SPD shoes and pedals

[omen666]

Chaps, does anyone know if these entry level are compatible?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46683

 

[ianrauk]

Yes.

 

[omen666]

Thanks Ian, I wasnt sure as the shoes are only SPD and not SPD-SL.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Nope, they're not

RT stand for 'road touring' and take normal 2-bolt spd cleats. Comme ca...

The pedals need the 3 bolt SPD-SL cleats

 

[ianrauk]

Hold on.. hold the front page.
Even though they say road shoes it looks like they are for 2 hole system spd.
Just off to have a check.

Edit: there you go, someone beat me to it.

 

[omen666]

These would be fine then?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m520-spd-pedals-ec005948

 

[ianrauk]

These would be fine then?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/m520-spd-pedals-ec005948

Yes definitely

 

[omen666]

Thank once again ian. I do like here, very friendly and accomodating

 

[ianrauk]

Thank once again ian. I do like here, very friendly and accomodating

No probs.
Just another note.
Cleats are usually supplied with the pedals.

 

[omen666]

Yeah I did check the Q&A to see if they were supplied and they are, dont want to start spending stupid amounts as yet

 

[2Loose]

Hold on.. hold the front page.
Even though they say road shoes it looks like they are for 2 hole system spd.

Shimano RO87 take both cleat systems, along with others - one type fits all?

I don't want to court controversy, but if touring shoes amongst others, are generally SPD, then surely 'road shoes' is a misnomer?
(not an excuse to go off topic.)

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Shimano RO87 take both cleat systems, along with others - one type fits all?

I don't want to court controversy, but if touring shoes amongst others, are generally SPD, then surely 'road shoes' is a misnomer?
(not an excuse to go off topic.)

I don't think so. They are just road orientated shoes that use the SPD system. They are road shoes as they have no real tread to speak of as per MTB shoes.

 

[simmi]

If it is road cycling you are doing, I have these and can't fault them.

 

[Black Country Ste]

If it is road cycling you are doing, I have these and can't fault them.

I have the A530s. Haven't put them on yet as I don't have the shoes but having a platform makes sense for the 10-minute commute.

 

[simmi]

I have the A530s. Haven't put them on yet as I don't have the shoes but having a platform makes sense for the 10-minute commute.

Yeah I would think the perfect choice for anyone who also does short rides in non cycling attire.