The Cycling Thread

[Drew Carey]

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

I would, but I've decided to give SPDs a go so there may be some new pedals in a few days...

I find they are brill for commuting.....but yet to experience them off road. My worry is when going really slow they will be tricky to use. In fact, got two sets, Shimano and then a cheaper set that were already on the bike when bought.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

I find they are brill for commuting.....but yet to experience them off road. My worry is when going really slow they will be tricky to use. In fact, got two sets, Shimano and then a cheaper set that were already on the bike when bought.

I'll be giving them the test of my life on Sunday

Not sure about using them on something quite tight like the trails in Wales though, will have to see how we get on

On a related note, I've sourced a bike rack for the car, £30 for a barely used Revolution Shuttle, should do the trick taking the stuff up to Wales...

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

Not sure about using them on something quite tight like the trails in Wales though, will have to see how we get on

Back the tension right off then, SPD's unclip really easy. Well compared to full on road pedals anyway.

[Drew Carey]

Yeah my SPD's are dead easy to get out of. But I think I may carry in my back pack the standard pedals of Lily's bike and a pedal spanner!!!! lol

Edit - in fact.....thinking of making them harder as sometimes when I twist a little I pop out.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Drew Carey

Yeah my SPD's are dead easy to get out of. But I think I may carry in my back pack the standard pedals of Lily's bike and a pedal spanner!!!! lol

You need to MTFU Thing is, if you are riding off road and climbing, you'll miss the extra thing of being able to pull up with flat pedals.

Now clipless with a fixie thats chuffin scarey.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Now clipless with a fixie thats chuffin scarey.

I saw an awesome looking single speeder in the LBS today, frame painted in wood finish, same as the bars / saddle etc

Looked proper bo I tell thee

As for SPDs, and these are the famous last words, I don't think I'll have a problem picking up the technique, but it remains to be seen if I prefer them to my tried and tested ankle destroyers...

[fizzwheel]

I love my fixie.

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

As for SPDs, and these are the famous last words, I don't think I'll have a problem picking up the technique, but it remains to be seen if I prefer them to my tried and tested ankle destroyers...

SPDs rule. End of.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Filipe M.

SPDs rule. End of.

We'll see

Expect lots of tempting pics...

I already own a set of SPDs!


... that said, they're quite old now and up for a change...

... cr@p.