Pedals with cages

In article <[email hidden]>,

DRS said:

Of what value is the cage on a pedal like the Shimano M545

It gives you something more secure to put your foot on when you're not
fully clipped in. You may not want to clip in if you're in a very
technical section and you want to clip out in order to be able to put
your foot down more easily. You may not be able to clip in quickly
enough if you're starting on a steep uphill grade.

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Dave

DRS said:

Of what value is the cage on a pedal like the Shimano M545)
http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/Pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnumber=PD-M545)?
Why would one prefer this type of pedal to the smaller and lighter M540 or
M520
(http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/Pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnu
mber=PD-M540)?

Like another poster said, sometimes it's nice to be able to pedal in
situations when you flub engaging the cleat.

Nashbar has a similar pedal for cheap that's perfect for city bikes, one
side's spd,the other is a regular cage pedal. I've used them before and
think they're brilliant. Not the lightest or most elegant, but the quality
is quite decent. Believe me, being able to just jump on the bike to go
grab something at the store in sneakers is a real treat. LOL

20 bucks on sale atm:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=108&subcategory=1078&brand=&sku=6223&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

DRS wrote:
:: Of what value is the cage on a pedal like the Shimano M545)
::
http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/Pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnumber=PD-M545)?
:: Why would one prefer this type of pedal to the smaller and lighter
:: M540 or M520
::
(http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/Pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnu
:: mber=PD-M540)?

The platform supposedly helps reduce or eliminate "hot foot" since there is
more surface area for the foot/shoe to make contact with.

Roger Zoul said...

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The platform supposedly helps reduce or eliminate "hot foot" since there is
more surface area for the foot/shoe to make contact with.

But if there is much contact between the shoe and platform they can be
very difficult to clip and unclip.

DRS said...

Quoted message said:

Of what value is the cage on a pedal like the Shimano M545)
http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/Pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnumber=PD-M545)?
Why would one prefer this type of pedal to the smaller and lighter M540 or
M520
(http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/Pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnu
mber=PD-M540)?

Good question. IMO, the platform is of dubious value. I just bought some
Candy SLs and I wish I had just got regular Eggbeaters. Before spending
an hour or two carving down the soles on my shoes, they were damn near
impossible to get in and out of. The platform does allow for some
awkward pedaling unclipped, but if your foot is where it should be you
will tend to clip in whether you want to or not. If it isn't where it
should be, then you aren't going to have much control over your bike.

On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 06:36:50 GMT, SuperSlinky <[email hidden]>

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The platform does allow for some
awkward pedaling unclipped, but if your foot is where it should be you
will tend to clip in whether you want to or not. If it isn't where it
should be, then you aren't going to have much control over your bike.

Most of our bikes (all but one road bike and the two folders) use the
Shimanos that have a platform on one side and clip on the other (IIRC
they were 323s, but not positive and they probably have changed
anyway). For the reasons you gave, they seemed to make more sense. I
gambled on a clip and platform combination once, and the pressure it
took to clip was noticeable throughout the ride - like you were
pushing through the platform to get to the clip (and they were big,
ugly red things too). Never again.

Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...

Curtis L. Russell said...

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Most of our bikes (all but one road bike and the two folders) use the
Shimanos that have a platform on one side and clip on the other (IIRC
they were 323s, but not positive and they probably have changed
anyway). For the reasons you gave, they seemed to make more sense. I
gambled on a clip and platform combination once, and the pressure it
took to clip was noticeable throughout the ride - like you were
pushing through the platform to get to the clip (and they were big,
ugly red things too). Never again.

I had a pair of Wellgo pedals like that once. Trying to find the right
side all the time drove me crazy. I stuck with BMX style platforms for
years, but this season I am forcing myself to get used to clipless. The
clipless mechanisms all have their own personalities. The best I have
found so far is the Speedplay Frog. Clipping in is reasonably easy, and
they are by far the best for getting out I have experienced so far. No
spring tension to fight, just flick your foot and you are out.

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On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 06:36:50 GMT, SuperSlinky <[email hidden]>

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The platform does allow for some
awkward pedaling unclipped, but if your foot is where it should be
you will tend to clip in whether you want to or not. If it isn't
where it should be, then you aren't going to have much control over
your bike.

Most of our bikes (all but one road bike and the two folders) use the
Shimanos that have a platform on one side and clip on the other (IIRC
they were 323s, but not positive and they probably have changed
anyway). For the reasons you gave, they seemed to make more sense. I
gambled on a clip and platform combination once, and the pressure it
took to clip was noticeable throughout the ride - like you were
pushing through the platform to get to the clip (and they were big,
ugly red things too). Never again.

I thought that might be the case. As it happens I went for the cageless
M520s. I'll see how I go with them.

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