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2008-04-18 11:53 AM

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Subject: noobie to tri-bikesL pedals, cleats, and shoes can become expensive
Hey everybody,

I recently purchased my first tri-bike on-line and brought it to a LBS for assembly. Yeah! I've been informed that it is beneficial to purchase clipless pedals, cleats, and shoes. For a middle of the road combo, I can expect to spend around $250-300 after taxes.

Next, I need a flat repair kit, water bottle mount, etc, and possible a fitting.

What other essentials that I am forgetting. I'd like to get this out of the way so I can spend less time worrying about my bank account and more time riding my bike!

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2008-04-18 11:58 AM
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Helmet, floor pump, chain lube, multi-tool, bell for your handle bar and big orange flag. Maybe a computer.

Most of that stuff you can get lots cheaper at nashbar.com. May be good to get your shoes and pedals at the LBS to ensure that they fit properly (if you buy them there, they should fit your cleats for free).



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Subject: RE: noobie to tri-bikesL pedals, cleats, and shoes can become expensive

scrappy62 - 2008-04-18 9:53 AM Hey everybody, I recently purchased my first tri-bike on-line and brought it to a LBS for assembly. Yeah! I've been informed that it is beneficial to purchase clipless pedals, cleats, and shoes. For a middle of the road combo, I can expect to spend around $250-300 after taxes. Next, I need a flat repair kit, water bottle mount, etc. What other essentials that I am forgetting. I'd like to get this out of the way so I can spend less time worrying about my bank account and more time riding my bike!

A couple bike outfits if you don't have them.  Spare tubes, a CO2 inflator (if not included in your flat repair kit).  You didn't mention helmet, but I assume that's obvious.  A multi tool for field repairs.  Water bottles to go in the cages.  Maybe some basic cleaning stuff (chain degreaser and lubes).  That's what I'm getting shooting from the hip.....

 

2008-04-18 12:25 PM
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Subject: RE: noobie to tri-bikesL pedals, cleats, and shoes can become expensive
scrappy62 - 2008-04-18 9:53 AM

I recently purchased my first tri-bike on-line and brought it to a LBS for assembly. Yeah! I've been informed that it is beneficial to purchase clipless pedals, cleats, and shoes. For a middle of the road combo, I can expect to spend around $250-300 after taxes.



Don't get roped into overspending on the pedals/cleats and shoes. If money is an issue (and esp. you are new to tris and/or not expecting to win your AG anytime soon), you can spend half that much and get perfectly serviceable gear.
2008-04-18 12:32 PM
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I reccommend selling a kidney...
2008-04-18 2:22 PM
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How much is it to buy and install a bike computer at a lbs?


2008-04-18 2:29 PM
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Don't overlook programs like Team Performance that can help you save money in the long run. I order everything through there on the special discount weekends and that keeps my costs manageable. At the very least my purchases throughout the year pay for the membership and tubes, cartridges, etc.
2008-04-18 2:34 PM
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scrappy62 - 2008-04-18 2:22 PM

How much is it to buy and install a bike computer at a lbs?


I bought my Cateye Strada Wireless at Performance for $39, and installed it myself. Trust me...if I can do it (and I'm just a helpless girl!), ANYONE can.


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2008-04-18 2:47 PM
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nscrbug - 2008-04-18 12:34 PM

scrappy62 - 2008-04-18 2:22 PM

How much is it to buy and install a bike computer at a lbs?


I bought my Cateye Strada Wireless at Performance for $39, and installed it myself. Trust me...if I can do it (and I'm just a helpless girl!), ANYONE can.


Linda


X2...my wife's by no means helpless, but she and I are _not_ "gearheads" and we've both installed our own bike computers. There's a certain number of installs that you really don't need the LBS to do. Bike computer's probably at the top of the list. If you have the right wrench, pedals is probably next in line.

