The Kalmyk
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My buddy had a very old Shimano reel that still spins greatNo love for Shimano, anything.
My buddy had a very old Shimano reel that still spins greatNo love for Shimano, anything.
Shimano pedals are inexpensive and fairly bombproof. Ride them, destroy them, place.It's clear to me everyone is in agreement so what's best Shimano or sram
Shimano pedals are inexpensive and fairly bombproof. Ride them, destroy them, place.
Sram is light, sexy, expensive and finickyWho said I was talking bout pedals
That's it! @Patrick ban me!
This is interesting as when i rode a KTM more than a pedal bike, I often wished for an SPD connection to my foot pegs. I rode the Pivot Pegs on my bikes so they why felt a lot more like bike pedals.So this thread I am sure is all over the place. I ride flats for everything MTB and ride clipless on road and cyclocross. I grew up on BMX, quads and dirtbikes. I would rather put my foot down on command than have to clip out.
This is a new arguement ?And some flat pedals and shoes weight as lot less than most SPD pedals and SPD shoes..
This is a new arguement ?
Went ahead and bought me some shoes and pedals. Hot damn, I'm sold! Cleaned 1 climb for the first time ever and did another with only 1 can, which was really just out of nerves. I tipped over twice, but that's to be expected 1st time trying them out. My legs got a little more tired since I was using more muscles, but less so than when I try to get more rotation from flats. I really dug it though. Total game changer.
Also, giant has a bunch of their shoes at 50% off. I went with their soujorn for $53 because they were the best fit. Got am at planet bikes matawan. Got the pedals from trek store middletown and I'm glad I did, because I was all set to buy the 530s online, but didnt realize they were single sided clips. Went with the 520 and am happy with that choice.
Huh. Maybe he pulled out the wrong ones at the store. Whatevs. Your point is exactly why I originally wanted the 530. But these worked pretty well for when I was struggling to get clipped in. Yeah, I have them all the way loose and intend to gradually tighten them a bit. I also have to work on evening out my pedal stroke. I heavily favor the right leg and am getting used to the new connectivity.FYI, shimano M530's do have clips on both sides. I run both 520's and 530's. I like them both. I like the 530's a little more when I'm in rough terrain so I have a little more platform to work with if I unclip. It could just be mental though.
Loosen them all the way as it aids getting out. I run pretty loose and have been riding them for a long time.
Went ahead and bought me some shoes and pedals. Hot damn, I'm sold! Cleaned 1 climb for the first time ever and did another with only 1 can, which was really just out of nerves. I tipped over twice, but that's to be expected 1st time trying them out. My legs got a little more tired since I was using more muscles, but less so than when I try to get more rotation from flats. I really dug it though. Total game changer.
Also, giant has a bunch of their shoes at 50% off. I went with their soujorn for $53 because they were the best fit. Got am at planet bikes matawan. Got the pedals from trek store middletown and I'm glad I did, because I was all set to buy the 530s online, but didnt realize they were single sided clips. Went with the 520 and am happy with that choice.