Thoughts on Scott CR1

[odessouky]

Oh no SPD's on a road bike !?? Now that will certainly ruin the look ;-) seriously though I'd recommend SPD's over SPD sl road platforms for commuting but nothing else.

What do you mean by SPD over SPD SL? aren't they the same?

 

[odessouky]

Good pedals too. Don't worry about them for commuting, they'll be great once you've got the confidence. Make sure first time you try them you use the little allen screw to set them at their lowest tension to make it easiest to clip-in/clip out.

Yup, reflectors are a newbie thing. Bike shops are legally supposed to sell bikes with reflectors, but they spoil the aesthetics so much that they generally get removed instantly. Not many people leave them on.

Oh dear...u mean the pedals have ACTUAL SETTINGS on them!!??

 

[odessouky]

I didn't say that there was a problem with the colour scheme, I said that you would struggle to get wheels to match with it.

This is an audax bike, or at least this is my audax bike. Slightly relaxed frame geometry, mudguards clearance and a triple chainset. And and its steel, coz as we all know steel frames make the best frames.

Alan...

How many bikes do you have??

 

[Tollers]

What do you mean by SPD over SPD SL? aren't they the same?

Nope.....not the same.

Yours (ultegra 6600) are SPD-SL, not SPD. The basic principles of being clipless are the same, but there are some differences.

SPD's have a smaller cleat and pedals, so when youre pedalling, the pressure can be concentrated over a small area. This is a compromise that allows the cleat to be recessed into the sole of the shoe therefore making walking pretty easy.

On the other hand, SPD-SL have big cleats that stand proud from the sole of the shoe. This making walking a bit clumsier, but means when you clip-in you have a large contact area so pressure on the foot is more evenly distributed.

I ride SPD-SL on my road bike, and SPD on my mountain bike, but plenty of people use both systems for different purposes. There is no right/wrong system. Each have their own compromises.

As for "settings", just look at the little back black sprung clip of the pedal, it has a little screw there which can adjust how easy it is to clip in/out. Have a play and enjoy!

 

[AlanW]

Alan...

How many bikes do you have??

Every day bike....

Track bike.........

Winter bike........

 

[odessouky]

Every day bike....

Track bike.........

Winter bike........

very nice....

 

[odessouky]

Nope.....not the same.

Yours (ultegra 6600) are SPD-SL, not SPD. The basic principles of being clipless are the same, but there are some differences.

SPD's have a smaller cleat and pedals, so when youre pedalling, the pressure can be concentrated over a small area. This is a compromise that allows the cleat to be recessed into the sole of the shoe therefore making walking pretty easy.

On the other hand, SPD-SL have big cleats that stand proud from the sole of the shoe. This making walking a bit clumsier, but means when you clip-in you have a large contact area so pressure on the foot is more evenly distributed.

I ride SPD-SL on my road bike, and SPD on my mountain bike, but plenty of people use both systems for different purposes. There is no right/wrong system. Each have their own compromises.

As for "settings", just look at the little back black sprung clip of the pedal, it has a little screw there which can adjust how easy it is to clip in/out. Have a play and enjoy!

wow...thanks for that...that was very informative...
the way it looks...SPDs are a better option...why do every one recommend the SPD SL?

 

[odessouky]

And the bell! With that colour scheme, you are going to struggle to get any wheels to look good I think. My daughter has the exact same colours on her Scott MTB

But I would certainly endorse the RS80 wheels. I have a set on my Audax bike, at £300 a pair they are equal to my £700 Kysrium SLs

Here is mine......





In fact I liked the colour scheme so much, I bought a matching MTB..........

Alan, guess i'll be getting some new wheels. I have my eyes set on the Mavic Ksyrium Elites, but from what you are saying, the Shimano RS80 are on par with the Ksyrium SLs in your own experience?

That makes the RS80 a much better buy?

Can you pls confirm?

Thanks

 

[AlanW]

Alan, guess i'll be getting some new wheels. I have my eyes set on the Mavic Ksyrium Elites, but from what you are saying, the Shimano RS80 are on par with the Ksyrium SLs in your own experience?

That makes the RS80 a much better buy?

Can you pls confirm?

Thanks

I also have some Ksyrium Elites, and they are indeed another great pair of wheels.

BUT.....IMHO the RS80s are the better wheels and most certainly the best specification for the money, and yes equally as good as my SLs. The only way they lose out is that they are not quite as blingey looking.

TIP
Use Koolstop brake blocks with them, (as you should do with all your other wheels to be honest) and not the OE Shimano ones!