|
By Schwinn_Rider on 9/7/2007 I currently have the original pedals on my bike but one of them has broken (plastic) I'm not yet into racing so I don't think I need the clipon style pedals but wanted some suggestions for some good but inexpencive pedals that can withstand alot of street riding and some trail riding if I can find a group to ride with. I mostly use my bike to get to/from work from time to time and occasionally other places and am trying to find a group/club to be able to go out on occasion and use it for its intend purpose. thanks for any help |
|
|
broken pedal any suggestions |
Forum: General Discussion
MikeG says:
 I was just shopping ebay, saw this item, and thought of your situation: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120158084803&refitem=... it is a combo regular and clipless pedal. Perfect for the transition period you are talking about, and not too expensive. When you are ready, buy the shoes and try it out. I'm going to warn you though, once you use clipless pedals, you're not going to want to go back. I would really suggest buying real clipless pedals. I used clipless pedals for a long time before I started racing. If you want I'll send you some plastic adapters that I have lying around, and you can use that until you buy shoes. Let me know if you want me to send you the adapters. MikeG Either riding or Thinking of Riding... The madness of MTB, I love it! |
Bob Jones says:
 Click link. there u go dude gnarly pedal that won't break or cost u much. i disagree with Mike G. i went clipless but i went back to what you see in the link above. it all depends on the riding style. for a cross country ride i might put my clipless back on but my wellgo's rule. i transisioned to a more aggressive riding style this year and love my flats. just throwin out an option but check things out for yourself and visit www.pricepoint.com. if you do decide to try the clipless Mike G is the man He's cool for makin you the offer of the adapters. |
Schwinn_Rider says:
thanks guys. I'm still pretty new to some of this but I was wondering what exactly is the benefit of the clipin pedal |
richclydesdale says:
 WOW! If you miss that peddle, it'll bite your leg off! |
Thomllama says:
 Well, I agree with both Bob and Mike.... the dual purpose is cool.. but the Wellgos are awesome for price to ruggedness I had those pedals stock on my K2 and have to say that they have taken MANY hits with out to much issue. I do now have one which has a chunk missing off it on the out side edge. But it has taken full dead on, lift the bike in the air, blows with out a twist or bend! I just this week got their dual units that look like he same basic pedal but with clips on one side. I have only had them mounted for a day and spent a good part of a 4 hr ride getting them adjusted. I did fall once do to the "can't get out in time" issue but that was when I was coming to a stop and wasn't thinking about it... went to put my foot out and opps... it's clipped in. anyway .. those pedals Bob suggests are good, and yes Rich is right if your foot slips they do take a chunk out of the back of your leg!!! ( still have scabs from a week ago, reason for buying the clips) anyway, these are what I got... they are low cost, rugged and give you the option of clcip or no clip. i have only had them a day or two so my impressions are limited but they look and feel rugged. http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/14234-240_WELD15-0-Search--/Wellgo-WAM-... |
Bob Jones says:
The benifit of clipless is kinda big really. they allow you to concentrate more on riding than your feet slipping around on the pedals. they also allow you to use your legs in a more efficient manner. push down with one leg while pullin up with the other how awesome is that!!!... when i'm riding around on easy trails i use my crank brothers smarties. when the i'm going to an area with a little more techincal section then i bolt on my CB mallets... but i've recently been doing some downhill and free ride so my clipless are just collecting dust. oh i fell over alot when i first learned to use them. if you go with them you WILL fall so just remember one thing tuck your elbows and let your handlebar ends soak up the impact. hope this helps......... |
MikeG says:
I should probably have specified my love of clipless because of the style of riding that I do. Cross country with a few little jumps, that kind of stuff. On the other end of the spectrum, if your doing huge jumps and stuff like that, then I wouldn't want clipless. When you are in clips, it makes you more like part of the bike (not to sound philosophical, but literally). You can power your foot in on the upswing of your pedals, or at least you unweight it for the other foot to be able to power through more efficiently. You can pedal in smooth circles and get fast and efficient. That is why it lends itself to the long distance type of riding I do. Although I agree that Thomllama that the pedals that he suggests would be better, I'm not sure about the two sided pedals either though. I imagine you might spend some time finding the right side of the pedal for you to clip in, if you come loose while riding. If I got this style, I would probably want to have clips on either side if that's possible. Anybody have thoughts on this? MikeG Either riding or Thinking of Riding... The madness of MTB, I love it! |
MikeG says:
There was also a huge discussion about this subject a while ago in a few places... http://www.yourmtb.com/forum/clipless_pedals_0 http://www.yourmtb.com/forum/need_some_advice_for_clip_in_pedals_and_sho... MikeG Either riding or Thinking of Riding... The madness of MTB, I love it! |
Schwinn_Rider says:
I'll keep all this in mind when I go to replace them since as of now its more anoying knowing its broken then actully causing problem with riding. something else that I just thought of I've noticed at times my back wheel needs to be tightened up and possibly causing the rear shifter to get screwy with gear changes ie 1/2 sits in 1st, 3-6 sits in 2-5, and 7 sits in 7th (if I put in in 6th and have the shifter in 6th it will stay until the shifter is moved) is there a way to keep the wheel from loosening up and correct the shifter so the selector is back in sinc with the gears |
Thomllama says:
few thing could be happening there... hard to tell from your discription. I'd recommend getting a book... "Zinn and the art of mountain bike repair" and Mel Atwood's "Mountain bike repair" are both good books |
10 comments