Which type of shoe/cleat

[defy-one]

I'm picking my bike up tommorow and when i was last there,i also bought some clipless pedals,cycling shoes and 4 deg float cleats.
What i'm wondering now is if i have made the right choice. I know that walking in these isn't easy and that kind of makes me think i should buy another type of shoe/cleat combination .... But what will allow me to walk in the park for example when the wife and kids meet me there by car?

Are cycling shoes the very best,or do all variations do the same job (of locking you in) .

Sorry if these questions are very basic,as i have no previous experience of road bikes and going clipless. Want to buy the right shoes first time as cycling is expensive once you start buying quality

 

[stephen.rooke]

i've not got any yet but from what ive read online, if you want to walk a set on mountain bike spds is the way to go as the cleats are recessed

 

[defy-one]

So the pedals stay the same,and i buy mountain bike shoes with recessed cleats?

 

[stephen.rooke]

think so, dont qoute me on it though, best having someone post that has some lol

 

[black'n'yellow]

might be an idea to tell people what pedals you have actually got..??

 

[Nebulous]

You'd really need to tell us what you've bought first - but if you've bought spd-sl pedals then no you can't simply change the shoes / cleats.

 

[Rob500]

Defy 1. The pedals are different. SPD-SL, Look Keo are road pedals. SPD are the MTB type.
I've got SPD on my Defy 2.5 and use MTB shoes with recessed cleats.

 

[defy-one]

Stupid answer time ....

I just said to the shop i want to clipless. Luckily everything is still at the shop so i can return and buy what i need BEFORE picking up the bike.

If you could advise of the different options i have,pedals and shoes are so confusing.

 

[goody]

SPD are the mountain bike type and what a lot of folks use the cleats are recessed so that walking in them is just like wearing normal shoes (ish the sloes are still quite stiff). SPD - SL are the road bike type where the cleats are proud of the sole walking is still possible in them, not sure if walking wears out the cleat as I use SPD's

 

[AndyRM]

Once you get used to the feeling, it's not so bad walking on cleats; it is definitely easier with recessed style MTB cleats though. You'll also wear out a road cleat quicker if you walk about on it.

Another option could be sticking a pair of Converse or other light shoes in your jacket/pannier.

 

[cyberknight]

MTB shoe compatible shoes have 2 holes in the bottom that have a smaller metal cleat , usually recessed into the shoe that ahve their own pedals.
I have used this sort of shoe since i went clipless this time and assuming the shoe has a stiff sole you should not notice any difference in power or suffer from hot foot which some people complain about with the smaller contact area.
Some road shoes have 2 and3 cleat holes so you can run either system , but unless your shoe has a toe and heel bits (technical term ) that raise the shoe off the floor so the cleat is not sticking out you will have the same problem.
Without knowing which sort you have its hard to tell...

 

[defy-one]

I have just checked the receipt - look KEO classic Cro M pedals with Mavis Peleton shoes.

Should i stay with those pedals. Can i wear normal trainers with them if going for a pootle with the kids?
Are there such pedals?

 

[cyberknight]

I have just checked the receipt - look KEO classic Cro M pedals with Mavis Peleton shoes.

Should i stay with those pedals. Can i wear normal trainers with them if going for a pootle with the kids?
Are there such pedals?

I do not think you can wear normal trainers with look compatible pedals, you can get single sided MTB spd pedals with a flat on one side and the cleat on the other .
I have a pair like this on my MTB so i can ride with normal shoes if i need to but its a MTB spd compatible system.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ex-Displa...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item416725b97c

 

[defy-one]

Ok thankyou folks. I will have another chat with the shop tomorrow (700 in Windsor) and get some pedals and shoes that better suit my needs. I guess I'm looking for clip less and normal pedals all in one solution. That way I can use the bike when out with the family as well as when out doing speed/fitness rides.
Appreciate the info :-))

 

[defy-one]

One more question if I may?

Do you road bike users change your pedals according to what type of riding your doing on your road bike. Again I'm thinking about walking with my road bike