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2010-01-18 6:03 PM

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Subject: Clipless Pedals
I want to get some clipless pedals for my road bike this year, but I don't know anything about brands or sizing or anything.  What should I be looking for?  Thanks!


2010-01-18 11:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Clipless Pedals
Pedals range widely in price and quality. Much of it depends on how comfortable you feel on the platform of the pedals. Some are small and round like a silver dollar. Others, and what I prefer are a little wider and longer, about the size of a credit card. I ride with Shimano pedals, I'm not near my bike at the moment so I can't recall the model. It's not the Dura Ace though. They were close to $100.00 and do the job. As I'm sure you know pedals can triple in that price. I believe Shimano is a very reliable product. I've never had a problem with mine, like the cleat releasing from the platform when I didn't want it to, which could be a tragedy in the making. I keep them clean, my cleat and the pedal itself. I like to use a product called White Lightning, which I also use on my drive train, cables and pretty much all pivot points. Good luck and buy what you are comfortable with and can afford. Thanks for sharing.Semper Fi!
2010-01-19 3:14 AM
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Subject: RE: Clipless Pedals
You've just got to go with a pedal that you find comfortable.  Once you have chosen a pedal then you get the right cleats to go with it.

Common brands are Look, Shimano, Speedplay and Time. 
2010-01-19 8:16 AM
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Subject: RE: Clipless Pedals
Go backwards.  Find a shoe the fits and is comfortable and then find a compatible pedal.  Most shoes will work with Shimano SPD-SL and the Look cleats.  The thing to look for on pedals is the amount of float they have.  Depending on your physiology you might need more float to prevent ankle/knee pain.
2010-01-19 8:29 AM
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Subject: RE: Clipless Pedals
Pedals are a personal preference.  Go to your LBS and have them put your bike on a trainer and bring out 3-4 different models and see which one you like.

I prefer Speedplay's personally but you should test them all out and see what you like.
2010-01-20 1:14 PM
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Subject: RE: Clipless Pedals
dalessit - 2010-01-19 9:29 AM Pedals are a personal preference.  Go to your LBS and have them put your bike on a trainer and bring out 3-4 different models and see which one you like.

I prefer Speedplay's personally but you should test them all out and see what you like.


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