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desertcircus · 26-12-2011, 15:49

To clarify: I'm lucky enough to have been given a fifty quid voucher for Cycleworx by my girlfriend's mother for Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what to get. I'm on an entry level road bike with toe clips, used mainly for the 12km commute and the odd weekend spin, and I'm trying to decide between the following options (I'm probably going to add a bit of cash as well):

1. SPD pedals/road pedals and shoes.
2. Mudguards
3. Slimline pannier rack

Which should I go for, or should I get something else entirely?

bcmf · 26-12-2011, 18:46

1. SPD pedals/road pedals and shoes
This would b e my choice.Decent pedals matched with proper cycling shoes make a big difference.

cdaly_ · 26-12-2011, 19:29

+1 on the pedals. However, mudguards are definitely worthwhile on a commuter as is a rack ('cos I hate carrying a backpack)...

Transporting · 27-12-2011, 21:51

I have a pair of Northwave road shoes, size 43 I think, they are in excellent condition, no longer using them so your welcome to them for free if they are the right size. Also have a set of Look Keo pedals and cleats, yours for 20 euro if you want them.

26-12-2011, 15:49	#1
desertcircus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,302 Adverts \| Friends	Spend my money for me! To clarify: I'm lucky enough to have been given a fifty quid voucher for Cycleworx by my girlfriend's mother for Christmas, and I'm trying to decide what to get. I'm on an entry level road bike with toe clips, used mainly for the 12km commute and the odd weekend spin, and I'm trying to decide between the following options (I'm probably going to add a bit of cash as well): 1. SPD pedals/road pedals and shoes. 2. Mudguards 3. Slimline pannier rack Which should I go for, or should I get something else entirely?

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26-12-2011, 18:46	#2
bcmf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North County Dublin Posts: 4,408 Adverts \| Friends	1. SPD pedals/road pedals and shoes This would b e my choice.Decent pedals matched with proper cycling shoes make a big difference.

26-12-2011, 19:29	#3
cdaly_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,895 Adverts \| Friends	+1 on the pedals. However, mudguards are definitely worthwhile on a commuter as is a rack ('cos I hate carrying a backpack)...

27-12-2011, 21:51	#4
Transporting Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 90 Adverts \| Friends	I have a pair of Northwave road shoes, size 43 I think, they are in excellent condition, no longer using them so your welcome to them for free if they are the right size. Also have a set of Look Keo pedals and cleats, yours for 20 euro if you want them.