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Originally Posted by cornelyj
Sounds cool...Sorry Lance but I ride specialized... its great to hear that the hobbies/sports that I enjoy are enjoyed by everyone. Getting started in biking is the best part you get to buy all the new crap and play with it all. eBay is great for cheap parts and necessities like CO2, tubes and tires.
Be fair warned that bike 'fit' is detrimental to the health and happiness of the rider.
Ex. Seat too high... Knees hyper extend on higher cadence. Rider sits more forward and destroys lower back and shoulders and hands. Same goes for seat too low etc. For a beginner this could be a seemingly impossible task because there are allot of adjustments that need to be made for a proper fit. (work googlefu...)
As for pedals I would without a doubt recommend Look's. The entry level keo's are sweet. (I think they are called the classic.) I have a pair on my single speed mtb they can take a beating and still give you a solid/easy "click" in and out with adjustably. I also ride the look keo carbon's, the cheesy iron-man version because they were lighter and look cool.
Never leave home without a spare tube, something to pump the tube up with, and some water. I don't know how many times following this simple sentence would of made my day better.
I have raced for a couple of years on the mean streets here of Miami and Gainesville with the UF MTB and Road squad and an alternate on a developmental VMG team throughout FL,GA and CA. Never had good enough results or any EPO so now back to full-time college. Had a bunch of fun and its great to see that cycling is a life sport.
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Sorry if anyone bought looks... 
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08354.html
Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: KéO Bicycle Pedals
Units: About 80,000 (40,000 pairs)
Distributor: Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.
Hazard: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
Incidents/Injuries: Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.
Description: The recalled bicycle pedals are black and were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005.
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500.
Manufactured in: France
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to the place of purchase, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at
www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email the firm at
KeoUpgrade@lookcycle-usa.com
KéO Classic, Spring and Carbon Pedals
Picture of Classic, Spring, and Carbon pedal with indicator for month and year of production
Picture of KeO HM Pedal
On that note know that I haven't had any problems but I will most definitely send mine back for a free repair or replacement.