Which pedals?

What don't you like about your existing pedals?

mikesbytes said:

What don't you like about your existing pedals?

HI

I get a lot of movement with them, I've adjusted but still a bit of movement. Also I've read a little about this and that's why I'm asking, I'm starting to ride a lot more now 200-300 per week and the ones I have are beginner clipless, if i getter a better pair will i be able to adjust the position more and will they be stronger more power going through, responsive? Also how will the weight affect the pedal sroke?

Thanks

robwatson35 said:

I get a lot of movement with them, I've adjusted but still a bit of movement.

Float? If so, many pedals and cleats have some degree of rotational 'float' built into them in order to protect the knee joint from stress. Some folks (most folks, actually) require some movement in the foot/pedal interface. If the movement is fore-to-aft maybe your cleats are just worn.

You may check to see if you are currently running 'no float' cleats. If available for your pedal model, they may be the solution to decreased motion. Just be very careful in mounting them and dialing them in to avoid stressing your knees.

Pedal choices are as individual as saddles or handlebars. As an upgrade you might try the look Keo models. The professionals use them without problem. Campagnolo also offer their Chorus and Record pedals with both float and no-float cleats.

CAMPYBOB said:

Float? If so, many pedals and cleats have some degree of rotational 'float' built into them in order to protect the knee joint from stress. Some folks (most folks, actually) require some movement in the foot/pedal interface. If the movement is fore-to-aft maybe your cleats are just worn.

You may check to see if you are currently running 'no float' cleats. If available for your pedal model, they may be the solution to decreased motion. Just be very careful in mounting them and dialing them in to avoid stressing your knees.

Pedal choices are as individual as saddles or handlebars. As an upgrade you might try the look Keo models. The professionals use them without problem. Campagnolo also offer their Chorus and Record pedals with both float and no-float cleats.

I completely agree with everything you said Campybob. I would only add that the color determines the amount of float provided:
Black: no float
Gray 4-5 degrees float
Red 8-10 degrees float

I use the Keo pedals and the red cleat came with the pedal but I found it had too much float. I am very happy with the gray cleat.

vascdoc said:

I completely agree with everything you said Campybob. I would only add that the color determines the amount of float provided:
Black: no float
Gray 4-5 degrees float
Red 8-10 degrees float

I use the Keo pedals and the red cleat came with the pedal but I found it had too much float. I am very happy with the gray cleat.

Thanks! couple of things, I think I will need to get the grey cleats so that I don't have as much Float but also is there truth that keo pedals are better/stronger and so more response/power goes thorugh to the crank/chain/wheel, etc? I'm thinking that if an upgrade it's to get better response and also a lighter 'feel' in my pedal stoke, current pedals are look PP 206,

PS. are the LOOK A5.1 any good?

thanks

Your level of fitness has far more to do with power transmission than your pedal.

I'm certain Alberto Contador could kick my azz even if he was duck taped to rubber block cruiser pedals.

As long as the bearings and cleat-locking mechanisms are in good order on your current pedals I doubt you would notice much difference (weight, spin, power trans) by upgrading to new pedals.

I'll let the Look experts comment on the various models.