Pedals

Got myself a set of speedplay pedals and after fitting realised your supposed to use some dry lube of which I have none. Can I use some grease for the bearings as a temp measure for my ride tomoz?
Also how much force is considered normal....... Takes all my 66kg to clip the right pedal in. Considering how bad I am at clipping in this may be amusing to the group tommorrow on our Sunday ride

Pedals are a very personal choice and there are plenty to choose from. If you're thinking of taking the plunge into using clipless pedals then that same large selection can prove a bewildering process, but these Wellgo R096 Clipless Road Pedals are a great first foray into the world of clipless.

To some the thought of being physically attached to their pedals is not one they want to explore. If you do, where do you start in selecting a pair?

Time Atac Alium clipless Pedals are extremely versatile cost conscious versions of the classic design. For the uninitiated, ATAC is an acronym for 'Auto tension adjustment concept' which in lay speak means masses of knee friendly float and remarkably dependable entry/exit since the twin bar expels mud with tremendous panache.

Cyclo crossers and mountain bikers are the obvious audiences but the pedals' qualities coupled with reasonable ground clearance lend themselves very nicely to road duties too.

I am reluctantly selling my Specialised fixed gear bike....the bike is 18 months old but hasn't been used for the past 6 months. The chain ring is 42 and the rear is 16 (there is also a single speed cog on the back wheel), I have ridden this a lot in a rather hilly part of South Yorkshire and haven't found a hill that the gearing can't handle. You'll see from the picture that there is no seat - I'm not sure where it has gone! But, I do have a spare seat that I can throw in if needed, I know people may have their own seat preferences.