By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! allows riding in shoes with recessed cleats compatible with Shimano SPD cleats looks like a nice road pedal ample foot support smooth entry, exit, float NOT! silver finish scratches easily bearings need break-in miles www.sampsonsports.com Price: $99 Source: website, bike shops Weight: 292 grams/pair Color: silver Features: adjustable entry/exit tension; cro-mo…
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! wide platform for foot comfort acceptsrecessed, walkable cleats easy entry & exit with adjustable tension reasonable price NOT! bearings initially stiff not light old-school wrench flats how ???bout a pro model? www.shimano.com Price: $76 Source: bike shops, catalogs Weight: 330 grams Color: silver Features: adjustable entry and exit tension; chromoly…
HOT! sleek looks caveman-easy to install smooth, precise shifting stiff, efficient power transfer works with 9-speed drivetrain as well as 10
By Ed Pavelka HOT! easy installation fast adaptation customizable orientation no shifting problems gaining converts (and victories) NOT! possible wobbles in big rings pricey won’t fit all cranks www.rotorusa.com Product: 50/36-tooth 110-BCD alloy chainrings Price: $199 Weight: 115g (50), 40g (36) Source: Rotor website, other websites Warranty: 2 years RBR advertiser: yes How obtained: …
By Coach Fred Matheny HOT! light but rigid excellent shifting easy installation triple-like low gears NOT! requires frequent double shifts may not satisfy carbonphiles www.ritcheylogic.com Price: $200 Source: bike shops, mailorder catalogs Chainring sizes: 50, 34; 110-mm bolt circle Crankarm lengths: 170, 172.5, 175 mm Weight: 570 grams (without bottom bracket) Bottom bracket type: Shimano Octalink…
