SPD pedal and turbo

[karen.488walker]

http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4236
Are these a good buy? want some £50 ish clipless road pedals
+ a turbo trainer
http://www.discountcyclesdirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=5166
this also looks like a good buy. Like the idea of leaving my road bike free and setting up the MTB on it permanently.
All advice greatly received.

 

[accountantpete]

At £50 ish I'd be looking at Shimano Ultegra pedals - proven design and now longer lasting.

Can't help you with the turbo - I never bought one as I get the feeling I'd get bored with it pretty quickly.

 

[karen.488walker]

will do. ordered trainer as I'm impatient!

 

[gaz]

It depends what you want from the pedal? do you want to be able to use normal shoes as well? do you want to be able to walk in your cycling shoe?
OR
do you want a better contact area? bigger stiffer cleat? and a sweat noise when you clip in?

 

[Soltydog]

I bought Ultegra pedals last year from Parkers now £54.95 without cleats

 

[Panter]

I've got one of those Turbo's!

I'm very impressed with it actually, you can get all sorts of bikes on it, even one with a 24" wheel and I much prefer the system of it running on the rim so that you don't end up wrecking your tyres.
Mines an old one, I've had it nearly two Years and it was old and 2nd hand when I bought it ,but it's still going strong.
It's a bit noisy but no big deal.

 

[karen.488walker]

I bought Ultegra pedals last year from Parkers now £54.95 without cleats

How much are cleats for them? which cleats should I go for? Do you ever get them when you buy shoes?

 

[karen.488walker]

It depends what you want from the pedal? do you want to be able to use normal shoes as well? do you want to be able to walk in your cycling shoe?
OR
do you want a better contact area? bigger stiffer cleat? and a sweat noise when you clip in?

b

 

[karen.488walker]

I bought Ultegra pedals last year from Parkers now £54.95 without cleats

Good price. Ordered, thanks SD

Now for the shoes..... but want to go into a shop and try them on.
I looove shopping for geeky stuff!

 

[karen.488walker]

Will I need something for the front wheel of the bike with the TTrainer? or will it come with something?

 

[Tollers]

If you ordered without cleats, don't forget you'll need to buy some! They don't come with shoes, you usally get them with the pedals.

For shimano ultegra pedals you get the choice of Yellow (with a few degrees movement/float in) or Red (with no movement). Typical prices range from £12-16. I recommend yellow if you havent used them before. Easier to get used to and more gentle on the knees.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28895

Have i missed the Wilier pics yet?

 

[gaz]

You need to make sure you get shoes that have screw holes in a triangle formation.

 

[karen.488walker]

If you ordered without cleats, don't forget you'll need to buy some! They don't come with shoes, you usally get them with the pedals.

For shimano ultegra pedals you get the choice of Yellow (with a few degrees movement/float in) or Red (with no movement). Typical prices range from £12-16. I recommend yellow if you havent used them before. Easier to get used to and more gentle on the knees.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28895

Have i missed the Wilier pics yet?

Yep already ordered. no pics yet. will do. soon!