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Aug 2008
8:57pm, 31 Aug 2008
1,058 posts
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DeeGee
Clipless pedals are great. I want some.
Sorry to ask to repeat but does it work as follows:
-Bare feet to cycle transition;
-Clipless shoes already attached to pedals;
-Cycle shoes to running shoes in running transition.
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Aug 2008
8:58pm, 31 Aug 2008
1,059 posts
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DeeGee
Those are called clips Luiz, hence "clipless" when referring to racing pedals without them.
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Aug 2008
8:58pm, 31 Aug 2008
6,272 posts
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bigmunnki
Yes, you can still buy clips. You may have to go to a quite bike shop though!
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Aug 2008
8:58pm, 31 Aug 2008
6,273 posts
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bigmunnki
Yes, you can still buy clips. You may have to go to a quite tradional bike shop though!
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Aug 2008
8:59pm, 31 Aug 2008
219 posts
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Luiz
Thanks DeeGee. That makes sense. I need to get some clips. Sorry for being thick.
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Aug 2008
9:00pm, 31 Aug 2008
6,274 posts
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bigmunnki
Depends how good you are at getting in and out of your cycling shoes whilst whilst moving. Personally I am rubbish, so I put mine on and take them off in transition.
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Aug 2008
9:30pm, 31 Aug 2008
288 posts
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rhb
is 27=27 minutes ? 10 TT =10 mile time trial?
Yes and Yes.
Prices vary for clipless pedals, start at £30 ish for pedals, and £30 ish for shoes if you go via sales / bargain bins. As with all cycling gear you can spend plenty more on them if you like 
Think all else asked was answered by bigmunnki
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Aug 2008
10:13pm, 31 Aug 2008
4,437 posts
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jude
srsly though - my bike was £500 and it's been fine. I'll never win anything - but that's because I'm not a great cyclist.
More bike training plus losing half a stone would make alot more difference than anoher £1500 on a bike....
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Aug 2008
10:49pm, 31 Aug 2008
209 posts
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SherryB
Luiz - as somebody else said, you get used to clipless pedals very quickly. Practice in the park on the grass where it wont matter if you fall off. Getting your feet out is all about technique. However it makes a huge difference to your cycling if you use clipless pedals. Clips and straps are a right pain. Your feel much more secure in clipless; and therefore you can deliver more power. So the theory goes.
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Aug 2008
10:57pm, 31 Aug 2008
117 posts
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Cuddy
Phew, I'm so glad that the bike doesn't make that much of a difference, I wasn't planning on spending more than ~£500. The clips, pedals etc is just very confusing for a newbie and I think I'll have a heart attack the first time out in clips or clipless or whatever
On the other hand, I could use to lose about 2 stone, would definitely make me more speedy!
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