Pedals - give me 5 good reasons to upgrade
I was reading a (glowing) article in Peloton Magazine about the new Time I-Clic2 Carbon pedals this morning that landed on my iPad just in time to save me from having to get up. It got me thinking why do I need these, what will the benefit be from spending $180 - $400 on pedals be?
There is always a lot of hyperbole about better transfer of power, Q-factor, float, weight, of course and these have some kind of stamp of approval from orthopedic knee specialists. I read this other great line in a shoe review a few pages on that said how Pantani did what is considered to be the best time up the Alpe d'Huez in '97 taking 37:35 to win. It's estimated he lifted his knees almost 8000 times so with a shoe (or pedal) 89grams lighter he would have saved 700kgs!
I've gotta have this stuff!!
But seriously, what does a top of the line pedal give me over my Keo Easys?
Tags: pedals, review cynicism, weight
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Permalink Reply by Simon Lownsborough on -
I've got Keo 2max on one bike and Keo Blades on the other. Both great pedals I think, maybe stick with Looks? If you get the Blades you get the low weight (like it makes any difference ) and the carbon 'spring'. Bling, if that's what you want. :-)
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Permalink Reply by Michael Bland on -
"Spinning Mass" is a very impressive term often thrown around , so I thought this is a golden opportunity for me to use it .
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Permalink Reply by snappy_don on -
No good reason that I can think of.
Only person I know who rides Time cleats is unhappy with their wear, and says they need to be replaced frequently. And a couple of the fastest/hardest guys I know cane me riding their SPD's..
"Ride up grades... not upgrades"
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Permalink Reply by Frank on
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I know three people in just my group with time pedals!
100% happy 100% of the time.
Never needed parts, adjustment or replacing.
You could go the other way and get Speedplays.
Love the saying ride up-grades not upgrades, just not every two minutes, if you really want new pedals, just do it!
Life is too short! Enjoy, I am sure u deserve it! Really lash out and get the ti ones.
I be happy to lend you mine, take the whole bike, I am not riding atm, just commuting on spare bike. You be roughly same height from memory!
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Permalink Reply by Gus K on -
Thanks for the offer Frank but I won't really be upgrading, or not to this level. My post is really questioning the power of the review and the marketing engine behind products. All fine of course and I am sure they feel and look nice but what can they do for me. We accept that something is good because a magazine tells me so.
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Permalink Reply by Rob (Chewbacca) on -
When you browse for reviews about a new product you are left wondering about the validity of the review and whose intetests it serves....however life is about trying as many new experiences as you can, sometimes we behave like sheep and follow the crowd which is not always bad....or always copy cat....other times you just got to break out of the rut and explore and have an adventure....lucky there is always new stuff in cycling to try out whether it be a new item of equipment or clothing....joining a new cycle group...joining a club....trying out a unicycle....trying out track or cx racing....importantly its good to always have friends with similar interests and have fun trying out new wonderful experiences in this world....*now stepping off my soap box*
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Permalink Reply by Gemma K on -
The main reason to ditch Keo Easys is their spring tension is too weak. Once you get a bit more strength in your legs, you will be able to pull your foot straight out. Crashing in a sprint from pulling your foot out hurts! (as does pulling your foot out in a start on the track for that matter)
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Permalink Reply by Gus K on
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*snort* "once I get a bit more strength in your legs" *snort*.
Good point!
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