Pedal Suggestions

[email hidden] (Robert Nurse) wrote in news:a967f5b9.0406291239.8b86a71
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I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Crank Brothers pedals have very good performance and low weight for the
price.

Robert Nurse said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Thanks.

This is lowbrow, but I'll mention it for the cheapskate in everybody 😉 I
got a pair of the Nashbar 22 dollar double sided atb pedals made by Wellgo
for my roadbike.

I figured they'd be absolute [censored], but they're both fairly light,
380grams for the pair, and very comfortable. They don't even look cheap,
just like all the other atb spd pedals out there, albeit at a third of the
price. 😄

You're probably looking for a dedicated road pedal--but they might be
worth a look if you want something temporary while you search for your
dream pedals on sale or on ebay.

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Robert Nurse said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash.

Depends if you want a recessed cleat or not. I've never been disappointed by
Performance's house brand stuff, and they make both Look and SPD style
pedals. Should be the price you're looking for....

Robert Nurse said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be had
for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and out
of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.

Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best bet
for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my road
bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)

Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank Bros,
Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring type
of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.

IMHO, of course.

Regards,
H.

Speedplay X3 Cro-Mo's are under a hundred, are light weight, and offer tons
of knee saving float.

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Quoted message said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Thanks.

[email hidden] (Robert Nurse) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Hi, not sure what you mean by oodles. If you don't consider around
$140 list, too much, then check out the Shimano SPD-SL Ultegra model
the PD-R600. They now offer the same style of pedal in a 105 version,
the PD-R540, list is $90, I believe.
Both of these models can be found on sale.
They are based on the DA version that Lance uses. That isn't a good
reason to buy them, but there are others. Such as a good large
platform, can be adjusted for easy entry and exit. The Look pedals
have a reputation of squeeking and the cleats are very slippery. The
Shimano SPD-SL cleats don't squeek and are supposed to be easier to
walk on.
I own a pair of the PD-R600 and used them for over 2200 miles, with no
problems. I choose them partially based on the number of positive
reviews on Roadbike Review.

Life is Good!
Jeff

"Robert Nurse" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Get a double-sided pair of SPD pedals. SPD is the most popular system, is
available in very economical cloned versions, has long-wearing, recessed
cleats, and has a simple, compact and durable design with good entry/exit
characteristics. I wouldn't worry about the "float" and "small platform size"
issues, they're not a problem for most.

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Quoted message said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Thanks.

I bought Forte Team SPD pedals (the Performance house brand)
about a month ago for $33 on sale and I am pretty happy with them.
No problems unclipping and the amount of play seems right.
A bit tricky to get into (they are quite small), but they are my first
clipless. I don't like the idea of not being able to walk around on the
cleats all which is why I got the SPD. You click when you walk but you
feel more or less stable.

Jeff

Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
That's one I was looking at.

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Robert Nurse said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be had
for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and out
of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.

Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best bet
for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my road
bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)

Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank Bros,
Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring type
of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.

IMHO, of course.

Regards,
H.

Robert Nurse said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

One of my cheap Look pedals developed bearing play within a few months, and
the Trek (Not So) Super-store refused to warranty them. (Bought the pedals
same time as bike, along with shoes, accessories, etc; well over $2K just
that one day.)

Since I already had two pairs of road shoes with Look cleats, I bought the
Performance "Mag Ti" pedals on sale for around $70. Very light at ~260
grams; look decent, too.

Sure enough, one of THEM developed bearing play quite quickly. Took 'em to
the store; guy handed me a brand new pair no questions asked. (And so far
no play, knock on crank.)

Since mail order can be a pain, *IF* you live near one of their retail
stores then I'd recommend these pedals.

Bill "or just get Eggbeaters and go ride" S.

On 29 Jun 2004 13:39:42 -0700, [email hidden] (Robert Nurse)

wrote in message : said:

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

As said elsewhere: it depends of you want a recessed cleat. If not,
then I endorse the recomendation for Look; much better power transfer,
no hotspots on the feet. If youwant to be able to walk around much in
the shoes, or if you want to use clipless with shopping and utility
bikes as well without running multiple pairs of shoes, then SPD is the
way to go. But for out and out road performance, Look is far better
than SPD, IMO. With Look you can get zero-float cleats, which are
good for racing, and pull-outs are much rarer than with SPD..

