Pedals in C+?

Mozza1
Mozza1 Posts: 128
edited August 2008 in Workshop
Noticed a few pedal reviews in bikes & gear bit. What was the verdict on the road bike pedals?

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  • Mozza1
    Mozza1 Posts: 128
    nobody buys C+ then, eh?
    Their circulation must be down.................
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    105 SPD-SL won I believe.
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  • Mozza1
    Mozza1 Posts: 128
    Thanks for that.
    What about the time & Look pedals; how ddid they fare?
  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    Pedals are a bit like the Shimano vs Campag debate.

    You'll get various people coming on saying that they use brand A and they're great, all the rest are rubbish.
    And then people saying that brand A are rubbish and they use brand B which are the best.
    And more people saying that brand A and B are both rubbish and they use brand C which are the best.
    etc
    etc

    Not trying to discourage you, but on here no-one will agree...
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    At £17 a pair the best value are the Shimano 540's (?) at Ribble. A bit plasticy looking but still ok.

    Next up are the 105's whick look just like the Ultegra/Dura Ace and the weight difference is negligable. Ok, the bearings are better, but bang for buck diminishes rapidly.

    I decided the 540's were just too cheap, and went for the 105's. They are £31 ish at Wiggle, but then told they were sold out and I can't wait a month!
    Ended up getting Ultegra from Ribble at £44. Wiggle had them at a daft £64 (yet identical but for colour ice grey Ultegra at £44).

    To be honest, I'd have settled for any of the above! They have a wider area of contact than Look, and the cleats last longer.

    And I agree that you will never get a straight answer! Look at weight v cost v any offers, and just pick one! As you can see, I ended up with more than I wanted, but what the heck!
    105 are defiantely the best value as you'd be pushed to feel or see any difference between those and the top model.
  • djaeggi
    djaeggi Posts: 107
    For a very well balanced and favourable review of Time RXS pedals, which also covers pedal selection issues, have a look at:

    http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/featur ... dals.shtml

    His conclusion, which is also mine having used the system for a few years now, is that while they never absolutely shine in one particular area, they offer an unbeatable combined package.

    Dan
  • keithc440
    keithc440 Posts: 277
    Interesting comment in the article mentioned above about 'titanium spindles' feeling flexible underfoot. Anybody experienced this themselves or know of any other sources referring to titanium spindles in pedals only being suitable for lighter riders.

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