I have wellgo pedals for my carbon fiber road bike. However I think there pretty cheap. I also have sidi dominator shoes so I need a mtb pedal. I was looking at crank bros. I however dont know if there good for road bikes and if I can go for long rides with them on my road bike. Also do good pedals make a diffence in your ridding? So I need help deciding on which mtb pedal to get for my road bike. . Please help, also I need help finding warm gloves with padding, If you could recomend me I would greatly appreciate it. Also if anyone knows where I can get good pedals and gloves online I would appreciate that also.
2007-10-29 21:18:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Let's start with gloves. A company called Craft makes some great winter clothing. Check out their gloves and booties. They will make all the difference in the world.
Now the pedals. What exactly is your complain about the current pedals? Do they not engage or release smoothly? Personally, I have had great success with the Shimano MTB pedals. No complaints. However, for a road bike, I would think about road pedals. These pedals by Look or Time have a larger cleat surface and binder which allows for more torque and power transfer according to some riders. I prefer the added level of safety. Mountain pedals have a nice recess cleat, but i don't trust them for out of the saddle sprints at 30MPH. If you ever seen anyone come out of a road pedal in sprint, it's ugly.
2007-10-30 02:12:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using the Look system on road bikes for a long time. I also have Wellgo pedals on a carbon fiber road bike. I haven't had a problem with them yet. I could probably find lighter ones, but haven't tried to do so yout. The carbon fiber road bike came with SPD pedals, but the dealer was glad to exchange those pedals for the Wellgo Look system pedals for no charge when I bought the bike.The people I've met who have Crank Bros pedals on road bikes love them. The people I've met who have Speedplay pedals also love them.
You can get pedals and gloves online at performancebike.com. I have the Performance winter full-finger gloves and they work well. You can also get this stuff online at nashbar.com.
HTH
2007-10-30 04:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by intrepidfae 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My eggbeaters ran about $100 and I wonder if this is overkill for your roadbiking needs. Not the money but the need for four sided entry. You're paying for a lot of pedal you won't need out on the road. Plus the cleat is not spd compatable so if you want to ride a bike with spd you're not clipping in.
I like the 'beaters on my mtn bike though. Bought two pairs!
But I like road pedals and road shoes for a road bike. There is a more aggressive design to the angle of the sole in relation to the pedal and uses the lower leg better. If you have a nice road bike (as it does by the sounds of it) why not go the extra $$$ and get the most out of it by using something designed for the bike? The rider/pedal interface is probably the most important link on the bike and you could probably get a 2-5% efficiency easy just using road pedals and shoes (The shoes being the primary contributer). How much would you pay for a 2-5% efficiency?
2007-10-30 03:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i run time atac alums with my sidi bullets and havent had any probs. i like them because they have a fairly large surface area for my wide foot. these are not the lightest pedals around so if you are a weight concious cyclist they may not be for you. i have found them to be bomb proof with a very positive engage ment and a rock solid connection. i am a daily commuter with group rides on the weekends. most of us wear mtb shoes and pedals as they allow us to actually function in our shoes off of the bike to some extent, at coffe shops, fixing flats what have you.
crank brothers makes a fine product, any thing you get will be a step up from the pedals you have.
good luck
2007-10-30 02:42:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I love Speedplay road pedals. They are very easy to clip into and out of and never disengage unintentionally. Furthermore, they are quite light and seem very durable. Replacement cleats are expensive, but they are quite durable. The Speedplay cleat system uses a 3 or 4 bolt system, so I am unsure of whether it will work with your shoes.
If you must stick with your mountain bike shoes, I have used Shimano and Crank Brothers Eggbeaters and Candy C pedals on my mountain bike. I think the Shimanos are easiest to clip into and out of. My least favorite are the Candy C pedals.
Performance Bike is a great place to get pedals, shoes and gloves. http://www.performancebike.com/index.cfm. Also, I have had good luck with Excel Sports: http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=1 and Jenson: http://jensonusa.com/
Best of luck. Hope this helps you out.
Hope this helps you out.
2007-10-30 07:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by sfr1224 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-30 07:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by David B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