Going Clipless

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Muddyfox

Muddyfox

Guru
Location
Blackdown Hills Devon
I've just bought a new bike and whilst i'm waiting for it i need to get some pedals so i thought i'd take the big leap into Clipless Cycling, i dont want to spend a fortune on them incase i dont get on with it and need to go back to flats

I've found these pedals and shoes and wonder if they are ok for a newbie clipless rider ?

Pedals = Shimano M520 Pedals

Shoes = Shimano MT31 SPD Shoes

They are both at sale prices which is a big bonus

Simon
 
Wigsie

Wigsie

Nincompoop
Location
Kent
I believe these are pretty good entry level style spd. But it does depend on the bike and the shoes? is it a Road Bike or MTB? do you plan to do a fair bit of walking or from your doorstep to the road?

The reason is there are two main types of clipless pedals (apologies if you already know this). The ones you are looking at are typically used for MTB's although i do believe many use them on other bikes as they are easier to walk in when your not 'plugged in'.

If you have a road bike and are not planning to walk round the shops in them then take a look at the SPD SL type system as you would exppect there are plenty to offer in ranges from shimano. I have the Keo Look Classic pedals with mine as they are relatively cheap and look great.
 
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Muddyfox

Muddyfox

Guru
Location
Blackdown Hills Devon
They'l be going on a flat bar road bike but i still want a casual shoe rather than a proper roadie shoe as i'l be walking in them as well

Looks like the M520's are the way to go then

Thanks

Simon
 
buggi

buggi

Bird Saviour
Location
Solihull
i've got these on my road bike too and i get on fine with them. having recessed cleats means its easier to walk in your shoes and your cleats don't get ruined.
 
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FBOAB

Well-Known Member
Location
Colley Gate
I've gone clipless. Can't look back. Keep at it and it will pay.
 
cyberknight

cyberknight

As long as I breathe, I attack.
Location
Land of confusion
i got a pair of pedals off ebay for £4

yes !!

work fine on my commuter

and a pair of shoes with 51 spuds for £15

If your new to slips maybe look at a pair of pedals that have a "normal" pedal on one side so you can cycle normally if you have too , in fact i still have a pair in the shed
 
Shaun

Shaun

Founder
Moderator
I've got them on my commuter and my carbon road bike and would have no problem recommending them. :smile:

Shimano do some entry level shoes that are a little like trainers (toughish sole with good off-bike grip, but soft shell and laces) - or you could get some MTB shoes with slightly harder shell construction and velcro / clip / wire tensioned fasteners.

Will you just be commuting in them, or do you plan some reasonable distance rides in them too?

Cheers,
Shaun :biggrin:
 
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Muddyfox

Muddyfox

Guru
Location
Blackdown Hills Devon
Admin said:
Will you just be commuting in them, or do you plan some reasonable distance rides in them too?

Cheers,
Shaun :biggrin:
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My commute is from my back door to my drive :rolleyes: so its purely pleasure cycling (not that some dont find commuting a pleasure i suppose) it'l be mainly long day rides (not fast) but around 30 to 50 miles but i do like to get off the bike and have a nosey at things along the way and when time is tight it'l be shorter 10 to 15 miles rides locally some evenings

For shoes i quite like the look of these

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Simon
 
Cubist

Cubist

Still wavin'
Location
Ovver 'thill
Tahos? Yep, great shoe. They fit a broader foot than Shimano too. I've had mine for a couple of months and can't fault them. I love my Crank Bros Eggbeaters. Simple and fuss free, and with four planes to clip into are a piece of cake
 
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