htm
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Originally Posted by velonomad
I have always been fond of these https://www.greggscycles.com/cartgeni...id=1319&cid=19
there are times when I'm am cruising around in traffic or a crowd and don't want to be clipped in. It also lets me wear sneakers or sandals when I am camped and just want to ride up to the store or bathrooms
there are times when I'm am cruising around in traffic or a crowd and don't want to be clipped in. It also lets me wear sneakers or sandals when I am camped and just want to ride up to the store or bathrooms
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I'm a big fan of the Performance Campus pedal. You can clip in (SPD) on one side or ride in shoes or sneakers on the other. ttp://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=2275&subcategory_ID=5240 And they're relatively cheap.
Also love those Shimano SPD sandals.
Also love those Shimano SPD sandals.
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WOW, I thought I had the only three pairs of Phil Woods CHP pedals left. I found mine at a flea market, one pair was installed on an old english three speed and the other two in a parts bin. One pair is only good for parts as the threads are damaged (gone) and only one pair still has the toe clips and straps.
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