Another Clipless question

[Deanno1dad]

Having owned the road bike for a few months,have decided to give the Clipless pedal a try..I've looked at the main clipless FAQ post..and feel I would prefer a double sided MTB pedal with a recessed cleat shoe to walk about in.

Does anyone use a MTB pedal on a road bike..would this be acceptable and could anyone recommend or provide any links to the best shoe/pedal set up...cheers.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I've got Shimano M530 on my road bike. It's perfectly acceptable, and they look the part too IMO

My shoes are Shimano MT51, which I use on both my road and MTB

 

[vickster]

Of course it's acceptable

I do...as do many others

M520 pedals http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product...pless Pedals&gclid=CK-Ij6zC2bQCFU3HtAod9WcAAQ

+ Specialized Tahoe shoes

 

[MattHB]

I did for ages on my Sunday best and still do on my commuter

 

[vickster]

When you say double sided - do you mean the ability to clip in on both sides of the pedal, or to have one clip in and one platform side so you can wear a pair of trainers too if the mood takes you - I posted the former, ffoeg the latter

 

[Deanno1dad]

I would prefer to clip in on both sides..also do the shoes come already set up or is there another cleat attachment I need to add to the sole of the shoe to start with

 

[Deleted member 23692]

M530s are double sided - essentially M520 with a platform, which give a bit more stability under the sole.

IIRC those 'either/'or you mentioned oddities are A530's

 

[vickster]

I would prefer to clip in on both sides..also do the shoes come already set up or is there another cleat attachment I need to add to the sole of the shoe to start with

There is a cover over the cleat position on the shoe - you prise it off with a stanley knife or similar and the cleat bolts on

Make sure the pedals come with cleats - the shoes don't!

 

[MattHB]

And get SH56 cleats. Very little chance of a 'moment'

 

[Deanno1dad]

Are these any good..been looking at wiggle..cleats included.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m540-pedals/

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Are these any good..been looking at wiggle..cleats included.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m540-pedals/

Yes. They're hugely popular. All you need after that is the shoes to put them on

 

[vickster]

They look the same as the ones I posted? But more costly - they are a touch lighter?

 

[Deanno1dad]

They look the same as the ones I posted? But more costly - they are a touch lighter?

Just found the 520's in white on wiggle for £18..cheers

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Just found the 520's in white on wiggle for £18..cheers

Before you buy, check chain reaction cycles, last few things I have looked at they have been cheaper than wiggle

 

[Easytigers]

520s are great...as a cheapskate I bought a set of Northwave mtb shoes (new) on ebay for £20. Must say that they work really well together.