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Looking for recommendations on clip-in pedals/shoes. Just something to get started with for now.

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These are the pedals I got

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

LOVE them!

I bit the bullet and got some carbon sole shoes. There were 200ish. Find some shoes that you feel comfortable in. I bought Shimano shoes, but Giro are good too, and Pearl Izumi

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Speedplay Zero's or Look Keo are the most popular. I've been using the same Speedplay's for well over a decade.

As for shoes, you want ones that fit well, have enough arch support. Sidi's are the most popular and I have used for decades, but are on the narrow side. Even their mega width is not that wide. My foot got wider with old age and recently bought some North Wave shoes that are pretty nice and well priced.

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Thanks for the suggestions. I too have wide feet so shoes will be fun to try. I'll hit up the various shops around town to see who has what.

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I wouldn't go below $150 on shoes. I like ones that have some kind of heal pad. Sidi's are replaceable. The North Wave they are molded.

One thing to consider is how much venting the shoes have. Vents are great for most of the year, but come October I have to wear booties as they vent too much!

Back to peddles, make sure whatever you buy has sufficient "float". Float allows the foot to turn right or left with coming undone on the peddles. If your foot can't swerve, the next location is your knee and you don't want that one...

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Good to know.

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Hmm...do I order a pair of northwave shoes off Amazon without knowing how well they fit? Last year model for $58.

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I think it's a BIG gamble to buy shoes online, before you know what fits your foot, even at a good deal. I have a fairly wide & flat foot. Wear Sidis Megas(both my mountain & roadies) with SuperFeet inserts.

Peddles - Road = Shimano Ultegra Mountain = Time ATAC XS.

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I wouldn't buy without trying them on. If you have a shop with a good amount of shoe selections try them on and ensure they fit then buy online.

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Yea, it was a thought. I think I'm gonna head out to a few shops tomorrow to see what works for me. I wear a size 12, but my foot measures a 10.5. I have wide feet so I have to go bigger to get a toe box that fits.

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I wouldn't buy shoes online period. The shop is going to mount the cleats and make whatever other adjustments that doing yourself is a pain. Especially if you are new to the sport I would not recommend. All for what? Save $30? If you want to nickel and dime, cycling is not your sport. Doing so makes for the worst end result; buying it again... Buy everything right the first time and you'll save more than trying to save cutting corners.

Bicycles it is a little different. Once you have a running bike and geometry/style you like, you can hunt down parts new and used to build a 2nd or specialty bike.

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I rude Shimano R106 shoes and SPD Pedals

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Got in a 40 mile ride yesterday and a 3 mile run. Now I am out of town for a week...gonna try to find some spin classes. lol

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Bricking for a tri?

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Ha!

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THats awesome

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Wanger-

are you still around? Doing any Tris this summer?

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Mine got new bar tape and new shoes this weekend. Lizard Skins DSP 2.5 tape and Continental GP4000 SII tire. Not sure if I like the blue bar tape.

Before
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps74c7ddc4.jpg

After
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps87c7b194.jpg

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I don't see any other blue on the bike. Generally you want to go with complimentary colors. Black or white works on all bikes, but I like the white a lot more than black.

That being said, it does not look bad on your bike.

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There is blue on the bike. A lot of the text colors are blue. I like it OK for for, but will probably switch out out for a grey/black next time.

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Ok, sorry did not jump out at me in pictures. I am fan of white bike tape; gives it that pro look.

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Yeah, that picture sucks. I need to get out the real camera one of these days. I looked at the white tape, but there is a lot of very light grey on the fram. White looked strange.

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I need new tape on my bike as well, but there is a lot of white on my bike prolly gonna go with black. I wish I could find the tape the CDale pro's use...black with a white logo on it. Looks sharp.

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Is it cannondale tape?

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http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Han...ape_c_142.html


It's on this page

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I see Green w/white, Blue w/white, White w/Black, but no Black w/white. bummer. The black they have has black C's on it. I wonder if Green would look good on my bike....or white.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attach...1&d=1406049900

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Nice bike!

