Uncle gave me a road bike.. need final touches to get going.

[TallBill]

It's a 25+ year old schwinn frame with campagnolo parts in great shape. I already put new 27x1 1/4 tires on it, but the old style pedals didn't accommodate my super wide feet. I haven't ridden a bike in about 10 years, but am highly looking forward to putting on some long miles.

Anyways, he recommended these pedals:

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/P...-1_201453_10000_201455


If I buy those, they come with the piece that attaches to the shoe? Basically just buy that item, and buy bike shoes and I should be good right?

I've got an extra tube and pump and already bought a helmet. I'll probably need some shorts and maybe some gloves and I'll be ready to start getting used to it. I did a quick mile by my house and she already rocks.

 

[Megatomic]

Yes, you will need to buy bike shoes. But be prepared, they are fairly expensive.

So, how about post some pics of the bike? Bike porn is almost as good as trail porn to me. 😛

 

[StageLeft]

Are those compatible with Shimano SPD II? I think they look a lot like my shimano pedals. No need to get the shimano necessarily, though.

If you are very confident in your shoe fit you can buy shoes online. I got some lightly used carbon fiber ones on ebay for cheaper than the cheapest entry shoe at my local bike shop.

Those pedals should come with the cleats that connect to the shoe. The shimano ones I got did.

It sounds like you're good to go. You will probably get a flat tire at some point so it's worth test changing one at home so that you know what you're doing when on the road.

Also, make sure your extra tube's valve stem is long enough. I'm sure it is, but my wheels are deeper than average and when I got a flat a couple years ago I realized the tube I had was a short stem and wouldn't fit. Talk about an oh-sh*t moment!

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Are those compatible with Shimano SPD II? I think they look a lot like my shimano pedals. No need to get the shimano necessarily, though.

If you are very confident in your shoe fit you can buy shoes online. I got some lightly used carbon fiber ones on ebay for cheaper than the cheapest entry shoe at my local bike shop.

Those pedals should come with the cleats that connect to the shoe. The shimano ones I got did.

It sounds like you're good to go. You will probably get a flat tire at some point so it's worth test changing one at home so that you know what you're doing when on the road.

Also, make sure your extra tube's valve stem is long enough. I'm sure it is, but my wheels are deeper than average and when I got a flat a couple years ago I realized the tube I had was a short stem and wouldn't fit. Talk about an oh-sh*t moment!

Yeah, I replaced the tires/tubes myself so I'd have the knowledge on what to do. Website says that cleats are included, so I should be good. Finding shoes will suck, I'm a 14 wide, and will definitely pay $100 or so. I'll get some pics up soon.

 

[zebano]

I've gotten some really cheap but solid biking shoes / sandals off of nashbar in the past. If you've got the patience, sign up for their newsletter and wait for a good deal.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: zebano
I've gotten some really cheap but solid biking shoes / sandals off of nashbar in the past. If you've got the patience, sign up for their newsletter and wait for a good deal.

They don't have my size 🙂

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: zebano
I've gotten some really cheap but solid biking shoes / sandals off of nashbar in the past. If you've got the patience, sign up for their newsletter and wait for a good deal.

They don't have my size 🙂

If you don't want to blow the money on clip-ins and shoes you can get some basket pedals for the bike, or even flats. They're nowhere near as good as clip ins, but it'll get you going.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: silverpig

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: zebano
I've gotten some really cheap but solid biking shoes / sandals off of nashbar in the past. If you've got the patience, sign up for their newsletter and wait for a good deal.

They don't have my size 🙂

If you don't want to blow the money on clip-ins and shoes you can get some basket pedals for the bike, or even flats. They're nowhere near as good as clip ins, but it'll get you going.

Already bought the pedals, and have $100 or so budgeted for shoes.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: zebano
I've gotten some really cheap but solid biking shoes / sandals off of nashbar in the past. If you've got the patience, sign up for their newsletter and wait for a good deal.

Somewhat OT: Be aware, that if you gave Nashbar your CC#, and not a 1 time use number, that it has been compromised. They were hacked a couple months ago, and have since moved to a new host.

You should receive a letter from them about it, I did.

 

[LongTimePCUser]

For details & current status of the Nashbar cc# problem, look here:
bike forums on Nashbar credit card problem

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER

Originally posted by: zebano
I've gotten some really cheap but solid biking shoes / sandals off of nashbar in the past. If you've got the patience, sign up for their newsletter and wait for a good deal.

Somewhat OT: Be aware, that if you gave Nashbar your CC#, and not a 1 time use number, that it has been compromised. They were hacked a couple months ago, and have since moved to a new host.

You should receive a letter from them about it, I did.