Clip in pedals?

[Alex808]

Im getting a new bike and im wondering if its worth spending money on clip in pedals and shoes, and what difference do they make?

 

[vickster]

Gets asked loads - so there's an FAQ http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/clipless-pedals-faq.74358/

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Yep, they're worth it; first upgrade but you have to count in shoes, cleats and pedals into the equation so you'd be lucky to get them all in for under £100 but could do it for a touch more...then, you have shoes for their lifetime and pedals that you can keep to use on another bike when the time comes.

Go for it, you won't regret it.

 

[Alex808]

this might sound a bit stupid but what are cleats?

 

[jim55]

the bits attached to yr shoes that clip to the pedals

 

[slowmotion]

When you buy the pedals, check that they come with cleats. Some Ebay sellers leave them out, and they cost a lot if you buy them alone.

BTW, most people fall off their bikes soon after getting started. It concentrates the learning process quite splendidly.

Good luck....it's worth it

 

[mickle]

Dont bother.

 

[monkeylc]

Dont bother.

With what He/She Say's................................................?

 

[Deleted member 20519]

My pedals and shoes costed me £50 all in, they don't give me any significant power increase but they give me sore knees,

 

[QBPNick]

I had the issue with my knees at first as well. But it went away after about a week. And you don't notice the advantage of riding clipless unless you're on longer commutes/riding hills/loaded heavy.

I say it's worth it.

 

[Davehateshills]

My pedals and shoes costed me £50 all in, they don't give me any significant power increase but they give me sore knees,

I had a £5 voucher from CRC so I picked up the pedals for £14.99 (SPD's) I then got the shoes for £29.99 from Lidl (good shoes) so for under £50 I am clipped in and WOW, what a difference! I can assure you that it has been the most significant move forward in terms of cycling performance since I started cycling. Do it, you will not regret it!

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Well I've been riding clipless for several months and I've always had sore legs, I just can't seem to position the cleats in an optimal position. I do, however, like them on rainy days when your feet would slip off of flat pedals and I like them when I'm up out of the saddle climbing hills, I can feel the benefit there.

 

[black'n'yellow]

My pedals and shoes costed me £50 all in, they don't give me any significant power increase but they give me sore knees,

you won't get any increase in power from using clipless pedals - power comes from your legs, not from your pedal choice. Sore knees is probably down to an incorrect set-up.

 

[Saluki]

If you are getting a new bike, why not ask if the dealer will throw in a pair of SPDs with the bike. They quite often will, then you only have shoe expense to worry about.

 

[Peteaud]

I tried them, could not get on with them so i dont bother.