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Thanks, I got the lower end Bell Solar helmet. Javelin Varese tri-bike.
2008-04-18 2:58 PM
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Well...I'm not REALLY helpless...it was just a figure of speech. :-) But yeah, certainly not a gearhead, for sure. And yes, I agree about pedals...I installed new ones on my bike without a problem.

Linda

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You can save a lot on pedals and shoes shopping on-line. Clipless pedals usually come with cleats so you just need pedals and shoes.

Easy to find the pedals on line fitting shoes on line can be an issue. Also lots of bike stores have old models that are cheap. My daughter when she was 11 did some sprint tris and bought a cheap road bike with her paper route money, won a $100 gift certificate at a kids duathlon she used for the pedals and then bought $30 road shoes on sale. 

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scrappy62 - 2008-04-18 12:53 PM Hey everybody, I recently purchased my first tri-bike on-line and brought it to a LBS for assembly. Yeah! I've been informed that it is beneficial to purchase clipless pedals, cleats, and shoes. For a middle of the road combo, I can expect to spend around $250-300 after taxes. Next, I need a flat repair kit, water bottle mount, etc, and possible a fitting. What other essentials that I am forgetting. I'd like to get this out of the way so I can spend less time worrying about my bank account and more time riding my bike!

I would think that 250 to $300 is closer to higher end for those items.  You can easily get both for less than $200.  I got both for about $145 and they are both quality items. 

Shop online for sure, at least for the pedals.  You may not have a choice but try on shoes at the local shop.  That is what happen to me.  I found a pair of Time pedals for $55 on ebay and bought $90 shoes at the local shop since I have wide feet and needed to be able to try them on. 

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trimore - 2008-04-18 3:06 PM

scrappy62 - 2008-04-18 12:53 PM Hey everybody, I recently purchased my first tri-bike on-line and brought it to a LBS for assembly. Yeah! I've been informed that it is beneficial to purchase clipless pedals, cleats, and shoes. For a middle of the road combo, I can expect to spend around $250-300 after taxes. Next, I need a flat repair kit, water bottle mount, etc, and possible a fitting. What other essentials that I am forgetting. I'd like to get this out of the way so I can spend less time worrying about my bank account and more time riding my bike!

I would think that 250 to $300 is closer to higher end for those items. You can easily get both for less than $200. I got both for about $145 and they are both quality items.

Shop online for sure, at least for the pedals. You may not have a choice but try on shoes at the local shop. That is what happen to me. I found a pair of Time pedals for $55 on ebay and bought $90 shoes at the local shop since I have wide feet and needed to be able to try them on.



I agree on being able to find pedals/shoes cheaper than $250-300. I bought basic Shimano M-520 SPD pedals for my road bike (I'm a tri newbie, no need to buy fancy pedals at this point) and have decided to use my Specialized mountain bike shoes for my first tri. They're way easier to walk in, and since I will have to walk/run with my bike to the mounting point in T2, I just figure I'd have an easier time doing that in MTB shoes, instead of road or tri shoes. And I'm certainly NOT experienced enough to do the "shoes clipped on the bike" mount...I'm just not coordinated enough to pull off that kind of move yet. Wouldn't want to embarass myself. :-)

Linda

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trimore - 2008-04-18 1:06 PM

I would think that 250 to $300 is closer to higher end for those items.  You can easily get both for less than $200.  I got both for about $145 and they are both quality items. 

Shop online for sure, at least for the pedals.  You may not have a choice but try on shoes at the local shop.  That is what happen to me.  I found a pair of Time pedals for $55 on ebay and bought $90 shoes at the local shop since I have wide feet and needed to be able to try them on. 



I spent <$100 total on shoes and clipless pedals...though I'm paying a price for weight on the shoes and I'll trade up before my HIM this summer.

