Clipless Pedals FAQ

[Talc1976]

Purchased and fitted, Been out on them for the first time this morning and over the moon, really pleased, only downside was falling off into a heap which made my mate chuckle all the way round.

 

[Gez73]

What have you gone for Talc1976? And yes you will find yourself falling sideways and even forgetting you're wearing clips for a few rides. All part of the fun. It's a little like learning to ride a bike at all but once you do master it you'll wonder why you waited. Good luck and enjoy!!
Gez

 

[Talc1976]

Went to my local bike shop, got some Shimano PD R540 and a pair of Giro road shoes.
Only just got into the cycling and been loving it, loved it even more this morning with the clipless it just felt right.
Only problem now is which overshoes to buy ?

 

[Gez73]

I wear Endura MBT ones when I need to. I have a road pair too which would never fit the shoe but do fit my Specialised shoes. Try before you buy would be my advice. Your shop should be helpful and allow you to bring your shoes with you and sample what they've got. They're all standard in relation to the access to the cleats etc just make sure they fit the shoe and are large enough to remain secure on your ankle. A velcro strap is also handy if the overshoes have one. With just the tiniest bit of luck you won't be wearing the overshoe all that much before September! Good-luck. Gez

 

[Talc1976]

Thanks Gez for the advice, had a look on the old internet and there is loads of them, good idea taking them into the shop i will do that, he loves me at the min i am always in there, i think its called well and truly having the cycling bug.

 

[Parastoo]

useful information

Thanks

 

[gixerlass]

Awesome post, really helpfull!!!

Many thanks

 

[Den1966]

i've been using clipless for the last 18mths , just lately ,after 20 odd miles my feet are beginning to go numb , anyone got a quick fix for this ..mod, feel free to move this if its wrong place ..cheers

 

[IscaSteve]

Ok, so a three week gap since my first initial foray into all things clipless and I'm still alive. Had several 20 mile evening rides (mix of roads and cyle routes) over the past week now the weather is better and evenings lighter and finally feel confident clipless at last in traffic (why didn't I do it earlier?)
Have finally adjusted cleats properly - my left foot for some reason angles out a fraction - and pedalling is now less of an effort. O both road bikes now SPD-SL converted - hmmmmm what to do with the hybrid?

 

[black'n'yellow]

i've been using clipless for the last 18mths , just lately ,after 20 odd miles my feet are beginning to go numb , anyone got a quick fix for this ..mod, feel free to move this if its wrong place ..cheers

more likely to be related to your shoes (ie straps too tight) than the pedals themselves...

 

[Sellyb]

Hi, are the SPD SL clipless pedals meant to release you in the event of an accident? The instructions on the box say not, but the suggestion at the beginning of this conversation is that they should?

 

[Sellyb]

This may be a stupid question, but I'm a beginner. I have pur

Hi Borbus,

I've bought some Shimano XT Pedals (The latest 2012 Model ) to use on this road bike >

They are SPD one side and flat the other! A perfect combination for city riding; and the clip in and out of the spd side is relatively easy!

Here's a link to the pedals >http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67250 I think the treking style of this pedal would suit your requirements perfectly! BTW I never use the flats now, I find it so easy to clip in and out of these pedals.

Hope this helps

M

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Hi Borbus,

I've bought some Shimano XT Pedals (The latest 2012 Model ) to use on this road bike >

They are SPD one side and flat the other! A perfect combination for city riding; and the clip in and out of the spd side is relatively easy!

Here's a link to the pedals >http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67250 I think the treking style of this pedal would suit your requirements perfectly! BTW I never use the flats now, I find it so easy to clip in and out of these pedals.

Hope this helps

M

 

[Sellyb]

Hi, this is probably a very novice question. However, I recently purchased the SPD SL Pedals with cleats. If I was to consider these touring pedals above, would the cleats I have from the SPD SL work here, or would they be the wrong ones? I like the idea of having the option, especially while I'm still getting used to clipless. However, I don't want to be investing in more shoes and cleats!!

 

[black'n'yellow]

Hi, are the SPD SL clipless pedals meant to release you in the event of an accident? The instructions on the box say not, but the suggestion at the beginning of this conversation is that they should?

depends on how you fall - usually you will release. If you just 'topple over', you may not.

Ref your question above - SLD-SL and SPD cleats are not compatible. Completely different design..

 

[Sellyb]

Great, thank you for your speedy reply.

depends on how you fall - usually you will release. If you just 'topple over', you may not.

Ref your question above - SLD-SL and SPD cleats are not compatible. Completely different design..

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depends on how you fall - usually you will release. If you just 'topple over', you may not.

Ref your question above - SLD-SL and SPD cleats are not compatible. Completely different design..