Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Sadisticnoob]

So 250 is very decent quality?

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i think it is okay, when i started out i got a road shoe + pedal (which should come with a cleat) for around 220 sgd at local store.

250 should be able to get

 

[-nzy90]

Wow! Btw I am not that mechanically inclined, and will have to get lbs to do for me. So if based on lbs, still possible to get within 250?

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With $250 you got alot of choices. Just go down and look. Sure have something you like within ur budget.

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[rarenick]

Anything to take note when choosing peddles/cleats?

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[IronMac]

Actually how to choose the clipless peddles and cleat shoes for my mob? I ride 70% on pcn, 15 on pavement, 10 on road, 5 off road trail.

If you are riding primarily on PCNs why do you need clipless?

 

[VD]

Anything to take note when choosing peddles/cleats?

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I recommend Shimano SPD multi release cleat SH56, can hank out in the event of emergency

If you are riding primarily on PCNs why do you need clipless?

to look pro? LOL... ECP also considered PCN or part of the connection, u see rider chiong on ECP. clipless is goof for improving efficiency in pedaling.

 

[IronMac]

I recommend Shimano SPD multi release cleat SH56, can hank out in the event of emergency



to look pro? LOL... ECP also considered PCN or part of the connection, u see rider chiong on ECP. clipless is goof for improving efficiency in pedaling.

First off...the SH56 are for two hole cleats. A cyclist has to know which system he is buying into...two hole or three hole (primarily for road bikes)

Second, if he is not going on the ECP then it's not worthwhile getting cleats. Riding on the PCN with cleats probably raises the danger level because you may not be able to unclip in time. That's why I only clip in on my right foot and I ride a LOT on the roads.

 

[Sadisticnoob]

I recommend Shimano SPD multi release cleat SH56, can hank out in the event of emergency



to look pro? LOL... ECP also considered PCN or part of the connection, u see rider chiong on ECP. clipless is goof for improving efficiency in pedaling.

aiyo ppl spend $$ ma, their $$, if they buy to look pro then so be it lor

 

[VD]

First off...the SH56 are for two hole cleats. A cyclist has to know which system he is buying into...two hole or three hole (primarily for road bikes)

Second, if he is not going on the ECP then it's not worthwhile getting cleats. Riding on the PCN with cleats probably raises the danger level because you may not be able to unclip in time. That's why I only clip in on my right foot and I ride a LOT on the roads.

He is on a mtb, so naturally is 2 holes spd cleat. dont think u can use 3 holes cleat with mtb shoes... maybe not shimano anyway, speed play, yes.

why clip in one leg and not the other? defeats the purpose of using clipless honestly. the more you do that, the less you will get used to unclipping. Train your muscle memory to unclip then it becomes 2nd nature. I frequent ECP from my place via PCN, never encountered any incident with exception to ECP, alot of close shave, jam braking. But never fail to unclip. I use clipless on both my tyrell and brompton, but mainly because I hate the sensation of getting my shin whack an scratch by the pedal.

 

[rarenick]

Eh... Even if u all ride on road also a lot of stopping at traffic lights mah.... Like that how u all manage with cleats on? Or don't get off the bike until it turns green? I can only tahan 10 secs don't dismount.

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[VD]

if u can anticipate a stop, then unclip in advance. when you start with clipless, expect to fall a few times, once u get a hang of things... it should be 2nd nature.. but then, there will be times u will fail to unclip in time

 

[Nemesismaster]

Eh... Even if u all ride on road also a lot of stopping at traffic lights mah.... Like that how u all manage with cleats on? Or don't get off the bike until it turns green? I can only tahan 10 secs don't dismount.

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Just ignore the traffic lights when it's a straight junction. ^^

 

[Nemesismaster]

Eh... Even if u all ride on road also a lot of stopping at traffic lights mah.... Like that how u all manage with cleats on? Or don't get off the bike until it turns green? I can only tahan 10 secs don't dismount.

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Or ride in group where u make sure ur not the ride leader ...just see all the monkeys unclip then u monkey do Lor

 

[Albedo]

Eh... Even if u all ride on road also a lot of stopping at traffic lights mah.... Like that how u all manage with cleats on? Or don't get off the bike until it turns green? I can only tahan 10 secs don't dismount.

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When i was usinig clipless, approaching junctions i need to unclip one side to pre-ampt. Just to be on the safe side...

Nowadays i don't use clipless anymore. Its more relaxing and its not necessary when i cycle in PCN with my wife.

 

[rarenick]

if u can anticipate a stop, then unclip in advance. when you start with clipless, expect to fall a few times, once u get a hang of things... it should be 2nd nature.. but then, there will be times u will fail to unclip in time

Sounds dangerous

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[VD]

dangerous meh? u go trail run also got bruises from knocks.. what is a fall or 2 . u wear full body armor la. btw, I only fall once from a slippery floor, never from an emergency stop

 

[IronMac]

He is on a mtb, so naturally is 2 holes spd cleat. dont think u can use 3 holes cleat with mtb shoes... maybe not shimano anyway, speed play, yes.

why clip in one leg and not the other? defeats the purpose of using clipless honestly. the more you do that, the less you will get used to unclipping. Train your muscle memory to unclip then it becomes 2nd nature. I frequent ECP from my place via PCN, never encountered any incident with exception to ECP, alot of close shave, jam braking. But never fail to unclip. I use clipless on both my tyrell and brompton, but mainly because I hate the sensation of getting my shin whack an scratch by the pedal.

First off, to make sure that he knows that for MTBs it's two holes and not three.

Second, why one and not both? It's too dangerous in stop and go traffic to have both clipped in. I know of others who ride in Oz and London who do the same for the same reason.

And there is no efficiency gain when you are simply riding on the PCN.

Third, I've never been scratched up by my pedals.

 

[IronMac]

Just ignore the traffic lights when it's a straight junction. ^^

Death wish noted.

 

[IronMac]

Sounds dangerous

Cleats really only make sense if you are a roadie and you are on long stretches of road. They make no sense if you are a PCN rider. They make no sense if you are in heavy stop and go traffic on narrow roads. They make no sense if you are on trails - that's why you have studded pedals.

 

[VD]

everyone is entitled to his/her opinion .

 

[Cryogenist]

Super thick haze sia.