Pedal Suggestions - Page 10

07-01-2004, 12:28 PM

> My main objective is for performance: long distances sprinkled with
> testosterone laden sprints. I won't be using the shoes on my other
> bike (mountain). That one will be for shopping/utility. I was
> looking at the Look A5.1 or PP396. I can get the PP396 for $99 @
> nashbar.com and $129 @ Performance. I'm tempted to get the CX6's for
> $169 @ Performance because of its ability to adjust "the axle of your
> pedals to the width of your pelvis". I'm getting up there in years
> (44). So anything I can do to increase comfort, I'll do.

What about the Look PP247 that Performance has on sale? It's cheaper than
the PP396.

Pat

07-01-2004, 07:04 PM

I bought my Shimano Ultegra PDR600's on sale for around $100 and change.
The PDR540's are available for around $70 if you look around. Beautiful
pedal, can be cleated for zero float if you like, nice low profile allows me
to corner hard, I rarely touch down, and the large footprint feels more
solid / less floaty than a lot of smaller pedals. Well worth the $$$'s.

"Robert Nurse" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:a967f5b9.0406300743.2698c396@posting.google.c om...
> Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
> That's one I was looking at.
>
> "HardwareLust" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:<pQlEc.15623$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> > Robert Nurse wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
> > > decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
> > > cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
> > > makes/models will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be
had
> > for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
> > reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and
out
> > of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.
> >
> > Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best
bet
> > for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
> > different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my
road
> > bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)
> >
> > Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank
Bros,
> > Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring
type
> > of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.
> >
> > IMHO, of course.
> >
> > Regards,
> > H.

07-01-2004, 07:04 PM

I bought my Shimano Ultegra PDR600's on sale for around $100 and change.
The PDR540's are available for around $70 if you look around. Beautiful
pedal, can be cleated for zero float if you like, nice low profile allows me
to corner hard, I rarely touch down, and the large footprint feels more
solid / less floaty than a lot of smaller pedals. Well worth the $$$'s.

"Robert Nurse" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:a967f5b9.0406300743.2698c396@posting.google.c om...
> Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
> That's one I was looking at.
>
> "HardwareLust" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:<pQlEc.15623$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> > Robert Nurse wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
> > > decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
> > > cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
> > > makes/models will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be
had
> > for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
> > reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and
out
> > of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.
> >
> > Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best
bet
> > for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
> > different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my
road
> > bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)
> >
> > Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank
Bros,
> > Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring
type
> > of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.
> >
> > IMHO, of course.
> >
> > Regards,
> > H.

07-01-2004, 07:04 PM

I bought my Shimano Ultegra PDR600's on sale for around $100 and change.
The PDR540's are available for around $70 if you look around. Beautiful
pedal, can be cleated for zero float if you like, nice low profile allows me
to corner hard, I rarely touch down, and the large footprint feels more
solid / less floaty than a lot of smaller pedals. Well worth the $$$'s.

"Robert Nurse" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:a967f5b9.0406300743.2698c396@posting.google.c om...
> Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
> That's one I was looking at.
>
> "HardwareLust" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:<pQlEc.15623$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> > Robert Nurse wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
> > > decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
> > > cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
> > > makes/models will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be
had
> > for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
> > reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and
out
> > of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.
> >
> > Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best
bet
> > for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
> > different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my
road
> > bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)
> >
> > Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank
Bros,
> > Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring
type
> > of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.
> >
> > IMHO, of course.
> >
> > Regards,
> > H.

07-01-2004, 07:04 PM

I bought my Shimano Ultegra PDR600's on sale for around $100 and change.
The PDR540's are available for around $70 if you look around. Beautiful
pedal, can be cleated for zero float if you like, nice low profile allows me
to corner hard, I rarely touch down, and the large footprint feels more
solid / less floaty than a lot of smaller pedals. Well worth the $$$'s.

"Robert Nurse" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:a967f5b9.0406300743.2698c396@posting.google.c om...
> Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
> That's one I was looking at.
>
> "HardwareLust" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:<pQlEc.15623$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> > Robert Nurse wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
> > > decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
> > > cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
> > > makes/models will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be
had
> > for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
> > reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and
out
> > of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.
> >
> > Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best
bet
> > for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
> > different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my
road
> > bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)
> >
> > Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank
Bros,
> > Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring
type
> > of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.
> >
> > IMHO, of course.
> >
> > Regards,
> > H.

07-01-2004, 07:04 PM

I bought my Shimano Ultegra PDR600's on sale for around $100 and change.
The PDR540's are available for around $70 if you look around. Beautiful
pedal, can be cleated for zero float if you like, nice low profile allows me
to corner hard, I rarely touch down, and the large footprint feels more
solid / less floaty than a lot of smaller pedals. Well worth the $$$'s.

"Robert Nurse" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:a967f5b9.0406300743.2698c396@posting.google.c om...
> Does this stay-away warning include Shimano SPD-SL Pedal - PD-R600?
> That's one I was looking at.
>
> "HardwareLust" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:<pQlEc.15623$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> > Robert Nurse wrote:
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I've chosen my new road bike and it's on order. I want to get a
> > > decent pair of pedals for it. But I don't want to spend oodles of
> > > cash. But I want something light and strong. Any suggestions on
> > > makes/models will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > Look PP396. An outstanding pair of pro-quality road pedals that can be
had
> > for less than $100 at several stores. They work fabulously well, are
> > reasonable light, have a large platform, and are easy to get into and
out
> > of. Plus, they have adjustable float and adjustable release tension.
> >
> > Unless you are looking for a touring type of shoe, Look's are your best
bet
> > for 'pure' road riding. I use them everyday, and having tried many
> > different types/brands of pedals, I always come back to Look's on my
road
> > bikes. (I use Crank Bro's 'Mallets' on my MTB.)
> >
> > Stay away from SPD and other similar 'small cleat' setups (like Crank
Bros,
> > Wellgo, Ritchey, etc.) unless you are specifically going with a touring
type
> > of setup and must have something reasonably walkable.
> >
> > IMHO, of course.
> >
> > Regards,
> > H.