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  1. ....and that's it, until I get some quality seat time, I promise. (bike
    is an '05 Cannondale CX)

    Spent the evening obsessively-compulsively looking for install
    instructions, etc. on all the various components on my bike to
    familiarize myself with what I'm going to need to do to get it in the
    shape I want it. (you think that's bad, you should see how I restore a
    car. It gets silly. Just accept that that's the way I am and let's
    move on.) The brake situation is under control, I've already got some
    cantis on the way (love the internet!) picked up some new brake cables
    at LBS on the way home from work.

    Questions:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em. Is clipless the way to go? I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment? LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be. I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards. Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there. Done." A little more OCD
    style research turns up the news that the overwhelming opinion seems to
    be that ISIS BB's all suck. This is bad news to me as I have not one
    but two cranksets, both Truvativ, both ISIS. What's your call - slap
    another gigapipe in there and hope for the best, or swap to...? I'm
    trying to keep the expenditures to a minimum, I know that sounds silly
    after dropping a couple hundred bucks on a new bike that I technically
    didn't need (but am sure I'll enjoy riding) but I've also got a couple
    other toys awaiting my attention (and cash infusions...) like the house,
    car, etc...

    thanks again

    nate
    --
    replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.
    http://members.cox.net/njnagel

  2. Nate Nagel said:

    ...and that's it, until I get some quality seat time, I promise.  (bike
    is an '05 Cannondale CX)

    Spent the evening obsessively-compulsively looking for install
    instructions, etc. on all the various components on my bike to
    familiarize myself with what I'm going to need to do to get it in the
    shape I want it.  (you think that's bad, you should see how I restore a
    car.  It gets silly.  Just accept that that's the way I am and let's
    move on.)  The brake situation is under control, I've already got  some
    cantis on the way (love the internet!)  picked up some new brake cables
    at LBS on the way home from work.

    Questions:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em.  Is clipless the way to go?  I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment?  LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    clipless. If you want to occasionally use regular shoes that works
    fine with most clipless MTB pedals, but can be slippery standing. You
    can also get some plastic inserts to use with regular shoes.

    Quoted message said:

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be.  I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards.  Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there.  Done."  A little more OCD
    style research turns up the news that the overwhelming opinion seems to
    be that ISIS BB's all suck.  This is bad news to me as I have not one
    but two cranksets, both Truvativ, both ISIS.  What's your call - slap
    another gigapipe in there and hope for the best, or swap to...?  I'm
    trying to keep the expenditures to a minimum, I know that sounds silly
    after dropping a couple hundred bucks on a new bike that I technically
    didn't need (but am sure I'll enjoy riding) but I've also got a couple
    other toys awaiting my attention (and cash infusions...) like the house,
    car, etc...

    ISIS isn't the greatest, but it does't necessarily suck. By far the
    cheapest thing to do it just swap the bb and ride it til it pukes, and
    swap again. Could be forever, who knows. No reason to buy a new
    crankset and bb because you think you might someday wear out your
    existing bb.

    Joseph

  3. email hidden said:
    Nate Nagel said:

    ...and that's it, until I get some quality seat time, I promise.  (bike
    is an '05 Cannondale CX)

    Quoted message said:

    Spent the evening obsessively-compulsively looking for install
    instructions, etc. on all the various components on my bike to
    familiarize myself with what I'm going to need to do to get it in the
    shape I want it.  (you think that's bad, you should see how I restore a
    car.  It gets silly.  Just accept that that's the way I am and let's
    move on.)  The brake situation is under control, I've already got  some
    cantis on the way (love the internet!)  picked up some new brake cables
    at LBS on the way home from work.

    Quoted message said:

    Questions:

    Quoted message said:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em.  Is clipless the way to go?  I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment?  LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    clipless. If you want to occasionally use regular shoes that works
    fine with most clipless MTB pedals, but can be slippery standing. You
    can also get some plastic inserts to use with regular shoes.

    Quoted message said:

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be.  I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards.  Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there.  Done."  A little more OCD
    style research turns up the news that the overwhelming opinion seems to
    be that ISIS BB's all suck.  This is bad news to me as I have not one
    but two cranksets, both Truvativ, both ISIS.  What's your call - slap
    another gigapipe in there and hope for the best, or swap to...?  I'm
    trying to keep the expenditures to a minimum, I know that sounds silly
    after dropping a couple hundred bucks on a new bike that I technically
    didn't need (but am sure I'll enjoy riding) but I've also got a couple
    other toys awaiting my attention (and cash infusions...) like the house,
    car, etc...

