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Starfish
08-06-2007, 07:59 PM
I have only bought one bike, and I was a total beginner then.

Now, I wonder, when you go trying out lots of bikes before you buy, do you take your own pedals/shoes, or do they have to put toe clips on the pedals?

:confused:
BadgerGirl
08-06-2007, 08:07 PM
Definately not a dumb question. You can do it either way. I brought my own pedals and shoes because I was used to the tension on my clipless pedals and the comfort of my shoes. I am pretty sure I forgot them one day and they put pedals on for me and I used regular shoes. I would try to use the equipment I am likely to use on the bike IF you were going to buy it because it is a more realistic ride. Less stuff to evaluate! Have fun shopping! :D
Starfish
08-06-2007, 08:12 PM
Definately not a dumb question. You can do it either way. I brought my own pedals and shoes because I was used to the tension on my clipless pedals and the comfort of my shoes. I am pretty sure I forgot them one day and they put pedals on for me and I used regular shoes. I would try to use the equipment I am likely to use on the bike IF you were going to buy it because it is a more realistic ride. Less stuff to evaluate! Have fun shopping! :D

Hey, thanks! Unfortunately, I am only dreaming right now, not shopping. But, there will come a day! I just got to wondering...

Thanks!
KnottedYet
08-06-2007, 09:01 PM
My two LBS's put el cheapo plastic flats on the bikes for sale, but they encourage you to bring pedals and shoes if you'd rather use them.

One shop even told me to go ahead and bring my Brooks saddle in if I wanted to do some serious test-riding!
smilingcat
08-06-2007, 10:56 PM
A self respecting LBS will encourage you to bring in your pedals with your shoes.

Tried Cervelo P2. Tried QR Seduza. Tried Guru Chrono'Alu. I tried all three with my own pedals and my own shoes. P2 and Seduza was only on a mag trainer (not so like LBS) and Chrno'Alu tried on short road (:cool: LBS).

Not sure if I want P2 or Guru's carbonio TT bike...

smilingcat
Starfish
08-07-2007, 09:50 AM
Not sure if I want P2 or Guru's carbonio TT bike...



Thanks, all! And, SmilingCat, keep us posted! I'm so out of it, I have never even heard of Guru!