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Thanks...so what do you think...green or white tape?

My next purchase will be wheels, but I haven't decided on which ones I want...still saving up. But the occasional cigar purchase keeps draining my savings...I wonder how that happens????

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I'm a fan of white bar tape, Kirk. Though I do wonder how that color green would look and may try that.

Nice ride...

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White tape and get rid of the cog protector on the wheel. I have been riding over 30 years and have never damaged a spoke due to the chain. Just break it off.

What kind o wheels do you want? Do you ride a lot of hills? I am using tubeless wheels that are pretty cool. Don't hold air as long as I thought they would, but are otherwise fine and I am crossing fingers on how well they will be puncture resistant.

Lot's of options out there. DT Swiss are making great wheel sets. I stick with Campagnolo for as much as I can. Well done hand made wheels will go a long way and customized to your specifications.

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Yea I ditched the cog protector awhile ago...that's an old pic...I just don't take many pics while I am riding lol.

My LBS is pushing Rolf wheels, I like the Easton EC90SL's and my buddies Zipp 303's. I have been talking to a couple custom wheel builders and I believe most of them were suggesting Reynolds 32 deep wheels with CK hubs.

I hit as many hills as I can, not tons of hills here in AZ. My daily ride has about 1500 feet of elevation.

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Zipp's have a good reputation. DT's in white would look awesome on your bike. For economical set, the Campagnolo Scirocco's are nice. Very strong, slightly aero profile. Rolf's never did much for me. Chris King hubs are nice. Are they ceramic bearings? I like DT Swiss, as they are leaders in spokes, and the machining and bearings are very high quality coming out of Switzerland and the watchmaking center of Switzerland at that.

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Which DT's would you be speaking of?

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It's been a while since I looked at their site, but they now have way more choices than I thought. Here is one that looks reasonable: http://www.dtswiss.com/Wheels/Road-W...RR-1450-TRICON

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Anyone needing a trainer? Amazon has the Kurt Kinetic Rock & Roll trainer for $276 with free prime shipping. Mine's on its way.

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good lord, that's like half price.

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Yea, I'm thinking cause v2.0 is out now.

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Riding a trainer is torture. Would rather ride in the freezing conditions.

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The Little One got her first road bike yesterday and put in 22 miles with mom today.

http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/...ps028b916b.jpg

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Great pic!

I was racing in USCF when I was 12! Remember riding back at that age.

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Longest ride yet today. 68 miles. Everything hurts.

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Good on you, Chip!

It's a good hurt....:tu

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Picked up a Gramin 810 this week and had fun breaking it in. It congratulalated me for a personal best. Did 0.90 miles on my test spin. Lol. It mounts on the handle bars (no extension), so I'm looking to get the k-edge rig. It's aluminum and I shouldn't have to worry about fatigue and breaking.

http://www.amazon.com/K-Edge-Garmin-.../dp/B008OHDTMM

Any thoughts?

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I know several folks with a similar rig and they have not had any problems.

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Cool. Thanks!

Now to look for a good place to buy cycling gear (clothes). Any online suggestions?

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Not sure if I posted in here. But I picked up this beauty about 2 months ago. try to get out 3 or 4 times a week.

2014 Allez Elite

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/n...psg2xal2te.jpg

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If you want the best at best prices, look no further: http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/

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Holy crap!! A Spec that is not red/black

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Assos is hella nice, but also very expensive. If you do not want to top that kind of coin, check out Nashbar, Performance Bike, Campmor, Sierra Trading Post. I also get a good bit online. You may want to check your LBS for end of summer sales. I picked up some nice Bontrager store Jerseys at the local Trek dealer.

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I really like the Pearl Izumi Quest or Attack stuff.
One piece of advice....get full zip jerseys. They can be hard to get off when soaked in sweat.