What kind of pedals do you use?

**ashanty** · 06-01-2006, 11:33 PM

i saw one on a surplus, i better check it out after work it looks cool!

**remigo** · 06-02-2006, 12:39 AM

Like KimmyT, I bought my pedals cos they were the cheapest in the shop! They're Wellgo SPD compatible pedals. I have lovely mountain bike shoes (HA! to the snobs) which I bought cos they were pretty. Honestly! They're black, suede-look, with pink embroidery swirls and easy to walk in.

http://www.jacksbikes.com/specialize...hoeRiata_l.jpg

But I do suffer with my knees. Could someone explain (or point me in the direction of an explanation) of what is better about more "float" and why some pedals are supposed to be kinder to the knees?

**Selkie** · 06-02-2006, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by pikato

Mick--
What shoes do you wear with them?

I wear Rose-colored Sidi Dominators (mountain, not road, even though I'm a roadie).

**Bron** · 06-02-2006, 01:20 AM

I have look pedals on my new road bike, and I love them. Easy to adjust and much easier to get out of than the spd-r pedals on my old bike. We also found some cleat covers made out of rubber to protect the cleats and give some grip when not on the bike (alas, they do not stop you walking like a duck).

My mountain bike has standard pedals - no clips there.
Bron

**Sheherazade** · 06-02-2006, 01:27 AM

Ultegras here- can quickly get in and out of them and can actually pedal unclipped while slow maneuvering. I've also developed a one-legged pedaling skill, and that helps a lot when taking off from a stop. Forget about walking in the shoes, though!

**maggiedatongue** · 06-02-2006, 02:13 AM

Opening my mind to have my feet attached to pedals.

When referring to Speedplays, what does it mean when you say float versus no float?

Thanks,

Maggie

**betagirl** · 06-02-2006, 03:26 AM

We also found some cleat covers made out of rubber to protect the cleats and give some grip when not on the bike (alas, they do not stop you walking like a duck).

LOL. I have those too. And yes, you still waddle. But they're great for going indoors and not wiping out on a slick floor surface.

This is a question for Speedplay users.
To float or not to float?!

Look has the same option on float, except it depends on the cleat you buy (red=float, black=no float). There may be pedals that don't allow it either, but I'm not familiar with that. Anyway, it's my bias that float is important for your knees. If you have strong knees, then no float would be ok I'd assume. But personally I don't, so I use the red cleats so I can have a little bit of movement.

**Crankin** · 06-02-2006, 04:23 AM

I started with mountain spds on my first road bike. Then i switched to Speedplays (the cheap ones) for road. I love them, though I had about 2 days where the float felt weird compared to the spds. However, now I am thinking of switching to Frogs on my road bike because I will be doing some touring this summer where the daily lunch will involve walking (i.e. no support van to carry your clogs or sandals). Of course this will necessitate new shoes. Right now I have Sidi Dominators for the road. I have "campus" pedals on my mtb. I really want to get Frogs for my mtb, but I am a little worried about having to be clipped in all of the time. But right now I am having a lot of trouble getting in and out of them, even though I had no trouble with them on my road bike. So I end up riding on the regular pedals. I think the dual sided ones are harder, because they flip over. So, if I get the Frogs, I could have one pair of shoes and keep the spd shoes I have now for spin class. They are also Sidis, but a different style.
I wouldn't worry about the comments. Even my husband is thinking about getting the Frogs. He said the only reason he got the road shoes was because that's what my son had, and he was racing and only concerned with speed.

**Tater** · 06-02-2006, 05:34 AM

Ritchey pedals on the road bike because they were middle of the road, pricewise. I didn't want to go too cheap. Cages on the mtn. bike. I will be putting Frogs on my cyclocross/commuter when I get her in two weeks.

**Brandy** · 06-02-2006, 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by colby

Here are mine, just the basic Shimano SPD-SL pedal (the R540).

Sportin' the same ones as you Colby

**SalsaMTB** · 06-02-2006, 06:02 AM

I use Time mtb pedals for all my bikes. I don't want to worry about different shoes for different bikes.

I also have the Specialized MTB shoes w/ pink embroidery. They're a very cute shoe that I've found to ventilate very well.

**mimitabby** · 06-02-2006, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by TsPoet

I'm surprised no one has said eggbeaters. Love mine. Don't find the complete lack of platform to be an issue on either my DF or recumbent. Used to have SPDs, never going back.

Eggbeaters? I have cages around my feet. I love them too. Right now i am trying a new bike and it has just plain pedals and i forgot just how tough that is!! (how did we do that??!)

**stella** · 06-02-2006, 06:14 AM

I have Look 363's on my road bike; time atac carbon on my mtn bike, regular time atac on my commuter/beater bike.

Internet guy was just plain rude...based on his comment, take his opinion w/less than a grain of salt---not worth it!

**Brandi** · 06-02-2006, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by maggiedatongue

Opening my mind to have my feet attached to pedals.

When referring to Speedplays, what does it mean when you say float versus no float?

Thanks,

Maggie

In case nobody answered this, float is a good thing if you are a beginner. It allows your foot to move a bit in the pedal. if there is no float you are very secure in it. I like a little float right now cause I just started using clipless about 3 months ago. I don't even know what my pedals are. I am hoping to get some new one's. Perfomance is having a sale on crank brothers Candy c se's. The one's I have now are good for learning and that is it. they make a metal grinding noise that drives me nut's. Like finger nails on a chaulk board! AHHHHHHHH!

**Bella** · 06-02-2006, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by SnappyPix

This is a question for Speedplay users.
To float or not to float?!
I'm thinking of changing to Speedplay pedals later in the year and not sure if I'd want free-float or adjustable.
For those who use the X Series, does the free float take much getting used to? I currently used SPDs, with minimal float and am leaning more towards the Zeros, but would be interested to hear from women out there "in the field"!
I like the idea of unrestricted float (kinder to the knees), but not sure I'd get on with them.
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I have the X/5's and love the float. Nothing really to get used to - if you think about how you ride, you won't feel like you'll be close to clipping out if that is your fear.

I also dismantle my clips on my shoes because sand, dirt, tiny rocks, etc will jam up the works and won't give me as much float. Not work intensive - just good maintenance.

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