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 2008-08-25 3:33 PM |
Veteran  199   The Ocean State |  Subject: aerobars or clipless pedalsOk, so now I'm addicted to tri's and feel the need to make a purchase. I have a road bike with cages and didn't invest initially in pedals/shoes because I didn't know if I'd enjoy the 3 disciplines. I'm past that and am wondering what I should upgrade to for more efficiency, clipless pedals or aerobars. |
| 2008-08-25 3:44 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals Clipless |
| 2008-08-25 3:47 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Expert 1240 Columbia, MO | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals |
| 2008-08-25 3:47 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Sneaky Slow 8694  Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals X2... you'll always be in the clipless pedals, but you won't always be in the aero position. |
| 2008-08-25 3:48 PM in reply to: #1626673 |
Expert 1240 Columbia, MO | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals I can't imagine trying to ride in aero w/o being clipped in actually |
| 2008-08-25 3:50 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Master 1517 Western MA near the VT & NH border on the CT river | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals clipless pedals - after your first ride you'll say the same thing I did "Why didnt I get these sooner" |
| 2008-08-25 3:50 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Veteran 199 The Ocean State | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals Clipless it is. Now I'll search the forums for opinions on which type....... I'm sure there is no clear winner there. |
| 2008-08-25 3:56 PM in reply to: #1626688 |
| Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals sma777 - 2008-08-25 4:50 PM Clipless it is. Now I'll search the forums for opinions on which type....... I'm sure there is no clear winner there. It really depends on personal preference, I think. I have Looks, I like them. I know people who use them. I know others who use Speedplays. And others still who use the shimano cleats or even other kinds of mtb cleats. A lot of people seem to say Speedplays are more beginner-friendly, but I've only ever used Looks and not had any problems with them. |
| 2008-08-25 3:59 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Expert 1240 Columbia, MO | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals I vote against the Speedplay light action...Way too much float and no adjustability. Can't speak for the Speedplay Zero's but I've heard good things. So far I've road the tried and true SPD, the Speedplay Light Action and am now on the Look KEO....I don't see myself leaving the KEO anytime soon, I love them |
| 2008-08-25 4:03 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Veteran 199 The Ocean State | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals There is an active thread here http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=129669&posts=3#M1626630 on Look vs. Speedplay so I'll just jump in over there. That thread references another thread so it appears that this has been discussed ad nauseum. I'll read and head over to the LBS to check some out. |
| 2008-08-25 4:10 PM in reply to: #1626709 |
| Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals bsjracing - 2008-08-25 4:59 PM I vote against the Speedplay light action...Way too much float and no adjustability. Can't speak for the Speedplay Zero's but I've heard good things. So far I've road the tried and true SPD, the Speedplay Light Action and am now on the Look KEO....I don't see myself leaving the KEO anytime soon, I love them Yup, that's what I have - Look Keo Classics. The cheapest ones of the Keo series (at $100) but they do the job and any issues I've had with them have been due to "user error" (ie, I'm a moron), and not the cleats themselves. I've definitely had more than a few stop-on-a-dime moments and was able to get out of them. Edited by wurkit_gurl 2008-08-25 4:12 PM |
| 2008-08-25 4:14 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Champion 5575 Butler | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals I think I have the cheapest lOOK pedals (pd-206 or something) for around $65. The only reason I got them is they were cheap. I really like the Crank Bros Quattro's as the LBS said they were easy to get into but cost more so I did not get them. |
| 2008-08-25 4:17 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
| Davenport, IA | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals I think performancebike.com has some cheap look knock-off pedals. If not chainlove.com occasionally has a set of Look Keo Carbons for $110 or something. I bought those and love them, but it's a pain in the waiting for one product to come back up on cl if it ever does. |
| 2008-08-25 4:35 PM in reply to: #1626672 |
| Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals I'll jump into the clipless group immediately. I've got the Shimano SPD MTBs on one bike and SPD-SL on the other. Can't go wrong with clipless pedals!
bsjracing - 2008-08-25 4:47 PM I always go with what the bear says...except on the blue v red debate... Personally I like Dillon. I tried Lee but Dillons just feel better to me |
| 2008-08-25 5:48 PM in reply to: #1626810 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals If no one has said it yet - CLIPLESS.... |
| 2008-08-25 6:35 PM in reply to: #1626639 |
Extreme Veteran 349 Burke, VA | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals I am brand new as well. I got a bike off craigslist, and it came with clipless pedals. They were Shimano and I got his shoes as well. I have been using them for about 3 months now and am still waiting for my first fall. Anyday now I am sure. They are very tough to get into sometimes, which I hear is common with most clipless. I would just say that if you are going with clipless, get them with plenty of time before your next race so you have practice practice practice time. |
| 2008-08-25 6:54 PM in reply to: #1626673 |
Master 2701 Salisbury, North Carolina | Subject: RE: aerobars or clipless pedals newleaf - 2008-08-25 4:47 PM X2... you'll always be in the clipless pedals, but you won't always be in the aero position. X 3. |
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