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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Haha, yeah. That's why I'm wanting them now, so I don't bang up my new bike
I haven't flallen in months, yet mere days after getting my new bike, I managed to get stuck in the pedals and fell.
Do like car and motorcycle racers do when they get a new helmet... take your new bike, and toss it on the ground. There. Now it's scratched and you can quit worrying about it and get on with riding.
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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Thanks! I'll look at those pedals and see if I can find them in my price range.
Nashbar Special ATB Pedal
Where else but Bike Nashbar can you find a dual sided clipless pedal for under 20 bucks! This pedal has sealed bearings, 4 degrees of float, CR-MO axle, adjustable release tension on both sides and weighs in at a featherweight 345 grams a pair. At this price there is no reason not to go clipless. Specify Color: Black or Silver
$24.99
Shoes I paid around 25 for mine.
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Originally Posted by nycphotography
Don't worry, you'll still bang up your new bike. ;-)
I haven't flallen in months, yet mere days after getting my new bike, I managed to get stuck in the pedals and fell.
Do like car and motorcycle racers do when they get a new helmet... take your new bike, and toss it on the ground. There. Now it's scratched and you can quit worrying about it and get on with riding.
I haven't flallen in months, yet mere days after getting my new bike, I managed to get stuck in the pedals and fell.
Do like car and motorcycle racers do when they get a new helmet... take your new bike, and toss it on the ground. There. Now it's scratched and you can quit worrying about it and get on with riding.
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Originally Posted by flyingscotsman
What is your price range ?
Nashbar Special ATB Pedal
Where else but Bike Nashbar can you find a dual sided clipless pedal for under 20 bucks! This pedal has sealed bearings, 4 degrees of float, CR-MO axle, adjustable release tension on both sides and weighs in at a featherweight 345 grams a pair. At this price there is no reason not to go clipless. Specify Color: Black or Silver
$24.99
Shoes I paid around 25 for mine.
Nashbar Special ATB Pedal
Where else but Bike Nashbar can you find a dual sided clipless pedal for under 20 bucks! This pedal has sealed bearings, 4 degrees of float, CR-MO axle, adjustable release tension on both sides and weighs in at a featherweight 345 grams a pair. At this price there is no reason not to go clipless. Specify Color: Black or Silver
$24.99
Shoes I paid around 25 for mine.
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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Wow. $25 each for pedals and shoes sounds like about what I was wanting to pay. I would ideally like to spend < $100 for shoes and pedals together. Thanks, I'll check out the nashbar's.
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I would recommend mtn bike shoes as your first pair of shoes, they are more comfortable and easier to walk around in.
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Sweet! Thanks, guys. I'll probably end up getting the Nashbar Special ATB and some mountain biking shoes. I really appreciate all the advice and help
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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Blah. The cheapest clips the LBS sells are $80 and the cheapest shoes are $80 as well. Can you guys tell me what clips and shoes you ride in and I'll try and see if I can find a better deal elsewhere? Spending $160 on shoes and clips isn't exactly what I had in mind right now, but maybe I'm just being tight with my money... hehe.
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Originally Posted by mleess
There are some people on this site who spend $160 on a jersey so you may not get the best advice when it comes to spending wisely!
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Yeah, underarmour that I got on the cheap from Target a while ago is what I wear right now, but I would like to buy a jersey someday...
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Originally Posted by bbattle
Remember that they screw on the same way you pedal them. One to the left, one to the right.
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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Are there any issues that would prevent pedals from working with a new bike if I get them to work with my current one?
Thanks,
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I'm a big fan of moderately/ cheaply priced "SPD type" pedals - any of the pedals that have small cleats that work with mountain bike shoes. Shimano SPD and the compatable ones are one example. Crank brothers is another.
This is because I like using decent quality (not the cheapest) MTB shoes which are easier to walk in. For a recreational cyclist, even a serious one, there is little if any performance difference between this type of pedal and shoe and "real" road pedals and shoes.
You can find pedal /shoe combos and/or closeouts on the on-line sites. Then, fit is an issue, and can potentially be a problem. Best is to try the shoe on locally and buy it locally. Otherwise, make your best guess on size, but order another larger or smaller and return the one that doesn't fit.
