Tag Archives: pedal
Watch Out For Pedal Wear!
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel says if you’re having trouble with your cleats — the trouble might not be with your cleats. I’ve been having a little trouble clicking in and out of my pedals as of late. I thought the … Continue reading
Filed under Equipment, guest post, Maintenance
Mountain Bike Shoes for Road Biking?
Here’s an idea I’ve been rolling around in my head for awhile… I’ve been riding my current shoe/pedal setup for over two years now. But I’m wondering if there’s a more comfortable arrangement. Now, I’m not having any major foot … Continue reading
Filed under Accessories
Speedplay Pedals – Are They For You?
One of the welcome side effects of my recent bout with gout had nothing to do with pharmaceuticals. Rather, a cornucopia of information about selecting the right pedals flowed my way, as friends, acquaintances, and downright strangers offered their ideas … Continue reading
Filed under Equipment
More on pedals – why Speedplay?
The other day, when I did a post about clipless pedals, I heard from a number of Speedplay owners, both in comments and in emails, extolling their particular pedal. Speedplay users seem to be passionate about their pedals. You don’t … Continue reading
Filed under Components, Equipment
Peddling pedals
Recently, I got into a discussion with a friend about pedals. Now, pedals are not a big deal with me. Since I started riding clipless, I’ve stuck with the Look-style pedal, although I currently ride on Shimano SPD-SLs, which have … Continue reading
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Another fall? You gotta be kidding
Raced home after work this afternoon to get in a ride before dark. We have a cold front coming through tonight, and this might be the last warm weather ride I’ll have for awhile. Did the usual run to the … Continue reading
Filed under crash
Club Tombay
Regular readers of Bike Forums will know what I’m getting at here. I joined Club Tombay on my ride today — that is, I had a clipless fall. Tomber is the French word for “to fall.” It is pronounced, of … Continue reading

