Going clipless...

hornetstinger · 7 Mar 2017 at 22:13

and not the most expensive either

https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Look/Keo-Power-Dual-Mode-Regular-Pedal-System-Power-Meter/EYVM

CK61938 · 7 Mar 2017 at 22:17

hornetstinger said:
and not the most expensive either

https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Look/Keo-Power-Dual-Mode-Regular-Pedal-System-Power-Meter/EYVM

I really do have no words...NONE!

Bear · 8 Mar 2017 at 06:55

hornetstinger said:
Got to be taking the mick

https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/G...gclid=CIKW69-yxdICFU4z0wodtJcN-A&gclsrc=aw.ds

Why would that be taking the mick? They are dual sided power meter pedals, hardly just a normal set of pedals.

hornetstinger · 8 Mar 2017 at 09:46

Anyone who spends £900-£1200 on pedals, and they're not a "A" pro rider needs to get their head checked.

merlin · 8 Mar 2017 at 09:53

Oh dear, here we go again.

touch · 8 Mar 2017 at 11:29

hornetstinger said:
Got to be taking the mick

https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/G...gclid=CIKW69-yxdICFU4z0wodtJcN-A&gclsrc=aw.ds

Dont you work in a bike shop?! I'm amazed that pedal-based power meters are news to you! :eek:

Lethal` · 8 Mar 2017 at 11:45

CK61938 said:
Just bought a set of the R540 for an absolute bargain on eBay! £20! Should arrive at the weekend. Now I just need the shoes!

I guess prices have gone up. They always used to be about £20-25 I thought.

Though I made the mistake originally of accidentally buying the light action pedals!

BennyC · 8 Mar 2017 at 12:17

hornetstinger said:
Anyone who spends £900-£1200 on pedals, and they're not a "A" pro rider needs to get their head checked.

Better get my head checked then, just like anyone who buys a Canon 5D/7D that isn't a pro photographer or a sports car that isn't a professional race driver.

Don't view them as pedals, they're PowerMeters. So if you're branding everyone who rides with a PowerMeter as foolish then more fool you

hornetstinger · 8 Mar 2017 at 12:39

touch said:
Dont you work in a bike shop?! I'm amazed that pedal-based power meters are news to you!

Just sell up to Tiagra/105/Ultegra.

touch · 8 Mar 2017 at 13:08

hornetstinger said:
Just sell up to Tiagra/105/Ultegra.

I know you dont sell them, I just expected people who work in the industry to have a little bit of knowledge about them.
It's not a problem. Obviously none of your customers are going to need advice about them, I'm just surprised, that's all.

CK61938 · 8 Mar 2017 at 13:22

Anyway, hijacking aside guys. Lol. I have bought the shoes! As recommended by booyaka I had a look at these and they have gotten really good reviews across the board. I have bought a size 12 (hopefully they will fit fine given I am between an 11 and 12). Should arrive Friday. The pedals and cleats will be here by Friday too, I hope. Then I can test them out over the weekend!

hornetstinger · 8 Mar 2017 at 13:23

You don't need to buy cleats, they come with the pedals.

CK61938 · 8 Mar 2017 at 13:25

hornetstinger said:
You don't need to buy cleats, they come with the pedals.

I know, the cleats do come with the pedals. But I just wanted to mention it.

CK61938 · 8 Mar 2017 at 13:26

booyaka said:
Order online - most online places like Wiggle/CRC/Simga etc give you 30/60/90 days to return stuff. I should know - I currently have 4 pairs of shoes in my house seeing which ones I like better!

Can't go far wrong with these for the price - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/ to start with

Bought the shoes! Thanks for the suggestion!

CK61938 · 9 Mar 2017 at 22:53

Shoes arrived today! Tried them on and they fit really well. With socks on, they will have a really snug fit! Just waiting on the pedals now and will test them this weekend!

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CK61938 · 11 Mar 2017 at 12:57

The pedals with the cleats arrived today! Only slight problem, there was only 5 bolts! The person I bought them from said he had no idea there were only 5 as the person who bought them off him originally must not have included it when they returned it back to him. So far, CRC is the only place I can find that sell the bolts on their own, but I do feel that at £1.99 that is a bit pricey for just one bolt. I don't think it will be too much of a hassle just having one shoe with 2 bolts, cos the cleat is proper secure, but I just want to be sure nothing does happen whilst I am riding.

Does anyone else have any recommendations on where to get spare bolts? Would places like B&Q or Wilko stock such things?

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Bear · 11 Mar 2017 at 15:25

I got some from Amazon last time I needed some

CK61938 · 11 Mar 2017 at 20:14

Bear said:
I got some from Amazon last time I needed some

I bought one from CRC along with cleat covers to be able to walk in them without falling over.

Lethal` · 11 Mar 2017 at 23:07

You could buy a new pair of cleats too. They come with the bolts right and you'll need them eventually right?

I certainly wouldn't recommend running them with a bolt missing. I've had a cleat go loose before and I couldn't unclip as a result... fortunately I had realised before I tried to clip it out and I wasn't in traffic.

CK61938 · 11 Mar 2017 at 23:37

Lethal` said:
You could buy a new pair of cleats too. They come with the bolts right and you'll need them eventually right?

I certainly wouldn't recommend running them with a bolt missing. I've had a cleat go loose before and I couldn't unclip as a result... fortunately I had realised before I tried to clip it out and I wasn't in traffic.

These cleats were effectively brand new. But maybe somewhere down the line, I might buy new ones.