Want new pedals for my new bike...

murphyebass

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So got this bike today. Want to change the pedals as I don't want clip ins for the moment while I get used to the bike.

Would like normal pedals but don't know what to buy or where to get them.

Any suggestions for new pedals?

Also where do you get tubes and accessories etc online?

Thanks

Eoin

Cee-Jay-Cee

Have you tried removing the clips from your own pedals?

You ideally should leave them, you'll be able to pedal better with them and your feet wont slip on the pedals when wet or if your trying to get the power down.

I used clips for aroun 6 weeks after getting my bike and then changed to clipless pedals and dont know why i didnt get them sooner.

I wouldnt bother wasting money buying regular pedals and then having to buy clipless pedals and cycling shoes. Use the pedals as they are till you get used to the bike and then get yourself a set of clipless. CRC have a very good deal on shimano 105 pedals and cleats at the moment (€36) You'd be well advised to buy them now and have them for whenever you change to clipless.

dingdong1234567

CJC999 wrote: »

Have you tried removing the clips from your own pedals?

You ideally should leave them, you'll be able to pedal better with them and your feet wont slip on the pedals when wet or if your trying to get the power down.

I used clips for aroun 6 weeks after getting my bike and then changed to clipless pedals and dont know why i didnt get them sooner.

I wouldnt bother wasting money buying regular pedals and then having to buy clipless pedals and cycling shoes. Use the pedals as they are till you get used to the bike and then get yourself a set of clipless. CRC have a very good deal on shimano 105 pedals and cleats at the moment (€36) You'd be well advised to buy them now and have them for whenever you change to clipless.

Any link to the 105's. Can't seem to find them on CRC.

Tonyandthewhale

dingdong1234567 wrote: »

Any link to the 105's. Can't seem to find them on CRC.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50512 Remember you have to buy compatible shoes as well.

dingdong1234567

Tonyandthewhale wrote: »

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50512 Remember you have to buy compatible pedals as well.

Thanks. but do you not mean cleats?

Cee-Jay-Cee

Tonyandthewhale wrote: »

dingdong1234567 wrote: »

Any link to the 105's. Can't seem to find them on CRC.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50512 Remember you have to buy compatible pedals as well.

Don't you mean you have to buy compatible shoes as well? The pedals above come with 3 degree floating cleats. I hit the 6deg cleats instead as they offer more wiggle room to prevent ankles/knees seizing up.

FISMA

No contest - Speedplay pedals.

dingdong1234567

CJC999 wrote: »

Don't you mean you have to buy compatible shoes as well? The pedals above come with 3 degree floating cleats. I hit the 6deg cleats instead as they offer more wiggle room to prevent ankles/knees seizing up.

Is there an option to select 6 degree floating cleats or was a separate purchase your referring to?

murphyebass

Lads I appreciate te advice about the clipped pedals etc but for the moment I really just want normal pedals as I won't be buyin cyclin shoes yet either.
As I said it's my first road bike so I'm just goin to try get used to it first with normal pedals.
I'll change them back to the original ones or buy better ones at a later date when I feel more comfortable with the whole bike.
Any links/suggestions on just regular pedals welcome.

TheBlaaMan

murphyebass wrote: »

Lads I appreciate te advice about the clipped pedals etc but for the moment I really just want normal pedals as I won't be buyin cyclin shoes yet either.
As I said it's my first road bike so I'm just goin to try get used to it first with normal pedals.
I'll change them back to the original ones or buy better ones at a later date when I feel more comfortable with the whole bike.
Any links/suggestions on just regular pedals welcome.

Take a close-up pic of the pedals on your bike and we'll know a bit more about what you have, and what can be done. If they are flat pedals with a 'cage' around them, the latter can generally be removed if you want to do so.

happytramp

The pedals on that bike are about as normal as you can get.

funkyjebus

happytramp wrote: »

The pedals on that bike are about as normal as you can get.

+1

They are normal pedals on that bike, they just have a cage attached which can be taken off and away you go.

murphyebass

funkyjebus wrote: »

+1

They are normal pedals on that bike, they just have a cage attached which can be taken off and away you go.

yes and no.

yes in so far as I took the cage off and thats fine on one side of the pedal.

But

No in so far as the pedal isnt the same both sides. Its top heavy and turns to the side you dont want if you take yourfoot off the pedal.

I'll take a pic this evening closer to the pedal.

zing

You could buy a pedal that's flat on one side and has a clip on the other so you can progress to clipping in as/when suits you. I have Shimano A530s on my bike as I use it for commuting and find them great - at first I wasn't comfortable clipping in either so just used the flat side. Then started clipping but still don't clip my left foot in while in traffic or don't clip in at all if I go for a quick spin with the kids, etc..

petethedrummer

Flat pedals: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=64&SortBy=Price
Tubes: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=64&SortBy=Price
Accessories: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=accessories

petethedrummer

Edit: Double post!

Cee-Jay-Cee

dingdong1234567 wrote: »

CJC999 wrote: »

Don't you mean you have to buy compatible shoes as well? The pedals above come with 3 degree floating cleats. I hit the 6deg cleats instead as they offer more wiggle room to prevent ankles/knees seizing up.

Is there an option to select 6 degree floating cleats or was a separate purchase your referring to?

No, I simply added a note to my order asking if they'd send the 6deg cleats instead and they did.

happytramp

If I may offer an opinion and I mean no disrespect here but you've invested in a nice new bike that may or may not be different bikes you've ridden before... drop bars, skinny wheels etc. I would 100% take the two or so days it takes to get used to flipping the clip side around with your foot and slotting your foot into the clip. It'll be second nature in a week and I promise you'll never ever consider riding on a flat (non-clip) pedal again.