clipless pedals - newbie

mcowan77
mcowan77 Posts: 560
edited April 2010 in Road buying advice
folks

going to finally buy new road bike tommorow :D:D

never used clipless before, should i buy shoes and pedals since im getting c2w discount, or should i wait and see how i get on with the standard caged with clips?????


cheers

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  • quux
    quux Posts: 4
    Clipless, absolutely. And good shoes. I've been very happy with Speedplay Zero stainless.

    Nothing beats that new bike smell...
  • ALaPlage
    ALaPlage Posts: 732
    Clipless for sure - what a diference it makes and you get used to them in no time. Makes the bike feel part of you!

    I went with Look KEO 2 max and love them. Easy clip in, easy twist out. Wggle do a carbon soled road shoe on their dhb brand for about £85 which are very good and a non carbon sole version for under £50. If you have cash to splash then I'd recommend SIDI or Gaerne Myst shoes.
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  • ynyswen24
    ynyswen24 Posts: 703
    Clipless...

    you will not go back...
  • must-tri-harder
    must-tri-harder Posts: 219
    go clipless. time rxs here, i only fell off twice (despite years of spd practice) in the first couple of weeks (oops) and then only when distracted by poon and or other fast moving things. hill starts still dont look clever but i have a day job so kiss my knees.
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  • bexley5200
    bexley5200 Posts: 692
    clipless but try it on some quiet local roads
    going downhill slowly
  • Philby
    Philby Posts: 328
    Go clipless - but get used to clipping in and out leaning against a wall or post or similar while stationery. Then try on quiet back roads where you are not going to encounter things like traffic queues, traffic lights or give way signs. If you do come to somewhere where you may have to stop, such as a T junction, anticipate having to stop and prepare to unclip before you get to the junction. As you get more confident you will be able to do this later and later.

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