    ISIS isn't the greatest, but it does't necessarily suck. By far the
    cheapest thing to do it just swap the bb and ride it til it pukes, and
    swap again. Could be forever, who knows. No reason to buy a new
    crankset and bb because you think you might someday wear out your
    existing bb.

    Joseph- Hide quoted text -

    - Show quoted text -

    I agree with Joseph. Get some MTB shoes and spd pedals. You can find
    spd pedals for as little at $30.00. Regarding your crankset, BB you'll
    be fine with ISIS. If properly installed and adjusted, they'll last
    plenty. Just ride the bike and have fun.

    Andres

  4. Nate Nagel said:

    ...and that's it, until I get some quality seat time, I promise. (bike
    is an '05 Cannondale CX)

    Spent the evening obsessively-compulsively looking for install
    instructions, etc. on all the various components on my bike to
    familiarize myself with what I'm going to need to do to get it in the
    shape I want it. (you think that's bad, you should see how I restore a
    car. It gets silly. Just accept that that's the way I am and let's
    move on.) The brake situation is under control, I've already got some
    cantis on the way (love the internet!) picked up some new brake cables
    at LBS on the way home from work.

    Questions:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em. Is clipless the way to go? I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment? LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be. I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards. Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there. Done." A little more OCD
    style research turns up the news that the overwhelming opinion seems to
    be that ISIS BB's all suck. This is bad news to me as I have not one
    but two cranksets, both Truvativ, both ISIS. What's your call - slap
    another gigapipe in there and hope for the best, or swap to...? I'm
    trying to keep the expenditures to a minimum, I know that sounds silly
    after dropping a couple hundred bucks on a new bike that I technically
    didn't need (but am sure I'll enjoy riding) but I've also got a couple
    other toys awaiting my attention (and cash infusions...) like the house,
    car, etc...

    thanks again

    nate
    --
    replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.http://members.cox.net/njnagel

    Clipless is definitely the way to go. Joseph might be right about
    getting used to the bike first, but clipless is awesome. I'd say
    start off with them fairly loose until you get used to it, then
    tighten them up. You should only tip over once before you start
    remembering you're clipped in 🙂 Unlike Joseph, I love the platform
    SPDs. I have them on all my bikes except the BMX, which runs flats.
    I clip in and out easy as can be with my riding shoes, but if I just
    want to hop on one and shoot to the store I can ride it just fine in
    sneakers, or even dress shoes (as I've done on many a lunch break
    run). Just yesterday at lunch I met a friend for coffee. While
    talking, we passed my bike back and forth, doing small tricks in the
    parking lot. If I didn't have the platforms that wouldn't have been
    doable.

    Now go ride your bike!

  5. Quoted post said:
    Nate Nagel said:

    ...and that's it, until I get some quality seat time, I promise.  (bike
    is an '05 Cannondale CX)

    Quoted message said:

    Spent the evening obsessively-compulsively looking for install
    instructions, etc. on all the various components on my bike to
    familiarize myself with what I'm going to need to do to get it in the
    shape I want it.  (you think that's bad, you should see how I restore a
    car.  It gets silly.  Just accept that that's the way I am and let's
    move on.)  The brake situation is under control, I've already got  some
    cantis on the way (love the internet!)  picked up some new brake cables
    at LBS on the way home from work.

    Quoted message said:

    Questions:

    Quoted message said:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em.  Is clipless the way to go?  I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment?  LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    Quoted message said:

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be.  I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards.  Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there.  Done."  A little more OCD
    style research turns up the news that the overwhelming opinion seems to
    be that ISIS BB's all suck.  This is bad news to me as I have not one
    but two cranksets, both Truvativ, both ISIS.  What's your call - slap
    another gigapipe in there and hope for the best, or swap to...?  I'm
    trying to keep the expenditures to a minimum, I know that sounds silly
    after dropping a couple hundred bucks on a new bike that I technically
    didn't need (but am sure I'll enjoy riding) but I've also got a couple
    other toys awaiting my attention (and cash infusions...) like the house,
    car, etc...

    Quoted message said:

    thanks again

    Quoted message said:

    nate
    --
    replace "roosters" with "cox" to reply.http://members.cox.net/njnagel

    Clipless is definitely the way to go.   Joseph might be right about
    getting used to the bike first, but clipless is awesome.  I'd say
    start off with them fairly loose until you get used to it, then
    tighten them up.  You should only tip over once before you start
    remembering you're clipped in 🙂  Unlike Joseph, I love the platform
    SPDs.  I have them on all my bikes except the BMX, which runs flats.
    I clip in and out easy as can be with my riding shoes, but if I just
    want to hop on one and shoot to the store I can ride it just fine in
    sneakers, or even dress shoes (as I've done on many a lunch break
    run).  Just yesterday at lunch I met a friend for coffee.  While
    talking, we passed my bike back and forth, doing small tricks in the
    parking lot.  If I didn't have the platforms that wouldn't have been
    doable.