One other thing - if you go the MTB or "touring shoe" route (as opposed to road shoes), don't get the kind with exposed laces, it's just a hassle and is WAY too Fredish. Get velcro shoes.
This is because I like using decent quality (not the cheapest) MTB shoes which are easier to walk in. For a recreational cyclist, even a serious one, there is little if any performance difference between this type of pedal and shoe and "real" road pedals and shoes.
You can find pedal /shoe combos and/or closeouts on the on-line sites. Then, fit is an issue, and can potentially be a problem. Best is to try the shoe on locally and buy it locally. Otherwise, make your best guess on size, but order another larger or smaller and return the one that doesn't fit.
One other thing - if you go the MTB or "touring shoe" route (as opposed to road shoes), don't get the kind with exposed laces, it's just a hassle and is WAY too Fredish. Get velcro shoes.
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Yowza... I feel like a freak when buying cycling shoes! I wear a size 13 in "normal" shoes, and this seems to equate to about a 52 according to nashbar's little print out fit guide thing, which leaves me with only 1 pair of shoes off their site that is in my price range: https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...ype=&estoreid=
Those seem like quite a good deal. Is that a good brand?
Those seem like quite a good deal. Is that a good brand?
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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Yowza... I feel like a freak when buying cycling shoes! I wear a size 13 in "normal" shoes, and this seems to equate to about a 52 according to nashbar's little print out fit guide thing, which leaves me with only 1 pair of shoes off their site that is in my price range: https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...ype=&estoreid=
Those seem like quite a good deal. Is that a good brand?
Those seem like quite a good deal. Is that a good brand?
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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Yowza... I feel like a freak when buying cycling shoes! I wear a size 13 in "normal" shoes, and this seems to equate to about a 52 according to nashbar's little print out fit guide thing, which leaves me with only 1 pair of shoes off their site that is in my price range: https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...ype=&estoreid=
Those seem like quite a good deal. Is that a good brand?
Those seem like quite a good deal. Is that a good brand?
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Ok... I think this will be my last question before I purchase shoes and pedals... hehe.
Do pedals come with cleats usually, or only if it's specified in the item description? I'm looking at them on Nashbar.
Do pedals come with cleats usually, or only if it's specified in the item description? I'm looking at them on Nashbar.
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depends on the pedals but most come with the cleats. You can buy them seperatly if the balance between what is cleat and what is pedal is significant, e.g. Speedplays come as a set, cleat only or pedal only where the locking mechanism is on the cleat not the pedal. However, for many types of pedals, crankbrothers, shimanos, time, typically the cleat is small potatos compared to the pedal.
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Originally Posted by mkington
depends on the pedals but most come with the cleats. You can buy them seperatly if the balance between what is cleat and what is pedal is significant, e.g. Speedplays come as a set, cleat only or pedal only where the locking mechanism is on the cleat not the pedal. However, for many types of pedals, crankbrothers, shimanos, time, typically the cleat is small potatos compared to the pedal.
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Well, I ended up going with Sidi shoes (https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...ype=&estoreid=)
and Nashbar pedals (https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...pless%20Pedals)
Once again, thanks for all the information and opinions you all gave me!
and Nashbar pedals (https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...pless%20Pedals)
Once again, thanks for all the information and opinions you all gave me!
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Originally Posted by thejanitor
Do you all think it would be a better idea to go to my LBS to get my first pair of shoes and pedals rather than blindly buy them off the Internet?
Personally, I like a shoe that has ratcheted buckles that I can adjust while riding. Buckles vs velcro is whole other topic, but it comes down to personal preference and how much $$$ you want to spend.
Then you have pedal type. There's the Look type and the Speedplay type. I have Looks, but they're "one-sided" pedals and can be more difficult to clip into because you can only clip into them on one side of the pedal. Most people in my velo club ride speedplays- which you can clip in on either side- seems more forgiving. Both clip out easily. Looks require very little maintenance and replacement cleats are cheap ($15-$20) while Speedplays require periodic greasing and replacement cleats are more expensive ($50-60).
Welcome to the world of clips and pedals! Take your time and you'll find what works best for you.