Best pedals for a mixed commute?

[ufkacbln]

Everyone will have a clipless moment at some time, but the fear of it is actually far greater then the likeihood.

As above multi-release cleats ,relatively loose tension, and practice will soon reap the benefits

 

[Cycleops]

You will have to consider if changing to SPD's is worthwhile, bearing in mind it will cost you about £100 including the shoes.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

They look like proper calf shredders. I use Shimano M530's, double sided clip ins but with a platform wide enough to stand on and pedal with trainers.

I have them on all my bikes, great grip on them.

 

[Cycleops]

Thanks everyone....out of interest, what are people's opinions to Flat shoes (e.g.http://www.evanscycles.com/products/five-ten/freerider-vxi-shoe-ec049529) with perhaps some better slightly better pedals (http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/saint-mx80-2013-flat-pedal-ec041943)?

The shoes seem like over priced trainers but the pedals look good though.

 

[themosquitoking]

I have them on all my bikes, great grip on them.

Until for some reason there isn't and then they're embedded half an inch into you.

 

[vickster]

Thanks for the heads up . I invested in SPD SL and have found I do a lot more short trips in trainers than I do clipping in . With the rain we are having slipping off the pedals isn't doing my cross bar any good not to mention my own cross bar
Is there a double sided SPD SL pedal ? If not I guess new shoes are the next thing to buy so any tips on those ?

Do you mean SPD SL (3 bolt 'road' pedals') or 2 bold SPD ('MTB' / touring style)?

 

[Cuchilo]

I have three bolt SPD SL road pedals and shoes . Ive just bought the SPD pedals as they are double sided so will suit what I need for now but would rather not invest in the shoes if there is a road alternative ? I cant find one .

 

[philinmerthyr]

I have three bolt SPD SL road pedals and shoes . Ive just bought the SPD pedals as they are double sided so will suit what I need for now but would rather not invest in the shoes if there is a road alternative ? I cant find one .

If you want to use the mountain bike type SPDs you will need different shoes.

 

[Cuchilo]

I understand that . I seem to be building up parts for a winter and summer bike right now

 

[vickster]

Some shoes take both types of cleat, perhaps yours do?

 

[Cuchilo]

Shimano RO78 shoes . I will check when I get the pedals but I think they are just for the road cleats . Its a lovely set up but I do four short trips a day so changing shoes at each end is a pain

 

[vickster]

Shimano RO78 shoes . I will check when I get the pedals but I think they are just for the road cleats . Its a lovely set up but I do four short trips a day so changing shoes at each end is a pain

Do you mean 78 or 87? The former are SPD SL, the latter take both

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-r078-spd-sl-road-shoes/

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300926972...ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=54&ff19=0

 

[Shut Up Legs]

The shoes seem like over priced trainers but the pedals look good though.

To the original poster: Don't be too concerned about the price of the SPD pedals. You probably won't do much walking on them. I switched to SPD pedals and shoes only 3.5 years ago, and the SPD shoes I bought are still in perfect condition . I've worn out a few pairs of SPD pedals, though.

 

[Cuchilo]

What he said ^^^^^ and currently on special at Wiggle for £25.99
http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/ bargain.

The pedals arrived this week and I have bought some muddy fox tour 100 shoes to use with them . I bought those as they look ok with jeans or what ever you have on at the time you hop on the bike . Shiney shoes with jeans just make you look silly at the best of times , add to that the odd tap when the cleat hits the floor and you have no chance of looking normal
I have to say that the road shoes and pedals are a lot nicer to wear and use . There seems to be a lot of play in the cleats with the MTB set up but maybe I just need to tighten them a little ?

 

[Tom B]

How did you get on in the longer term?

I am thinking about replacing my flat pedals and toe clips on my Ridgeback Flight 01 with clip-in pedals for the commute and when doing these sportif and "fun" sprint triathlons. I also use the fibe for nipping to the shops etc, It maily does road and parkland work.

Retaining the ability to just jump on it in trainers/work boots is a bit of a must so i was looking at the pedals you bought...

http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/

and the

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals/

I was all set to buy the M324s but your mention of play in the cleat worried me... How did you get on?

Ive not used cleats since being a kid about 18yrs ago but having had that experience and using toe clips i am more worried about being secure and tight in the pedal than worried about unclipping. Are these the type you can rip out of the pedal in any direction?



Now then we have shoe issue.... I take it these pedals wont accept the 3 bolt cleats, and the three bolt shoes will not take 2 bolt cleats?

Any anyone recommend me some decent shoes ideally more roady triathlon types that take 2 bolt cleats - quick on and off?