l'eroica pedals

bm0p700f · Jul 19, 2014

I would not mind doing the L'eroica next year but I have an extreme aversion to toeclips. Given I will be riding if I do this my 1980 Alan which is a period race bike I would want to fit some very early Look clipless pedals. The rules I think allow this can anyone confirm that they do and this is also the case for the U.K version of the event. I take my my previous hostility to the U.K event but I would prefer going to Italy.

Also what pedal model am I looking for do any exist anymore where can I find one. I have seen on velobase some other clipless pedals from 83 would these be allowable too?

PANZR · Jul 19, 2014

If you're into spending silly money then perhaps the daddy of all modern clipless pedals...Cinelli M71

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cinelli-M71-Ped ... 233db599e3

roadking · Jul 20, 2014

Look pedals.

Look made the first commercially successful clipless pedal (available from 1984), Bernard Hinault won his fifth Tour de France in 1985 using them.

See image below, I am fortunate to have a pair of these (bought new in 1986).

Jon.

PANZR · Jul 20, 2014

A good retro clipless pedal is the Keywin Speed, introduced in 1983
Not as successful as Look's pedals of course as obviously Look was already a big, high profile company at the time
Very light and very retro nonetheless

http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx? ... &AbsPos=80

restlessnative · Jul 20, 2014

I thought the official rules were the only clipless allowed was the cinelli m71

non-fixie · Jul 20, 2014

restlessnative":1jcl06z6 said:
I thought the official rules were the only clipless allowed was the cinelli m71

Correct. The rules state: "pedals with toe clips and fitted straps (quick release pedals are not allowed, except Cinelli M71 pedals)"

(See: http://en.eroica.it/regulation)

bm0p700f · Jul 21, 2014

Good I am looking for those then but the rules need to change. All pre 1987 kit should be allowed as that is all period! Excessive rules spoil peoples fun. I they don't want clipless pedal then make it so only pre 1982 bikes can be entered.

Ian Raleigh · Jul 21, 2014

Pee's me off that 99.9% of clipless can't be used, the rules should be changed to allow the very early LOOK pedals to be used.

Deleted member 24574 · Jul 21, 2014

Why should the rules of any successful event be changed to accommodate someone?

The rules exist to preserve the spirit and appearance of the event, clip pedals are an obvious visual cue that a bike is old.

Of course early clipless pedals are period correct but it's not about that it is about the look, feel and spirit of the era ... The whole point of going to the event is to indulge in that ...

daccordimark · Jul 21, 2014

Montello":19crk354 said:
Why should the rules of any successful event be changed to accommodate someone?

The rules exist to preserve the spirit and appearance of the event, clip pedals are an obvious visual cue that a bike is old.

Of course early clipless pedals are period correct but it's not about that it is about the look, feel and spirit of the era ... The whole point of going to the event is to indulge in that ...

+1. If I ever make it to L'Eroica I'll be going back to the good old days of toeclips. It's really just having to buy another pair of shoes that puts me off getting some now TBH.

Mark.

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