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| Shoes and pedals help desperatley needed. (Read 428 times) |
BearcatRunner view logHappy Today 3:30 Maratho |
posted: 6/26/2008 at 5:56 PM |
So I am looking at Nashbar.com and they seem to be having some good deals right now but I need help. I don't know much about pedals and shoes. From what I have heard a newbie like myself should buy good shoes and save money on the pedals. I also think having at least a 6 degree float would be a good idea since my knees were the main reason I started biking to begin with.
If someone had the time I would love to know what an experienced rider would suggest buying on that site right now. I have no clue. I'm thinking "Cannondale RP 1100 Road Performance Shoe"and some cheap pedals like Nashbar "Special Road Pedal" |
2008 Goals:
Run Sub 22 5K
Run Marathon under 3:44
Get down to 145#
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posted: 6/26/2008 at 7:31 PM |
Hi,
Do you want to be able to walf with your cycling shoes? If not, I would suggest a Look system. If you want to walk, I would suggest a SPD system. The Look system pedals entry level are affordable and you can have very rigid/stiff shoes.
The issue is that it is quite impossible to walk with shoes equipped with Look cleats.
These were my 2 cents
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fxdgear |
posted: 6/26/2008 at 9:21 PM |
| Not sure how much you are willing to spend, but I would choose Sidi shoes and speedplay pedals. I would not try to go extremely cheap on the pedals, you will soon regret that. Speedplay zero has unlimited (almost) float. I have this set up on my road bike and have raced for 24 hours with no foot discomfort. |
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posted: 6/26/2008 at 11:32 PM |
| Quote from fxdgear on 6/26/2008 at 9:21 PM: Not sure how much you are willing to spend, but I would choose Sidi shoes and speedplay pedals.
I second this suggestion in its entirety. Sidi shoes are second to none and your feet will love you for them. Speedplays offer dual sided entry... which some people like me (who are uncoordinated and have to look down) need. I'm currently riding in "Look-type" pedals and will be exchanging them out for Speedplays after my next triathlon.
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HR monitor addict
5K PR- 23:58 (November '08)
10K PR- 54:27 (October '08)
Goals for 2009
Sub-22 5K (stand alone)
Sub-26 minute 5K attached to sprint triathlon
Sub-54 minute 10K attached to Olympic triathlon
Sub-51 minute 10K (stand alone)
Complete first 1/2 marathon (Feb 2008) in approx. 2 hours
Gear up training for early 2010 marathon
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posted: 6/27/2008 at 1:15 AM |
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http://www.rivbike.com/products/list/pedals_and_so_on#product=14-051
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=6000108&subcategory=60001077&brand=&sku=1270&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Pedal%20Accessories
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14236-240_WELL95-43-Brands-242-Wellgo-Pedals/Wellgo-LU-964-w_-Clip-&-Strap-Pedals.htm
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