Clip in advice.

[TomGuile]

I've had my bike around 4-5 months, and I've decided I'd like to upgrade to clip in pedals. I'm looking to spend around the 40 quid mark. Firstly, I saw these pedals, I quite like them and they are within my budget. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/
I then saw these shoes http://www.lillywhites.com/muddyfox-rbs100-mens-cycling-shoes-144025?colcode=14402530
The problem with the shoes is 1) will they fit with the pedals? and two I'm dubious about the quality due to the low price. Are there any others on the market that are around my budget that are known to be good?
Thanks!

 

[Diggs]

Yes they will fit but if you can stretch to it, I would suggest the Wiggle own brand on sale at the moment for just over 30 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/

 

[Dave Davenport]

The shoes and cleats are compatible. They do the shoes in Sports Direct at the same price, I think they're a bit flexi compared to a better quality shoe but for twenty quid they'll do the job.

 

[Dave Davenport]

Yes they will fit but if you can stretch to it, I would suggest the Wiggle own brand on sale at the moment for just over 30 http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/

I'd think those would be well worth an extra £9.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I would go with the Wiggle ones, I have the Muddy Fox ones and I found the setup a bit of a nightmare.

 

[TomGuile]

Thanks guys.

 

[Leaway2]

Are you sure you want SL's? SPD's are a lot more convenient.

 

[TomGuile]

Well, could you suggest another set of pedals/shoes that would be in my budget?
I'm not greatly sure the differences to be honest.

 

[RebornBumbler]

I use SPDs - Shimano PD-M540 pedals and either Specialized Tahoe (really comfy 'trainer'-style) or Decathlon Road Cycling Shoes 3 (unbelievably cheap and cheap-looking too, but they do the job surprisingly well).
PD-M520 pedals are even cheaper, and much the same - just slightly heavier.

The two potential advantages over SPD-SL (and most/all? other road-specific cleat systems) are that the pedals are often double-sided - so less hassle getting the pedal into a position to clip-in; and that you don't have to walk like a duck/astronaut off the bike (due to the cleats being recessed into a channel in the shoe's sole).

Road cleat pedals/shoes are likely quite a bit lighter, look 'right' on a road bike, and probably offer a firmer connection.

 

[TomGuile]

I think Ill order the spd-sl's. Mostly because I don't intend to be walking in them, so recessed cleats don't seem to be relevant to my situation.

 

[Dan Ferris]

I have the same pedals and you'll be fine with those. I would advise stretching your budget on the shoes, otherwise they can be uncomfortable on the longer rides. Loosen of the pedals until you get used to them - which will not take long!

 

[migrantwing]

Personally, I wouldn't touch the Muddy Fox shoes with a bargepole. As a previous poster has mentioned, they are a nightmare to set up, a bit too flexible and won't last very long at all. I would also suggest double sided SPD pedals over single sided SPD-SL pedals. Believe me, you WILL need to walk in your shoes at some point and plastic SPD-SL cleats will wear out a lot quicker than SPD metal cleats. Plus, what you save buying SPD pedals and cleats you can spend on better shoes.

 

[TomGuile]

I decided to order the DHB's and the r540s. In the end I thought about both of the options and decided I preferred the SL's. Thank you everyone for your advice, it's been very helpful.

 

[Leaway2]

You can get PD-M520 for about £16 at Wiggle (good review here) which would give you a bit more to spend on shoes.
As for shoes its a google/Ebay.


Edit - Just seen your post. Enjoy your purchases.

 

[lesley_x]

I use m424 and MTB shoes.

Extremely easy pedal to use. I like the security and flexibility of the caged pedal, and it's double sided so clipping in is super easy. I nearly got left hooked the first time I tried them and was able to cycle for a long time without even realising I wasn't clipped in! Also like being able to walk in the shoes.

The pedals are ugly though. But once they are under your feet who cares.