Author: Susan (Page 47 of 103)

The three high schools in Edmond participated in the national bike to school day today.  They had a good turnout, seems like more than last year too, so maybe biking to school like biking in general is picking up.

No school for me, but I biked to my volunteer “job” and got to park her inside.

Yesterday, we mixed things up a bit. Translation: we tend to ride the same routes, the same way and didn’t. Do you usually ride the same routes?

We noticed a freshly paved, HILLY road while riding to Jones a week or so ago and yesterday we decided to give it a ride. It was like one long, curly ribbon of a road. It was hard, but fun.

I need to take a photo of it, want to for my Project 365 anyway. When I do I’ll post it here so you can see how cool it looks.

I’ve had requests to post my Garmin info so here it is for this ride:  http://bit.ly/KfkbSH

I ordered new pedals today, thankfully. I research things to death!

 

• Lightweight aluminum body with carbon composite rear-friction plates and titanium 6V spindle for a nearly "weightless", smooth and efficient pedaling experience

• Energy Transfer System (ETS) uses a large cleat/pedal contact area to maximize energy transmission during all-out efforts

• Adjustable release tension and optimized cleat/pedal release system provide 80-200kg/cm of modification

• DuraCleat with wear-resistant zones offers 7° of angular float

• Double QRM sealed cartridge bearings produce low friction and are easy to maintain

• Additional cartridge needle bearing evenly distributes heavy loads

• 220g (pair)

After I’ve ridden with them a few times, I’ll post a review.

I need new pedals! And I don’t know what to get!

If I sound intense about this, it’s because I am.

I have always ridden with Looks, currently Look Keo Carbon. It’s time to replace them and I’m not sure I want to go with Look again.

Reason why:  the cleats wear extremely fast and for that matter the pedals do too; although that may not be fair because I have about 10,000 miles on these.

I’m considering Shimano Ultegra 6700 or Dura-Ace 7900, Forte Pro CFR (Performance Bike brand) and Campagnolo Record Pro-Fit Plus.

Because of my shoes I need to go with 3 bolt pedals, and all of the pedals above comply.

I’ve found the Campagnolo’s for $259.00 – a steal, msrp is $425. The Ultegra I’ve found for $110, the Dura-Ace are similar to Campy’s in cost and the Forte are the cheapest at $89.

Truth: My bike is clad in Campagnolo sans the wheels and current pedals. I would like to get the Campy pedals but I don’t need or feel right about getting Campy Record; they are more than I need. They don’t make them in Chorus or Centaur, however.

What’s a girl to do??

Are you in love with any Look compatible pedals? What are they and why do you love them?

Anyone have any experience with any Campagnolo pedal?