Which pedals?

[Tuckervill]

Oh, and my vote is for Speedplay Frogs. Very loose and it doesn't make any loud clicking noise when you clip in. I love them.

I use mine with shoes designed for spinning. They have laces, and only ONE Velcro strap. Other cyclists think they're funny looking. I don't care.

Karen

[emily_in_nc]

Speedplay X-2s (road pedals). Pros - easy clip-in and clip-out, free float Cons - slippery; sometimes my foot slips on the pedal when I am trying to clip in quickly, like starting from a stoplight at an intersection.

Speedplay Zeros (road pedals). Pros - Great feeling when clipped in, can set for exactly the amount of float you need. Cons - For me, very hard to clip into. Finally sold them as I just couldn't clip into them quickly and reliably enough.

Eggbeaters Candies (mountain pedals). Pros - Very easy to clip out of, right amount of float for me (not too much, not too little). Cons - Had a hard time clipping in my second foot on a rooty single-track trail.

Speedplay Frogs (road pedals). Pros - Very easy to clip into and out of. Lots of float. Cons - Possible to clip out accidentally if you get sloppy with your pedaling. But that's forcing me to clean up my pedaling style. These are my VERY FAVORITE pedals! I still have the X-2s on my road bike but plan to change to Frogs on that as well one of these days. I have Frogs on my mountain bike and wouldn't go back to Eggbeaters.

Emily

[Jo-n-NY]

Frogs for me also.

I like that there is no tension to unclip. Just turn the foot and lift. I also do not have to think about it anymore.

Emily, when you say road do you mean mtn shoes on the road bike? I didn't think frogs could go on road shoes.

Thanks
~JoAnn

[KnottedYet]

Love my Frogs, too!

[jrod1969]

I love, love, love my Look Keo pedals. I'm still relatively new to cycling and have had my share of falls getting used to the clipless pedals, but these are, by far, the best pedals I've tried. They are pricey, but (in my opinion) worth it. Good luck!

[aicabsolut]

The favorites among my cycling buddies and I are Look Keo and Shimano Ultegra spd-sl.

[sundial]

Me too!

[kdskaggs]

Hi, Beth!

I live in Sand Springs, we're neighbors!

Have you ridden the new trail to Skiatook yet? I haven't but would like to. I'm wondering if there is anywhere off the trail to eat breakfast at. My husband and I ride on Sunday mornings to breakfast at Utica Square.

As far as pedals go, I have tried Looks and Time and prefer Shimano. I had knee surgery four years ago and need a pedal that is easy to get out of. My Shimanos are adjustable so I keep them on the easiest setting. I did a few "Arties" too when I first got my pedals, most of us do. You'll get the hang of it no matter which pedal you end up with.

Kenda

[emily_in_nc]

Emily, when you say road do you mean mtn shoes on the road bike? I didn't think frogs could go on road shoes.

Yes, you are correct. I currently have two pairs of shoes - road and mountain. I use my road shoes with Speedplay X-2 pedals on my road bike and my mountain shoes with Frog pedals on my mtb. When I get a second set of Frogs, I will use my mountain shoes on both bikes. I prefer my mountain shoes anyway -- they are easier to walk in. And they're newer and prettier.

Emily

[BikeDutchess]

Another big Froggie fan here! Love the lack of spring tension and the float. Clipping in or out is never a problem.

Frogs can be used with road shoes. Here is a link to the Frog Instructions, scroll down to the last page and you'll find the compatibility guide. Frogs are compatible with all road shoes with SPD-style 2-slot installation configurations.

That said, I use mountain shoes with my road bike too. I'm not a racer, and I like being able to walk somewhat normally when I get off the bike at rest stops and such.

[Jo-n-NY]

Another big Froggie fan here! Love the lack of spring tension and the float. Clipping in or out is never a problem.

Frogs can be used with road shoes. Here is a link to the Frog Instructions, scroll down to the last page and you'll find the compatibility guide. Frogs are compatible with all road shoes with SPD-style 2-slot installation configurations.

That said, I use mountain shoes with my road bike too. I'm not a racer, and I like being able to walk somewhat normally when I get off the bike at rest stops and such.

Thanks, that was interesting. It is really just a thought as sometimes I would rather have a road shoe as I think they might be lighter than the mtn shoe and wonder if that makes a difference on long rides. However, like Emily said, I also like the advantage of walking wherever I want for the rest stops and where ever. Well, I guess I know there is an option. Maybe another would be to get lighter mtn shoes.

Thanks much ladies!!!
~ JoAnn