Pedal Recommendations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dogfighting said:

Hello,

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"

I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Pedals are as personal as shoes.

For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer will
buy them from you when you no longer want them.

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quote='Chris BeHanna'On Wed said:

Hello,

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"

I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Dude

a) why so much punctuation? Unnecessary.
2) pedals have nothing to do with the bike you're buying

Chris BeHanna said:

Dogfighting said:

Hello,

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"

I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Pedals are as personal as shoes.

For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer will
buy them from you when you no longer want them.

Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on the
subject.

Hopefully, some more input from the group will come through.

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Dogfighting a écrit :

Quoted message said:

Chris BeHanna said:

Dogfighting said:

Hello,

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"

I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Pedals are as personal as shoes.

For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer
will
buy them from you when you no longer want them.

Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on
the subject.

Hopefully, some more input from the group will come through.

To be really comfortable, you need to look at the platinum plating on
the contact surface. For longer life, synthetic yak grease on the
internal ceramic bearing is a must. Newer, motor assisted pedals should
be in production and available this winter. Nano-motors must, however,
be lithium-free. Finally, to ensure the lowest offset to the pedal
axle, surgically implanted cleats will help, and that will also take off
a couple hundred grams, as no shoes will be needed.

All other advice is superfluous.

Sandy said:

Dogfighting a écrit :

Quoted message said:

Chris BeHanna said:

On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:16:08 -0400, Dogfighting wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"
>
> I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?
>
> I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Pedals are as personal as shoes.

For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer
will
buy them from you when you no longer want them.

Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on
the subject.

Hopefully, some more input from the group will come through.

To be really comfortable, you need to look at the platinum plating on
the contact surface. For longer life, synthetic yak grease on the
internal ceramic bearing is a must. Newer, motor assisted pedals should
be in production and available this winter. Nano-motors must, however,
be lithium-free. Finally, to ensure the lowest offset to the pedal
axle, surgically implanted cleats will help, and that will also take off
a couple hundred grams, as no shoes will be needed.

And of course the feet should be tattooed to look like cycling shoes.
Pick a classic design like an old pair of Detto Pietro's with all of
the ventilation holes.

R

Dogfighting said:

Chris BeHanna said:

Dogfighting said:

Hello,

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"

I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Pedals are as personal as shoes.

For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer will
buy them from you when you no longer want them.

Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on the
subject.

The pro riders use just about everything there is. All the manufacturers sponsor
riders and insist on their pedals being used. I suspect that the eggbeaters are
fairly rare in the pro peloton, more of a 'cross and MTB thing, I thought.

Quoted message said:

Hopefully, some more input from the group will come through.

Why not whatever the hell you've been riding? Or rather a fancy, brand-new
version of what's familiar so you can still wear your shoes and tediously
adjusted cleats.

None of the mainstream, upper-half-of-the-product-line pedals suck, so it really
isn't that critical.

Ron

Sandy said:

Dogfighting a écrit :

Quoted message said:

Chris BeHanna said:

On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:16:08 -0400, Dogfighting wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"
>
> I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?
>
> I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Pedals are as personal as shoes.

For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer
will
buy them from you when you no longer want them.

Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on
the subject.

Hopefully, some more input from the group will come through.

To be really comfortable, you need to look at the platinum plating on
the contact surface. For longer life, synthetic yak grease on the
internal ceramic bearing is a must. Newer, motor assisted pedals should
be in production and available this winter. Nano-motors must, however,
be lithium-free. Finally, to ensure the lowest offset to the pedal
axle, surgically implanted cleats will help, and that will also take off
a couple hundred grams, as no shoes will be needed.

All other advice is superfluous.

Dumbass, you mentioned nothing about poly-titanium matrix construction or dual
beam integrated laser alignment protocols. Or do you not have those in France.

Ron

Dogfighting said:

Hello,

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"

I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Lose the exclamation marks, please.

I'd do some research on the Internet, especially to find out how many
TdF riders have actually used Eggbeaters. Woof woof.

