New clipless Pedals

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Wayfarer
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New clipless Pedals

Postby Wayfarer » Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:58 pm

I've saved enough money from part time work to buy some clipless pedals. the two options i have are these;

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105 5610 pedals
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R540 Pedals

WHat have you used, and would you recommend? i figured if i got the cheaper set i could get a jersey too, but if the 105 pedals are significantly better, i'll stick with them.

plus those plastic parts on the cheaper pedals lokls disposable..
What are these salesmen peddling?

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Re: New clipless Pedals

Postby Chanboy » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:38 pm

I just bought this kit from Cell, pretty affordable price and works well for me.

They are SPD though, so slightly different to what you are after.

http://www.this link is broken/p_2030_SHIM ... _Commuting


I'm using them for commuting and MTBing...

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Re: New clipless Pedals

Postby thomas_cho » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:10 pm

Get the PD5610 pedals. You are right abt the PD-R540, the plastic clip will wear down over time, and need replacement. While the part is not expensive, you might have to find a shop to order them in for you.

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Re: New clipless Pedals

Postby elantra » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:36 pm

Wayfarer wrote: Image
105 5610 pedals
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R540 Pedals

WHat have you used, and would you recommend? i figured if i got the cheaper set i could get a jersey too, but if the 105 pedals are significantly better, i'll stick with them.

plus those plastic parts on the cheaper pedals lokls disposable..
In my opinion shoes must be purchased from a bicycle shop, not online.
I purchased Shimano R540 pedals and shoes (Merida) recently.
The only way to get correct shoe size is to try them on.
Different brands of shoe ostensibly of the same numerical size are not actually comparable in size !
Some brands are notoriously bigger or smaller than other brands.
A good price on a shoe is not a good price if it is too tight or too loose !

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Re: New clipless Pedals

Postby grosry » Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:11 pm

do you know what size in shimano shoes you are? if not i would not be buying online... :?
i would choose the 105 pedals cause they would last much longer and have heard they are fantastic value.
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Re: New clipless Pedals

Postby Rider123 » Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:14 pm

i bought the 'cheaper' ones on Cell bikes about a year ago...
i reckon the pedal is a bit heavy but its not that bad...

Doesn't look too bad, but i would def. go for the $199 'combo'.
Better shoe, better pedal...

make sure u get the correct size...
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Re: New clipless Pedals

Postby Wayfarer » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:41 pm

okay; thanks guys. i've already checked the sizes in the shop, and i'm a decent 45.

looks like the 105 :)
What are these salesmen peddling?

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