Gear Trade

You've been riding those clipless pedals for months, maybe years. The cleats look worn, but the pedals seem fine. Should you replace the whole system or just swap the cleats?   Many cyclists face this dilemma when shopping for used bike gear , unsure whether they're making the right call. The answer isn't always obvious. Sometimes you need new cleats. Other times, the pedal mechanism itself has degraded beyond repair. How Float Mechanisms Actually Wear Down Your pedal's float mechanism takes a beating every time you clip in and out. The metal-on-metal contact gradually wears down the spring tension system and engagement surfaces. Float wear happens in three main areas: The spring mechanism loses tension over time. You'll notice this when your foot moves more than it should during pedaling. Fresh pedals typically offer 4-6 degrees of float, but worn springs can increase this to 8-10 degrees. The cleat engagement points also wear down. These small metal contacts guide...

While climbing shoes may seem unimportant, they actually play a critical role in ensuring the comfort and the safety of the climber. The fit and grip of the climbing shoes directly affect the balance and control on the rock climbing surfaces. For a beginner buying climbing shoes can be an expensive purchase.  Because of the steep price many casual and beginner climbers look at secondhand climbing shoes. When evaluating secondhand climbing shoes, some important attributes to consider are the condition, fit, and the rubber.  Avoiding unconsidered purchases saves money and reduces the impact on the environment by recycling gear. Buying used climbing shoes builds confidence in the climber and allows them to focus more on their climbing rather than the costs of gear. Do An Inspection Of The Shoe's Condition When buying used climbing shoes, the condition has to be inspected closely. The rubber soles of the shoes has to have enough thickness. There shouldn't be smoothness or bald sp...