What kind of riding do you do? Do you need to walk during bike usage?
What peds and shoes have you used in the past? --D-y

RonSonic a écrit :

Quoted message said:

Sandy said:

Dogfighting a écrit :

Quoted message said:

Chris BeHanna wrote:

> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:16:08 -0400, Dogfighting wrote:
>
>
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"
>>
>> I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?
>>
>> I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.
>>
> Pedals are as personal as shoes.
>
> For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
> replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer
> will
> buy them from you when you no longer want them.
>
>
Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on
the subject.

Hopefully, some more input from the group will come through.

To be really comfortable, you need to look at the platinum plating on
the contact surface. For longer life, synthetic yak grease on the
internal ceramic bearing is a must. Newer, motor assisted pedals should
be in production and available this winter. Nano-motors must, however,
be lithium-free. Finally, to ensure the lowest offset to the pedal
axle, surgically implanted cleats will help, and that will also take off
a couple hundred grams, as no shoes will be needed.

All other advice is superfluous.

Dumbass, you mentioned nothing about poly-titanium matrix construction or dual
beam integrated laser alignment protocols. Or do you not have those in France.

Ron

I chose to write where I have unlimited expertise, only. But you are
right - one must examine the broad panoply of choices. Ditto, as to
tattooing (RicodJour). Someone ought to be able to deal with surface
treatment for soon-to-be-leather, also.

In article <[email hidden]>,

RonSonic said:

On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 05:34:14 -0400, Dogfighting <[email hidden]> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on the
subject.

The pro riders use just about everything there is. All the manufacturers
sponsor riders and insist on their pedals being used. I suspect that the
eggbeaters are fairly rare in the pro peloton, more of a 'cross and MTB
thing, I thought.

That is true, but I believe Fred Rodriguez uses them on the road.

--
tanx,
Howard

Never take a tenant with a monkey.

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

In article <[email hidden]>,

RonSonic said:

On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:27:46 +0200, Sandy <[email hidden]> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

To be really comfortable, you need to look at the platinum plating on
the contact surface. For longer life, synthetic yak grease on the
internal ceramic bearing is a must. Newer, motor assisted pedals should
be in production and available this winter. Nano-motors must, however,
be lithium-free. Finally, to ensure the lowest offset to the pedal
axle, surgically implanted cleats will help, and that will also take off
a couple hundred grams, as no shoes will be needed.

All other advice is superfluous.

Dumbass, you mentioned nothing about poly-titanium matrix construction or
dual beam integrated laser alignment protocols. Or do you not have those in
France.

No, they don't allow Cubic Zironium out of the US without approval of the DoD and
that's not going to happen anytime soon.

--
tanx,
Howard

Never take a tenant with a monkey.

remove YOUR SHOES to reply, ok?

RicodJour said:

And of course the feet should be tattooed to look like cycling shoes.
Pick a classic design like an old pair of Detto Pietro's with all of
the ventilation holes.

In that case you may as well make the ventilation holes real instead of
tattoos. After all with these 2007 Campag brake calipers, drilling for
lightness is coming back into vogue.

in message <[email hidden]>, Dogfighting

(') said:

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"
I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

I'm using Look Keos on my road bikes and Time ATACs on my mountain bikes.
The Keos are light, low profile, moderately large platform, engage
positively, have useful amounts of float (depending on the cleat you
choose). In summary all the benefits of the old Look Deltas plus light
weight. But remember to buy cleat covers and use them, because the
cleats are easily damaged by walking on. Recommended.

Prior to using Keos I had tried every single one of Shimano's pedal
systems (SPD, SPD-R, SPD-SL) and didn't like any of them. I ended up
with a pair of quite old Shimano pedals which were actually Look Deltas
made under licence; I quite liked those but they were heavy. Hence the
Keos.

