Clipless Pedals -Road Bike

[Nikond300s]

Hi

Looking for some advice on clipless pedals.

I joined a road club on Sat and a few of the guys suggested that I move to clipless pedals and road shoes.

They recommend Look pedals. Any thoughts on these and suggestions for road shoes? The pedals will be going onto a Bianchi Via Nirone 7.

Do they take much getting used to?

Cheers

 

[Keith Oates]

Everyone has their favorites and in my case they are the Shimano SPD-SL, I do have Look pedals on one of my bikes but they will not be replaced with another pair of Look when they are worn out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Nikond300s]

Thanks - any reason not go for Look pedals again?

 

[merida100]

Hi i think you need to try a few if possible as if you have knee issues or a off set riding style some pedals will not have enough float i have shimano spd and onec set up they work well

 

[Nosaj]

I had recommendations coming out of my ears when I dared broach that subject SPD vs SPD SL vs frog vs look vs time etc etc. In the end I toured the bike shops trying out as many as I could. I opted for a specialised road shoe but with a SPD cleat (some shoes have space for both though not at the same time obviously) The shoe fitted like a slipper but I could not get on with what felt to me like walking on my heels and slipping all over the place. It may have been the combination of SPD cleat and road shoe though. Luckily specialised do a MTB version of the exact same shoe and in the end I sold my not used very much ones and bought them. What works for one however may not work for another, so would suggest you tour the shops trying out as many as you can.

As regards going clipless itself best move I made the only very slight gripe I have is its a little tricky when starting on a hill or an inclined junction that is the only time I miss a flat pedal although even that can be overcome with one sided touring pedals.

 

[fossyant]

Been using Look pedals for years (Delta type) and can't complain. New looks are Keo.

Either Look or SPD-SL are most popular. If you plan to walk about in the shoes, go for MTB style shoes and SPD pedals. Don't quite look right on a road bike, but even I have these on my commuter road bike - just makes walking into the office carrying bike upstairs possible.

 

[BSRU]

Hi

Looking for some advice on clipless pedals.

I joined a road club on Sat and a few of the guys suggested that I move to clipless pedals and road shoes.

They recommend Look pedals. Any thoughts on these and suggestions for road shoes? The pedals will be going onto a Bianchi Via Nirone 7.

Do they take much getting used to?

Cheers

On my road bike I use Deore XTR SPD pedals as I use it to commute so need to wear shoes I can walk in as well as ride.
The main advantage I feel for using clipless pedals is always having your feet in the correct position on the pedals without having to look down or think about it, assuming there setup correctly.

 

[cloggsy]

SPD-SL's here too!

 

[Wankelschrauben]

SPD SL's on mine, a little disappointed with the cleat wear, I'm now on my 3rd pair of cleats in less than a year but I'd rather they wear out than the shoe.

Mine get worn out from the stop start of my commute and the poor road conditions of Maidstone and its crumbly roads.

 

[DiddlyDodds]

Same here as most of the others

Shimano SPD-SL shoes and Shimano R540 Peddles (the cleats come with the peddles, the cleats are the part you screw to the bottom of the shoe that clips onto the peddle)

I put these on mine , put on and off i went and never looked back , good value , easy to use, just clip in and off you go.

 

[rollinstok]

Shimano spd as they have a lot more leeway with foot movement and for the fact you can walk without looking like a cripple. I like the Shimano A530 pedals because they have a platform on one side for casual rides.

 

[HLaB]

I cycle in SPD's mostly I prefer their walkability at cafe stops etc to my spd-sl and the shoes are slightly more weather proof. I use them with stiffed soled (BG Mtb Sport) shoes and wide A520 touring pedals and find them as good as most road pedals. I have SPD-sl's on my best bike and I don't think they are any better pedalling wise for what I do.

 

[Cubist]

And another vote forPD- A520 or PD-A600 Touring pedals and SPD shoes (try BG Comp or Expert shoes for nice stiff soles) A-520 can be had for less than 30 quid, or another tenner or so will find you a pair of teh silky smooth and lightweight PD a600s.....try Ribble.

 

[TheSandwichMonster]

Look for me though. I already had SPD pedals/MTB shoes from my mountain biking days, but moved to Look for my road bike recently. I'm odd though, insofar as I don't like having cleats with float though.

 

[ACS]

I use SPD with MTB shoes (BG Comp) because I have to manage some stairs when I get to work. Dignity is everything when you work in a school.