FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system - Page 2 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

05-17-2004, 05:40 AM

"Gearóid Ó Laoi/Garry Lee" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> I'm a member of a touring group here in Cork, Ireland, for about 15
years.
> At that time when we started touring people used cleats or Look. Now
all of
> us use SPDs. I've used them since the came in. The VP ones are fine,
and
> cheaper.

Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
The question is only which one.

-S-
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05-17-2004, 07:16 AM

"Steve Freides" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
> Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
> SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
> will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
> with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
> The question is only which one.

For a casual cyclist: SPDs are the cheapest option, they work quite
well, and you can get them with a variety of cycling shoes which _you
can walk in_. The "I can walk in my shoes!" argument can trump
everything else if you are just using the bike to get around...

Chris
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05-17-2004, 07:16 AM

"Steve Freides" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
> Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
> SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
> will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
> with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
> The question is only which one.

For a casual cyclist: SPDs are the cheapest option, they work quite
well, and you can get them with a variety of cycling shoes which _you
can walk in_. The "I can walk in my shoes!" argument can trump
everything else if you are just using the bike to get around...

Chris
--
Chris Colohan Email: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] PGP: finger [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Web: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Phone: (412)268-4751

05-17-2004, 07:16 AM

"Steve Freides" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
> Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
> SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
> will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
> with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
> The question is only which one.

For a casual cyclist: SPDs are the cheapest option, they work quite
well, and you can get them with a variety of cycling shoes which _you
can walk in_. The "I can walk in my shoes!" argument can trump
everything else if you are just using the bike to get around...

Chris
--
Chris Colohan Email: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] PGP: finger [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Web: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Phone: (412)268-4751

05-17-2004, 07:16 AM

"Steve Freides" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
> Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
> SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
> will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
> with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
> The question is only which one.

For a casual cyclist: SPDs are the cheapest option, they work quite
well, and you can get them with a variety of cycling shoes which _you
can walk in_. The "I can walk in my shoes!" argument can trump
everything else if you are just using the bike to get around...

Chris
--
Chris Colohan Email: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] PGP: finger [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Web: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Phone: (412)268-4751

05-17-2004, 07:16 AM

"Steve Freides" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> writes:
> Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
> SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
> will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
> with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
> The question is only which one.

For a casual cyclist: SPDs are the cheapest option, they work quite
well, and you can get them with a variety of cycling shoes which _you
can walk in_. The "I can walk in my shoes!" argument can trump
everything else if you are just using the bike to get around...

Chris
--
Chris Colohan Email: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] PGP: finger [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Web: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Phone: (412)268-4751

05-17-2004, 08:49 AM

Steve Freides wrote:

<< Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
The question is only which one. >>

I recommend the Time mtb pedals. Get the cheapest model, it is just the same as
the expensive model except the pedal body is made of different material. These
pedals cost a little more, but they are the simplest, most rugged, longest
lasting, easiest to use, require no adjustment, work flawlessly in mud and ice,
generally trouble-free piece of equipment. Which can NOT be said of cheap SPD
pedals.

Then get a 40$ pair of shoes and off she goes.

Robert

05-17-2004, 08:49 AM

Steve Freides wrote:

<< Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
The question is only which one. >>

I recommend the Time mtb pedals. Get the cheapest model, it is just the same as
the expensive model except the pedal body is made of different material. These
pedals cost a little more, but they are the simplest, most rugged, longest
lasting, easiest to use, require no adjustment, work flawlessly in mud and ice,
generally trouble-free piece of equipment. Which can NOT be said of cheap SPD
pedals.

Then get a 40$ pair of shoes and off she goes.

Robert

05-17-2004, 08:49 AM

Steve Freides wrote:

<< Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
The question is only which one. >>

I recommend the Time mtb pedals. Get the cheapest model, it is just the same as
the expensive model except the pedal body is made of different material. These
pedals cost a little more, but they are the simplest, most rugged, longest
lasting, easiest to use, require no adjustment, work flawlessly in mud and ice,
generally trouble-free piece of equipment. Which can NOT be said of cheap SPD
pedals.

Then get a 40$ pair of shoes and off she goes.

Robert

05-17-2004, 08:49 AM

Steve Freides wrote:

<< Thank you. Perhaps I need to clarify - my friend is going to get either
SPD's, Frogs, or similar - I'm looking for something in writing that
will explain the differences to her. She has definitely decided to go
with a modern clipless pedal system, one that supports a recessed cleat.
The question is only which one. >>

I recommend the Time mtb pedals. Get the cheapest model, it is just the same as
the expensive model except the pedal body is made of different material. These
pedals cost a little more, but they are the simplest, most rugged, longest
lasting, easiest to use, require no adjustment, work flawlessly in mud and ice,
generally trouble-free piece of equipment. Which can NOT be said of cheap SPD
pedals.

Then get a 40$ pair of shoes and off she goes.

Robert