How much faster with clip-in pedals?
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John.T wrote:If you had cleats you would normally clip in but if you move your foot slightly off centre they are still quite secure without clipping in. I don't see why you would want to though, if you have cleats then use them. They are fine with trainers etc due to the large platform.Smarter than the average bear.0
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antfly wrote:John.T wrote:If you had cleats you would normally clip in but if you move your foot slightly off centre they are still quite secure without clipping in. I don't see why you would want to though, if you have cleats then use them. They are fine with trainers etc due to the large platform.0
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volvicspar wrote:"Proper" Road pedal are absolutely awful, I wouldn't use them. They are just a great marketing scam imo. SPD's are superior in every way .
Absolutely. Unless I was actually racing I would use nothing else. Considerably more practical for everyday cycling/training and you're not crippled the moment you get off the bike. We did 60 miles today and everyone in the group had SPD pedals.
GeoffOld cyclists never die; they just fit smaller chainrings ... and pedal faster0 -
i use spds and i must admit ive unclipped a couple of times while climbing0
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I bought my first pair of spd sl's this morning I found there to be a noticeable differance the pedaling feels so much smoother, no altering the pedals every rotation. Fallen off twice already when coming to a stop, laughed my head off the first time.
Loving every minute of it though, glad i bought them10 mile TT pb - 20:56 R10/17
25 - 53:07 R25/7
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Well, I've not gone for the pedals yet, but I bought a pair of these cycling shoes today which are SPD compatible:
http://www.specializedconceptstore.co.u ... IMO%20SHOE
I've just tried them out for a short ride with my flat touring pedals and the stiffer soles make quite a noticeable difference even with these pedals as I can feel myself getting more power through the pedals than I could with my trainers.0