Pedals

[MrRidley]

Bought some shoes from Lidl today, so i need some pedals to fit them, am i right in thinking that the shimano m520's will do the job, i've seen them on chainreaction for £20, and how easy are they to use and fit ?

 

[MajorMantra]

Bought some shoes from Lidl today, so i need some pedals to fit them, am i right in thinking that the shimano m520's will do the job, i've seen them on chainreaction for £20, and how easy are they to use and fit ?

Yes, easy, and easy are the answers to your questions.

Be careful fitting the cleats as the metal in the latest shoes isn't terribly tough.

Matthew

 

[Downward]

Fine - I have the same combo - Lidl shoes are good for the winter and rain.

 

[HJ]

Welcome to the clipless moment club...

 

[Coco]

I went the same route about a month ago. Easy to fit and makes quite a difference to your pedalling.

 

[e-rider]

m520s are definitely the best budget option - really simple to use and maintain. Take some time to practice clipping in and out away from busy roads, and make sure the cleat is postioned correctly on the shoe and tightened up!

 

[MrRidley]

m520s are definitely the best budget option - really simple to use and maintain. Take some time to practice clipping in and out away from busy roads, and make sure the cleat is postioned correctly on the shoe and tightened up!

How do you know the cleat is positioned correctly ? i've ordered the pedals anyway so once they are on i'll spend an hour (or five) practising clipping in and out.
btw i'm buying these for a road bike does that make any difference ?

 

[potsy]

They're really easy to fit and use,just turn the resistance down to the lowest setting whilst you are getting used to em then tighten as needed half a turn at a time.
Had mine for a few weeks now so glad I bought em.literally practiced for 1 min in the house then went for a spin round the block

 

[Coco]

I got my instructions from a book - name escapes me - but there's plenty web pages available.

I'm still fairly new to them, so tend to unclip when I'm approaching anything that might require me to stop, e.g. junctions, pedestrians, etc. Still not had my 'moment' yet, but been close a few times. Its amazing how blind panic will get your foot out the pedal

 

[Downward]

How do you know the cleat is positioned correctly ? i've ordered the pedals anyway so once they are on i'll spend an hour (or five) practising clipping in and out.
btw i'm buying these for a road bike does that make any difference ?

Cause it won't give you any knee pain

 

[HLaB]

How do you know the cleat is positioned correctly ? i've ordered the pedals anyway so once they are on i'll spend an hour (or five) practising clipping in and out.
btw i'm buying these for a road bike does that make any difference ?

Somebody on the forum referred me to this guide, I found it helpful.

I also read this in a mag

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