Thoughts on pedals and saddles?

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Subject: Thoughts on pedals and saddles?
Pedals...
I need new ones for my well aged 2005 Specialized Transition Multisport.
I'm contemplating getting a set of regular SPD pedals, since I already have shoes that only accept said cleats (they're MTB shoes, but they're paid for).
I'd use the SPD pedal / MTB shoe set up to train, and come race day, I'll swap on a set of SPD-SL pedals with some much less bulky shoes.
Ideas on this?
For budgetary purposes, I'm looking into the Shimano M520L pedals to train with, and the Shimano PD-R540 pedals in conjunction with some Shimano TR31 shoes (based on both high reviews and low price).

Saddles...
I SERIOUSLY need a new one. I'm leaning toward and Adamo Prologue or a Cobb VFlow Plus. Given I'm about 245lbs right now and plan on a race weight of about 225lbs, are these saddles gonna fit me well or should I look elsewhere?


2014-04-21 5:35 AM
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Subject: RE: Thoughts on pedals and saddles?
I like my spds...I have mtb shoes and regular shoes. If you like the spd, why not stick with them, then get roador tri shoes?
2014-04-21 5:34 PM
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Subject: RE: Thoughts on pedals and saddles?
Originally posted by mmrocker13

I like my spds...I have mtb shoes and regular shoes. If you like the spd, why not stick with them, then get roador tri shoes?


I'm wanting something with more surface area for in race. Plus, all the shoes that tickle my fancy are SL shoes.
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