a bike problem

[ryan1835]

so ive knackerd my pedals again >.<

i think

thats what a bike mechanic told me last time it made this revolting noise...

its the pedals of the middle bit ive forgotten the name where the cranks go into in the middle of the bike

im going to check with him tomorrow

but who can recommend some good pedals?

that i wont need silly shoes for, by the way this is a 24 speed bike and im quite heavy and tall which adds to the fact i need strong pedals

so suggestions please

thanks

[Kmarr]

I'm trying to get a gig as a bike mechanic.  I am limited on my knowledge of mountain and road bikes.  I used to be heavily into BMX, but never really got into making mountain bikes cuz all the good parts are far too expensive for me!

I can't really help but what's your budget? and what abuse to you put the bike thru?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Sounds like you've knackered your bottom bracket

The good news is its a cheap fix, so you can either repack and relube the one you've got, or buy a mountain bike one that are properly sealed in the first place

Check with www.wiggle.co.uk for the best price/service

[Zed]

you cant beat DMR v8's go for the sealed version they last forever  and whats wrong with silly shoes  although i use Spuds with shimano MTB shoes so i can still walk normally and not like a penguin like i did back in the 90's 

paul

[ryan1835]

kmarr - my bike dosent really get abused its normally just used on roads or bike paths looking back i wish i got a road bike

mike- ill get it checked out  thanks for the info last time i got told its the pedals and that worked for a bit so thats why i thought it might be that this time

zed- i normally ride my bike to work so i wear steel toed boots that s wy i dont want one i have to wear silly shoes for

[Zed]

kmarr - my bike dosent really get abused its normally just used on roads or bike paths looking back i wish i got a road bike

mike- ill get it checked out  thanks for the info last time i got told its the pedals and that worked for a bit so thats why i thought it might be that this time

zed- i normally ride my bike to work so i wear steel toed boots that s wy i dont want one i have to wear silly shoes for

  my shoes arnt silly 

[ryan1835]

kmarr - my bike dosent really get abused its normally just used on roads or bike paths looking back i wish i got a road bike

mike- ill get it checked out  thanks for the info last time i got told its the pedals and that worked for a bit so thats why i thought it might be that this time

zed- i normally ride my bike to work so i wear steel toed boots that s wy i dont want one i have to wear silly shoes for

  my shoes arnt silly 

are you sure

nah id just prefer to use normal shoes i think it would be easier

do you need special shoes for egg beaters?

[Zed]

kmarr - my bike dosent really get abused its normally just used on roads or bike paths looking back i wish i got a road bike

mike- ill get it checked out  thanks for the info last time i got told its the pedals and that worked for a bit so thats why i thought it might be that this time

zed- i normally ride my bike to work so i wear steel toed boots that s wy i dont want one i have to wear silly shoes for

  my shoes arnt silly 

are you sure

nah id just prefer to use normal shoes i think it would be easier

do you need special shoes for egg beaters?

you will need the same type of cycling shoes but different cleats, egg beaters are good as good mud release but no good for what you want mate, shame you wasnt close as i have some pedals here you could have,

paul 

[GraysonK]

I'm  not a professional by any means but from my experience I hate egg beaters for pedals.  I have these things they call campus pedals (i think) on one side they are a regular pedal on the other they'll snap into a cleat.  I love em.  Probably not the coolest cycling pedal out there but I love em. 

[Zed]

I'm  not a professional by any means but from my experience I hate egg beaters for pedals.  I have these things they call campus pedals (i think) on one side they are a regular pedal on the other they'll snap into a cleat.  I love em.  Probably not the coolest cycling pedal out there but I love em. 

i tried similar ones from shimano but i prefer SPD's double sided , i do sometimes put flatties on my MTB if im just going around town, but my MTB shimano shoes look ok with jeans and the cleats are resest so dont effect my walking, now back in the 90's when i raced road bikes that was a different story  walked everywhere like a smurf , i used look and time back then, but when shimano brought out SPD's i grabbed em, and ive never looked back, i never used SPD's for bmx racing though thats just plain wrong 

[GraysonK]

I'm  not a professional by any means but from my experience I hate egg beaters for pedals.  I have these things they call campus pedals (i think) on one side they are a regular pedal on the other they'll snap into a cleat.  I love em.  Probably not the coolest cycling pedal out there but I love em. 

i tried similar ones from shimano but i prefer SPD's double sided , i do sometimes put flatties on my MTB if im just going around town, but my MTB shimano shoes look ok with jeans and the cleats are resest so dont effect my walking, now back in the 90's when i raced road bikes that was a different story  walked everywhere like a Colorful Enunciation , i used look and time back then, but when shimano brought out SPD's i grabbed em, and ive never looked back, i never used SPD's for bmx racing though thats just plain wrong 

That's why I use the campus pedals...I only have one pair of shoes and they aren't the most comfortable or stable shoes to walk around in.  I've busted my butt several times while wearing them.  If I just have to run out to the store or something I just use regular shoes and the flat side of the pedal.  Going to work or something I just carrying my regular shoes in the bag and use the cleats.  I need to get a pair of MTB shoes. 

[Zed]

I'm  not a professional by any means but from my experience I hate egg beaters for pedals.  I have these things they call campus pedals (i think) on one side they are a regular pedal on the other they'll snap into a cleat.  I love em.  Probably not the coolest cycling pedal out there but I love em. 

i tried similar ones from shimano but i prefer SPD's double sided , i do sometimes put flatties on my MTB if im just going around town, but my MTB shimano shoes look ok with jeans and the cleats are resest so dont effect my walking, now back in the 90's when i raced road bikes that was a different story  walked everywhere like a Colorful Enunciation , i used look and time back then, but when shimano brought out SPD's i grabbed em, and ive never looked back, i never used SPD's for bmx racing though thats just plain wrong 

That's why I use the campus pedals...I only have one pair of shoes and they aren't the most comfortable or stable shoes to walk around in.  I've busted my butt several times while wearing them.  If I just have to run out to the store or something I just use regular shoes and the flat side of the pedal.  Going to work or something I just carrying my regular shoes in the bag and use the cleats.  I need to get a pair of MTB shoes. 

mountain bike shoes are the way to go mate, i even use them on my road bike these days as very comfy and versatile, 

[glorn]

Psh... clips and straps for me. Keep your SPD. I want to ride in shoes that are comfortable for walking around later. The cleats may be in the sole, but they are still stiff soled.




I'm retro grouchy like that.

[Zed]

Psh... clips and straps for me. Keep your SPD. I want to ride in shoes that are comfortable for walking around later. The cleats may be in the sole, but they are still stiff soled.




I'm retro grouchy like that.

there the middle ages  i started racing with clips and straps but wtisted my ankle badly with them, once clippless came out ive never turned back, stiff soles are better for long rides, but TBH i walk around in my shimano MTB shoes all day with no issues, but since i come from a bmx background i tend to use more flattie type pedals on my MTB's these days and leave the clipless on my road bike, 

paul

[ryan1835]

it wasnt my pedals, it was the bottom bracket its all fixed now, bought a new rear disc as its warped and got some new lock on grips, not odi though as they only had them in silver  the ones i got lock on near the gears and have great grip