Got the road bike, now for the bits...
Mageling
Posts: 9
Hi everyone,
I've always been a keen cyclist, however I have always chosen to go for a hybrid or mountain bike. I've started doing longer and longer distances, up to 40 miles on my hybrid so I felt it was time for a change! I've never had a road bike and so I bought my first at the weekend - a Giant Defy 4 (2012). A great condition 2nd hand bike that has been looked after.
It's had Deda stem and handle bars added to it. Before I really start getting into it, I want to add a few things to it. The main thing I am looking for are pedals and shoes - I have no idea which to go for! I will be using it for commuting mostly with some long distance stuff at weekends.
I'm also looking for a good set of lights and a speedo.
All suggestions welcome as I'd like to get it right first time around :-) Thank you.
Mike
I've always been a keen cyclist, however I have always chosen to go for a hybrid or mountain bike. I've started doing longer and longer distances, up to 40 miles on my hybrid so I felt it was time for a change! I've never had a road bike and so I bought my first at the weekend - a Giant Defy 4 (2012). A great condition 2nd hand bike that has been looked after.
It's had Deda stem and handle bars added to it. Before I really start getting into it, I want to add a few things to it. The main thing I am looking for are pedals and shoes - I have no idea which to go for! I will be using it for commuting mostly with some long distance stuff at weekends.
I'm also looking for a good set of lights and a speedo.
All suggestions welcome as I'd like to get it right first time around :-) Thank you.
Mike
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Two main choices of shoes.
SPD-SL. Considered 'road' pedals. Shoes with stiff soles so efficient. Don't walk on wet tiles as it has an exposed cleat so you will fall over and be horribly killed.
SPD. Considered mountain bike pedals. Less efficient and slightly heavier. Recessed cleat so no worries about falling over0 -
Thanks for the reply - 233 views and only 1 reply? This is a cycling forum isn't it? hehe :-D0
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I went for Shimano 105 SPD-SL's for the pedals; similar quality to ultegra pedals at a far more respectable prices. As for shoes i'm using Specialized Road Elites. they're like cycling slippers and stiff enough for anyone other than a pro. Hope this is of use.0
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This is a genuine attempt at being helpful although it might read like I'm being a smart arse but try getting this moved into the commuting forum, they'll know their stuff when it comes to shoes and lights and will probably be able to point you in the direction of good prices too.0
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Thank you very much for the information. I will ask for a more specific question regarding shoes in the commuting forum as indicated. Appreciate it :-)
Just watched a youtube video about those 1800 lumens and they are insanely bright! :-D0
