+1 on the fit on PNS stuff. They had a 50% code a month or so ago so definitely worth signing up for their newsletter
General Discussion: Cycling
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18 Oct 2018 14:37
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Nice first bike!
I would ask yourself a couple of questions:
1) How much time are you going to spend off the bike when you go cycling (e.g. taking the bike on the train, walking around, etc).
2) How 'into' cycling you're going to go?
The first clipless pedals I got were SPD, because I didn't think I was going to take cycling that seriously, and wanted something that I could walk around in without looking weird. Now, I'm in a position where, 90% of the time, if I'm going out on the bike, I'm not getting off it until I get back home, so SPD-SL work better for me. One-sided SPD is great as the guys above said if you're just going to quickly nip to a mates or the shops, and don't want to wear cycling shoes.
There are some people that say you should never wear SPD cleats / shoes on a road bike, but fuck em.
Re: pedals, I have these (with the yellow cleats that allow more float). I bought mine off eBay for a lot less than RRP, and think they do the job. They're a halfway house between beginners and more pro-level:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/105-5800-carbon-spd-sl-road-pedals-id_8409495.html
For shoes, choose whatever you think looks good and fit your feet. I think the Fizik shoes look great, but the shape (quite narrow) doesn't suit everyone. Get out there and try some pairs on.
I had quite a bit in my basket ready to buy but I decided on a few Castelli pieces instead. The PNS jerseys are a great fit and look great too but they don't protect you well enough from the wind and definitely aren't good in the rain.
Can get better all round jackets from Castelli for less than half the price you'd have to pay for the PNS stuff.
Can get better all round jackets from Castelli for less than half the price you'd have to pay for the PNS stuff.
you work there rambo?
selling my wahoo kickr here - https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/327497/#comment14490296
selling my wahoo kickr here - https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/327497/#comment14490296
I'd sooner recommend proper road cycling pedals if you are looking to get the most out of riding with clipless.
The above ones are more suited to touring and won't give you the efficiency of power transfer that you get out of road specific pedals.
These ones are a good first set :
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/
Alternatively, some people use mountain bike specific pedals on road bikes, usually because whilst they don't transfer the power quite as well, you can clip in to either side of the pedal, something that isn't possible on the road specific pedals.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m540-pedals/
The above ones are more suited to touring and won't give you the efficiency of power transfer that you get out of road specific pedals.
These ones are a good first set :
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/
Alternatively, some people use mountain bike specific pedals on road bikes, usually because whilst they don't transfer the power quite as well, you can clip in to either side of the pedal, something that isn't possible on the road specific pedals.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m540-pedals/
Any recommendations for clipless pedals and shoe?just got my first road bike (Triban RC520, for anyone who's interested) so not looking to spend loads.
Nice first bike!
I would ask yourself a couple of questions:
1) How much time are you going to spend off the bike when you go cycling (e.g. taking the bike on the train, walking around, etc).
2) How 'into' cycling you're going to go?
The first clipless pedals I got were SPD, because I didn't think I was going to take cycling that seriously, and wanted something that I could walk around in without looking weird. Now, I'm in a position where, 90% of the time, if I'm going out on the bike, I'm not getting off it until I get back home, so SPD-SL work better for me. One-sided SPD is great as the guys above said if you're just going to quickly nip to a mates or the shops, and don't want to wear cycling shoes.
There are some people that say you should never wear SPD cleats / shoes on a road bike, but fuck em.
Re: pedals, I have these (with the yellow cleats that allow more float). I bought mine off eBay for a lot less than RRP, and think they do the job. They're a halfway house between beginners and more pro-level:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/105-5800-carbon-spd-sl-road-pedals-id_8409495.html
For shoes, choose whatever you think looks good and fit your feet. I think the Fizik shoes look great, but the shape (quite narrow) doesn't suit everyone. Get out there and try some pairs on.
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