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UFTriGator posted 12 weeks ago.
The most commonly used for racing are:
Shimano SPD-SL
Look
Speedplay
It doesn't matter what your feet do if you set up your cleats to fit them properly. It might be a good idea to get something with some float until you know how to dial in properly (i.e., choose Shimano yellow over Shimano red or basic Speedplay over Speedplay Zero). Of the three, Shimano 105 is the cheapest.
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tsilcyc posted 12 weeks ago.
Personally, I like the Look KEO. I've used Speedplay X series but don't like them. The Shimano SPD-SL is very similar to the Look style and are also good. I'd stay away from the TIME RXS. They are an excellent pedal but have had issues which make them sketchy at best for racing. I don't know if they have been completely resolved so they are on the warning list. For an inexpensive pedal and one that is good for walking around, the standard Shimano SPD pedal is pretty good. $44.99 at Performance...
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fastdog5 posted 12 weeks ago.
+1 for the Look Keo. If you're new to clipless pedals, these are very forgiving, IMO.
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azstinger11 posted 12 weeks ago.
I have shimano pedals on both of my bikes and think they work great. Didn't like the speedplay pedals felt sort of odd to me though I hear they are the best for out of the saddle hard core sprinting.
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Triguy98 posted 12 weeks ago.
I dont think you can beat the Shimano 105 SPD-SL for value.
http://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-BIKE-BICYCLE-105-PD-5610-5610-PEDALS-NEW_W0Q...
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NotAsFast posted 12 weeks ago.
If you are concerned with knee issues, the speedplay type pedals have a very good amount of float in them. I used to have issues with my knees on the bike, but since I changed to speedplay, I have had no more problems. There is a learning curve getting used to the feeling of slipping on ice as there is no limit on the float, but once that is gotten used to you will find them great. I have no issues sprinting, climbing etc and dont even know the difference from the Shimano's I used to have.
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Socket posted 12 weeks ago.
If those 105s are still up tomorrow when I get paid, they're mine :-)
Shoes are going to be a bit tougher, I'd imagine. My LBS didn't seem to have much in the way of shoes to try on and nothing really marked "triathlon." What are some things I need to keep in mind while trying the shoes?
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Iron Dan posted 12 weeks ago.
Some things to keep in mind when shopping for shoes are:
1) How do they fit (obviously)
2) How stiff are the soles. The stiffer the soles, the more comfortable I have found my feet to be.
3) Speed of entry. There are Tri shoes out there, and they are all typically very quick to get in and out of. There are also other types of road shoes that are relatively quick to get in and out of so if you are having a tough time tracking down a comfortable pair of tri shoes, look for a set of road shoes that you would be able to get into and out of quickly.
4) How vented is the shoe. These have their benefits and drawbacks. A shoe that has more vents is much more comfortable in hot weather than a shoe with little or no ventilation. However, when it is cold, your feet will get really cold if the shoe is vented well.
5) I almost forgot, but make sure they are compatible with cleat and pedals you are using.
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PJT posted 12 weeks ago.
Tri shoes typically have only 1 (sometimes 2) velcro strap to allow fast entry and exit. The are very ventilated to allow wet feet to dry out. Basically, you want a pair that fits your feet and has a good stiff sole. If they fit too tight you'll get numbness. If they're too loose you'll lose power.
The shoe guide on Trifuel seems to have most of the current ones listed. You can probably find most of those for a few dollars less than MSRP if you look around.
Practice clipping in and out of the pedals as much as possible before your race.
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McTri posted 12 weeks ago.
I am using the Look Keo Carbons with the Pearl Izumi TriFly shoes and love them both. Good luck to you in your search.
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RV posted 12 weeks ago.
Look Keo-Carbon and Specialized Trivent shoes.
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ChunkyB posted 12 weeks ago.
Here's what I ride, and I have no complaints. You can't really beat the price, and I actually really like the shoes. I don't really like the fact that the pedals are single-sided, but other than that I really like them.
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tsilcyc posted 12 weeks ago.
ChunkyB wrote:
Here's what I ride
For some reason, I thought your link was going somewhere like this...
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azstinger11 posted 12 weeks ago.
This is what you should look for.....
http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=1487026/444.0.17246.22535.0...
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Socket posted 12 weeks ago.
I think I'll give those Sette shoes a try. They're even cheaper by themselves.
I'm considering Crank Brothers C Candy pedals instead of the Shimano. Has anyone tried them?
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UFTriGator posted 12 weeks ago.
They're not racing pedals. I skimped on my first pedals (Shimano SPD...completely different from SPD-SL) and ripped them apart in my first few months of riding. They're not as durable and the engagement isn't as positive. I'm sure they're fine for tooling around because you can unclip really easily (I don't find it hard at all to unclip from nicer pedals, though), but they're designed for going hard.
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tri-ac posted 12 weeks ago.
Socket wrote:
I'm considering Crank Brothers C Candy pedals instead of the Shimano. Has anyone tried them?
[edit] i have the Candy SL...[edit]
i have these on my bike, and I commute on it as well as train. They've been very durable. I have not had foot pain issues like some might suggest for a small pedal platform, but I also haven't done an IM or 1/2 yet. Also, they seem to have plenty of float so unless you have super-sensitive knee issues, they're pretty flexible. I'd definitely recommend them.
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Socket posted 12 weeks ago.
UFTriGator wrote:
They're not racing pedals. I skimped on my first pedals (Shimano SPD...completely different from SPD-SL) and ripped them apart in my first few months of riding.
I imagine the kind of training you do in one week is about a month's worth for me :-)
tri-ac wrote:
Also, they seem to have plenty of float so unless you have super-sensitive knee issues, they're pretty flexible. I'd definitely recommend them.
Cool. I don't have huge knee issues, but I do have enough issues that I'd like prevent any more. I found a decent price on a set of the quattro sls (road/race) so I ordered them.
Thanks for the help guys! I'll be all set for my next races (too late to try to adapt in time for #1)
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Triguy98 posted 12 weeks ago.
I wouldnt snag the candys for a road bike. i had em on my tri bike for a little while, because they were mtb leftovers. Youre MUCH better off with the 105s. Power transfer, stability, the whole nine yards is much improved with a road specific pedal.
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PJT posted 12 weeks ago.
Triguy98 wrote:
I wouldnt snag the candys for a road bike. i had em on my tri bike for a little while, because they were mtb leftovers. Youre MUCH better off with the 105s. Power transfer, stability, the whole nine yards is much improved with a road specific pedal.
I agree. Do it right the first time because shoes and pedals don't wear out very fast.
My bike has the plastic toe clips and I've been riding with my running shoes, but my new shoes don't fit. After very briefly considering getting larger clips, I decided I may as well get real pedals and shoes. I've got 5 races already registered with a 6th being decided on, so I'll certainly be making use of these, but I don't need anywhere near the top of the line.
Any suggestions on decent pedals and/or shoes in the low-mid price range? I have a bit of a duck-foot if that helps narrow my choices down any (my knees point in a good bit if my feet are straight).