Time or Look?

[keith]

Time RXS First Pedal (Grey)

Parts

Pedals - Road

Small

Time

R699.00

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Steel axle

 Composite body

 Galvanized engagement arch

 Sensor - regulation of angular sensations (2 settings)

 Q-Factor - setting of lateral foot position

 Angular Float ?5?

 Lateral Float - 2.5 mm

 Release Float - 15?

 

Weight: 260 g

[keith]

Look Keo Classic Black Pedals

Look

Parts

Pedals - Road

Small

R660.00

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If you?re a road-less-traveled touring cyclist, or just getting your first cycling setup built, don?t miss the Look Keo Classic Road Bike Pedal.

This lightweight, super strong pedal gives you plenty of Look tech without the oh-my-god-is-this-platinum price.

Look?s low spindle-sole height improves your power efficiency and the rigorously tested bearing and spindle will perform like new until you?re ready to upgrade to carbon.

*Comes with 4.5-degree-float cleats, six mounting 5 x 11mm screws, and six washers.

 

Weight: 250 g

[Zaskar]

 

Rather look at the new Time I-Clic pedals. Those RXS have been out for a while already.

 

I-CLIC Racer

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Steel axle - Composite body

 

CARBOFLEX: flexible carbon blade (TIME patent)

 

Aluminum arch axle - Carbon blade support

 

ICLIC: pre-opening automatic engagement (TIME patent)

 

SENSOR : regulation of angular sensations

 

Q-FACTOR : setting of lateral foot position

 

OVERSIZE PEDAL PLATFORM : 447 mm2

 

Pedal + cleat Bioposition 13 mm

 

ANGULAR FLOAT : ?5?

 

LATERAL FLOAT : 2.5 mm

 

RELEASE ANGLE : 15?

 

Weight : 260 grams (?5%) per pair

 

Zaskar2009-12-29 02:52:00

[flex]

Couldn't agree more with Zaskar - wait for the I-Clics.

[Eldron]

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Features

?   Extra-wide platform reduces lateral rocking for a solid interface ?   Stainless steel pedal body cover reduces lateral movement from wear ?   Wide bearing placement for uniform load distribution ?   Silky smooth 3-bearing axle system: 2 ball, 1 wide roller bearing ?   Large binding target for quick engagement ?   Adjustable entry and release tention adjuster allows custom settings ?   Lightweight design: Total system weight 348g (Pedals 278g Cleats 70g)

[keith]

Thanks Eldron but I was looking at the price range of about R700.

[flex]

Chris Willemse told me he is getting the I-Clics in January.

 

 

 

The offshore pricing suggests that the entry level model should be around R800.

[keith]

Flex what makes the I-Clics so good?

[Eldron]

Thanks Eldron but I was looking at the price range of about R700.

 

Try the 105 pedal - should be about the right price - it's heavier (~70g more) than the ones you're looking at but give me an alu body over a composite one anyday. The 105 even has a stainless steel insert to keep wear to a minimum.

 

Wow! I do sound like a shimano devotee!

 

 

ROAD PEDALS<?: PREFIX = O /> 105  ?  PD5610: <?: PREFIX = V />http://www.melange.co.za/coolheat/images/pd5610.jpg	Features
	?   Extra-wide platform for a more efficient transfer of power ?   Durable stainless steel body reduces flex and pedal body wear ?   Low maintenance sealed cartridge axle unit ?   Adjustable entry and release tension settings ?   The legacy of Shimano Design, Quality and Performance ?   Weight: 322 g

[keith]

I currently have the 105 pedal, and am trying to loose some weight, that is why I have looked at these two pedals in particular.

[Eldron]

I currently have the 105 pedal' date=' and am trying to loose some weight, that is why I have looked at these two pedals in particular.[/quote']

 

 

R700 to save 70g? Thats R10,000 per kilogram!!!

 

If the 105 pedals work fine then don't waste your money.

 

70g saving? A good road blow will save you more...

 

I'm having a little hissy fit here

 

Seriously rather save your cash for a proper weight saving.

 

 

[flex]

Flex what makes the I-Clics so good?

 

Well, for starters Time make really great pedals - I've been riding the RXS pedals for 4 years now and they are fantastic (admittedly thats mostly opinion, but the fact is they make very light pedals with good float and engagement properties).

 

 

 

All I know about the i-Clic's is what I have read in reviews and what Time has published on its Facebook fan page. The "revolutionary" aspect of these pedals is that they don't have a spring, but use a carbon/ fibreglass blade instead. This makes the pedal even lighter and more secure.

 

 

 

I wasn't implying that they are necessarily better than the RXS pedals, just that its worth waiting a month to see whether they are. I know for sure I will be trying a set!

 

 

 

Good luck with your decision.

[flex]

A good road blow will save you more...

 

Dude, dare I ask but what's a road blow?!?

[Eldron]

A good road blow will save you more...

Dude' date=' dare I ask but what's a road blow?!?[/quote']

 

It's when you cover your one nostril, lean over the side of the bike and give a good blow. Disgusting but it clears the pipes nicely - especially in winter. It does take some practice to master - a badly done road blow results in wiping the side of your face or your shoulder....

 

Peleton etiquette does require you to be nowhere near ANYBODY when you do it though!!!!

[flex]

Ah, thank goodness that's what you're referring to. I've been doing that for years without knowing there was a term for it

 

 

 

Nothing worse than a cycling buddy that has a road blow gone wrong, resulting in you having to (a) look at the person with snot hanging across their face and (b) tell them subtly to clean it up!

[Eldron]

Ah' date=' thank goodness that's what you're referring to. I've been doing that for years without knowing there was a term for it

Nothing worse than a cycling buddy that has a road blow gone wrong, resulting in you having to (a) look at the person with snot hanging across their face and (b) tell them subtly to clean it up![/quote']

 

Indeed. What is worse is if they have loads of facial hair.....