Piston ZA Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Hi Rudi Welcome to The Hub. I only started riding about 6 months ago, so just some input from a noob. Most of the good points have already been made above. My one regret when I was buying all the extras when I got started is not going the flat pedal route. I wish I had gone with a proper pair of flat pedals and flat shoes, instead of clipless. I think my confidence and skill levels would be better today if I had gone with flats.
Rudivh Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 Hi Rudi Welcome to The Hub. I only started riding about 6 months ago, so just some input from a noob. Most of the good points have already been made above. My one regret when I was buying all the extras when I got started is not going the flat pedal route. I wish I had gone with a proper pair of flat pedals and flat shoes, instead of clipless. I think my confidence and skill levels would be better today if I had gone with flats. Hi there. At this stage I dont even know what flat pedal is and what I have........hehe
Davey_Jones Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Flathttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-saint-pdm-x80-pedals The pedal is flat and you can use almost any shoe. A flat soled shoe is recommended. Cliplesshttp://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-pdm-520-pedals For clipless you need proper cycling shoes with a plate thing underneath called a cleat.
SAGecko Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Hi there. At this stage I dont even know what flat pedal is and what I have........hehe You have pedals that WILL bite you. They will gnaw on both your shin and your lower calf. If you like scratching scabs, then you've joined the right sport Oh, and a great place to learn to ride is Braamies Spruit. Lots and lots of Hubbers ride the Sproot and would be happy to ride with you.
Piston ZA Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Hi there. At this stage I dont even know what flat pedal is and what I have........heheFrom the pic you posted, it looks like you what they call "bear traps", and not flat pedals. Not nearly as much grip as proper flats. Those Shimano Saints that Chris Willemse Cycles have on special at the moment are a good way to go. Also do some searching on the Hub for alternatives to the expensive flat shoes (5.10s are about R1 800, but are considered the best). That said, I spent nearly R1 600 on clipless pedals and shoes when I started, and would not have minded spending an extra R700 odd to go with a Shimano flats and 5.10s.
Piston ZA Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I guess it also depends on what type of riding you want to do. If its just jeep track dirt roads and more long distance/fitness type riding, then clipless, but if you want to do some singletrack, descending and have more fun, then flats.
SAGecko Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 if you want to do some .... descending and have more fun, then flats. You Wot? Are you avin' a larf?
Karooryder Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Welcome buddy! Be safe and enjy the ride!!!
Rudivh Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 I guess it also depends on what type of riding you want to do. If its just jeep track dirt roads and more long distance/fitness type riding, then clipless, but if you want to do some singletrack, descending and have more fun, then flats.As far as i know the one side is clipless and the other side is flat.....not sure
EmptyB Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Welcome and enjoy, you've made the right move Just riiiiiiiiide...........and maybe go be nice to your bank manager
Mousea Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 helmet.then just go out there and ride, you soon start to realise what you need.Dont rush into anything
Rudivh Posted January 22, 2015 Author Posted January 22, 2015 helmet.then just go out there and ride, you soon start to realise what you need.Dont rush into anythingI think this is good advise.......Before I spend a lot of money on stuff i dont need!!! Any teams I can join?
scotty Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 As far as i know the one side is clipless and the other side is flat.....not sure I found those pretty annoying, murphy's law whether riding clipless or flat shoe the pedal will be opposite. Rather go full flat pedal/shoe or full clipless/pedal.
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