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"mountain" and "road" pedals
Jim Higson wrote: I'm looking to buy some clipless pedals for my mountain and road bikes. I don't really want to buy two pairs of shoes or have to keep swapping cleats over. I also want pedals that work with "walkable" shoes. I'm thinking of just putting double-sided "mountain" type SPD pedals on both bikes. They appeal because they're cheap and fit the requirements of only needing one pair of shoes. Shimano's entry level M520 look OK, and the more expensive models seems just to offer weight reduction, which I'm not all that bothered about. Plus the double-sided thing sounds like a good idea for the road as well as off it for getting in and out quickly at traffic lights. Will they cause any problems on the road bike? Really, I can't really see there being all that much difference in the performance of pedals for road/mountain use. I mostly do fairly fast riding at weekends, and some light touring. The only alternative I can find of road/mountain pedals that use the same cleats is the Crank Bros ones. The egg beaters look very... interesting. Maybe I'll try some one day. On a related note, what makes the egg beaters "XC" pedals and not road racing pedals? I'd have thought it'd road racers would take the reduced weight version over the MTBers. What makes the nude egg beaters unsuited to road cycling? Thanks for any insight, -- Jim Another pedal that you might want to consider is the Time A.T.A.C. I use these on both my mountain bike and my road bike (actually a Lemond cyclocross bike). They have double-sided entry and I find them easier to get into than the Shimano or Eggbeater pedals. They are very secure once clipped in, and I have never had an accidental release. They can be a little tougher to get out of when new, before the cleats have broken in. After a few dozen releases, they loosen up. I've also found them to be very durable, the ones on my mountain bike have been bashed against logs and rocks many times, getting scratched up but otherwise no worse for wear. The cleats can be set up for two different release angles, 14 or 17 degrees, depending on which cleat is mounted on which shoe. One cleat has a star on it, and for the 14 degree release angle it goes on the left shoe. They are also very good in muddy conditions, I've never had a problem getting into or out of them, even in thick MO mud. Smokey |
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"mountain" and "road" pedals
Jim Higson wrote:
I'm looking to buy some clipless pedals for my mountain and road bikes. I don't really want to buy two pairs of shoes or have to keep swapping cleats over. I also want pedals that work with "walkable" shoes. I'm thinking of just putting double-sided "mountain" type SPD pedals on both bikes. They appeal because they're cheap and fit the requirements of only needing one pair of shoes. Shimano's entry level M520 look OK, and the more expensive models seems just to offer weight reduction, which I'm not all that bothered about. Plus the double-sided thing sounds like a good idea for the road as well as off it for getting in and out quickly at traffic lights. Will they cause any problems on the road bike? Really, I can't really see there being all that much difference in the performance of pedals for road/mountain use. I mostly do fairly fast riding at weekends, and some light touring. The only alternative I can find of road/mountain pedals that use the same cleats is the Crank Bros ones. The egg beaters look very... interesting. Maybe I'll try some one day. On a related note, what makes the egg beaters "XC" pedals and not road racing pedals? I'd have thought it'd road racers would take the reduced weight version over the MTBers. What makes the nude egg beaters unsuited to road cycling? http://tinyurl.com/ume8m For a better look at the pedals, click on (PICTOVIEW). http://tinyurl.com/yxfwd3 http://tinyurl.com/d8l3d I find the Shimano 540 pedals and SH-TR50 meet your requirements. These are marketed as triathlete shoes (suitable for running). I like them for the recessed cleat and rubber soles that allow walking like a human while not scratching floors. From Cyclingnews: # Last year's triathlon-specific models have been replaced with a trio # of new models, including a top-end women's model. The SH-TR50 and # SH-TR50W both incorporate new hollow channel carbon fiber soles plus # new uppers that offer a faster entry and better fit than in previous # models. The entry-level SH-TR30 offers a similar wide single-strap # fit but with a more wallet-friendly injection-molded composite # outsole. Jobst Brandt |
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"mountain" and "road" pedals
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I find the Shimano 540 pedals and SH-TR50 meet your requirements. These are marketed as triathlete shoes (suitable for running). I like them for the recessed cleat and rubber soles that allow walking like a human while not scratching floors. Do you mean Sh-RT50? I'm not shure I'd like to run far in them. -- Andy Morris AndyAtJinkasDotFreeserve.Co.UK Love this: Put an end to Outlook Express's messy quotes http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/ -- Posted via NewsDemon.com - Premium Uncensored Newsgroup Service -------http://www.NewsDemon.com------ Unlimited Access, Anonymous Accounts, Uncensored Broadband Access |
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Andy Morris writes:
I find the Shimano 540 pedals and SH-RT50 meet your requirements. These are marketed as triathlete shoes (suitable for running). I like them for the recessed cleat and rubber soles that allow walking like a human while not scratching floors. Do you mean SH-RT50? I'm not shure I'd like to run far in them. My spell checker did not find that transposition, but yes, as the web site shows, you have the correct spelling. As for their usefulness off the bicycle, I wear them to work all day and on trail rides in the mountains that require substantial walking up and down hill. Love this: Put an end to Outlook Express's messy quotes: http://home.in.tum.de/~jain/software/oe-quotefix/ Got that! It's too bad MS hasn't picked up on that and put the fix in themselves. Jobst Brandt |
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"mountain" and "road" pedals - power grips and bebops and money
* * Chas wrote: "Marian" wrote in message This year the road bike is gone, the eggbeaters are on the new mountain bike, and the replacement road bike is a beater that deliberately has platform pedals. Around 70 or 80 kilometers on the platform pedals and the numbness in the little toe returns, but no problem with the clipless. -M There are a number of things that could result in numbness in you toe. Not in any particular order: Shoes, a tight fitting shoe could cause pressure on the nerves or partial loss of circulation that might not show up initially but develop after riding for a period of time. Hot Spots, pressure points caused by high spots on the surface of the pedal that are part of the pedal design. These can cause localized pressure resulting in discomfort on the bottom of the foot. Narrow Pedals, a lot of road pedals are only 3" to 3 1/2" wide (75mm to 90mm). The strap can be causing pressure on the side of the foot. These are _platform_ pedals. No clips, no straps, platform pedals. The hot spots could be the issue, though it is strange that I've had it on two different bikes, with different shoes, and different pedals, on the same foot ... -M |
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"mountain" and "road" pedals - power grips and bebops and money
"Marian" wrote in message oups.com... * * Chas wrote: "Marian" wrote in message This year the road bike is gone, the eggbeaters are on the new mountain bike, and the replacement road bike is a beater that deliberately has platform pedals. Around 70 or 80 kilometers on the platform pedals and the numbness in the little toe returns, but no problem with the clipless. -M There are a number of things that could result in numbness in you toe. Not in any particular order: Shoes, a tight fitting shoe could cause pressure on the nerves or partial loss of circulation that might not show up initially but develop after riding for a period of time. Hot Spots, pressure points caused by high spots on the surface of the pedal that are part of the pedal design. These can cause localized pressure resulting in discomfort on the bottom of the foot. Narrow Pedals, a lot of road pedals are only 3" to 3 1/2" wide (75mm to 90mm). The strap can be causing pressure on the side of the foot. These are _platform_ pedals. No clips, no straps, platform pedals. The hot spots could be the issue, though it is strange that I've had it on two different bikes, with different shoes, and different pedals, on the same foot ... -M Hmm, I've had some shoes that were normally comfortable but after riding for a while my little toe/toes or the next toe over would hurt, get numb or cramp up. Chas. Chas. |
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