Which Pedals?

newburb_1968

Going through a big change at moment while getting a new bike, it's all about fixing up new kit with it at the same time and making that change!!! :?

I looking to get new pedals and currently riding Shimano 105's, however I am now looking at changing the pedal system and thinking of Speedplay.

Is it only weight on a pedal or is the clipping in and out better?
Is there a big difference in the pedals and is there any difference in pedalling style or feeling?
Thanks....I am sorry if this has been asked a 1000's times already.

dennisn

I don't believe you'll notice any real difference between pedals other than weight, and you'll only notice this when picking them up, not while riding. Won't make a bit of difference. To be honest all pedals really do is hold your shoe in a very limited range of positions and allow your leg to "float" a bit. While great claims of pedaling superiority come from all brands i doubt you'll notice anything much from one brand to the other. They all do essentially the same thing. I use Shimano DA's and they work every time, have never given me problems, require pretty much zero maintenance, and seem bulletproof. If there is something else you would need in a pedal I'm at a loss to know what it is.

on-yer-bike

The big difference is that you can clip in either side with Speedplay. I think they are the only road pedals that do this.

newburb_1968

Yes, I always seem to look down or don't get away as quick as I would like.
If the speedplay is easier to clip into then that would be a slight advantage.

nmcgann

Look Keo.

noiseboyfeetman

Another for the Look Keo's, simple to clip in and out off. Although say the double sidedness of the Speedplays I do find appealing but never tried.

ride_whenever

The thing with the speedplays is that they are unlike most of the other pedals on the market. They've got a lot of float options and the cleats are very very adjustable.

dennisn

ride_whenever wrote:

The thing with the speedplays is that they are unlike most of the other pedals on the market. They've got a lot of float options and the cleats are very very adjustable.

I'm not putting down Speedplays. Have never tried them, although many people I know use them, and without complaint. It's just that for all the "adjustment" in them you still only have a fairly narrow "window" through which your feet, ankles, toes, and shoes can pass without hitting part of the bike. FWIW it seems that all pedals have plenty of "adjustment" in the cleat fixing bolts to satisfy almost anyone and still keep your foot in that "window".

drkawaszelong

if you have knee problems, (like i did, past tense ) then the Time i clics are brilliant. quite light, SO SO SO easy to clip in and ou as well.

bad points, depending on how much you sway your bike when sprinting or climbing, you will feel as if you're unclipping, but you aren't... (is this the "float"?)
and soooo many people have keos, if you get a pair, you'll be able to try many nice bikes hehe :twisted: ... yes i've seen it done!

peter101cycle

Look Keo 2's

alistaird

Just replaced my M2 Racer Orb pedals with Mavic Race TI's and I have found them great so far, very light and well engineered. Much more stable than my Orbs, the float is very free for 7degrees then I find them easy to clip out of. Clipping in takes a bit of practice for me as they are one sided....