pedals

[terry_gardener]

since i have posted the pics of my new bike in the photo gallery section a couple of members have advised to ditch/replace the pedals from the standard pedals that came with the bike.

i have never used clipless, so are there any recommendations on what to get.

i take UK shoe size 7. i might get some with my xmas money.

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cube-agree-sl.91551/

 

[upsidedown]

Shimamo M520s are excellent and very cheap. If you can get some Specialized BG shoes to go with them you'll be very happy.

 

[Pikey]

+1 for the M520's. I got some of these for a song second hand and they are still trucking away despite a bit of abuse. I actually really like them.

 

[Brandane]

Wellgo R120B's (Flats on one side, clipless the other)... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52885

 

[Norm]

Don't be forced into changing pedals just to keep up with the flock.

 

[MattHB]

Shimano M324 reverables. Great pedals, got them for £25 on eBay brand new

 

[fossyant]

You need clipless to get the best out of the bike. To start with I would say MTB SPD, then go for road setup. MTB pedals mean you can walk in the shoes, and they are double sided. I use these to commute, then road pedals on the weekend bikes.

 

[guitarpete247]

If you want 2 sided try these from EBC. I might have dome to sell on in the new year if I get the SPD SL's I want off Santa .

 

[Broadside]

I've seen the photos of your Cube Agree on the other thread, quite jealous. For such a nice bike it would be a real shame to put anything other than true road pedals on it, like SPD-SL or Look equivalents.

The stock pedals are simply on it so you can ride it straight from the shop but you do need to get rid of them pronto. With that said however get used to the bike for a couple of weeks and then decide what pedals to put on it. They are not an urgent upgrade but as fossyant says you need to put clipless on it to get the best out of the bike.

I went clipless two years ago and just spent £30 on some SPD-SL pedals and £20 on a second hand pair of eBay Northwave shoes - I am still using the same setup 6000 miles later, so you don't need to spend a load of money making the switch.

 

[Dayvo]

I'm happy with my A520 pedals on my road bike with my Bontrager MTB shoes.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Don't be forced into changing pedals just to keep up with the flock.

+ 1 on that

You need clipless to get the best out of the bike.

No you don't, I've been getting the best out of my bikes on clips and straps for about 25 years, when I put clipless on the new Verenti I brought I couldn't find any advantage to them.

 

[fossyant]

+ 1 on that



No you don't, I've been getting the best out of my bikes on clips and straps for about 25 years, when I put clipless on the new Verenti I brought I couldn't find any advantage to them.

Move with the times. I was more than happy to drop clips and straps 20 years ago - so last Millenium !

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Move with the times. I was more than happy to drop clips and straps 20 years ago - so last Millenium !

Clips and straps are far more convenient than clipless, I can commute in my work boots, run down the shops in my trainers or ride the club ride wearing cycle shoes, like I did yesterday, clipless restricts you cycle shoes, which isn't always convenient. The point i was trying to make is that clipless isn't compulsory, some people on here post as if they are, there are clips and straps, power straps or you can ride without foot restraint its up to you, its your choice.

 

[terry_gardener]

Don't be forced into changing pedals just to keep up with the flock.

thank you for the info on the subject, don't worry i won't be forced into anything. I always research things to death before making up my mind.

the clipless thread that is stickied is a good read.

ps - i have never used toeclips, straps or clipless etc. all i have ever used are the default pedals you get with a bike so might take awhile to get use to them.

 

[theloafer]

Clips and straps are far more convenient than clipless, I can commute in my work boots, run down the shops in my trainers or ride the club ride wearing cycle shoes, like I did yesterday, clipless restricts you cycle shoes, which isn't always convenient. The point i was trying to make is that clipless isn't compulsory, some people on here post as if they are, there are clips and straps, power straps or you can ride without foot restraint its up to you, its your choice.

+1 clips+straps worked great for me to the last 20 odd years