Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby rodneycc » Sun Apr 05, 2015 5:09 pm
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby trailgumby » Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:22 pm
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby apsilon » Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:05 pm
Basically platforms like this http://www.this link is broken/wellgo-lu-950-alloy-flat-pedals" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and this for example http://www.this link is broken/mks-sylvan-touring-pedals" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I find uncomfortable as very little of the foot is actually being supported compared to something like this (which is what I use on most of my bikes) http://www.this link is broken/dmr-v12-magnesium-flat-pedals-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I know it doesn't look like much difference but it makes a big difference for me. One I can only ride short distances before the discomfort starts the other I can ride any distance.
Stiff sole cycling shoes are another solution as they give a consistent platform regardless of the pedal support.
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby rodneycc » Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:11 pm
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby Top_Bhoy » Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:58 pm
Let me guess....with your soft soled shoes you felt every road vibration through your foot and felt the pedal spikes dig in at every pedal stroke made?rodneycc wrote:Yeah maybe might of made a difference for distances greater than 10-15km like mine. Probably good I didnt know about them or I may not of given the clipless another go after having a few initial probs!
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby rodneycc » Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:04 pm
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby davesday » Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:22 pm
http://www.this link is broken.au/shimano-a530-s ... ng-pedals/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby bychosis » Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:13 am
I got rid of my A530s. I wasn't using the flat side much, mainly because I found it didn't provide enough grip for the shoe. Replaced them with double sided SPDs and N+1 with flat pedalsdavesday wrote:Anyone thought of Shimano A530 SPD single sided touring pedals? They are flat on one side and SPD on the other.
http://www.this link is broken.au/shimano-a530-s ... ng-pedals/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I'd just start with whatever pedals I could find for flats. Once the rider is much more comfortable on the new ride (6months) then head for the clipless again, if it doesn't work again later then look for some better pedals.
I've got a box full of pedals, and surely someone near the OP could provide an old pair to kick off with.
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby davesday » Thu Apr 09, 2015 10:45 pm
Bummer. I had hope the A530s are good. Sounds like the 'grip' thing may be a concern.bychosis wrote:I got rid of my A530s. I wasn't using the flat side much, mainly because I found it didn't provide enough grip for the shoe. Replaced them with double sided SPDs and N+1 with flat pedals
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby bychosis » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:56 am
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby big booty » Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:34 am
That's what I use. For me they are the perfect compromise pedal. Nice flat side and SPD on the other side when you want to use cleats.bychosis wrote:A mate had Shimano M324. they look a lot better for grip on the flat side, but I haven't tried them.
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby JPB » Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:13 pm
I don't have the clip in tension set very high so they are easy to clip in and clip out.
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Re: Flat 'non clipless' pedlas for a road bike
Postby tron07 » Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:36 pm
I am thinking of getting A530.... when commuting, I can use the flat side, and when require I can wear the cycling shoes. No experience with clipless pedals before.davesday wrote:Bummer. I had hope the A530s are good. Sounds like the 'grip' thing may be a concern.bychosis wrote:I got rid of my A530s. I wasn't using the flat side much, mainly because I found it didn't provide enough grip for the shoe. Replaced them with double sided SPDs and N+1 with flat pedals
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