You can find Shimano SPD M520 pedals for about $50 lots of places and they're not only perfectly adequate, but a good first clipless pedal...easily adjustable, easy to clip in to.
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tcovert - 2008-04-18 3:27 PM

trimore - 2008-04-18 1:06 PM

I would think that 250 to $300 is closer to higher end for those items. You can easily get both for less than $200. I got both for about $145 and they are both quality items.

Shop online for sure, at least for the pedals. You may not have a choice but try on shoes at the local shop. That is what happen to me. I found a pair of Time pedals for $55 on ebay and bought $90 shoes at the local shop since I have wide feet and needed to be able to try them on.



I spent <$100 total on shoes and clipless pedals...though I'm paying a price for weight on the shoes and I'll trade up before my HIM this summer.

You can find Shimano SPD M520 pedals for about $50 lots of places and they're not only perfectly adequate, but a good first clipless pedal...easily adjustable, easy to clip in to.


Those are what I'm using right now...nice pedal, easy to get in and out of. I got mine on sale for $36 at Performance.


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I'm looking on-line and there are MTB & Road pedals. I already have a pair of MTB shoes with clips in the bottom and a had pedal with clips put on my MTB. Will my shoes work with both MTB pedals and Road Pedals or are they different types of clips.

For Ex. I see the previously mentioned M520's listed under MTB pedals for 39.99 @ http://www.closeoutbikestuff.com/servlet/the-40/SHIMANO-PD-dsh-520-...

1. Will these work (i bought a Javelin Fara) on the bike?
2. Will they work with the MTB shoes? (forget the make, but i know the lbs carved out some rubber in the bottom to install the clips
3. The look kind of big - should i be getting lighter pedals for the new light road bike?
2008-04-18 4:23 PM
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rbriggz - 2008-04-18 4:20 PM

I'm looking on-line and there are MTB & Road pedals. I already have a pair of MTB shoes with clips in the bottom and a had pedal with clips put on my MTB. Will my shoes work with both MTB pedals and Road Pedals or are they different types of clips.

For Ex. I see the previously mentioned M520's listed under MTB pedals for 39.99 @ http://www.closeoutbikestuff.com/servlet/the-40/SHIMANO-PD-dsh-520-...

1. Will these work (i bought a Javelin Fara) on the bike?
2. Will they work with the MTB shoes? (forget the make, but i know the lbs carved out some rubber in the bottom to install the clips
3. The look kind of big - should i be getting lighter pedals for the new light road bike?


1. Yes, they will work on your bike.
2. Yes, M520's are SPD pedals...any SPD pedal will be compatible with MTB shoes.
3. They'll be fine. Get used to clipless first...then later on, if you want you can change to a road-specific pedal and shoes.
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rbriggz - 2008-04-18 2:20 PM

I'm looking on-line and there are MTB & Road pedals. I already have a pair of MTB shoes with clips in the bottom and a had pedal with clips put on my MTB. Will my shoes work with both MTB pedals and Road Pedals or are they different types of clips.

For Ex. I see the previously mentioned M520's listed under MTB pedals for 39.99 @ http://www.closeoutbikestuff.com/servlet/the-40/SHIMANO-PD-dsh-520-...

1. Will these work (i bought a Javelin Fara) on the bike?
2. Will they work with the MTB shoes? (forget the make, but i know the lbs carved out some rubber in the bottom to install the clips
3. The look kind of big - should i be getting lighter pedals for the new light road bike?


1. Yes.
2. They should. My wife started out with MTB shoes she had lying around and had the Shimano cleats put on them.
3. They aren't the lightest pedal out there...that's one reason they're inexpensive. You gotta decide for yourself how much money/effort a few ounces are worth to you...
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brought it to a LBS for assembly.

For a middle of the road combo, I can expect to spend around $250-300 after taxes.


What you really need is a new LBS, one that isn't trying to rape ya.

My wife and I have years and years of use out of our SPD 520s and Specialized MTB shoes. About $120 a setup. We have them on all five of our bikes (2 Road, 2 MTB, 1 Tri)
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