Clipless Pedals FAQ

[Phoenix Lincs]

Ha, just realised you're in Phoenix ! How cool is that? X

 

[Mo1959]

I just got some Specialized MTB shoes yesterday and also tried Shimano. I found the Shimano shoes were more narrow and fit tighter. The Specialized I got were actually a half size smaller than my running shoes. Hope that helps!

Also heard that Shimano come up a bit small so definitely go up a size I would say.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Also heard that Shimano come up a bit small so definitely go up a size I would say.

Yes, agreed. I tried my normal size with my S's and they were tight so I went a size up and they are perfect.

 

[Nomadski]

I've now decided my shoes are too small (how they've suddenly become painful I don't know, but maybe because I'm pushing harder, going further or something) as I've got a blood blister on one toe and a bruise under my big toenail. Sooooo, this may be in the wrong section, but they need to be able to be used with my Shimano A520 road pedals and I'm looking at these:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-ladies-wr35-spd-touring-shoes/

Does anybody know how sizing compares to 'normal shoes'? I don't want to spend an absolute bomb, but I need to be able to get more miles in.

Thanks guys for any help you can provide

Also heard that Shimano come up a bit small so definitely go up a size I would say.

Indeed. Im a size 8 in everything. Ordered my Shimano shoes in size 8 and they were too small. Reordered size 9 and they were perfect. Go one size up with Shimano.

 

[deadpool7]

Ha, just realised you're in Phoenix ! How cool is that? X

Hah! Very cool indeed. I love it out here.

 

[TheBobidentity]

Just got clipless today went to decathlon and the staff fitted them for me all was well,
I went home from work to practise in the street and after 30 seconds had a clipless moment
Resulting in an badly cut knee, I machoed ithome learning quickly how to clip and unclip
Later I went for another go and managed a 30 min ride with no incident,
Totally converted and feel at one with the bike.
Looking forward to my commute tomorrow but will be cautious

 

[SWSteve]

Just got clipless today went to decathlon and the staff fitted them for me all was well,
I went home from work to practise in the street and after 30 seconds had a clipless moment
Resulting in an badly cut knee, I machoed ithome learning quickly how to clip and unclip
Later I went for another go and managed a 30 min ride with no incident,
Totally converted and feel at one with the bike.
Looking forward to my commute tomorrow but will be cautious

Going is the easy bit, just remember what you need to do to unclip or you'll end up like me and fall off 2 times in 100 metres when on a long ride as you forgot you were attached to the pedals

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Hubby fitted cleats in my new shoes this week. I've been out twice in them so far and no 'offs'. And my toes are a lot happier.



Reason for edit. Smile vanished.

 

[deadpool7]

Tried out my eggbeaters on some singletrack yesterday and they worked great. They especially helped trying to get up some very lengthy hills. I had one instance where I turned and came across a wash and started skidding out, but I was able to keep the bike upright. Otherwise it was a great ride!

 

[Tango]

Also heard that Shimano come up a bit small so definitely go up a size I would say.

I'm normaly a 44, but have size 46 shimano MW81

 

[Sweeney]

My friends convinced me that clipless was the way forward so took the plunge after a couple of weeks research.

Have to say that I would never go back and have only had one moment. Unfortunately for me it was at 8 o'clock on a Monday morning with plenty of people around to witness my embarrassment. Picked myself up as quickly as possible and finished cycling the 100 yards to work.

Much much easier to get up hills as well.

 

[Milzy]

My friends convinced me that clipless was the way forward so took the plunge after a couple of weeks research.

Have to say that I would never go back and have only had one moment. Unfortunately for me it was at 8 o'clock on a Monday morning with plenty of people around to witness my embarrassment. Picked myself up as quickly as possible and finished cycling the 100 yards to work.

Much much easier to get up hills as well.

I said it would never happen to me & it did as I was distracted by some scrote old women chucking a cig in the road. BANG. I got used to them after a few hours & love them! SPD is the way to go so I can walk around places too!!!

 

[Roadrider48]

I have been riding clipless for months now on my MTB. before that I always used toe clips. Maybe that's the reason for the smooth transition. But I never had a problem from day one using clipless and I would never go back. The power transfer difference and the feeling that you are at one with the bike.

 

[PedalPedalFallOff]

Well after reading a few pages of this thread, am definately going to go clipless when i upgrade to a road bike.

I thought cycling was supposed to be cheaper than a car!

 

[Louch]

Need advise for a mate who's bought a road bike, and shoes, but needs pedals/ cleats.

It's a 200 quid halfords bike, is it worth him going clip less, and if so what's a decent beginner set up? I have keo look max 2s, but wouldn't want to advise 80 quid pedals on a 200 quid bike

Thanks