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Pedal question
Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice. Ray |
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"Ray" wrote in message ... Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice. Ray I've used this one for the past year. I also want the convenience of being able to hop on the bike with regular shoes for short trips around the neighborhood. http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_8283.html |
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Shimano makes a platform/clipless. It used to be the SHS 535 (I think)
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:24:09 -0500, Ray wrote:
Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. Lots of options. Both Spd and Eggbeater come in combo versions. I'd use them, too, on my commuter, but it'd have to be Frog/platform which does not exist. These will not be real cheap. -- David L. Johnson __o | Deserves death! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve _`\(,_ | death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to (_)/ (_) | them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. -- J. R. R. Tolkein |
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Ray wrote:
Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice. The Shimano PD-M324 [1] (and its predecessor, the PD-M323) are platform on one side and SPuD (M/SH-55 and S/SH-51 cleats) on the other. They typically (6 for 6 with my pedals) hang with the platform side forward and about 15 degrees from vertical (like "/" if the front of the bike is to the left), which makes entry into the SPuD side easy on a recumbent but generally requires flipping the pedal on an upright. [1] http://bike.shimano.com/catalog/cycle/products/component.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441763012& FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302033078&ASSORTMENT% 3C%3East_id=1408474395181202&bmUID=1111724077551. -- Tom Sherman - Earth (Downstate Illinois, North of Forgottonia) |
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 01:23:06 GMT, "Beverly"
wrote: I've used this one for the past year. I also want the convenience of being able to hop on the bike with regular shoes for short trips around the neighborhood. http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_8283.html Yes, my first pair of clipless pedals were the Shimano PD-M324 which is just what the OP is talking about. I still have them on my older bike. When learning to use clipless, it is nice not having to clip in at busy intersections or other situations where you would be better off not focusing on the pedals. They are adjustable and can be set to be very easy to get in and out of. Highly recommended! Life is Good! Jeff |
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Ray wrote: Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice. I used the platform/SPD combo (323/324) pedals and came to dislike them. They're not very good clipless pedals in the sense that they're heavy and have less clearance in turns. They're also poor platform pedals unless you equip them with straps (which you really can't). Like strapped pedals, you have to flip them to get them right side up to clip in, which is something of a PITA. I decided I was better off buying a another, more sneaker-like, pair of bike shoes to use when I ride for errands. |
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:24:09 -0500, "Ray" wrote:
Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice. Ray Getting a combo pedal can make it difficult finding the right side to clip in, especially if you've never ridden clipless before. I'd suggest just getting a mid-value Shimano like the 520. http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_13041.html Usually you can get the bike shop to make you a deal for half-price when swap out the pedals the Axis comes with. It took a short while to get used to the idea of putting on my cycling shoes to ride but now I'm glad I went that route. If you get shoes that use velcro straps, like the Diadora gekko they are extremely easy to get on quickly. I have no trouble walking around in them. When you pick up the bike you might try a test ride on the dual-sided type and see if it's difficult to use. jj |
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 04:49:35 GMT, Jeff Starr wrote:
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 01:23:06 GMT, "Beverly" wrote: I've used this one for the past year. I also want the convenience of being able to hop on the bike with regular shoes for short trips around the neighborhood. http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_8283.html Yes, my first pair of clipless pedals were the Shimano PD-M324 which is just what the OP is talking about. I still have them on my older bike. When learning to use clipless, it is nice not having to clip in at busy intersections or other situations where you would be better off not focusing on the pedals. Within about 3 days I was totally comfortable clipping in and out without looking or thinking about it. Once you get to this stage, it's annoying trying to search for the side with the clip in. ymmv. They are adjustable and can be set to be very easy to get in and out of. Highly recommended! Try both 324s and 520s, then decide. The LBS should allow this on a test ride. jj Life is Good! Jeff |
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:24:09 -0500, Ray wrote:
Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice. Ray I've used the dual sided shimanos as many others have mentioned, on a city ride. I used Lake cx shoes with them and like them a ton. Yeah, it's a bit annoying to have to flip the pedal to clip it, but it's also nice to be able to jump on the bike in sneakers. Nashbar's got their Rodeo pedal on sale for $25, so you could give it a try before you commit. http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename= There's also all kinds of sneaker adapters that will snap into a "standard" spd pedal. http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename= five bucks on sale. |
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