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Re: Pedal Question
11/23/06 01:17 AM (66.27.146.194)
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Against the better judgment of some in this forum, I bought the new Speedplay Light Action Pedals and tested them briefly today. As you know, I was having a difficult time adjusting to the PD-7800 Shimano pedals.
Here are my observations so far:
* The Speedplays are extremely easy to get in and out of. I can engage and disengage the pedals with one hand by just pushing the pedal onto the shoe.
* Even if I have a difficult time connecting one of the pedals, I just start pedaling and engage as I ride. I had a difficult time doing this with the Shimanos because my foot would slip off the pedal. My foot doesn't slip off the Speedplay pedal.
* The feeling of free float is a little un-nerving. I have to be careful or my right foot will hit the chain stay. I have been told that this feeling will go away after a few rides.
* The Shimanos might feel a little more secure while riding. That big platform feel that everyone talks about, it might be real. I will need a few more rides to know for sure.
* The Shimanos are easier to talk in. This isn't a big issue to me since I don't walk very far. Speedplay also makes those Coffee House covers which I probably won't use anyway.
After I have had a few days to test the new pedals more, I will follow up with more observations.
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