Pedals wrecking shoes
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Pedals wrecking shoes
I purchased a fixie almost 6 months ago now and have been riding it a lot. It came with toe clip pedals with straps which have been great for convenience and even better for my wallet with not having to purchase proper shoes.
Unfortunately I've just made the connection between my new shoes having the sole destroyed more quickly than I would have liked. My pedals having been slicing through it when I've been out riding (cheap shoes fortunately)
So I did some research on the pedals and have seen that they are made for cleats https://www.yellowjersey.org/tocleat.html After reading a lot on here though I see that people ride with straps because they can use any shoe.
So, I'm confused. Do I need different pedals that can be used with any shoes, or am I missing something? I've attached some pictures of the pedals.
Unfortunately I've just made the connection between my new shoes having the sole destroyed more quickly than I would have liked. My pedals having been slicing through it when I've been out riding (cheap shoes fortunately)
So I did some research on the pedals and have seen that they are made for cleats https://www.yellowjersey.org/tocleat.html After reading a lot on here though I see that people ride with straps because they can use any shoe.
So, I'm confused. Do I need different pedals that can be used with any shoes, or am I missing something? I've attached some pictures of the pedals.
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Since you have the full hardware, and its in decent condition those pedals are worth more thany you will spending on new pedals, straps, and cages. It might just take a bit of time before the right buyer comes along.
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Thanks, I live in NZ so selling them might be more difficult but I can try my luck.They both have different straps too, so I'm guessing one side has been replaced.
Those GR-9's look nice, should suit the bike as well. Most of the cheaper pedals in stores around here are plastic and would look awful.
Does the price seem about right for these? https://tinyurl.com/2ahx86r Postage is about $27.
EDIT: Looks like I could probably get a cheaper setup from benscycles
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=3294
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...roducts_id=472
I'll see what I can get locally first
Those GR-9's look nice, should suit the bike as well. Most of the cheaper pedals in stores around here are plastic and would look awful.
Does the price seem about right for these? https://tinyurl.com/2ahx86r Postage is about $27.
EDIT: Looks like I could probably get a cheaper setup from benscycles
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=3294
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...roducts_id=472
I'll see what I can get locally first
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I loved my GR9's. I had a similar but different problem with clips. I like wearing chucks and metal toe-clips KILLED my instep. A friend accidentally broke one so I used the opportunity to pick up a pair of plastic quad-gate toe-clips. They aren't as classy but function>form.
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Since postage is going to kill any deal you find, you can make those pedals a lot more pleasant to bike in. First up, remove that strange triangle thing that holds the cleat. It's just held on with a couple of bolts. Next, grind down the ridge at the back of the pedal. You should have a relatively smooth surface after that.
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Shimano 600 pedals are quality pedals, but yes they are made for use with cycling shoes that use slotted cleats. Most "track" pedals are, too. That vertical plate at the back of the pedal slides into the slot in the cleat/shoe.
Using sneakers with these type pedals like like using a butter knife as a screwdriver. Yes, it will work. But, there are much better and more durable tools for the job.
(I like analogies)
This is also like buying a $200 super-ergonomic backpack then loosening the straps till it swings back and forth as it hangs down by your butt...then complaining about your back hurting.
Using sneakers with these type pedals like like using a butter knife as a screwdriver. Yes, it will work. But, there are much better and more durable tools for the job.
(I like analogies)
This is also like buying a $200 super-ergonomic backpack then loosening the straps till it swings back and forth as it hangs down by your butt...then complaining about your back hurting.
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Hey dude, I live in Wellington, and before I changed to clipless I used a set of MKS Sylvan pedals and toeclips with great success for work (I'm a courier).
The cheapest you can get Sylvans in NZ is from Bicycle : https://bicycle.co.nz/index.php/parts...ks-pedals.html
Add some el-cheapo toe clips (make sure to get the right size!) and double straps if you can afford them. As far as I can see the problem with your current pedals is that you don't really have anything to stand on, and the Sylvans aren't a huge amount better. Maybe getting some GR-9's from overseas and then buying the rest locally would be a good idea. I'm sure you could sell your current pedals for more than you'd need to spend.