    Now go ride your bike!

    I'm going to try to get a short one in tonight, all I should have to
    do to get it rolling is steal the pedals and lights off the POS bike.
    Hopefully my brakes will be here before the weekend... I'm going to
    need a stress reliever after this week at work 🙂

    nate

  6. Questions:
    |
    | 1) pedals - I still need 'em. Is clipless the way to go? I've never
    | ridden with them, are they worth the investment? LBS seems to think so,
    | as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    | I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    | used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    | enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    You'll get used to clipless faster than you think. Don't be scared of them.
    http://www.chainreaction.com/pedalfaq.htm

    | 2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    | at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    | to be. I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    | green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    | squeak when rotating the crank backwards. Figured "no big deal, I'll
    | just slap a new bottom bracket in there. Done." A little more OCD
    | style research turns up the news that the overwhelming opinion seems to
    | be that ISIS BB's all suck. This is bad news to me as I have not one
    | but two cranksets, both Truvativ, both ISIS. What's your call - slap
    | another gigapipe in there and hope for the best, or swap to...? I'm
    | trying to keep the expenditures to a minimum, I know that sounds silly
    | after dropping a couple hundred bucks on a new bike that I technically
    | didn't need (but am sure I'll enjoy riding) but I've also got a couple
    | other toys awaiting my attention (and cash infusions...) like the house,
    | car, etc...

    I'm replacing an ISIS crank in my bike that has 20k+ miles on it. Not
    because of a bottom bracket problem, but rather because the crank arms
    themselves are failing (on the left side, the carbon surrounding the
    aluminum that mates to the BB is separating). The ISIS bb is still running
    wonderfully smooth, despite it being the Ti version with smaller bearings
    (due to a larger spindle). Don't assume that things are bad simply because
    it's an ISIS setup.

    --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
    www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

  7. Nate Nagel said:

    ...and that's it, until I get some quality seat time, I promise.  (bike
    is an '05 Cannondale CX)

    Spent the evening obsessively-compulsively looking for install
    instructions, etc. on all the various components on my bike to
    familiarize myself with what I'm going to need to do to get it in the
    shape I want it.  (you think that's bad, you should see how I restore a
    car.  It gets silly.  Just accept that that's the way I am and let's
    move on.)  The brake situation is under control, I've already got  some
    cantis on the way (love the internet!)  picked up some new brake cables
    at LBS on the way home from work.

    Questions:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em.  Is clipless the way to go?  I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment?  LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    Two really good options, IMHO:

    If you have a bunch of sneakers you like, just get some big comfy mtb/
    bmx platforms. They'll support and grip great--enough for long rides.
    Who cares what folks think? They'll give you time to get used to the
    bike's controls and you might like them enough to stick with them.
    Something like this:
    http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=details&sku=PD1047
    (that's a cheap see-if-ya-like-the-concept version)

    Option two is to get some mtb or casual spd shoes and some spd
    pedals. The best value by far in spd pedals is this rebranded Wellgo
    sold by Nashbar:
    http://tinyurl.com/4cnq5q

    It's $30 and has a cartridge outboard bearing and greased inner
    bushing. They are simple and indestructible. Slice off the grey mud
    guard and they don't make any noise. Grease bushing yearly if you
    remember.

    Alternately get the $50 Shimano equivalent at your LBS along with some
    shoes. Spd works well for most and it's cheap enough to find out if
    its the right solution for you.

    Quoted message said:


    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be.  I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards.  Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there.  Done."  
    nate

    Probably a dry chain or did you try rotating with the chain dropped?
    You need some Dupont Teflon/Wax lube from Lowe's in your arsenal to
    take care of that chain!

    http://tinyurl.com/ydnjmq

  8. landotter said:

    On Apr 15, 11:44 pm, Nate Nagel <[email hidden]> wrote:

    Quoted message said:


    Quoted message said:

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be.  I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards.  Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there.  Done."  
    nate

    Probably a dry chain or did you try rotating with the chain dropped?
    You need some Dupont Teflon/Wax lube from Lowe's in your arsenal to
    take care of that chain!

