cannondale?

[warneral]

Congrats! I started on a similar-level bike last summer and soon upgraded The components are OK and will definitely give you an idea if you like a roadbike.

I would agree to wait on clipless. Get used to the bike itself before trying the clipless. I fell a LOT and was glad to fall on a used bike instead of a brand new perfect bike

[KnottedYet]

Another "don't worry about clipless" voice here.

I've been a bike nut for a long time. I rode with clips/cages mostly, but then switched to Speedplay Frogs... and then decided that was too much fuss and bother as well.

All 3 of my road bikes have BMX pedals.

There are some very sexy ones, that look really cool and racy, which might interest you. They are available through Rivendell, but can also be ordered from any bike shop. "Grip King" is the name used by Riv, pedals are made by MKS. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show...g-pedal/14-053 Their generic name is "Lambda" pedals.

Big and grippy. They'll give a lot of support to your injured foot.

[Catrin]

...There are some very sexy ones, that look really cool and racy, which might interest you. They are available through Rivendell, but can also be ordered from any bike shop. "Grip King" is the name used by Riv, pedals are made by MKS. http://www.rivbike.com/products/show...g-pedal/14-053 Their generic name is "Lambda" pedals.

Big and grippy. They'll give a lot of support to your injured foot.

Knotted - do these actually have pins? I can't really tell from the photo but it doesn't look like they do. Am currently deciding what pedals to have them order for my Gunnar, my current favorite are the Sun Ringle Zuzu pedals (currently on my LHT)

[Kerry1976]

I am totally interested in this because I'm not too keen on hitting traffic clipped in. Also, I feel like my Lake MTB shoes are bricks on my feet. I suppose I've been spoiled by my lightweight running shoes.

With the Rivendell pedals (or Sun, etc.), can they be installed in place of SPD pedals at home? My LBS is a nice place, but I'd much rather do something simple like this at home. Looks like I need a pedal wrench and some grease, correct? (MTA: I've placed an order via Amazon - this looks like a fun project)

Also, with these types of pedals, do you will need special cycling shoes or can you wear running shoes or something similar? (MTA: Found the answer to this question - can wear any shoes - YAY!)

[Catrin]

Certainly you may install them at home if you have a pedal wrench! You can also wear regular shoes but it does help to have stiffer shoes to help prevent foot pain. I wear hiking shoes/boots in the winter and Keen Commuter sandals in the summer. I have had foot surgery and ride long distances - and have found that regular running shoes do not provide enough support to ride comfortably. Of course your experience may vary.

[Kerry1976]

Certainly you may install them at home if you have a pedal wrench! You can also wear regular shoes but it does help to have stiffer shoes to help prevent foot pain. I wear hiking shoes/boots in the winter and Keen Commuter sandals in the summer. I have had foot surgery and ride long distances - and have found that regular running shoes do not provide enough support to ride comfortably. Of course your experience may vary.

I might have a solution to this - I have to wear prescription orthotics - 3/4 length and hard plastic. But if that doesn't work, I at least have good shoe options from which to choose. Regardless, I like this idea more than SPDs.

[relaygirl]

Wow, thanks for all the info!!!

I am waiting for my MRI to see if I can ride. I am 99% sure it is a stress fracture in my heel as my ortho/friend said but I want to make sure it is not a big tear in my peroneal.

Question-eventually for a triahlon-do I ride the bike in what I swim in? Is that a stupid question?

I am swimming the part of a half ironman in June as a relay.