Oh and for what it's worth, Benscycles is awesome about posting to NZ.
The cheapest you can get Sylvans in NZ is from Bicycle : https://bicycle.co.nz/index.php/parts...ks-pedals.html
Add some el-cheapo toe clips (make sure to get the right size!) and double straps if you can afford them. As far as I can see the problem with your current pedals is that you don't really have anything to stand on, and the Sylvans aren't a huge amount better. Maybe getting some GR-9's from overseas and then buying the rest locally would be a good idea. I'm sure you could sell your current pedals for more than you'd need to spend.
Oh and for what it's worth, Benscycles is awesome about posting to NZ.
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Ben has the cleats for the Shimano 600/ Dura Ace pedals, it looks like it would be pretty nice to have a nice shoes with those cleats and pedals.
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=2987
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...oducts_id=2987
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Since postage is going to kill any deal you find, you can make those pedals a lot more pleasant to bike in. First up, remove that strange triangle thing that holds the cleat. It's just held on with a couple of bolts. Next, grind down the ridge at the back of the pedal. You should have a relatively smooth surface after that.
Shimano 600 pedals are quality pedals, but yes they are made for use with cycling shoes that use slotted cleats. Most "track" pedals are, too. That vertical plate at the back of the pedal slides into the slot in the cleat/shoe.
Using sneakers with these type pedals like like using a butter knife as a screwdriver. Yes, it will work. But, there are much better and more durable tools for the job.
(I like analogies)
This is also like buying a $200 super-ergonomic backpack then loosening the straps till it swings back and forth as it hangs down by your butt...then complaining about your back hurting.
Using sneakers with these type pedals like like using a butter knife as a screwdriver. Yes, it will work. But, there are much better and more durable tools for the job.
(I like analogies)
This is also like buying a $200 super-ergonomic backpack then loosening the straps till it swings back and forth as it hangs down by your butt...then complaining about your back hurting.
Hey dude, I live in Wellington, and before I changed to clipless I used a set of MKS Sylvan pedals and toeclips with great success for work (I'm a courier).
The cheapest you can get Sylvans in NZ is from Bicycle : https://bicycle.co.nz/index.php/parts...ks-pedals.html
Add some el-cheapo toe clips (make sure to get the right size!) and double straps if you can afford them. As far as I can see the problem with your current pedals is that you don't really have anything to stand on, and the Sylvans aren't a huge amount better. Maybe getting some GR-9's from overseas and then buying the rest locally would be a good idea. I'm sure you could sell your current pedals for more than you'd need to spend.
Oh and for what it's worth, Benscycles is awesome about posting to NZ.
The cheapest you can get Sylvans in NZ is from Bicycle : https://bicycle.co.nz/index.php/parts...ks-pedals.html
Add some el-cheapo toe clips (make sure to get the right size!) and double straps if you can afford them. As far as I can see the problem with your current pedals is that you don't really have anything to stand on, and the Sylvans aren't a huge amount better. Maybe getting some GR-9's from overseas and then buying the rest locally would be a good idea. I'm sure you could sell your current pedals for more than you'd need to spend.
Oh and for what it's worth, Benscycles is awesome about posting to NZ.
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Biggest difference in the pedals is that the GR-9's are platform. Meaning they don't take cleats, the sylvans will but they wont cause the issue that your 600's are now.
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I'd sell the current pedals and get something that's more of a platform, like the GR-9s. If you want to use cleats in the future then get clipless pedals. Your pedals aren't the safest things to use on the road with cleats because you'll be locked in and will have to reach down to loosen the straps in order to put a foot down.
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Just curious, what brand and model shoes are you wearing with the pedals you have ? Without knowing, but just a suggestion, perhaps a different brand and model sneaker ?
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Anyway, been browsing wiggle.co.uk and spending money. Came up with the following for pedals and a couple of extras so I'd get free shipping plus I figured $11 for a pedal wrench would be cheaper than paying a shop to fit them.
GR-9 Pedal: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/MK...ls/5360043868/
MKS Steel toe clip: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/MK...ps/5360043415/
Cheap strap: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/KF...ps/5360010812/
and some tools
Pedros Trixie: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Pe...ol/5360049484/
Pedal wrench: https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Li...ch/5360028325/
Anyone see anything inherently wrong with anything?
