New shoes and pedals

[Onthedrops]

Mrs OTD has given the green light for new pedals and shoes. She thinks they are a necessity for riding the bike. (Not arguing with her!)
She also suggests that trackie bottoms billowing in the wind are not the done thing on a road bike, especially as spring is due upon us. (again, no hint of an argument)

Over to the experienced members!

What would you recommend as good choices for pedals and shoes? Bear in mind I'm a tight ar$ed Yorkie, I don't want to spend oodles on shoes!

Would it be safe to say the Shimano M520's are a good pedal choice? Obviously I'm considering the MTB shoe route as I would need to be able to walk about easily in the shoes as well. Would be nice to get MTB type shoes that have a resemblance to road shoes (if you get me!)

 

[Cubist]

You could do worse than DHB M 1.0 shoes from Wiggle, unless you can afford the £60 or so that Evans want for Shimano MO87s (limited sizes at those sort of prices.)

As a fellow Yorkie, I can offer you a pair of basic M505 pedals to try out.

I don't personally like M520s, as I think the caged versions are better. The PD A520 is more road oriented, but allows you to wear recessed SPD cleats, and costs about a fiver more. It's single sided, but looks much better on a road bike.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Just got these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals/ £30 (price match at Evans), still getting use to them or these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-a520-touring-pedals/

 

[okeydokey79]

i have the m520 pedals can clip in both sides so no trying to spin the pedal round, also i few friends have brought shoes from sports direct for around £30 and have no complaints with them. just ahd a quick look on the website and prices from around £20 for the shoes and pedals can be picked up for £18 so cheap option.

 

[Kies]

M324 dual sided pedals with a cage, couple those with some good but cheap mtb shoes from sports direct at £20. You can also wear normal shoes if your poppung down the shops!
I havn't looked back from that combo on my hybrid

 

[mattobrien]

If you aren't likely to have to walk far i.e. only to and from bike, it might be worth looking at SPD-SL / road pedals. I much prefer my road pedals to my mountain bike pedals, they just feel more secure and easier to use. (other view points and opinions are available)

Also, if you are looking to get something other than trackie bottoms to ride in, dhb do some good quality/value bib shorts and are recommended by many on here.

 

[Cycleops]

I can also vouch for the m530's, flat one side, although the bearings don't seem especially wonderful but at the price they are ok. Should appeal to your wallet. Well they do say that a Yorkshireman is like an Aberdonian with the generosity squeezed out!

If buying Shimano shoes remember to buy one size bigger than you usually take. Try to get recessed cleats so you can walk in them.

 

[Biker Joe]

I use M520 pedals with Shimano M077 MTB shoes. No problems. Security, comfort, ease of use and can walk in the shoes.

 

[eevvee]

I bought the M424 pedals (caged double sided) from Wiggle and picked up a pair of Shimano M122 shoes with the recessed cleats on eBay for my Boardman hybrid - and have been very pleased with both purchases. I would agree with the comments on the A 520 type pedal looking better on a road bike though. And take notice of the comments on sizing of Shimano shoes and go for one size bigger than your usual size.

 

[boydj]

Speedplay Frogs - classy mtb/touring pedals. Expensive, but worth the money. No springs, so release is a bit different from SPDs, and you need to make regular use of the grease port to look after the bearings.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

M530's for me (Not to be confused with A530's!!)

Essentially M520's with a platform - so you get the convenience of a double sided SPD pedal with a bit more foot support. Plus they don't look out of place on road bike.

Also available in black