Peddles

welsh_one
welsh_one Posts: 57
edited May 2013 in Commuting general
I have a dawes clubman 2012 in green, with alloy peddles with straps. I normally ride in trainers but find Most of the time the straps a pain. I'm looking at changing them to normal peddles but looking at buying a pair which complement the bike. Any ideas or how much to spend ?
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  • Cupras
    Cupras Posts: 145
    Why not go clipless? I did last week and its brilliant.
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    +1 for clipless, less chance of spelling it wrong :lol:
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    If you want flat pedals, look for the Wellgo MG1. I ride flats pedals on everything, is purely personal preference.
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  • welsh_one
    welsh_one Posts: 57
    Yes, flats I was thinking to go. Something like wellgo V8 or similar for £13.
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  • welsh_one
    welsh_one Posts: 57
    davidmt83 wrote:
    I'm surprised people prefer flats. I was considering buying SPDs myself as I need some new trainers anyway. Am I missing something? I find with flat pedals and my current trainers it's nearly impossible to ride with the balls of my feet. I'd have also thought SPDs would lend themselves to more efficient pedalling with being able to drag the pedal up - or from what I've read / heard.

    I agree with some of things you mention but how did people manage before spds and I'm not a professional cyclist were peddling efficency is key to winning. I'm just cycling up to 40 miles a week.
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
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  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    you do feel more connected with the bike with spd's, and they certainly help with hills and in the rain when otherwise your feet might slip off.

    But for 40 miles spread over a week? Not so sure I'd bother if its only 4 miles each way unless you're also doing longer rides at the weekend.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    before spd people used toe clips or straps....

    Pedals are completely personal, much like saddles. Everyone will have different opinions and hen you find out what works best for you then you'll be happy.

    But as a general rule SPDs will be more efficient than flats and once people go spd they dont tend to go back.

    you can get dueal sided pedals, Flat on one side SPD on the other. These may be good for you
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  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    +1 for going SPD. Get some M520 pedals and Shimano Touring / MTB shoes, once you're used to them you'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner - my nephew did.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Or you could be like myself and many others - go straight back to flats ;-)
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