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I was thinking you're possibly trying to use a running shoe or something that has a paper thin sole on it as a reason it was tearing them up. Something that has a more substantial construction to it might've been a solution ? I wear a pair of older style black Reebok AI 3's. Basically something like these:
https://images.footballfanatics.com/p..._152371_xl.jpg
The sole is bulletproof and you can see they're leather and stitched together. Who knows what others lace up for the game with ? Vans, Skechers, there are plenty of tennis shoes that are made to take a beating. New Zealand ? Don't know if you have places like Ross or Marshalls, but you can pick up a pair for about what Wal-Mart will sell you something for.
https://images.footballfanatics.com/p..._152371_xl.jpg
The sole is bulletproof and you can see they're leather and stitched together. Who knows what others lace up for the game with ? Vans, Skechers, there are plenty of tennis shoes that are made to take a beating. New Zealand ? Don't know if you have places like Ross or Marshalls, but you can pick up a pair for about what Wal-Mart will sell you something for.
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Oh, the reason being, the pedals and clips you already have are pretty nice, you still need to replace the shoes you tore up and getting a good quality daily user shoe saves you the pedal upgrade. Not to mention cycling shoes and anything else.
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everything looks fine. (i take it that the trixie is just extra tools you need, not just for the pedal business?)
the toe straps might not be necessary, if you've already got ones that aren't too beat. also, depending on your preferences, if you're looking at new straps anyway, maybe you'd want to try leather ones?
the toe straps might not be necessary, if you've already got ones that aren't too beat. also, depending on your preferences, if you're looking at new straps anyway, maybe you'd want to try leather ones?
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@LoRoK - How are you doing now after your wreck? Did you break your collarbone? Anyway, just wondering and hoping you're ok. Last Friday a teammate of mine had his saddle clamp break during a race on the track and crashed bad. Broken clavicle, scapula and 4 ribs. Man, these fixies are dangerous!
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I was thinking you're possibly trying to use a running shoe or something that has a paper thin sole on it as a reason it was tearing them up. Something that has a more substantial construction to it might've been a solution ? I wear a pair of older style black Reebok AI 3's. Basically something like these:
https://images.footballfanatics.com/p..._152371_xl.jpg
The sole is bulletproof and you can see they're leather and stitched together. Who knows what others lace up for the game with ? Vans, Skechers, there are plenty of tennis shoes that are made to take a beating. New Zealand ? Don't know if you have places like Ross or Marshalls, but you can pick up a pair for about what Wal-Mart will sell you something for.
https://images.footballfanatics.com/p..._152371_xl.jpg
The sole is bulletproof and you can see they're leather and stitched together. Who knows what others lace up for the game with ? Vans, Skechers, there are plenty of tennis shoes that are made to take a beating. New Zealand ? Don't know if you have places like Ross or Marshalls, but you can pick up a pair for about what Wal-Mart will sell you something for.
everything looks fine. (i take it that the trixie is just extra tools you need, not just for the pedal business?)
the toe straps might not be necessary, if you've already got ones that aren't too beat. also, depending on your preferences, if you're looking at new straps anyway, maybe you'd want to try leather ones?
the toe straps might not be necessary, if you've already got ones that aren't too beat. also, depending on your preferences, if you're looking at new straps anyway, maybe you'd want to try leather ones?
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@LoRoK - How are you doing now after your wreck? Did you break your collarbone? Anyway, just wondering and hoping you're ok. Last Friday a teammate of mine had his saddle clamp break during a race on the track and crashed bad. Broken clavicle, scapula and 4 ribs. Man, these fixies are dangerous!
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Thanks.
Thanks for the help everyone. Just hit buy now on the above stuff plus I found that they have a 5 pound off coupon too so I bought a cheap saddle bag as well. Very happy with what I got for the price although will be interesting to see if/what customs charge me.
Thanks for the help everyone. Just hit buy now on the above stuff plus I found that they have a 5 pound off coupon too so I bought a cheap saddle bag as well. Very happy with what I got for the price although will be interesting to see if/what customs charge me.