Piston ZA Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudivh Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey_Jones Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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. Edited January 22, 2015 by Davey_Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAGecko Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piston ZA Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piston ZA Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAGecko Posted January 22, 2015 Share if you want to do some .... descending and have more fun, then flats. You Wot? Are you avin' a larf? Edited January 22, 2015 by SAGecko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooryder Posted January 22, 2015 Share Welcome buddy! Be safe and enjy the ride!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudivh Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted January 22, 2015 Share Welcome and enjoy, you've made the right move Just riiiiiiiiide...........and maybe go be nice to your bank manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meerkat82 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Welcome and Roadies are very nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted January 22, 2015 Share Camelback for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousea Posted January 22, 2015 Share helmet.then just go out there and ride, you soon start to realise what you need.Dont rush into anything Davey_Jones 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudivh Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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? Mousea and Piston ZA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted January 22, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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