Talk to me about Frogs

[Catrin]

Ok, went through 3 different pair of SPD pedals at LBS today and NONE of them would adjust the tension as lightly as my Shimano SPD/Platform pedals. My fitter is quite surprised as he is the one that adjusted my double sided pedals. Perhaps they use a different spring with the set I have on my LHT - I am NOT, however, getting those for Gunnar or Jamis. I did go ahead and had them install a pair of less-expensive SPD pedals on the Jamis - this happened to be the pair easiest to get in/out of - not that it was all that easy :o

My fitter doesn't know much about Frogs, though one of the mechanics suggested them as easy to get in/out of. I think his concern is that the cleats can't be adjusted up/down or from side to side in the shoe. I tend to "toe-in" and he uses that kind of adjustment on the cleat to get my foot/leg in the right position.

Does anyone have that kind of issue and are able to use Frogs without a problem? I hate to keep buying pedals that may not work for me...I've a few congenital problems remaining with feet and ankles that haven't been corrected and never will be if I've anything to say about it. It looks like Frog cleats are SPD compatible so I wouldn't need new shoes...

[Deborajen]

I have Speedplay Frogs on my road bike. You're right, they are SPD compatible and they're fairly easy to get in and out of. I clip in by just "pedaling" with a little twist of the foot, and clipping out takes a little outward twist of the heal, then lift.

[Catrin]

I have Speedplay Frogs on my road bike. You're right, they are SPD compatible and they're fairly easy to get in and out of. I clip in by just "pedaling" with a little twist of the foot, and clipping out takes a little outward twist of the heal, then lift.

Thanks Debra, I am just wondering about the adjustibality of the cleats and how well they work for someone who "toes in".

[Artista]

I think that the cleat angle on Frogs is limited only by the width of the recess in the shoes. I "toe out" & my Shimano shoes allow for adequate cleat rotation. A little bit of the shoe tread could be carved away to allow for more cleat rotation if necessary.

I'm pretty sure that the Frog cleats can be shimmed. You could write Speedplay to find out for sure.

[withm]

Yes, Frog cleats allow for some wiggle room when installing on your shoes. And as many users have attested over the years, they are very easy to clip in/out.

[moderncyclista]

Frogs live in swampy areas and make "ribbitty-ribbet" sounds they hop all over the place and judge you with their beady eyes.

Wait, what are we talking about here? :D

Oh yeah, bike parts. Just trying to make you ladies chuckle. (if I succeed with even one of you, it is a triumph. :D ) Best of luck with the pedal choices, Catrin!

[Catrin]

Frogs live in swampy areas and make "ribbitty-ribbet" sounds they hop all over the place and judge you with their beady eyes.

Wait, what are we talking about here? :D

Oh yeah, bike parts. Just trying to make you ladies chuckle. (if I succeed with even one of you, it is a triumph. :D ) Best of luck with the pedal choices, Catrin!

hehehe, you succeeded :) When I mentioned them at the LBS this morning they pretty much did the same thing :)

[chryss]

Frogs live in swampy areas and make "ribbitty-ribbet" sounds they hop all over the place and judge you with their beady eyes.

Wait, what are we talking about here? :D


You know, not to hijack Catrin's thread, but I've been thinking about Candies an awful lot since buying my bike. Given I'm also on a weight loss path, that's been QUITE disconcerting.

[TrekJeni]

Tell Jonathan they should work no problem!

[Catrin]

Tell Jonathan they should work no problem!

Thanks TrekJeni, am thinking about trying them on my Gunnar - either them or the Candys and see what I think if we can't get the spring tension problem with the SPD worked out. I did misspeak when I said that he doesn't know much about the Frogs - I had misunderstood. I've fit issues that he is concerned about which is why he isn't recommending them.

[Catrin]

I did purchase the Frogs today to put on my Gunnar next week. For whatever reason, the springs in the double-sided SPD pedals just will not adjust to the same level of light tension as my "campus" pedals. Fitter even called Shimano to find out what might be going on and couldn't find out anything. Got the Frogs at a 40% discount, and they took the SPD pedals back, so it was almost a direct trade. Sweet!

BMX pedals are back on the mountain bike until at least next year sometime...

[indysteel]

I did purchase the Frogs today to put on my Gunnar next week. For whatever reason, the springs in the double-sided SPD pedals just will not adjust to the same level of light tension as my "campus" pedals. Fitter even called Shimano to find out what might be going on and couldn't find out anything. Got the Frogs at a 40% discount, and they took the SPD pedals back, so it was almost a direct trade. Sweet!

BMX pedals are back on the mountain bike until at least next year sometime...

Let me know how you like them, Catrin. I think I might prefer something other than SPDs myself--cause I like to have some float, too.

[Catrin]

Let me know how you like them, Catrin. I think I might prefer something other than SPDs myself--cause I like to have some float, too.

I will let you know how they work on the Gunnar. One of the LBS staff really likes them, and he warned me that they will feel like I am on ice for a couple of weeks until my ankle muscles strengthen - that can't be a bad thing! I do hope this works out, and am thankful that they allowed me to trade in the SPD pedals for the Frogs. It makes sense that the ankles have to strengthen since the spring tension isn't holding my feet/legs in one basic position.