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Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

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Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

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Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

Jim Kubat — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:24:07 -0000

I started out with toe-straps and realized I wasn't getting full efficiency from the pedal during my rides. I had met several serious bikers, all of whom used clipless, so I decided to go along with them. I have never looked back. I have Diadoro shoes and Shimano pedals with one side for the cleat; the other for a flat shoe in case I want it (came in handy on the very slow 5Boro NYC ride with constant stopping). If anyone has ANY intention of riding regular distances, you MUST get clipless. They are EASY, and the entire stroke works for you. Adjust the tension for quick release and you're all set. I've fallen over only twice, with no injury at all. I'll never ride with any other pedal again.

Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

hydeparkny — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:41:57 -0000

The Frog cleat is a little bigger than the SPD and ATAC cleats, but they all are recessed because MTB shoes have a lugged tread sole like a hiking boot.
The lugs are thicker than the cleats.
All two-bolt cleats have to fit in the space provided by the standard sized cutout in the MTB shoe sole. Sometimes I have to use an Xacto blade to trim the lugs surrounding the cutout to fit the Frog cleat properly.
...Dave

Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

Mike Martin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:59:26 -0000

Wow Dave, thanks for the awesome comment! I really appreciate it! As for the part about strap pedals wearing into shoes and causing discomfort, the same thing was actually happening to me, and was another reason why I wanted to switch to clipless pedals. I have never used the Speedplay Frog Pedals, but the recessed cleat design looks awesome, and it would definitely be helpful when walking, especially for commuters. Thanks again for the awesome comment!

Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

hydeparkny — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:38:01 -0000

I've used Speedplay Frog pedals for ten years on both my road and trail
bikes. I liked the traditional metal toe cages on my old road bike just fine.
I switched to clipless because the cheap plastic toe cage on my
then-new hardtail trail bike was rubbing through my leather athletic shoe
to give me a sore on one toe. Also the soles of the shoes were wearing
out, making the soles of my feet a little achey on long road rides. I figured
it was time for the more efficient inflexible soles of real cycling shoes.
A friend loaned me a pair of shoes and SPD pedals to try.
Despite one unglorious fall, I loved the concept
but not the SPD design. Research led me to Speedplay Frog.

- almost no entry resistance
- easy entry without exact foot placement
- no exit resistance
- generous float to preserve knees
- no moving pedal engagement/disengagement parts to be fouled by mud
- almost impossible to disengage inadvertently
- double sided

I use trail shoes even on the road. When I dismount I can walk like
a human because the cleat is recessed into the lugged soles.
My friends' clunky gait walking on Look cleat road shoes makes me chuckle.

Straps on top of lace closure make for a superior uniform fit.
I started with a pair of Nike shoes. I later bought a pair of Axo shoes
to be backups as the Nikes aged. Purchased both pairs on clearance.

For a long time I just moved the pedals between my road and trail bike
until I mothballed the road bike. When I started riding the road bike again,
I installed the never-used cheap one-sided SPD pedals that came with the bike,
using the old Nike shoes. I am so spoiled by the Speedplay, I hate the SPD.
Maybe a better quality SPD would be better, but I'm not interested.

Just for variety, I bought a cheap set of Time ATAC pedals and Answer shoes
on clearance. I use them only on my commute bike, the hardtail with slicks.
This model of the pedal (they have many) is too big and heavy.
Spoiled by the low profile of the Frog and SPD, I've scraped them on
pavement and curbs. I rate them a little above SPD for engagement and
disengagement.

A coworker just asked me about clipless pedals. He rides only on the road.
He is very fit, but he's not a bike nut like us. To be fair, I told him
that personal preference can border on the religious. Of course, I told
him to join the Church of Speedplay !

Sorry to be longwinded. The monks make me do it.

...Dave

Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

Mike Martin — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:50:28 -0000

Ya, I have heard a lot of good things about the Looks. I went with the Ultegra's because they wee at my local bike shop, and looked cool, but I would love to try some of the Look pedals some time in the future. I have had no problems with my Ultegra pedals, so I would recommend them in addition to the look as a solid set of lightweight clipless pedals. Thanks again for the great comments!

Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

Mike Martin — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:48:56 -0000

Haha, great story Brock. I've yet to use my clipless pedals on the road, just on the rollers. I haven't had many issues with them there, but we'll se what happens come spring time.

Thanks for the comment!

Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

Brock — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:19:23 -0000

My first week having clipons was a challenge, My funny story is one day after a ride I rode up in my driveway and slowed, I forgot I was cliped in. I fell over in the middle of my driveway, that was embarasing , I looked to see if any neighbors was watching. Preciding weeks I paid more attension to the dismount.

Re: Essential Road Cycling Decision: To Use Clipless Pedals or Not?

Brock — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:15:02 -0000

I use Clipless pedals, after doing some research I found that the "LOOK Pedals" are hard to beat. I went out and bought some LOOK Carbon, and so far some 2000mi. Ive rode on them thay have been flawless and extremily light. BP