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2462
So I'm just getting back into riding and the bike I'm using needs a new set of pedals. I had a set of clipless on my specialized before but I also did alot of...
midodin
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Nov 6, 2007
7:54 pm
2463
... a ... Duct tape seems to work the best,wrap it around your foot and pedals about 10 times and works great!!j/k i use the egg beaters,easy to clip into and...
rog30y
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Nov 6, 2007
10:29 pm
2464
I'm a power grip fan myself but that's me. Since you've already used the clipless the transition from road to trail wont be that bad. Loosen the clips for...
clmbngfl
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Nov 6, 2007
10:38 pm
2465
You'll have a couple of nasty spills before you figure out how to release without thinking about it, but you'll figure it out and then you'll never worry about...
Walter McNeil
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Nov 7, 2007
12:30 am
2466
i like my egg beaters I have been using them since they came out and they have a few different variations to choose from Walter McNeil...
Alexander Rolf
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Nov 7, 2007
12:41 am
2467
I vote for eggbeater too. They are easy to unclip and lightweight. I have had a few nasty spills out there at Brooks and on other trails. Some guys have...
Paul Andersen
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Nov 7, 2007
3:20 pm
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I vote for Time ATAC or Aluim pedals. They have a bigger body to allow you to pedal a little better while you are not clipped in. Also they are fairly...
Darren Lueking
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Nov 7, 2007
6:16 pm
2469
Thanks for all the responses! Looks like I will be going and getting some egg beaters. See you on the trail!...
midodin
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Nov 7, 2007
6:45 pm
2470
On Dec 2 GHORBA will be holding a free riding clinic for GHORBA members (you can become a member at that time and get in the free clinic) to beginners, ...
Rafael Fontela
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Nov 8, 2007
7:06 pm
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I used both EggBeater Candy SLs and Time Atac XS. I prefer the Time's--even though a bit heavier, and even though Crank Bros has great customer service--they...
veljkoj
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Nov 8, 2007
8:15 pm
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No votes for Shimano? Shimano XT SPD = work well and are bomb proof. Got them on 2 mtbs and 1 cross bike, and an SPD road version on the road bike. 1 pair of...
Kevin Highfield
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Nov 8, 2007
8:36 pm
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I'm glad you mentioned that. I have Shimano on 2 MTB's and a cross bike, too, but I have been interested in changing to the Atacs. I can't figure out a good...
Darryl Rosenfeld
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Nov 8, 2007
8:45 pm
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As a beginner, I am completely comfortable in my Speedplay Frogs. They stay on when I'm pedaling and come off without me even thinking about them when i need...
Michelle
mkamman01
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Nov 8, 2007
10:37 pm
2475
How do the speedplays work? I can visually see how the others work. Are they just a step on and move forward or something else?...
midodin
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Nov 9, 2007
5:15 pm
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The secret is in the cleat, which last I saw has a spring loaded gate(s) that pushes out of the way when clipping in, and snapping shut once fully engaged with...
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panwade
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Nov 10, 2007
2:37 pm
2477
I ride speedplay frogs. I really haven't noticed any problems with mud--just jam them in and they work. But the comments about cleat wear are incorrect....
Joe & Moni Trevathan
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Nov 10, 2007
6:03 pm
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crankbrothers sell longer lasting replacement cleats besides the standard cleats but of course they cost more. i don't know how longer they last as it's fairly...
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Nov 11, 2007
1:48 pm
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FYI - the teeters are a bit tippy right now - ha ha ha. The second platform lists to the right a bit. Tried pushing it back into place and using sticks to...
Angie Jones
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Nov 12, 2007
2:57 am
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After finding out that the speedplay's required the three hole shoes, which I don't have decided to go with the eggbeaters. Hopefully it will stay dry enough...
midodin
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Nov 12, 2007
4:10 am
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Yes, it's party time. I checked the teeters, they are still ok, just a little twisted from the wood drying out. Nothing to be worried about. It needs water (as...
clmbngfl
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Nov 12, 2007
4:15 am
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only road speedplays require 3 hole shoes. the mountain pedals (frogs) are 2 hole like all the others. ... From: jack_brooks_trails@yahoogroups.com ...
Joe & Moni Trevathan
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Nov 12, 2007
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2483
In addition, only the road pedals have springs - which are an issue if they get dirty. The Frogs (Speedplay's mountain bike pedals) do not have springs and...
Michelle
mkamman01
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Nov 12, 2007
4:39 pm
2484
Say folks watch out, the trail idiots are back. someone once again tried to re route the turn at the bottom of the last hill in the Joggernut. I stopped &...
clmbngfl
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Nov 13, 2007
1:11 am
2485
are the trails dry?? ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com...
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dmsvahn
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Nov 13, 2007
1:23 am
2486
As a desert as Raf would say. Where have you been? We haven't had rain there in a month. Yes they are very dry as of Monday night, go ride!! Booker "If you can...
clmbngfl
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Nov 13, 2007
1:33 am
2487
been in prison ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com...
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dmsvahn
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Nov 13, 2007
1:35 am
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Sorry, glad you made it out! Now go ride you have some catching up to do!! Booker "If you can read this, thank a teacher -and, since it's in English, thank a...
clmbngfl
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Nov 13, 2007
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i didn't do the crime, she lied...thanks ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com...
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dmsvahn
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Nov 13, 2007
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Gotta' watch out for David's cop humor! ;-) dmsvahn@... wrote: i didn't do the crime, she lied...thanks ... Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post)...
Doug Ford
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Nov 13, 2007
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u got me..ha ha ... From: Doug Ford <tigwork@...> To: jack_brooks_trails@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 7:11 am Subject: Re: [jack_brooks_trails]...
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