Clipless Pedals FAQ

[vickster]

Loosen them right off, not surprised can't unclip easily

 

[Torvi]

got a question, if i get myself clipless pedals, will i be able to ride a bike with them without spds on? I use my bike almost everyday, to and from work, daily shopping and rides and id really like to have spds but i couldnt really use them as i travel to work too and there i need to climb up and down on 3rd floor so cyclist shoes will be bit too much to handle wont it be? ive been thinking on those casual looking shoes with clips inside the lace but dunno how fair they will work in everyday use.

Any tips?

im currently looking at something like this pair:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/dzr-minna-spd-shoe-2014/rp-prod119744

 

[SpokeyDokey]

got a question, if i get myself clipless pedals, will i be able to ride a bike with them without spds on? I use my bike almost everyday, to and from work, daily shopping and rides and id really like to have spds but i couldnt really use them as i travel to work too and there i need to climb up and down on 3rd floor so cyclist shoes will be bit too much to handle wont it be? ive been thinking on those casual looking shoes with clips inside the lace but dunno how fair they will work in everyday use.

Any tips?

im currently looking at something like this pair:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/dzr-minna-spd-shoe-2014/rp-prod119744

You need some pedals that are SPD one side and flat the other.

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

 

[Torvi]

You need some pedals that are SPD one side and flat the other.

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

i was actually looking at them but werent sure about if i can ride em in normal shoes, thanks

 

[sgl5gjr]

Just gone to M520's myself on the MTB and my new Roadie..... I decided to go down the get as much info on these pedals as possible and if they were indeed okay for road bikes...... glad I did and also glad I backed off the pedal tension (on both sides of the pedal & both pedals of course) So far.... easy to get on with and I favour my left foot to unclip first... so all is well and nope not fell off.......yet

 

[vickster]

i was actually looking at them but werent sure about if i can ride em in normal shoes, thanks

Some are pretty uncomfortable. Some like the m324 have a proper flat side. My a600 are way too small for use with normal shoes

 

[Hugh Manatee]

Hello. I'm just about to try Time Atac on one of the mountain bikes. Does anyone use these? Are they as good as SPD? Is it true that the cleats can fit either way around depending on how much float you want?

 

[rd83]

Just had my first experience with Shimano R540 SPD SL pedals and it was postive. I've previously used the toe loop thingy on my hybrid so not too strange. Easy to clip in, easy to clip out (tempting fate!).

 

[Torvi]

ok so im stuck at chosing right pedals for myself and im having just two options, you have the final vote guys

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-t780-xt-mtb-spd-trekking-pedals/

 

[terry_gardener]

ok so im stuck at chosing right pedals for myself and im having just two options, you have the final vote guys

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-t780-xt-mtb-spd-trekking-pedals/

personally i would pick the t780 simply because i prefer the looks. they both seem to get 4.6 rating from customers, but the m324 is £20 less

 

[Binz]

Of those 2 the t780 are the better pedal, as well as looks they also have sealed bearings so you won't need to service them like you would the m324. Not a major job to service pedals, you just need to repack the bearing grease every so often, but with the t780 you don't even need to do that.

as for walking in bike shoes, it depends on what shoes you get. If you get pure road shoes then the cleats will make walking awkward. The answer is to get touring shoes where part of the sole comes up either side of the cleat (or the cleat is recessed) so you can walk in them easier, or get mountain bike SPD shoes which are also designed to be walked in a bit.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt34-spd-touring-cycle-shoes/ or
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-rt8...360461367&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360461367uk or
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m088-spd-mountain-bike-shoes/
whatever shoes you get, try them on 1st (I have rt82 and needed to go a size up as they are quite narrow)

 

[Boon 51]

A clipless question for the girls...
Simple really how many of you girls ride clipless?

 

[Cubist]

Hello. I'm just about to try Time Atac on one of the mountain bikes. Does anyone use these? Are they as good as SPD? Is it true that the cleats can fit either way around depending on how much float you want?

Very possibly. I know that Crank Bros cleats can be swapped over onto the other shoe to give different float, and the engage/ release system looks very similar.

 

[lesley_x]

A clipless question for the girls...
Simple really how many of you girls ride clipless?

I do wouldn't ride any other way now.

 

[Boon 51]

I do wouldn't ride any other way now.

Thanks lesley..
I was just wondering, as my step daughter and her friend want to get road bikes and I wondered what to say if they asked me next week when I'm visiting the UK.
Cheers