Why pedals?

[RiflemanSmith]

Why do most new bikes either come with really pony pedals or non at all?

 

[kedab]

no idea RiflemanSmith. why do most new bikes come with really pony pedals or none at all?

 

[Dave 123]

Answer 1- You're an individual with exacting standards and precise needs when it comes to feet.

Answer 2- So they can bleed more money from you for shoes, cleats, pedals (Mrs Dave likes this answer....)

 

[derrick]

It's a personal thing.

 

[kedab]

where's my punchline? dammit!

 

[Saluki]

My Giant came with semi decent rat-trap jobbies and the MTBs both came with shimano spds so no complaints from me.
My Dad said that he would supply flat pedals on a bike but a lot of more experienced cyclists liked particular pedals and liked to choose. If they bought them when buying a new bike, he would supply them at cost.

 

[Tigerbiten]

It's easy ..........

If a bike shop sells a new bike with pedals on, then by law it should have reflectors on the pedals.
If the bike shop sells a new bike without pedals and then fits them later, it can fit any pedal.
See -> http://www.ctc.org.uk/cyclists-library/regulations/safety-regulations
So it's easier to sell bikes and pedals separate.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Why do most new bikes either come with really pony pedals or non at all?

Because different people have different preferences. Some use Look pedals, some SPD, some SPD/SL, some Speedplay, etc, etc. Different cleats are required for each. (- and some even prefer flat pedals, or clips and straps). I also think it would be an excellent idea if bikes above entry level came without a saddle (or with a very cheap 'get you home' one), as almost everyone ends up changing the saddle too.

 

[RiflemanSmith]

Ah okay I can see the logic behind it now.

 

[vickster]

Gives you something to sell on eBay

What's the definition of entry level? My £800 (RRP) roadbike came with pedals which got changed at the shop, the £1500 one didn't (got fitted at the shop)...my £900 (RRP) hybrid also did (afaik, was second hand)

 

[youngoldbloke]

Gives you something to sell on eBay

What's the definition of entry level? My £800 (RRP) roadbike came with pedals which got changed at the shop, the £1500 one didn't (got fitted at the shop)...my £900 (RRP) hybrid also did (afaik, was second hand)

I dunno - has to be around £1000 nowadays doesn't it? (or so it seems ....) Personally, I don't want pedals OR a saddle to come with the bike, and I would quite like a choice of tyres too - and maybe wheels? Probably why I spend so much time looking at bike configurator sites online .......

 

[Gravity Aided]

Maybe some sort of scheme by which you get 30% off on pedals and saddle and handlebars. Not really a new bike sort of guy, myself.

 

[youngoldbloke]

- yes handlebars and stem! So ..... IMO new bikes should come without pedals, saddle, handlebars, stem, tyres - and offer choice of wheels, and what about crank length??
edit - choice of cogs on cassette would be helpful too .........

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

- yes handlebars and stem! So ..... IMO new bikes should come without pedals, saddle, handlebars, stem, tyres - and offer choice of wheels, and what about crank length??
edit - choice of cogs on cassette would be helpful too .........

At this rate we'll be building all bikes ourselves. Probably shouldn't come with a frame either

 

[Nigelnaturist]

At this rate we'll be building all bikes ourselves. Probably shouldn't come with a frame either

Seem to have done this with all my bikes over the years.