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Changing Pedals

  • 03-03-2012 2:42pm
    #1
    mikerd4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭


    Getting a new bike soon and need to buy some new pedals for it. I currently have Shimano SPD SL's on my Trek but they are looking their age now so I wont be transferring them to the new bike.

    My question is, is it worth switching to another style/make of pedal or sticking with SPD SL pedals??

    Any thoughts?


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  • #2
    el Bastardo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 573 ✭✭✭el Bastardo


    mikerd4 wrote: »
    Getting a new bike soon and need to buy some new pedals for it. I currently have Shimano SPD SL's on my Trek but they are looking their age now so I wont be transferring them to the new bike.

    My question is, is it worth switching to another style/make of pedal or sticking with SPD SL pedals??

    Any thoughts?

    Maybe... but I'd have thought it's all down to personal preference. I know if I were on the market for a new pair, I'd be looking at speedplays (I'm curious to see if they'd be better for my knees). On the other hand, why look for something else if you're happy with SPDs? What's your motivation?


  • #3
    mikerd4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭mikerd4


    I never really did any research when getting the spd sl's. They came fitted to the bike and that was that.

    Since I'm getting a n bike now, I have to buy a set of pedals so it makes sense to change now if I'm going to or just stick with what I know.


  • #4
    mp31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 815 ✭✭✭mp31


    My biggest problem with SPD-SLs is learning how to rotate the pedal and clip in quickly - this is after a couple of months of using them..YMMV.
    Hopefully a few more months of riding and I'll have mastered the technique and be able to clip in & out without so much hassle.

    SPD pedals come in double sided form which means no more messing around trying to rotate the pedal before attempting to clip-in.

    At traffic lights, I've been behind people with double sided SPD pedals clip in virtually as soon as they take off whilst I'm struggling trying to rotate the pedal and clip in at the same time.

    Also with SPDs, you can buy shoes with recessed cleats allowing you to walk around comfortably.


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