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okaypatrick · 06-25-2007, 08:03 AM

I'm looking to upgrade from my SPD pedals/cleats on my current setup to something more fit to ride longer distances.

I've been looking at the Look setup as well as the SPD-SL pedals. Which one should I go with? What are the pros/cons of both setups?

CC · 06-25-2007, 12:36 PM

I have the look pedles and love them. But SPD you can ride road or mtb.

MTBMaven · 06-25-2007, 04:47 PM

I have the Look Keo Sprints. Got the on eBay from some guy in Hong Kong. They provide a nice wide platform; much wider than SPD. I have no experience with SPD-SL.

I recently had a bike fitting with a physical therapist who is also a big cyclist. He has and recommends the Keos. He also surprisingly recommended the use of the OEM cleats and not the cleats with additional float, even for those with knee problems. He did not recommend the Speedplay for those with bad knees.

RidetheRAAM4 · 06-25-2007, 10:55 PM

i used to ride with look carbons and i loved them. then went to speedplays and i like them i guess. Want to get the keo sprints sooner or later. I dont like so much float

S54MCoupe · 07-13-2007, 04:41 PM

I recently moved to cleats w/ no float on my LOOKS and all of my knee/hip flexor pain disappeared.

Edog · 07-13-2007, 06:24 PM

I just had to get new cleats & went from the 5 to 0. Once I got them adjusted they feel awsome. More control & less knee strain

Sewellymon · 07-15-2007, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTBMaven

I recently had a bike fitting with a physical therapist who is also a big cyclist. .

can you post up (or PM me) the name of the PT?

I am starting to ramp up my road miles up Chantry and GMR, and the road bike gives me aches and pains. was planning on having the local bike shop fit kit me... a PT might be better...

thnx

J_Sims · 07-15-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sewellymon

can you post up (or PM me) the name of the PT?

I am starting to ramp up my road miles up Chantry and GMR, and the road bike gives me aches and pains. was planning on having the local bike shop fit kit me... a PT might be better...

thnx

Good info to have... i would be interested as well

Pain Freak · 07-15-2007, 04:06 PM

There is a guy out of Dons bikes in Rialto who really knows his stuff. He does it two different ways. One is computer assisted and the other is just from experience. I'll be doing the top end one, once I buy my new bike.

Rates are 65 for just a general type fitting, and 165, for a very detailed fit.

RidetheRAAM4 · 07-16-2007, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

There is a guy out of Dons bikes in Rialto who really knows his stuff. He does it two different ways. One is computer assisted and the other is just from experience. I'll be doing the top end one, once I buy my new bike.

Rates are 65 for just a general type fitting, and 165, for a very detailed fit.

They have that trainer set up in there by the shoes that hooks up to the computer and everything. I wanna get that one so I can feel like I am playing a video game when I am sitting indoors on a trainer. Looks like fun to me.

CC · 07-17-2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

There is a guy out of Dons bikes in Rialto who really knows his stuff. He does it two different ways. One is computer assisted and the other is just from experience. I'll be doing the top end one, once I buy my new bike.

Rates are 65 for just a general type fitting, and 165, for a very detailed fit.

I agree with Mike, unfortunately his name escapes me right now. But I will be there this week if you want me to pick up a card or a flyer send me a PM.

~ cc

Wrecker · 07-17-2007, 04:55 PM

If you're in the OC, Jim at Sand Canyon Cyclery has the same type of set-up, with a computer to assist with the fit (and/or with experience). The shop is in Irvine, on Sand Canyon (duh) and Irvine Center

06-25-2007, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
okaypatrick Member	Look vs. SPD-SL pedals I'm looking to upgrade from my SPD pedals/cleats on my current setup to something more fit to ride longer distances. I've been looking at the Look setup as well as the SPD-SL pedals. Which one should I go with? What are the pros/cons of both setups?

06-25-2007, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
CC V.P. Kickstand Inspection	I have the look pedles and love them. But SPD you can ride road or mtb. __________________ I hUCkeD last night ~ STR Dirty Girl ~ Incycle.com

06-25-2007, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
MTBMaven Tom Brady Look A Like	I have the Look Keo Sprints. Got the on eBay from some guy in Hong Kong. They provide a nice wide platform; much wider than SPD. I have no experience with SPD-SL. I recently had a bike fitting with a physical therapist who is also a big cyclist. He has and recommends the Keos. He also surprisingly recommended the use of the OEM cleats and not the cleats with additional float, even for those with knee problems. He did not recommend the Speedplay for those with bad knees. __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi Border? I have never seen one. But I have heard they exist in the minds of some people. Thor Heyerdahl All steel stable: '08 DeSalvo - '07 Niner MCR9 - '89 Specialized Sirrus fixed/free

06-25-2007, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
RidetheRAAM4 Tri Fanatic	i used to ride with look carbons and i loved them. then went to speedplays and i like them i guess. Want to get the keo sprints sooner or later. I dont like so much float __________________ "my gain is your loss" -Some guy on craigslist Race Progression

07-13-2007, 04:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
S54MCoupe STR Veteran	I recently moved to cleats w/ no float on my LOOKS and all of my knee/hip flexor pain disappeared. __________________ Team Bearclaw www.teambearclaw.com

07-13-2007, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Edog STR Veteran	Me Too I just had to get new cleats & went from the 5 to 0. Once I got them adjusted they feel awsome. More control & less knee strain __________________ Ya that's right!

07-15-2007, 04:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pain Freak Directionally Challenged	There is a guy out of Dons bikes in Rialto who really knows his stuff. He does it two different ways. One is computer assisted and the other is just from experience. I'll be doing the top end one, once I buy my new bike. Rates are 65 for just a general type fitting, and 165, for a very detailed fit. __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew—and live through it." — Doug Bradbury "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me." — Emo Philips

07-17-2007, 04:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	If you're in the OC, Jim at Sand Canyon Cyclery has the same type of set-up, with a computer to assist with the fit (and/or with experience). The shop is in Irvine, on Sand Canyon (duh) and Irvine Center __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

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