I am looking to buy some second hand pedals and the seller can only tell me that they have a black "PI" stamped on the front. I have included a link to photos of them. Can anyone tell me anything about them?
2007-07-05 08:45:41 · 5 answers · asked by NickG 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
http://columbus.craigslist.org/bik/366985187.html
2007-07-05 08:50:22 · update #1
First off, they aren't "P.I." they're "V.P." The logo is constructed to blend the second half of the V with the front of the P. Also, these aren't specifically road pedals, thay can be used on a MTB also. Typically speaking, when there is a large platform surrounding the cleat mechanism like these, they are intended for recreational/offroad use.
The other answers are correct, they are of the shimano SPD style. Be carefull though, SPD style does not mean SPD compatible. What that means is that the cleats look quite similar, but small differences in the design may make them difficult or impossible to clip into, or worse yet clip out of. Ritchey pedals are good examples of this. The cleat mechanism and cleat are pretty much the same as shimanos at first glance, but they don't play well when mixing/matching.
Unless the seller has the original cleats I would shy away from them. You never know if you'll be able to find replacements. Also, these are a cheap taiwanese set of shimano copies. Even if they are claimed to be SPD compatible, they might not be.
But, for $50 and a new set of cleats, it might be worthwhile to try. Just make sure you practice clipping and and _especially_ unclipping before you actually ride the bike. Once you feel comfortable with their clip in/out performance without actually riding, take your bike out and try to sprint up a short steep hill but be prepared in case one of your feet happens to pull out. You don't want this to happen when you're tired and in traffic. This will show you if they have enough retention to ride. Simply because they clip in/out properly doesn't mean they'll hold your foot in place under power.
2007-07-05 09:54:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They look like an SPD style cleat... which is not a specific road cleat. SPD is typically shimano, but other companies make them because they are so universal.
All SPD style pedals use the same cleats, so here is a link to show you what the pedals look like
http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?productId=47685635&storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&langId=-1&
The big difference is the cleats require 4 screws into the cycling shoe (standard mountain shoe), whereas road shoes use a three screw pattern. So be weary if you have road specific shoes.
2007-07-05 15:55:48 · answer #2 · answered by ct 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is not a P1 stamped on the pedal, it's a VP. VP is for VP Components, a manufacturer of cycling equipment. I don't know anything about this particular pedal, but if the seller thinks the stamp says P1, neither does he. Better check them out yourself.
http://www.vpcomponents.com/default.asp
2007-07-05 16:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by jonnyexcel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are not really road pedals. I think they are lower cost Shimano knock-offs of their SPD pedal line. Most riders starting to ride clipless pedals ride with Look brand pedals since they are the easiest to engage and disengage.
2007-07-05 17:00:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These look to be SPD pedals. Used for road and mountain biking. Shoes with these cleats are easier to walk in because the cleat is recessed.
2007-07-05 15:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by Marcy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