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Oct 13
Didn't like the clipped pedals... I bought these with my Tiempo, and didn't really like the way they felt. I suppose as a starter I should have gone with a standard pedal.
My question is this, is there a relatively low cost shoe and clipless pedal combination that anyone could recommend?
Posted 10.13.10
Oct 13
My First Experience
I received my Tiempo yesterday at work in a nice wedge shaped box (just as described by a previous reviewer) that was packed very well and had the bike securely fastened inside. No damage to any components and I think the box could have taken a bit of damage without having hurt anything inside. Opened the box up to find the bike (thank you Pro Build!) was all but ready right out of the box. Literally all I had to do was put the seat on, put on the tire, rotate the handle bars up, put on the pedals and she was ready to go. The instructions that came with it provided adequate guidance on the build. Also thanks Giantnerd for including a set of allen keys in the box! Unfortunately yesterday was a less than suitable day to go out for a test ride in south Florida, but this morning at dawn I went out for my first spin. This is my first road bike and I'm really happy with it, but I was a little concerned with the long throws on the shifter buttons. I think (memory lapse) shifting down was the longer of the two throws and it seemed that I had to shift my whole hand across the handle bar behind the brake to get it to click. I'm sure after some getting used to it won't be bad, but it was a bit uncomfortable for my first experience. As for the ride, I felt like the bike picked up and moved really well. Setup for brakes and cables all seem in order and I'm looking forward to many more rides!
Thanks again Giantnerd, I'm happy I went with this bike!
Posted 10.13.10
Oct 13
Didn't like the clipped pedals... I bought these with my Tiempo, and didn't really like the way they felt. I suppose as a starter I should have gone with a standard pedal.
My question is this, is there a relatively low cost shoe and clipless pedal combination that anyone could recommend?
Posted 10.13.10
My First Experience
I received my Tiempo yesterday at work in a nice wedge shaped box (just as described by a previous reviewer) that was packed very well and had the bike securely fastened inside. No damage to any components and I think the box could have taken a bit of damage without having hurt anything inside. Opened the box up to find the bike (thank you Pro Build!) was all but ready right out of the box. Literally all I had to do was put the seat on, put on the tire, rotate the handle bars up, put on the pedals and she was ready to go. The instructions that came with it provided adequate guidance on the build. Also thanks Giantnerd for including a set of allen keys in the box! Unfortunately yesterday was a less than suitable day to go out for a test ride in south Florida, but this morning at dawn I went out for my first spin. This is my first road bike and I'm really happy with it, but I was a little concerned with the long throws on the shifter buttons. I think (memory lapse) shifting down was the longer of the two throws and it seemed that I had to shift my whole hand across the handle bar behind the brake to get it to click. I'm sure after some getting used to it won't be bad, but it was a bit uncomfortable for my first experience. As for the ride, I felt like the bike picked up and moved really well. Setup for brakes and cables all seem in order and I'm looking forward to many more rides!
Thanks again Giantnerd, I'm happy I went with this bike!
Posted 10.13.10
