|   OT: Road Pedals... | DIRT BOY
Jul 10, 2003 10:31 AM | | I am asking this because I value most opinions I get here.
I am looking at 2 road pedals:
Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL or LOOK PP247 or other LOOK pedals.
I have used both of the bards MTB pedals but leaning toward the LOOK for more float.
Any comments?
DIRT BOY |
| If you like float and lightweight... | dirtdad
Jul 10, 2003 11:04 AM | | You gotta consider Speedplays. I love my X-1s. If you want less float and centering, try their zeros. As an MTB'er, having a two sided pedal on the road is great. I get into them all the time, first try, without looking. When I ride a big road event, I am always one of the first ones away from traffic lights because of my pedals. Never mind what happens a few hundred yards later.
Not only that, Nino runs 'em and has a lightening kit on his. |
| Have Campy Records, Look 396s and new Ultegras.... | SS_MB-7
Jul 10, 2003 11:05 AM | | I have Campy Records, Look 396s and more recently, the new Ultegras. I hated the Campys because I found them to be very unpredictable for entry/exit. So, I bought the Looks which helped tremendously. However, they creaked and creaked and creaked and developed a lot of premature play in the spindle. I bought a pair of the new Ultegras from EBay and they are a sweet pedal....typical Shimano: firm and positive entry with a definite "click" to know you are in; smooth float; solid and quiet, with a predictable exit. Also, I love the Shimano cleats since they are far easier to walk around in.
Ride Hard,
Mike B. |
| none of the two mentioned.Speedplay... | nino
Jul 10, 2003 12:27 PM | | Speedplay pedals are the way to go.they won a pedal comparison test done by magazines over here.
lowest height for best pedaling circle.
most float
light weight
adjustable float (Zero-line)
short pedal body for lots of cornering speeds
the Ti X-1 weighs a scant 150g but the steel axled ones aren`t that much heavier but much cheaper. |
| I need some pedals that are cheaper than the Speedplay.. | DIRT BOY
Jul 10, 2003 1:23 PM | | The Ultegra and Look and under $80
DIRT BOY |
| Get the Speedplays! The steel ones aren't much more $$$.... | wfl3
Jul 10, 2003 6:06 PM | | ...my stainless Speedplays are 198gms. Lots of knee saving float and probably the easiest road pedals to engage - one shot, no look clip ins almost every time. I also get less hotspots with the Speedplay cleats than I did with either the Look or SPD-R cleats. |
| Some of us get hotspots and unclip from speedplays, and DIRTBOY! | Zonic Man
Jul 10, 2003 11:49 PM | | Get the look 396/sidi energy combo deal going on at totalcycling.com right now.
Mine were like 160, shipped, and came across the pond to california in only 4 days! |
| Time Impacts! | Marty D
Jul 10, 2003 9:46 PM | | heard great things about and after having them for a month I know why. Weight is so-so for lower spec versions but they are really solid platform with nice float and easy exit. Only negative is clumsy entry sometimes.
Marko |
| Thanks guys. I went with... | DIRT BOY
Jul 11, 2003 3:48 AM | | With the Shimano Ultegra SPD-L because of cost (I carry these and they are cheap.)and recommendations from a few friends. I tried them and they felt nice. Good Shimano feel. I realized that might not need all that float with road riding. Shimano pedals have never bothered me when road riding.
Also I got some SIDI Titans from Jenson USA for $80!
Zonic,
I know guys that have got stuff from Totalcycling before. Their prices are GREAT! I will get my next pair of SIDI MTB shoes from them. I needed the pedals and shoes for this weekends Metric century that I a riding in.
If the Shimano bother me, I might make the jump to Speedplays and try them. I like the idea of dual entry. But I am on a budget with this bike :-(
Funny part is my road bike outweighs my Klein..LOL!
DIRT BOY |
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