Looking to get Pedals, how are these?
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Looking to get Pedals, how are these?
Hey guys, my price range, atm, is around $30 for a set of pedals, maybe late on in time, I can upgrade. But how are these?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1C9T7ACO5T769
Or if anyone can recommend me something better for the price range?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1C9T7ACO5T769
Or if anyone can recommend me something better for the price range?
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I cannot recommend toe clips. Just ride regular platforms until you can afford shoes and clipless pedals.
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I rode with toe clips for over twenty years before I changed to clipless pedals in the late '80s.
Only thing I wouldn't recommend is making the strap too tight.
I still regularly use toe clips and a similar pedal when I ride my utility/commuter bike. I prefer toe clips over platforms.
But clipless pedals are the cat's ass. Only down side for a casual rider is the dedicated pair of shoes.
Only thing I wouldn't recommend is making the strap too tight.
I still regularly use toe clips and a similar pedal when I ride my utility/commuter bike. I prefer toe clips over platforms.
But clipless pedals are the cat's ass. Only down side for a casual rider is the dedicated pair of shoes.
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They look like a good deal to me if you want toeclips. I like Wellgo pedals and have them on three bikes.
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Is there a specific reason you're not looking at clipless? Price wise, they are more expensive, but you can get entry-level clipless pedals, like Shimano PDs, for about double the price of what you're looking at now. And with them, you'd have something that can "grow" with your ability. Start off with the tension a bit on the loose side and tinker with it as you get more comfortable.
I rode with toe-clips for my first year after getting back into cycling several years ago and, while they do generally work as you'd expect, to me the big issue is if you have the straps as tight as they need to be to prevent a lot of float in the peddle, your toes get numb after long rides. With clipless, that's not an issue, obviously.
I rode with toe-clips for my first year after getting back into cycling several years ago and, while they do generally work as you'd expect, to me the big issue is if you have the straps as tight as they need to be to prevent a lot of float in the peddle, your toes get numb after long rides. With clipless, that's not an issue, obviously.
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Agree that straps are better than platforms, but clipless are best. Try ebay for used clipless like Shimano SPD sl's. I'll bet you can find 105s for a good price if you are patient.
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https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...=shimano+pedal
These are less than 20 dollars more, and are proper road bike spd-sl pedals. I would highly recommend going with something like this if you can manage the extra money. (You will of course need dedicated shoes as well which may completely throw off your budget... But I guarantee you'll love these.)
These are less than 20 dollars more, and are proper road bike spd-sl pedals. I would highly recommend going with something like this if you can manage the extra money. (You will of course need dedicated shoes as well which may completely throw off your budget... But I guarantee you'll love these.)
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I've never done business with pricepoint.com but I ran across this combo shoe pedal deal last week.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/179...oad-Pedals.htm
For a bit more you can get carbon shoes and a true road platform pedal:
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/165...oad-Pedals.htm
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/179...oad-Pedals.htm
For a bit more you can get carbon shoes and a true road platform pedal:
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/165...oad-Pedals.htm
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i have similar ones on one of my bikes they're perfectly fine i have toe clips that have double straps though other than that since i have a size 16 shoe i can only wear converse sneakers or something really narrow with the clips
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I have similar pedals. clips and straps on my utility bike and they work great. Clipless pedals and shoes will set you back a lot but are more efficient so start saving your money and upgrade when you can.
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Hey guys, my price range, atm, is around $30 for a set of pedals, maybe late on in time, I can upgrade. But how are these?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1C9T7ACO5T769
Or if anyone can recommend me something better for the price range?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1C9T7ACO5T769
Or if anyone can recommend me something better for the price range?
Last edited by mpath; 07-06-12 at 11:15 AM.
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Ok guys, thank for the advice, I guess I will save up for the clipless. I was just looking to upgrade my current pedals, and save about 200grams of weight. Aside from these:
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
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Ok guys, thank for the advice, I guess I will save up for the clipless. I was just looking to upgrade my current pedals, and save about 200grams of weight. Aside from these:
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
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Ok guys, thank for the advice, I guess I will save up for the clipless. I was just looking to upgrade my current pedals, and save about 200grams of weight. Aside from these:
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
The shoes and adapters will add an extra roughly 100-120 to your costs on top of the pedals, don't forget.
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Ok guys, thank for the advice, I guess I will save up for the clipless. I was just looking to upgrade my current pedals, and save about 200grams of weight. Aside from these:
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL...-2147483553-20
Are these the cheapest ones for quality? Or are there better ones out there in the $30-50 range?
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Also remember tipping over when at a slow speed on a 45degree hill at a stop sign, taking a left and just lost momentum, lot's of air to ground, cars moving around, me flopping around getting angry, ah, those learning moments...
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Ah, memories of my first shoes with clips, super comfy itialian made, the clips were held on with miniscule nails, put them in (73') was holding on to a solid object and did an upstroke backwards, both shoes lost the clips, what a joke, got some #6 finish nails, reinstalled and cut off the excess, got years out of those shoes,... but clipless is superior, all your energy has a chance to go to ground, just sayin'
Also remember tipping over when at a slow speed on a 45degree hill at a stop sign, taking a left and just lost momentum, lot's of air to ground, cars moving around, me flopping around getting angry, ah, those learning moments...
Also remember tipping over when at a slow speed on a 45degree hill at a stop sign, taking a left and just lost momentum, lot's of air to ground, cars moving around, me flopping around getting angry, ah, those learning moments...