Clipless pedals 101

[Eden]

I think it would make more sense to accustom yourself to the new bike with flat pedals, rather than trying clipless with a vintage Schwinn. I get the feeling it's not likely that the pedal threads are the right size and the way you sit on and ride that style of bike is so different that I'm not sure it would be very useful.

[rebeccaC]

Eden is right your Hollywood has a smaller diameter pedal thread, 1/2" instead of the current 9/16". There is a 9/16 to 1/2 adapter though. Since you’re comfortable on the Hollywood now you might want to get the clipping in/out into a subconscious habit on it before perhaps a falling over on a NEW bike .....nah, you won't fall over

enjoy the test ride!!!!

[ZoneFive]

Thanks, ladies. I'll shelve my worries about clipless pedals for now and try the Power Grips after I've gotten used to whichever new bike comes home with me. And thanks for the lead on the Vaya, too. That day trip to Grand Rapids is going to be a lot of fun!

[Sky King]

just a quick note, consider calling the shops before you go. Surly and Salsa are launching the 2016 line so some 2015 sizes are out of stock. I know we have a couple "holes" in our inventory at the moment. I would enjoy owning a straggler, maybe someday

[ZoneFive]

Oh, I'll definitely call shops to confirm the Vaya before I leave. The website of a much-closer-to-home LBS stated that they carried Surly, but it turned out that they don't keep Surlys in stock but can order one "from the warehouse". First, I'm pretty sure there isn't a warehouse full of Surlys waiting around to be shipped out. Second, why would I buy a bike without trying it out first? So I started calling around, and Grand Rapids Bicycles seems to be the closest one with the Cross-Check and Straggler actually in the store.

[rebeccaC]

in the salsa link muirenn provided grand rapids bicycle co is having a salsa demo day with their line of bikes this Sunday aug 2....you might call and see what sizes are going to be there

[pinsonp2]

Are you near Ypsilanti? Tree Fort Bikes has both Surly and Salsa. They have a warehouse where they store bikes so don't be put off by the hole in the wall store front. My husband has purchased 2 Surlys from them, both in stock. Certainly worth a call.

P2