Types of Pedals ?

[RabbitFood]

Hi,

Many of you hav given me great adivce on what bike to get and I have finally got the specialized Allez 18 '09.

Now I need to get the right peddles and are some what conffused, how many different types are there that you can use with cycles shoes are is there just one kind that work with all sorts of peddels, Ihave seen 2 and 3 point ect?

Im reather lost

 

[jayce]

shimano spd a cheep enough but there a many to pick from its your choice i used to use spd sl their good. If you buy new pedals mostly the cleats come with them take alook on the bay and have alook wot pedals you like

 

[Ravenz]

Hi,

Many of you hav given me great adivce on what bike to get and I have finally got the specialized Allez 18 '09.

Now I need to get the right peddles and are some what conffused, how many different types are there that you can use with cycles shoes are is there just one kind that work with all sorts of peddels, Ihave seen 2 and 3 point ect?

Im reather lost

yes you want to be 'ditching' the pedals with toe clips asap spoils the look of your mistress!

ok, a very confusing area it is.. but perhaps do as I did and purchased a pair of SPD shoes / pedals / cleats to match .. these are the 2 allen screw variety.. again not a great deal of money outlayed .. in fact I have stayed with SPDs.. and havent bothered to upgrade to any fancier pedal combo .. well not at the mo anyways.... and you can walk (more or less) in SPD shoes

 

[RabbitFood]

mistress i like that very funny, i not even been out on it yet and the gf is feeling jelious lol

think i will go aloong to my local bike shop and get them to adivese me or at least show me the way

thanks once again

 

[RabbitFood]

so these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shimano_PD-R540_SPD_SL_Sport_Pedals/5360011753/

to go with these are ok

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shimano_M076_Cycling_Shoes/5360038667/

thanks

 

[Wigsie]

I have got an Allez and as it was my first road bike I got these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Look_Keo_Classic_Pedals/5360022791/ for some reason they are £50 on wiggle, they were £35.99 at my LBS then I spent more money on the shoes as IMHO the shoe is slightly more important and its best to get a really nice pair.

I bought some specialized BG Pro Road shoes http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-BG-Pro-Road-2009-road-cycling-shoes_20054.htm but only because the guy made me try them on first before he showed me the price and everything else felt horrible in comparison.

 

[Wigsie]

so these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shimano_PD-R540_SPD_SL_Sport_Pedals/5360011753/

to go with these are ok

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shimano_M076_Cycling_Shoes/5360038667/

thanks

You have road pedals and off road style shoes there. see thread above, those shoes will go with those pedals. dont panic, there are cheaper variations.

 

[RabbitFood]

oh never saw taht one above thanks ill read it now

 

[Ravenz]

so these

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shimano_PD-R540_SPD_SL_Sport_Pedals/5360011753/

to go with these are ok

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Shimano_M076_Cycling_Shoes/5360038667/

thanks

you see, already the wallet is open .. ok just to clarify...
2 types SPD .. the SPD SL are 3 screw to fix to shoe.. SPD on its own - 2 screws to fix.. I think the Shimano shoe you have chosen is just SPD .. so there is incompatibility between pedal and shoe...

 

[008]

RF - those shoes will not go with those pedals afaia.

Try any of these shoes with your pedal choice or these pedals with your shoe choice!

 

[RabbitFood]

right i see thanks for that guys i think i am getting there and well not sure I should ask this but I will do, whats the diff between 2 and 3 screws and what would be better for a complete novice like me!!!!

 

[4F]

right i see thanks for that guys i think i am getting there and well not sure I should ask this but I will do, whats the diff between 2 and 3 screws and what would be better for a complete novice like me!!!!

It depends on how far you intend to walk. If you go for an spd (2 screws) (considered a mtb setup) then the cleat is recessed into the base of the shoe and you can walk easily.

If you go for the spd sl (3 screws) then the cleat protudes from the bottom of the shoe and walking will not be as easy however when pedalling you get a better power transfer. You can get covers to go over the cleat for walking however you would still not want to walk very far. The spd sl is very highly rated as a race type setup however I have read various reviews about having to replace the cleats (bits which fit on bottom of shoe and connect you to the pedal) more frequently as they wear out more quickly.

On both of my road bikes I have gone for the first option of the spd and have found them very easy to use but just remember to practice clipping in and clipping out before setting off in ernest on the road.

 

[punkypossum]

If you go for spds, the shimano m520 are cheap and cheerful, always loads on ebay. Got them on both my bikes and they work really well....

 

[RabbitFood]

Its not so much getting cheap and cheerfull was just about knowing that I am getting the right pedles but im pretty sure that im on the right track now, im looking for more of a racing set up as in the end id like to go out with my local bike club and maybe even some road racing and tie trials.

thats the idea anyway

 

[wafflycat]

Definitely go for some sort of clipless pedal system - they do make pedalling much more efficient.

There's loads of systems out there so it's pretty much up to getting one to suit you.

What is key is that you ensure the pedal system you choose - you get the correct shoe cleats - and make sure the cleats will fix to the shoes you buy. So always check that the show will accept the cleats of the pedal system you use.

Rough & ready guide to system names:-

Look

Look Keo

Shimano spd

Shimano spd-sl

Speedplay

Time

Eggbeaters (Crank Bros)


What you go for really does depend on personal taste. Example, my son WCMnr, has used spd, spd-sl, Look, Speedplay and of all, he much prefers Speedplay even though he can change between systems with no hassle.

I cannot get on with spd, much preferring Look (and I have shoes where the Look cleat is recessed into the sole so I have no hassle walking in them).If I use spd, as the cleat is so small, I end up getting a hot spot on my foot after about half-an-hour cycling.

Dear husband, MrWC, has spds and is fine with them - he also uses Look and is fine with those.