clipless pedals / shoes
clipless pedals / shoes
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Original Poster:

25,411 posts

230 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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looked back a few pages and no job, apologies if this is a recurring thread, i'm new in this section!

so i've been cycling for 6wks, minumum 3 times a week. i enjoy it and think this is a sport/exercise i will continue for a long time to come.

i'm looking at getting some clipless pedals and shoes and so would like some recommendations.

i don't need top flight gear, but also don't want entry level as i am looking to buy a much better bike over summer and would swap over the pedals to the new one.

what is seen as a good trade off between price and performance. what is the mx5 of the pedal world?

MrsMiggins

2,867 posts

264 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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I use Shimano R087s and 105 SPD-SL pedals. They're common as muck and not too expensive. ETA: this is for a road bike.

I think the R087s have been replaced by the R088.

hsirap

17 posts

238 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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I use the exact same set up as MrsMiggins.

My first time pedal/shoe combo too, easy to get in and out of, not expensive. Perfect for starters.

Centurion07

10,395 posts

276 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Just remember to fill in your application before you go for your first ride with them.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

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shirt

Original Poster:

25,411 posts

230 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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i'm aware that will happen!

some good sales on at the mo it seems. off to the review sites i go!

AMG01

421 posts

171 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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I have the Fizik R3s from here, mines are in red, cant fault them and they are Italian, double bonus

http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/clothing/footwear/roa...


To practise hold onto a wall or similar and practise clipping in and out before heading out onto the road, eventually becomes second nature

antspants

2,402 posts

204 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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I asked a similar question about a week ago and had a few useful ideas and links:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Went for my first ride on Sunday, and came very close to toppling over twice, but not joined the club - yet!

selym

9,581 posts

200 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Just don't pretend you are Dougie Lampkin, trying to balance until the lights turn green, and you'll be ok.

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Original Poster:

25,411 posts

230 months

Tuesday 4th March 2014
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i'll be fine then, there are no lights where i ride and no cars at all.

the fizik r3's sound good apart from comments re: ventilation. we're already high 20s and i will be riding up to ambients in the high 30s. anything better for ventilation??

diadora mig racer cr's look good but no reviews.

anything else i should look at around £100? prefe to buy from wiggle as they ship to me and i want a few other bits and bobs from them.