Pedals - poss non-clipless

scullyman
scullyman Posts: 72
edited November 2009 in Road buying advice
My wife doesn't like the idea of clipless pedals. Has anyone got any thoughts on what the best non-clipless pedals to stick on a relatively decent roadie would be? And yes, I am aware of the sacrilegious nature of the question!

Alternatively (and I stress she would prepare non-clipless), what clipless pedals have the least resistance to clip in and out of? I have SPD-SLs but the bindings will be too tight; the SPDs on my MTB would be better but don't have as much support.

First and foremost, though: best non-clipless?

Thanks.

Comments

  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,682
    Try the MKS Sylvan http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/pedals/product/sylvan-road-pedal-10211

    or try to get some old Dura Ace ones off ebay.

    I assume they will be used without clips and straps as I've always found it easier to get in and out of clipless than toe straps.

    Clipless-wise I've just switched to SPD-SL after years with Time. IMHO Time were slightly easier to get in and out of. Personally I would say go clipless and practice for half an hour on a turbo or with someone holding the bike as it becomes second nature.
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    Look Keos are a complete doddle to clip in & out of. 3 different float options as well.
  • keyser_soze
    keyser_soze Posts: 90
    bobtbuilder wrote:
    Look Keos are a complete doddle to clip in & out of. 3 different float options as well.

    +1 - I heard they were hard before I tried them but they are really very easy to go in and out of.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I'd look at Eggbeaters - 4 sided entry, simple stand on the pedal and go - I wouldn't discount clipless until she's given it a try as the advantages certainly outweigh the disadvantages. Clips and straps aren't infallible - ask any seasoned rider about the times they fell into the road still strapped in!
    There's also Power Grips, a strap that fits to a conventional pedal but doesn't require a buckle to be released
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Smokin Joe
    Smokin Joe Posts: 2,706
    Monty Dog wrote:
    I'd look at Eggbeaters - 4 sided entry, simple stand on the pedal and go - I wouldn't discount clipless until she's given it a try as the advantages certainly outweigh the disadvantages. Clips and straps aren't infallible - ask any seasoned rider about the times they fell into the road still strapped in!
    There's also Power Grips, a strap that fits to a conventional pedal but doesn't require a buckle to be released
    My wife will use nothing else.

    Having ridden up and down the road in them, I would recommend them too.
  • janwal
    janwal Posts: 489
    +1 for the Power Grips straps.Get them from Evans cycles £20 a pair.Have had them on my MTB for 12 months.Ordered some more today for my new Road bike.They fit onto a cage pedal and are adjustable to any shoe so no need for cleets etc.Easy to get in and out of.If you want more power just a twist of the ankle to push further in and job done.And MAINLY you don't have to think about unclipping and falling off!!
  • Barrie_G
    Barrie_G Posts: 479
    shimano A530, flat one side spd the other, they also have quite a slim profile so look ok on a roadie.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=28050

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