MTB SPD pedals on a Road bike?

[jeltz]

I've ordered my 1st road bike, and would like to use the same pedals I have on my MTB (Shimano 520's) so I can use the same shoes. Other than it being a serious fashion faux pas, is that a problem?

 

[I am Spartacus]

No

 

[addictfreak]

Not at all, my mate does exactly that. For me the type of pedal you use is down to personal choice.

 

[ACS]

echo above. m520's all round

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Absolutely no problem. It's your bike, your shoes, your choice. Mrs A uses SPD's on her road bike because she likes to walk into the cake stop rather than waddle. What's to dislike about that?

 

[PK99]

Absolutely no problem. It's your bike, your shoes, your choice. Mrs A uses SPD's on her road bike because she likes to walk into the cake stop rather than waddle. What's to dislike about that?

+1

If I were a racer or TT fiend looking for the extra fractions of seconds then pukka road pedals/cleats would be worthwhile, as it is I prefer comfort and ease of walking at the cafe stop.

plus of course SPDs cover MTb, Cross bike and soon to be acquired road bike without needing extra investment in shoes

 

[jeltz]

Thanks all, I thought/hoped as much

 

[ianrauk]

not at all; I have mtb spd's on my Spesh Roubaix elite.

 

[Downward]

Me 3

 

[John the Monkey]

I use SPDs in the week, SPD-SL at the weekend.

If you need to walk any distance, SPD are a good choice, regardless of the bike they're on.

 

[balloburn]

Dito all the above. The fastest cat, in the group I ride with uses spd mtb pedals. I doesn't slow him down.
I have a tinge of regret on not putting them on my new road bike, as they are easy peasy to get in and out off.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

M520s on road bikes here

 

[andrew_s]

Sprinter "Fast" Fred Rodriguez used to use original Eggbeater MTB pedals for road racing (3x US champion, 2nd Milan-Sanremo), so there can't be much difference in speed.
There are road-specific versions of the pedal now, but they aren't very different from the some of the MTB versions.

There are considerable benefits in having the same pedal/shoe system on all your bikes so it's any bike/any shoe. Soggy shoes from the day before? - just use another pair. Well-ventilated road shoes too cold? - use your winter MTB boots on the road bike. Pedal broke? - borrow one off another bike.

I use Time ATAC on all my bikes.

 

[HJ]

There are a few club roadies who probably won't talk to you, but then again that is probably a good thing...

 

[jeltz]

There are a few club roadies who probably won't talk to you, but then again that is probably a good thing...

They wouldn't anyway - Its a triple