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not resolvedSo, MrSRD's been hinting about some new SPDs (+pedals?) for Christmas. At the moment he's got some Btwin ones.
any suggestions as to what I should be looking for?
He'd also like a new track pump. we have a fairly elderly bike co-op ones. the new 'air track pump pro' seems well regarded, or should we go brand name?
in either case, should we just wait for NY sales?
I got one of these track pumps a few months back, great pump for the money: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/blackburn/air-tower-1-track-pump-ec039653
Does MrSRD mean he needs new shoes, or new pedals?
Assuming he'd like new shoes, you need the right kind of shoes to take the cleats that go with the pedals that he has, which I assume are SPD pedals.
If I am correct, then if you are looking online you want to look for mountainbike/touring shoes, because they take the right kind of cleat, and NOT road shoes, which take a different kind of cleat.
This is regardless of where he will actually be riding his bike.
(For example. Boyfriend of Fimm has a pair of mountainbike shoes that he uses on both his MTB and his road bike (which have very similar if not identical pedals))
sorry. i guess didn't mean SPD. i mean cleat? clipless thing? ack.
I've got Shimano A530 pedals on my bikes. One side is for SPDs, the other side is flat so can be worn with "normal" shoes so they give a bit of flexibility.
For the pump, I like brands, or at least those that list spares for their pumps - I like the idea of simply replacing a hose or washer on a pump when it perishes, rather than buying a new pump.
Topeak and Lezyne both seem to (currently) offer spares, although others may also do so.
Robert
For SPD pedals I have Shimano M540 for commuting and A520 for long rides. The former as two sided which makes it easier to get clipped in traffic. The latter are one-sided but with a good platform, which helps to reduce foot pain on a long ride.
For track pumps, I have a moderately priced metal SKS pump with a screw on head. The latter works better with presta valves in my experience though it can also be used with mtb valves. The pump is more robust than my old EBC pump and spares are available.
Having separate Presta and Schrader connections is a top feature in my book. Fiddling around unscrewing the nozzle and reversing/removing little rubber gaskets is a pain in the neck. Ok if you only use one type, but I imagine that's not the case in your family.
@cb at the moment we are all actually prestas, a;though we have 3 bikes with 20" wheels, one with 24" and one with whatever is 'normal' on a road bike.
Very sorry about saying SPD when I just meant cleat. I suspect Shimanos is what I ought to be looking for.
If you are feeling flush then you could invest in the Rolls Royce of track pumps:
http://www.lezyne.com/product-fpumps-hp-steelY9.php#.VkYSVdJdOaQ
I have one (also a Christmas prezzie from Mrs Morningsider - who says romance is dead!). Reversible head for presta/schrader, 220psi max (apparently), bomb proof construction, wooden handle! What more could someone want?
"What more could someone want?"
Cake?
I bought myself a cateye volt 400 front light for £47 out of the EBC with request for price match. It is too bright but can be pointed through my brake cables
Also fitted the bracket that was already on the handlebars. Whereas the old light rattled as i have battered it on a wider bracket previously.
On my commuting bike I have a no-name copy of these Wellgo SPDs- they're great as the larger, slightly square platform makes it possible to ride with normal shoes too. No problems with them despite regularly being sloshed with road filth, mud and other grime.
My road bike currently has a pair of Shimano M520s, mainly because I only have MTB shoes at the moment and my shoes are super-comfy.
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