Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle

Link: https://instagram.com/p/B_DCdv9Fhub
Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle

Link: https://instagram.com/p/B_DCdv9Fhub
Shiny
I could use a second pair and they are currently on sale at bike-discount.de.
This is the narrow version of the Shimano SH-XC502 and you best pick them one size bigger than normal.

#cycling #cyclingtowork #biketowork #bikecommute #bikecommuting #fahrradbubble #fahrradpendler #mdrza #clipless
Back to clip-in pedals
After 12 years exclusively riding flats I'm back to clip-in pedals - at least of my gravel bike. I've used the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst 1 pedals since March 2019. I even bought two pairs back then, but I only purchased one rebuild kit with them through a retailer in the UK, but I used that for the pedals on my MTB. Since then Brexit happened and with the tariffs on US products the rebuild kit costs more than double of what it used to.
A good time to look for alternatives for my worn Catalysts. Enter Shimano's PD-ME700. I shortly considered Hopes Union TC, but as I am not sure I'm will stick with clip-in pedals I chose the more affordable option for now. I prefer the little bit of extra platform, even though the main power transmission is thought the cleats. Also that cage will hopefully provide enough support for a quick ride to the bakery on the weekends with "normal" shoes.
The pedals are complemented by the Northwave Escape Evo 2 shoes. Basically the cheapest pair I could find in my size. They are noticeably stiffer than shoes for flats and the sole doesn't provide too much traction of smooth supermarket floors, but is grippy enough anywhere else.
I'm still figuring out the best cleats position, but the old instincts of clipping out when stopping were back immediately.

#bikebubble #fahrradbubble #gravelbike #clipless #bikecommuter #bikecommunity #fahrradpendler #mdrza #bikeparts #cyclingtowork #cyclingshoes
Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle

Link: https://instagram.com/p/B_DCdv9Fhub
Neil E. Hodges on Instagram: "Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle"

15 likes, 0 comments - takenji1989 on April 16, 2020: "Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle".

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I think the universe is telling me to use flat pedals on all my bikes.

#cycling #clipless #pedals

Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle

Link: https://instagram.com/p/B_DCdv9Fhub
Neil E. Hodges on Instagram: "Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle"

15 likes, 0 comments - takenji1989 on April 16, 2020: "Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle".

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*** I did consider learning tap dancing, in order to take advantage of the SPD-SL's ridiculous shoes 🤪

"Why is that bicyclist tap dancing through the store?!?!"

Bicyclist: "It's easier to tap dance in these shoes than walk!"

#BikeTooter #spdsl #clipless

Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle

Link: https://instagram.com/p/B_DCdv9Fhub
Neil E. Hodges on Instagram: "Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle"

16 likes, 0 comments - takenji1989 on April 16, 2020: "Got some nice new quick-release #MKS #pedals for my #Brompton , as I want to use #clipless pedals on it due to my leg length discrepancy. #cycling #bicycle".

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Amazingly, they just arrived! Time to work out how everything goes together! #cycling #shimano #spd #clipless