Pedals

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Originally posted by stacee
I have been biking seriously fo rabout 5 years now, and I live in an area with no organized bike clubs. It feels like I've been living in a hole. My main interests are as a team triathlon cyclist. I have been using SPD pedals, but am interested in exploring other options. What other pedal systems would you suggest and why?

Try the new SPD-L with red cleats if you prefer to be "locked in". If you prefer float, hard to go past Time or Speedplay.

Ask at your local LBS, coz your budget is going to affect your choice too.

I rode the older style SPD's for years (mid-90's version), then got out of cycling for 6 years, and now have the Wellgo SPD-R style pedals. I'm having knee issues with them, so I have a pair of lollipops on order (Speedplays).

The only thing is I will have to get used to the icicle feeling of total float, but if it will save this old man's knees, then they are well worth it (old being 33 of course ........)

If you want absolutely wonderful pedals, with top quality build, take a look at Campagnolo pro-fit (Chorus if you can afford it is more than enough).

Based on the Look design. Excellent!

SPD-SL is hard to beat. It uses a Look style cleat.

i have spd-r but have found that they are a bit unforgiving if not set up right. Mine are fine but i have heard a few complaints from others about knee pains etc. I have found them to be the tightest thus far and especially useful for track racing. It may be worth trying speedplay if you can afford them as i have heard nothing but good reports about them.

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Originally posted by drewjc
i have spd-r but have found that they are a bit unforgiving if not set up right. Mine are fine but i have heard a few complaints from others about knee pains etc. I have found them to be the tightest thus far and especially useful for track racing. It may be worth trying speedplay if you can afford them as i have heard nothing but good reports about them.

Agree...SPD-Rs are like being bolted to the cranks.

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Originally posted by Powerful Pete
If you want absolutely wonderful pedals, with top quality build, take a look at Campagnolo pro-fit (Chorus if you can afford it is more than enough).

Based on the Look design. Excellent!

I've got the same pedals. Love 'em. Can't go wrong with Chorus pro fit.

Niek

ditched LOOK a few years ago and got Time. Wonderful!! Changed to new Dura ace pedals earlier this year, seemed pretty good until the amount of movement in the cleat becomes obvious and is really detremental to confidence in these pedals. Changed back to Time, damn I love them!! Gonna try speedplay next.

Does locked mean that the entire shoe is clipped in, whereas float only means that the ball of the shoe is?

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Originally posted by keydates
Does locked mean that the entire shoe is clipped in, whereas float only means that the ball of the shoe is?

Talking SPD-L, locked is the cleat with the red edges (fully clipped in, but no lateral moevement through the pedal stroke). the cleats with the yellow edges allow a certain degree of float (similar to the Time system, but imho, not as good). Generally, induviduals with any knee concerns or those who may not be 100% confident with their set-up should opt for a float system.

Talk to your LBS....🙂

I have used SPD, Time ATAC, Time Impact, and now I am using Speedplay Zero's. The Speedplays are great they are light the adj float means I can dial in the exact float I want. No hot spots and I love them. Just need to keep up on the maintenance so the pedals last.