I've gone Clipless

[wannaduacentury]

After a year of debating, I finally got my new pedals today. Actually they're clipless on one side and standard cage on the other. I had an interesting time getting them to work LOL. But I practiced on a trainer at the shop and now I'm ready to practice at home on soft grass LOL. They're definately different, but I know I'll get the hang of it. Just wanted to share.

[dachshund]

What brand are they? I'm currently confused because people talk about Frogs, but someone said Frogs are for mountan bikes. So at this moment, I'm still confused.
Also, which shoes did you get?
Thanks!
Amy

[KnottedYet]

I have Frogs on my commuter/road bike. You can put just about any pedal on any bike, really. Whatever works best for you.

I've had my Frogs for a few weeks now, and am just amazed at the difference they've made. I feel so much safer and like I have so much more power and control. It's pretty darn cool!

[salsabike]

Frogs are great, and I use them with my road bike. They are made for mountain bike shoes, is all--which are entirely usable with a road bike!

[KnottedYet]

Wanna: congrats on the clipless! Practicing on the grass is great, helped me a lot. Have fun with your pedals!

[liksani]

Hehe, I also have frogs and I love them. Hmm practicing on grass, wish I did that, then I wouldn't have gotten my lovely scraped knees. But...that means no more falling for me right?!?

[wannaduacentury]

Thanks for the well wishes everyone I got the Shimano clipless/standard cage pedals. They were silver and black. The black part is the durable cage that securely snaps on the pedal(I watched him put them together). They are SPD and got the cleates too and the whole thing ran around $65. Not bad, I was expecting more. I have Diadora road/touring shoe, womens.black. they are lace up but have a velco across the top of shoe to secure laces and foot. really nice shoe. found it at nashbar. I've seen frog pedals, they are neat looking, never tried them though. Everyone has to find their own fit I guess. I was the third one this week to get those pedals from the LBS, apparently it's a popular option.

[pikato]

I got the Shimano's also! But, I'm having the damndest time trying to find shoes to go with them. I need a 7 & my LBS's 'don't generally carry them that small' but are willing to order them. I'm going to Houston to look for some & am not even sure where to start looking.

Also, what is up with dumbass dudes who I know that cycle telling me that I can't put the Shimano's on my road bike?? I know I'm a newbie, but seriously, I need a multi purpose pedal so it makes the most sense. Thankfully, LBS completely understood.

[wannaduacentury]

Pikato and Dachsund, here's a link to the shoes I got. There's a size 38 for your reg size 7 shoe Pikato. I wear a womens 10 and I got the 42's and they fit great. Hope this helps.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=

[pikato]

Oh!! I like those!! Hmm, if I don't see any this weekend, I might just order a pair!

Thanks!

[RoadRaven]

Hey there W-d-a-century... I a confused with these pedals you have bought...

They are clipless on one side, but if you flip them over they have a cage??? Is that what you mean?

Can someone post a pic for me? I am not sure how it works and I am intrigued...

I have a bunch of questions, like, if you are using the cleats, then wouldn't the cages drag on the ground round corners?

Looking forward to being enlightened...

Cheers, Road -feeling-rather-thick- Raven

[wannaduacentury]

I'll try to find a pic

[wannaduacentury]

Finally found a pic that descibes what I have. The black pedal inserts are clipped on the shimano pedal as you see here and then have clipless and platform. Hope this helps

http://www.nashbar.com/profile_morei...u=10990&brand=

[oldbikah]

Pikato, I use the Shimano spd on all 3 of my bikes (mt, road, cross) and it sure makes it simpler to be able to use just 1 pair of shoes! It may not be cool as far as the roadies go, but at my age, who cares!!

[Aggie_Ama]

Pikato- I noticed someone with mountain shoes/pedals last weekend at a ride we did. Instead of thinking it looked stupid I was jealous because the shoes looked more comfortable than my road shoes. Wear what you want, I won't judge!