Bike pedals

[preece3]

i need some help, I want to buy some clip in pedals and shoes for my mountain bike, I have no idea which to buy as a beginner and no idea of a budget. Can I have some advice please

 

[ianrauk]

Check out THIS thread for starters.

 

[vickster]

SPD system

Shoes, look at the DHB range

E.g. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-m10-mountain-bike-cycling-shoe/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&kpid=5360674957&sku=5360674957&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360674957uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Shoes&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sipzK749V_dt|pcrid||pkw||pmt||prd|5360674957uk

Pedals, shimano m520 for around £16

www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m520-pedals/


... Or I'm selling some higher end shimano PD a600 for £20 (retail at £43) I'll include new cleats you can also use these with trainers for short distances

 

[Racing roadkill]

If you're not sure whether you'll get on with them, I'd say go for something less expensive, with a single SPD side like these

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=CNuI6oWAg8YCFezMtAodsjsAZA

These, for shoes.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CLaqq9mAg8YCFULkwgod9AYAxw&gclsrc=aw.ds

And some multi release cleats, like these.


http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=COe5vfyAg8YCFbQatAodWTwAKw.

The multi release ( little M stamped on them) will make it much less scary for a newby.

ETA. Those pedals have SPD mechs on both sides, but you can get very similar ones with one SPD side and one flat side. I have these, on my trail bike / hybrid

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/half-clipless-road-pedals-id_8298318.html

 

[MiK1138]

i use Shimano M424 @ £20 on my Road bike although they are a MTB pedal, Like you i had never used SPD before so these allowed me to use either SPD shoes or Trainers and they are handy if you cant be @rsed putting on different shoes just to nip down the shops

 

[vickster]

If you're not sure whether you'll get on with them, I'd say go for something less expensive, with a single SPD side like these

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=CNuI6oWAg8YCFezMtAodsjsAZA

These, for shoes.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CLaqq9mAg8YCFULkwgod9AYAxw&gclsrc=aw.ds

And some multi release cleats, like these.


http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=COe5vfyAg8YCFbQatAodWTwAKw.

The multi release ( little M stamped on them) will make it much less scary for a newby.

Here's hoping the OP doesn't have feet bigger than a size 5 for those shoes

 

[vickster]

i use Shimano M424 @ £20 on my Road bike although they are a MTB pedal, Like you i had never used SPD before so these allowed me to use either SPD shoes or Trainers and they are handy if you cant be @rsed putting on different shoes just to nip down the shops

Speaking from experience of those pedals and a recent tumble while wearing trainers, be aware that muscle memory may develop such that you expect the ground to be closer than it is especially if your SPD shoe has a more chunky sole, so be aware if you do switch between clipped in and not!

 

[robgul]

My 2p - don't buy shoes mail-order - sizes are bonkers. OR try a pair on in a shop and then buy online.

BUT I would recommend spending a little bit more to buy shoes and pedals from a shop where they'll sit you on the bike and position the shoe cleats properly - that makes a real difference.

Be prepared to fall off a few times at the most awkward moments when you forget to twist out of the pedal! - I now find that I flick my foot out as second nature even on my pub bike that has flat pedals!

Rob

 

[vickster]

Wiggle do no quibble free returns, takes the pain away. Order several sizes.. When you have awkward feet like me and none of the shoes in numerous shops fit, there isn't a lot of choice but to buy mail order. Even somewhere like Evans might have a max of 10 pairs of MTB shoes in a big shop, but 50 options online

In a shop, you're quite often looking at £100+ for shoes and pedals as you are paying for the service provided as well as the product and that's if you can find the right shoes. Another option is to order click and collect from Evans, and return straight away if the shoes are no good