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| FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system A friend is taking her bike in for an overhaul and, after seeing how much my wife and I like our Speedplay Frogs, is also interested in getting a "clipless" pedal system, which will be the first time for her. Is there an comparison of the various types of pedal systems out there suitable for the casual cyclotourist? My wife found SPD's hard to get in and out of but loves Frogs. The type of riding is nothing more than casual day trips, so being able to walk around is important. Money isn't particularly an issue except that she doesn't ride a lot and, while she owns a reasonably good enthusiast bike, it would be silly to spend several hundred dollars on shoes and pedals for her. Thanks in advance. -S- [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] |
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05-16-2004, 10:14 PM
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system 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. |
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05-16-2004, 10:14 PM
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system 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. |
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system 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. |
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system 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. |
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system 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. |
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05-17-2004, 04:40 AM
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system "Gearóid Ó Laoi/Garry Lee" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:c89ll4$k61$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net... > 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- [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] |
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05-17-2004, 04:40 AM
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system "Gearóid Ó Laoi/Garry Lee" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:c89ll4$k61$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net... > 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- [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] |
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system "Gearóid Ó Laoi/Garry Lee" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:c89ll4$k61$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net... > 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- [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] |
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| Re: FAQ on choosing a "clipless" pedal system "Gearóid Ó Laoi/Garry Lee" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:c89ll4$k61$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].net... > 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- [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] |
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