GhostRider2 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 I thought you'd like those Le Turbo! Can anyone advise if this would be a good buy for a newbie? https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/95932-dura-ace-pedals/page__p__1300097__hl__pedals__fromsearch__1#entry1300097
CharlV Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Hi all. The title says it all. Not a fan of clipless. What pedals should I buy for my road bike for use with normal shoes. Ghost, my boy ,just a conformation on what most other have said so far . I agree that clipless is not on ,I recently had to refit flat clipless pedals to my training bike on the IDT cause the Misses also wants to spin every now and then just to stay in shape ,I therefore spin in the evenings with these pedals ,and I work much harder pedaling with these babies!!!! I can only do about 45 mins hard spining now with tekkies on, as aposed to a easy hour with clip-on shoes! My 2c
rpedro Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Are'nt flat pedals on a road bike like bar ends on a mountain bike. a no no. Yes and almost just as bad as wearing a camelbak :-D
GhostRider2 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 Ghost, my boy ,just a conformation on what most other have said so far . I agree that clipless is not on ,I recently had to refit flat clipless pedals to my training bike on the IDT cause the Misses also wants to spin every now and then just to stay in shape ,I therefore spin in the evenings with these pedals ,and I work much harder pedaling with these babies!!!! I can only do about 45 mins hard spining now with tekkies on, as aposed to a easy hour with clip-on shoes! My 2c Noted with thanks Charl. Is there a different technique to pedaling with a clipless pedal, or does it just come naturally?
GhostRider2 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 Ghost, my boy ,just a conformation on what most other have said so far . I agree that clipless is not on ,I recently had to refit flat clipless pedals to my training bike on the IDT cause the Misses also wants to spin every now and then just to stay in shape ,I therefore spin in the evenings with these pedals ,and I work much harder pedaling with these babies!!!! I can only do about 45 mins hard spining now with tekkies on, as aposed to a easy hour with clip-on shoes! My 2c Noted with thanks Charl. Is there a different technique to pedaling with a clipless pedal, or does it just come naturally?
stewie911 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 It would seem I am going to be the only dude with flat pedals on a road bike in SA. Is it such a bad call? What clipless would be good for a beginner?It depends what you want to do with the bike. If you want to ride to the shop and buy bread and milk, then get flat pedals. If you ride because you're a cyclist and want to get fit/fast/whatever, then you need clipless pedals. It will take you a few minutes to get used to them. I'm recommending spd pedals. They are intended for mountain biking, but you can still use them on the roadbike. They are easy to clip in and out of. They are more comfortable/easier than road pedals.
GhostRider2 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 It depends what you want to do with the bike. If you want to ride to the shop and buy bread and milk, then get flat pedals. If you ride because you're a cyclist and want to get fit/fast/whatever, then you need clipless pedals. It will take you a few minutes to get used to them. I'm recommending spd pedals. They are intended for mountain biking, but you can still use them on the roadbike. They are easy to clip in and out of. They are more comfortable/easier than road pedals. Many thanks stewie. I'm not a competitive rider, but I am starting to do 25km rides on my MTB and looking to go longer. I'll take a look at those spd's. Are you recommending them for MTB and road?
stewie911 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 If you ride both mtb and road, then I recommend you use them for both. Then you only need one pair of shoes and you'll be comfortable with them. I don't use them though, but especially for someone starting out, I think they'll be best for you.
GhostRider2 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 If you ride both mtb and road, then I recommend you use them for both. Then you only need one pair of shoes and you'll be comfortable with them. I don't use them though, but especially for someone starting out, I think they'll be best for you. Thanks again stewie. Can I ask you; do you mean these:http://www.cyclelab.com/products/SHIMANO%20105%20SL%20PEDALS%20(PD-540).aspx or these:http://www.cyclelab.com/products/SHIMANO%20M520%20PEDALS.aspx
stewie911 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I mean the ones in the second link. Can't open the first link, but it seems that they refer to shimano road pedals. You get different models SPDs, but the M520(as in your link) will be a good choice.
GhostRider2 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 I mean the ones in the second link. Can't open the first link, but it seems that they refer to shimano road pedals. You get different models SPDs, but the M520(as in your link) will be a good choice. Right thanks for that. The other one is the 540. http://www.cyclelab.com/products/SHIMANO%20105%20SL%20PEDALS%20(PD-540).aspx
stewie911 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Yes, but the PD-540 is a road pedal. They are not recommended to use on a mtb
CAAD4 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Similar, just lighter and more expensive, not worth it if you are starting out.
GhostRider2 Posted January 28, 2011 Author Posted January 28, 2011 An update. Got the 540's. Got the shoes. (With apologies to Sam Hill and patches.) Yet try 'em out. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks to everyone for the advise.
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