    Hmmm...

    chain appears nice and greasy, but it probably is worth a check. I
    did not try it with the chain off, it just sounded like it was coming
    from the BB but I very well know how a noise can fake you out as to
    where it's coming from. Thanks for the idea...

    nate

  9. On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:44:02 -0400, Nate Nagel <[email hidden]>

    may have said:

    Questions:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em. Is clipless the way to go? I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment? LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    Rule Zero OF Everything: Use What Works Best For You. Until you have
    tried clipless, you have no basis to make a decision. Spend as little
    as practical on trying them for a while (I bought some used pedals and
    a pair of mtb shoes that I could revert to cleatless usefully if the
    experiment failed) and then decide whether it's really the way you
    want to go.

    Quoted message said:

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be. I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards. Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there. Done." A little more OCD
    style research turns up the news that the overwhelming opinion seems to
    be that ISIS BB's all suck. This is bad news to me as I have not one
    but two cranksets, both Truvativ, both ISIS. What's your call - slap
    another gigapipe in there and hope for the best, or swap to...? I'm
    trying to keep the expenditures to a minimum, I know that sounds silly
    after dropping a couple hundred bucks on a new bike that I technically
    didn't need (but am sure I'll enjoy riding) but I've also got a couple
    other toys awaiting my attention (and cash infusions...) like the house,
    car, etc...

    "Suck" is not what I'd say about them. First, the negatives I've
    encountered are in the area of insufficient shoulder relief leading to
    a tendency to have breakage of the shaft in one specific area;
    apparently not all of the ISIS BB assemblies are identical in this
    respect, and some have apparently built a good reputation. I don't
    own any myself because I'm just inherently a cheap [censored] who spends
    as little as possible and upgrades to new tech only when the old stuff
    either is not working or isn't available at all anymore. (My roadie
    is a Trek 640; is that a clue?) As for squeaks, just about *any* bike
    component can have one, and the more successful approach in the long
    term is to identify and treat the cause rather than to simply replace
    the squeaking item; often the replacement will behave identically.
    With a BB that squaeks only when moved in one direction, the important
    question becomes "does it get moved in that direction when I ride?"
    (Followed closely by "Is the squeak loud enough to hear when riding?"😉
    If the answer is "No.", then don't worry about it. If "Yes", then
    apply the "find the real problem before trying to fix it" paradigm.
    It may just need a strategically placed drop of oil on the lip of a
    seal.

    --
    My email address is antispammed; pull WEEDS if replying via e-mail.
    Typoes are not a bug, they're a feature.
    Words processed in a facility that contains nuts.

  10. In article <[email hidden]>,

    Nate Nagel said:

    1) pedals - I still need 'em. Is clipless the way to go? I've never
    ridden with them, are they worth the investment? LBS seems to think so,
    as I think they may have had one or two platform/clip type pedals...
    I'll just throw some junkers on there to get it out and about, but I'm
    used to riding with clips, and let's be honest, I look like a fred
    enough as it is without riding a halfway decent bike with [censored] pedals 🙂

    The MKS GR-9 platform pedals are excellent pedals
    should you choose to go with straps.
    <http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/pedals.html#platform>

    Otherwise Shimano SPD. Get smooth sole, recessed cleat shoes
    for walking: SH-TO92
    <http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/shimano/shoes/PRD_320092_2512crx.aspx>

    Be sure to get the shoes large enough. Too tight restricts
    blood flow to the feet. A bit loose does not hinder
    pedaling efficiency.

    --
    Michael Press

  11. N8N said:
    landotter said:

    On Apr 15, 11:44 pm, Nate Nagel <[email hidden]> wrote:

    Quoted message said:
    Quoted message said:

    2) For the first time, I think I may have inadvertantly screwed up, or
    at least made a purchase that might not be as good as it was cracked up
    to be. I thought I'd inspected the bike fairly well before flashing any
    green, but while playing with it after I got it home I noticed a little
    squeak when rotating the crank backwards. Figured "no big deal, I'll
    just slap a new bottom bracket in there. Done."
    nate

    Probably a dry chain or did you try rotating with the chain dropped?
    You need some Dupont Teflon/Wax lube from Lowe's in your arsenal to
    take care of that chain!

    Hmmm...

    chain appears nice and greasy, but it probably is worth a check. I
    did not try it with the chain off, it just sounded like it was coming
    from the BB but I very well know how a noise can fake you out as to
    where it's coming from. Thanks for the idea...

    nate

    Well, got home from work, went straight to bike, spun cranks backwards.
    No noise. I will do what I usually do in a situation like this, which
    is to try not to worry about it until the issue reappears 🙂

    Grabbed POS bike out of garage. Dang is that heavy. Removed pedals.
    Installed on new bike. Hefted new bike. Mmm, light. I like.

