Ok so I have just received my first bike (road tri) - Its a Specialized allez 16.
I was aware that it came with stock pedals and so I purchase the following:-
However they appear not to fit and I am not wanting to force them into the screw threads! Perhaps it is me being over protective of my new pride and joy but is it a case of just pushing a little harder - I have only tride screwing them in by hand thus far.
Also still trying to understand about this whole cleat shoe thing - not sure what I am looking for in order to go with the pedals in the link above.
Comments
also - use some antibind compound on the threads (grease, copper slip etc) and whatever you do, do NOT overtighten - finger tight is fine. overtightening without any antibind, can cause great difficulties when you need to get them off (if you've ever had to drill a set out, you never want to go through that again! yes - has happened to me in my early days)
Brilliant, I will give it a go - I know there is a lot of complicated stuff around Tri's but I didnt think the bloody pedal holes woulkd be my first issue!
Thanks FB
They WILL fit. AFAIK - theres only one type of thread for pedals/cranks.
1. Make sure that you are putting the Right pedal in the Right crank. And left into the left.
2. Make sure they are lined up correctly - if they're at a wonky angle and you force it - you could strip the thread.
3. Add a little bit of anti seize (grease with copper particles) onto the threads or you may have a problem removing them later.
4. Left Pedal goes on anticlockwise, Right pedal goes on clockwise.
As to cleats - only the SPD SL cleats will fit that pedal, and make sure that your shoes are compatible, i'd say most of them are though. Did the pedals not come with cleats ?
he's fitting MTB pedals but the principle's exactly the same - although I would suggest he is overtightening
Brilliant - and No - no cleats with the Pedals. But you guys have answered my questions perfectly so I look forward to getting home and testing it out!
I have heard many people fall foul of the first set of traffic lights....... watch this space! lol
Thanks guys
They should have come with a pair of cleats. Check the box.
Brilliant, I will give it a go - I know there is a lot of complicated stuff around Tri's but I didnt think the bloody pedal holes woulkd be my first issue!
Thanks FB
not sure why that reposeted. I will check the box, fairly sure nothing else in there apart from some leaflets
in fairness - what do they look like?
ok just looked online - definately nothign like that in the box - I will contact the seller.
THIEFS!
check the box again before you ring them!
Brilliant - I can see that now - except none in Size 10! Typical!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r1-road-cycling-shoe/?dest=1&curr=gbp&lang=en&utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products