Cycling Miscellany

[Dwight Schr-ute]

I thought that the effect of clipless pedals would be marginal. I just shaved 1/3 of my time off my last 15 mile ride (although the last time I had a 20 mph headwind fpor 1/2 my ride that completely gassed me).

I can't even imagine riding without clip less pedals any more. I can't even ride a spin bike without being clipped in.

[OceanBlue]

Green Monsta, congrats on your riding !!

Did my 20 miler in 90 degree heat that felt like 100. Wiped me out. Nasty weather. I hate pre hurricane weather.

[Pelado]

I thought that the effect of clipless pedals would be marginal. I just shaved 1/3 of my time off my last 15 mile ride (although the last time I had a 20 mph headwind fpor 1/2 my ride that completely gassed me).

I can't even imagine riding without clip less pedals any more. I can't even ride a spin bike without being clipped in.

What types of clipless pedals/shoes are you guys using?

[creekster]

What types of clipless pedals/shoes are you guys using?

Allow me to answer for Dwight (who,m dspiute being a ute fan has made some good chocies from time to time) and myself: Speedplays, baby. Let the knees float!

[Pelado]

Allow me to answer for Dwight (who,m dspiute being a ute fan has made some good chocies from time to time) and myself: Speedplays, baby. Let the knees float!

Is there already a discussion somewhere of the advantages/disadvantages of various types of clipless pedals? Or vs. traditional clips?

[OceanBlue]

Shimano

[creekster]

Is there already a discussion somewhere of the advantages/disadvantages of various types of clipless pedals? Or vs. traditional clips?

There have been a couple of threads over the years, I think. There might have been one on cougar guard, too.

[PaloAltoCougar]

In part because the company is a client and it sent us our current sets for free, we're Look (keo2 Max) all the way.

[Pheidippides]

Allow me to answer for Dwight (who,m dspiute being a ute fan has made some good chocies from time to time) and myself: Speedplays, baby. Let the knees float!

I've been a speed play guy from the start, although I lock them in. But I'm looking at getting some Garmin Vectors, which operate on a Look Keo form function I believe.

[Moliere]

I have only ever used Look and I like them.

[OceanBlue]

Had my first close call with a car today. I was riding north and a car was coming south wanting to make left and just pulled out right at me. I had to make a very sharp right onto road they were going so I would not get hit. I didn't have a stop sign or anything so I wasn't at fault. They couldn't have cared less, even though their windows were up I could see where they(very old) were waving at me to get off the road. I made a u turn and left them with a few choice words as I passed them. Ugly ride all the way around.

[creekster]

Had my first close call with a car today. I was riding north and a car was coming south wanting to make left and just pulled out right at me. I had to make a very sharp right onto road they were going so I would not get hit. I didn't have a stop sign or anything so I wasn't at fault. They couldn't have cared less, even though their windows were up I could see where they(very old) were waving at me to get off the road. I made a u turn and left them with a few choice words as I passed them. Ugly ride all the way around.

That sucks. Be careful with the harsh words. Sometimes people take it poorly. Be careful out there!

[Green Monstah]

What types of clipless pedals/shoes are you guys using?

I was scared to get them because I will fall over and I will be unhappy. I think I got the Shimano SPL or SPD or something like that. The nice lady at the shop said they're the easiest to get in and out of. So far no problems.

[mtnbiker]

I've used Look Keo (classics?) for years and have been happy with them. Local bike shop has been pushing the speedplays at me, but so far I haven't tried them. I like the larger platform of the Looks, for the infrequent times I hop on the bike to test some mechanical fix without needing to put on the shoes.

[Moliere]

I've used Look Keo (classics?) for years and have been happy with them. Local bike shop has been pushing the speedplays at me, but so far I haven't tried them. I like the larger platform of the Looks, for the infrequent times I hop on the bike to test some mechanical fix without needing to put on the shoes.

This, and I can ride around my neighborhood in just tennis shoes when I take the kids out for a Sunday ride.