I haven't tried either Keywins (a close friend uses these and is
extremely happy with them) or Speedplays; if I wasn't happy with the
Keos one of those systems would be next on my list. But as it is, the
Keos do me.

The ATACs engage positively, have useful amounts of float, and clear mud
quickly. Also recommended.

Prior to switching to ATACs I'd used Shimano SPDs and various SPD clones,
but none of them clear mud well and when full of mud they don't engage.
I haven't tried Eggbeaters; if I wasn't happy with the ATACs that's
probably what I would try next.

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(') said:

Chris BeHanna said:

Dogfighting said:

Hello,

Probably going to buy a "Giant TCR Composite 1"

I need to buy pedals for it...what are you guys recommending !?

I don't want to spend the next month doing research on the Internet.

Pedals are as personal as shoes.

For cheapies, for now, you could go with a low-end set of SPDs and
replace them later when you figure out what you want. Someone MTBer
will buy them from you when you no longer want them.

Hi, I definitely do not want "Cheapies" I am looking for a set of high
quality pedals the bike shop salesperson advised the Tour de France
cyclists use CrankBrothers Eggbeaters. However, I am open minded on
the
subject.

This is a troll, right?

The professional peloton is mainly on Look (Delta and increasingly Keo)
and Shimano (SPD-SL) pedals, with Speedplays making inroads (team CSC,
Phonak).

Is /anyone/ using Eggbeaters for road racing? They clear mud well, which
is good for mountain bike stuff, but they put your foot a long way from
the pedal axle, which is not good at all.

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;; education and catastrophe.
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Simon Brooke said:

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Simon Brooke said:

Prior to using Keos I had tried every single one of Shimano's pedal
systems (SPD, SPD-R, SPD-SL) and didn't like any of them.

Including the current ones, like Ultegra 6610's? I like mine, for road.

Spin class uses the old SPD ("spud"😉 MTB pedal. OK for that use, one of
the attachment plates for Sidi shoes has a raised surround for the
metal cleat that makes walking possible. Nowhere near as good as the
pontoons on the 6610 cleats.

Still there, OP? (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) --D-y

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(') said:

Simon Brooke said:

Prior to using Keos I had tried every single one of Shimano's pedal
systems (SPD, SPD-R, SPD-SL) and didn't like any of them.

Including the current ones, like Ultegra 6610's? I like mine, for road.

SPD-SL, yes, 6610s, not sure. I don't remember the model number and I
sold those peals at a bike jumble.

But, you know, pedals are personal. Just because I don't like 'em doesn't
make them rubbish. A lot of the pro teams are running on Shimano pedals.
Now, I know that, to some extent, they ride what the sponsors give 'em,
but if the pedals were [censored] they'd go and find a different pedal
sponsor.

--
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... a mild, inoffensive sadist...

Simon Brooke schreef:

Quoted message said:

But, you know, pedals are personal. Just because I don't like 'em doesn't
make them rubbish. A lot of the pro teams are running on Shimano pedals.

I always loved my SPD-R pedal-cleat combination.

--
E. Dronkert

In article <[email hidden]>,

Simon Brooke said:

in message <[email hidden]>,

(') said:

Simon Brooke said:

Prior to using Keos I had tried every single one of Shimano's pedal
systems (SPD, SPD-R, SPD-SL) and didn't like any of them.

Including the current ones, like Ultegra 6610's? I like mine, for road.

SPD-SL, yes, 6610s, not sure. I don't remember the model number and I
sold those peals at a bike jumble.

But, you know, pedals are personal. Just because I don't like 'em doesn't
make them rubbish. A lot of the pro teams are running on Shimano pedals.
Now, I know that, to some extent, they ride what the sponsors give 'em,
but if the pedals were [censored] they'd go and find a different pedal
sponsor.

No, tradition dictates that they cheat on their sponsor. Also, some
teams don't have a pedal sponsor, leaving that bit of kit up to their
riders (and their riders' sponsorships).

--
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to think that they have to take drugs to succeed." -Paul Erdos