Topic: I feel the need, the need for gear!
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Todd
CT
Member Since:
04/11/2006 Total Posts: 121
15.7 Months Ago
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Hi, I need some feed back from the cycling tri community. While on vacation down here on the Jersey shore, town of Manasquan, I ran across a GREAT tri shop. My wife authorized a gear purchase for the Timberman-I need to replace my shoes and pedals. The shoes I have picked out but the pedals I'm unsure of. I currently have a heavy pair of looks and am trying to decide between a high performance look pedal or speed plays. Please fire away with your recommendations.
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Re: I feel the need, the need for gear!
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Gerry
CA
Member Since:
12/19/2005 Total Posts: 227
15.7 Months Ago
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For what its worth Todd... I am a big fan of Looks, but have just started riding on a pair of the new Shimano pedals that look like looks... so far, 300 miles, I like them as they have a nice stable platform. I use sidi ergo shoes and they all seem very compatible,
good luck,
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Re: I feel the need, the need for gear!
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Jim
CA
Member Since:
08/27/2005 Total Posts: 637
15.7 Months Ago
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If you are going with a stiffer shoe, then I would probably lean toward the Speed Plays, most of the people I ride with use them and love them.
I use the Looks, and I like a slightly larger pedal to rest my foot on, so they work for me. But they are heavier and less aero.
It's all about being AERO!
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Re: I feel the need, the need for gear!
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Tri Geek
MN
Member Since:
02/20/2007 Total Posts: 459
15.7 Months Ago
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I love my speedplays! You can enter on either side. I struggled with my old pedals every time, but no longer. If you have stiff shoes (e.g. carbon bottoms) you won't loose too much leverage on the crank. My times are faster this year too... probably just a mental thing.
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Jim
CA
Member Since:
08/27/2005 Total Posts: 637
15.7 Months Ago
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No Greg - It's all about the BLING! :o) |
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Tri Geek
MN
Member Since:
02/20/2007 Total Posts: 459
15.7 Months Ago
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O.K. I need help here... what exactly is "bling"?
I think I need a vocabulary guide for this sport... "clipped", "bling" etc.
Do we have a post called "vocab guide for dummies"?
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Re: I feel the need, the need for gear!
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Jim
CA
Member Since:
08/27/2005 Total Posts: 637
15.7 Months Ago
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I may have used it wrong... It's like the "flash", new gear, equipment, that shines and sparkles... That's what makes you faster, not training and positive mental attitude. Haha.
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