    Thought for about 30 seconds. Realized that it was still light out, so
    I could either a) go ahead with my original plan of mounting the lights
    or b) take it for a spin and see what happened.

    changed clothes, grabbed bike, did a quick and dirty seat adjustment,
    took off down the road. I liiiiiiiike it. 🙂 Only got maybe 1-2 miles
    in, tooling around residential and lightly traveled roads. Brakes
    sucked just as much as I expected. Squeaky, too. (this is why I didn't
    want to get too far away from home; I didn't want to get onto a busy
    road and find I needed more brakes than I had.) New brakes can't get
    here soon enough. Didn't take too long to get used to the brifters,
    they work almost idiot-proofly well although I need to do some fine
    tuning on the rear, I got a couple phantom shifts when getting on it
    hard up little hills. Oh, yeah, holy [censored] does it feel so much faster
    than anything I'm used to. Even with the "road" chainrings on the front
    (guy told me the big 'un was a 50T, I didn't count) I felt like I could
    spin it out if I really wanted to. Niiiiiiiiice.

    Oh, yeah, I need new shorts. I completed the fredly image by catching
    the crotchal area of my (cargo) shorts on the front of the seat while
    attempting to get going from a stop sign. Wupsie.

    Did I mention I like this bike? I really like this bike. I can't wait
    to get it dialed in and go for a real ride.

    nate

    --
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  12. aka Joseph Santaniello said:

    [...]
    Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    clipless.[...]

    I find that on sided platform, opposite side SPD pedals such as the
    Shimano PD-M324 hang at the perfect angle for easy entry.

    --
    Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
    The weather is here, wish you were beautiful

  13. In article <[email hidden]>,

    Tom Sherman said:
    aka Joseph Santaniello said:

    [...]
    Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    clipless.[...]

    I find that on sided platform, opposite side SPD pedals such as the
    Shimano PD-M324 hang at the perfect angle for easy entry.

    We get it.

    --
    Michael Press

  14. Michael Press said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    Tom Sherman said:
    aka Joseph Santaniello said:

    [...]
    Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    clipless.[...]


    I find that on sided platform, opposite side SPD pedals such as the
    Shimano PD-M324 hang at the perfect angle for easy entry.

    We get it.


    Progress.

    --
    Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
    The weather is here, wish you were beautiful

  15. In article <[email hidden]>,

    Tom Sherman said:
    Michael Press said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    Tom Sherman said:

    [email hidden] aka Joseph Santaniello wrote:
    > [...]
    > Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    > with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    > settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    > are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    > clipless.[...]
    I find that on sided platform, opposite side SPD pedals such as the
    Shimano PD-M324 hang at the perfect angle for easy entry.

    We get it.


    Progress.

    But you do not.

    --
    Michael Press

  16. Michael Press said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    Tom Sherman said:
    Michael Press said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,
    Tom Sherman <[email hidden]> wrote:

    > [email hidden] aka Joseph Santaniello wrote:
    >> [...]
    >> Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    >> with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    >> settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    >> are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    >> clipless.[...]
    > I find that on sided platform, opposite side SPD pedals such as the
    > Shimano PD-M324 hang at the perfect angle for easy entry.
    We get it.


    Progress.

    But you do not.


    Nonsense. I am continuing the evolutionary trend of rotation of posture.

    --
    Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
    The weather is here, wish you were beautiful

  17. In article <[email hidden]>,

    Tom Sherman said:
    Michael Press said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    Tom Sherman said:

    Michael Press wrote:
    > In article <[email hidden]>,
    > Tom Sherman <[email hidden]> wrote:
    >
    >> [email hidden] aka Joseph Santaniello wrote:
    >>> [...]
    >>> Clipless is great. But maybe don't mix getting used to your new bike
    >>> with learning to use clipless pedals. Use what you have until you get
    >>> settled into the bike, then go clipless. Platform/combi type clipless
    >>> are lousy if you ask me. More difficult to clip inot than regular
    >>> clipless.[...]
    >> I find that on sided platform, opposite side SPD pedals such as the
    >> Shimano PD-M324 hang at the perfect angle for easy entry.
    > We get it.
    >
    Progress.

    But you do not.


    Nonsense. I am continuing the evolutionary trend of rotation of posture.

    You think that I am arguing about recumbent bicycles.

    --
    Michael Press

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