Pedal recommendations for the track??
04-30-10, 03:48 PM
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Pedal recommendations for the track??
Starting to ride at the velodrome and looking to get into an appropriate set of clipless pedals. They will obviously need to be suitable for sprinting, any recommendations? What does everyone ride?
04-30-10, 11:29 PM
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I agree.
Based on what I've noticed, Shimano SPD-SL (Dura Ace, Ultegra, 105, etc...) is the most popular. Then come Speedplay and Look which are about equally as popular.
Speedplay is very popular on the road riding scene. I would assume that those guys use the same on their track bikes.
Based on what I've noticed, Shimano SPD-SL (Dura Ace, Ultegra, 105, etc...) is the most popular. Then come Speedplay and Look which are about equally as popular.
Speedplay is very popular on the road riding scene. I would assume that those guys use the same on their track bikes.
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Shimano DuraAce SPD-R (PD-7700 or PD-7701). They are difficult to find but it is more difficult to find shoes with this older 2 hole pattern but easy enough to modify existing Look 3 hole pattern drilled shoes. Similar concept to Shimano SPD mountain pedals however with a much larger metal cleat and contact area. Use the SM-SH90 0-degree float / fixed cleat and crank the tension down. If you can get your hands on them and like the feel, they make for an amazing track pedal.
05-02-10, 08:42 AM
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Alright, I'll put one in for the old school: DA 7400's. I first rode the track on SPD-SL's, and they were just fine. But when I tried the 7400's, I liked 'em better right away. There's just something about having a big, laminated leather strap holding you foot to the pedal-- maybe it's psychological, but it just feels more connected.
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Alright, I'll put one in for the old school: DA 7400's. I first rode the track on SPD-SL's, and they were just fine. But when I tried the 7400's, I liked 'em better right away. There's just something about having a big, laminated leather strap holding you foot to the pedal-- maybe it's psychological, but it just feels more connected.
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Alright, I'll put one in for the old school: DA 7400's. I first rode the track on SPD-SL's, and they were just fine. But when I tried the 7400's, I liked 'em better right away. There's just something about having a big, laminated leather strap holding you foot to the pedal-- maybe it's psychological, but it just feels more connected.
I use SPD-SL with double straps. SPD-SL for the wide foot platform. Straps to eliminate flex and for added security (and peace of mind).
Old-school slotted cleats would work just as well, but SPD-SL is more convenient, has more shoe options, and are more secure than straps alone. You can still pull out using slotted cleats if your straps aren't super tight. Ask Shane Kelly who was a favorite in the Kilo at the 96 Olympics and famously pulled out of his pedals on the start.
SPD-SL + double straps is overkill...but I dig it.
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