Not that I've tried the Shimano Look-alikes.

Guy
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"S o r n i" wrote: .(clip) Took 'em to the store; guy handed me a brand new
pair no questions asked. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^
My experience with Performance has been like that too.

Leo Lichtman said:

"S o r n i" wrote: .(clip) Took 'em to the store; guy handed me a
brand new pair no questions asked. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^
My experience with Performance has been like that too.

And we'll pretend you didn't make a "clip" joke about the pedals, too!

Bill "niiice" S.

Robert Nurse said:

Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
That's one I was looking at.

Actually, I think that would probably be a pretty good choice.

Regards,
H.

Robert Nurse said:

Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
That's one I was looking at.

Of course, these are the same style and brand of pedal that Lance himself
uses. Can't really come up with a better recommendation than that.

(Tyler uses Speedplay's I believe. I'm not sure what Iban and Jan use. I
will look now and see what I can find out.)

R,
H.

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As said elsewhere: it depends of you want a recessed cleat. If not,
then I endorse the recomendation for Look; much better power transfer,
no hotspots on the feet. If youwant to be able to walk around much in
the shoes, or if you want to use clipless with shopping and utility
bikes as well without running multiple pairs of shoes, then SPD is the
way to go. But for out and out road performance, Look is far better
than SPD, IMO. With Look you can get zero-float cleats, which are
good for racing, and pull-outs are much rarer than with SPD..

Not that I've tried the Shimano Look-alikes.

Guy

I got the rubber covers for the Look cleats and keep them in my back pocket.
That eliminates the slipperiness while walking and keeps the edges of the
cleats sharp. If I get a squeak, I take a small knife and scrape the edges
of the cleats until they are nice and clean and sharp again. I have had
SPD, Eggbeater and Look and I prefer Look--- far and away the best.

Pat

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My main objective is for performance: long distances sprinkled with
testosterone laden sprints. I won't be using the shoes on my other
bike (mountain). That one will be for shopping/utility. I was
looking at the Look A5.1 or PP396. I can get the PP396 for $99 @
nashbar.com and $129 @ Performance. I'm tempted to get the CX6's for
$169 @ Performance because of its ability to adjust "the axle of your
pedals to the width of your pelvis". I'm getting up there in years
(44). So anything I can do to increase comfort, I'll do.

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On 29 Jun 2004 13:39:42 -0700, [email hidden] (Robert Nurse)

wrote in message : said:

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

As said elsewhere: it depends of you want a recessed cleat. If not,
then I endorse the recomendation for Look; much better power transfer,
no hotspots on the feet. If youwant to be able to walk around much in
the shoes, or if you want to use clipless with shopping and utility
bikes as well without running multiple pairs of shoes, then SPD is the
way to go. But for out and out road performance, Look is far better
than SPD, IMO. With Look you can get zero-float cleats, which are
good for racing, and pull-outs are much rarer than with SPD..

Not that I've tried the Shimano Look-alikes.

Guy

Quoted message said:

My main objective is for performance: long distances sprinkled with
testosterone laden sprints. I won't be using the shoes on my other
bike (mountain). That one will be for shopping/utility. I was
looking at the Look A5.1 or PP396. I can get the PP396 for $99 @
nashbar.com and $129 @ Performance. I'm tempted to get the CX6's for
$169 @ Performance because of its ability to adjust "the axle of your
pedals to the width of your pelvis". I'm getting up there in years
(44). So anything I can do to increase comfort, I'll do.

What about the Look PP247 that Performance has on sale? It's cheaper than
the PP396.

Pat

I bought my Shimano Ultegra PDR600's on sale for around $100 and change.
The PDR540's are available for around $70 if you look around. Beautiful
pedal, can be cleated for zero float if you like, nice low profile allows me
to corner hard, I rarely touch down, and the large footprint feels more
solid / less floaty than a lot of smaller pedals. Well worth the $$$'s.

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Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
That's one I was looking at.

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Robert Nurse said:

Hi All,

I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
makes/models will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be

had

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for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and

out

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of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.

Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best

bet

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for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my

road

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bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)

Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank

Bros,

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Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring

type

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of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.

IMHO, of course.

Regards,
H.