Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes - SV650.org

23-11-09, 01:04 PM

Hi guys,

I need your advice.

Courtesy of the cycle-to-work scheme and HM Govt's enlightened approach to cycling (credit where it's due), my new road-bike arrived about an hour ago. One of these:
http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p28818/Scott-Speedster-S20-2010.aspx

As seems to be the way these days, it arrived without pedals.

I need pointing in the right direction regarding what to get. I'm thinking "clip-in" but want to be able to walk in the shoes (which I also need!) when I get off the bike. I also don't want to look like a ****/lycra lout.

TIA

JediGoat · 23-11-09, 01:10 PM

I bought a new pair of these to replace my old rusty pair on my commuter bike. Double sided, can be loosened off a lot, and pretty good for the price.

They'll work with any MTB style shoe (which have recessed cleats to allow you to walk around easily). i got some old Specialized ones but I'm not sure they make the ones I have anymore.

HTH

Jo

Scoobs · 23-11-09, 01:10 PM

Get mountain bike shoes and pedals. The cleats are recessed on these and the shoes look more normal than road bike specific shoes.

Luckypants · 23-11-09, 01:20 PM

Definitely look into the Shimano SPD pedals / shoes as the cleats on the shoes are small and recessed. You can get all type of SPD shoes from boardie type trainers to full on Tour de France stuff.

On my commuter bike some while ago I had these combi-pedals, it it could be used without the pukka bike shoes. You might want something more racy for your shiny steed though.

23-11-09, 01:26 PM

Thanks guys,

Food for thought there..... and some good suggestions, I think, bearing in mind that I know squat-all about spds, etc. My last road bike had toe-clips and straps

Keep 'em coming, please

fizzwheel · 23-11-09, 01:33 PM

If you want to be able to walk in them. Then go for SPD's

They'll clip in but the cleat is recessed in the shoe. So off the bike its just like walking in a pair of trainers.

Dont get road pedals and cleats, especially stay away from the "LOOK" design cleats as you cant walk any distance at all in them. If you do end walking in them you end up destroying the cleat and also your shoe.... dont ask me how I know this

mattSV · 23-11-09, 01:36 PM

Another vote for shimano spuds - I have got a pair of MTB XTR pedals on my road bike, and XT I think on the mountain bike - picked up the XTRs brand new for £40 (normally over £100).

If you dont want you shoes to look too bikey then how about these MT52 shoes:-

Good sole on them for walking in, so you won't look like bambi on ice when off the bike.

Every now and again Aldi (or is it Lidl?) do bike gear, including SPD shoes cheap and not bad quality. Last year I picked up a pair of mtb shoes, two pairs of thermal leggings, two long winter jerseys, and a jacket for £75

23-11-09, 01:52 PM

have a look at some time attack (think thats what they are called) or just get normal pedals as cleats are nesary, shimano DX pedals are good also some crank brothers eag beaters are brill but cost £££ (had a pair broke them doing DH with them)

Luckypants · 23-11-09, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barwel1992

have a look at some time attack (think thats what they are called) or just get normal pedals as cleats are nesary, shimano DX pedals are good also some crank brothers eag beaters are brill but cost £££ (had a pair broke them doing DH with them)

He has a road bike and those are pretty targeted at the MTB crowd IMHO.

23-11-09, 02:57 PM

Got a pair of these:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_PD-M520_Pedals/5360008792/

And a pair of Shimano MT31 shoes for the local bike shop. Kinda cheapish, but I can always upgrade later

Just need it to stop raining now

Thanks guys.

23-11-09, 01:04 PM	#1
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes Hi guys, I need your advice. Courtesy of the cycle-to-work scheme and HM Govt's enlightened approach to cycling (credit where it's due), my new road-bike arrived about an hour ago. One of these: http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p28818/Scott-Speedster-S20-2010.aspx As seems to be the way these days, it arrived without pedals. I need pointing in the right direction regarding what to get. I'm thinking "clip-in" but want to be able to walk in the shoes (which I also need!) when I get off the bike. I also don't want to look like a ****/lycra lout. TIA

23-11-09, 01:10 PM	#2
JediGoat Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NW London Posts: 861	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes I bought a new pair of these to replace my old rusty pair on my commuter bike. Double sided, can be loosened off a lot, and pretty good for the price. They'll work with any MTB style shoe (which have recessed cleats to allow you to walk around easily). i got some old Specialized ones but I'm not sure they make the ones I have anymore. HTH Jo

23-11-09, 01:10 PM	#3
Scoobs Vipers Pillion Bitch Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waterlooville Posts: 3,933	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes Get mountain bike shoes and pedals. The cleats are recessed on these and the shoes look more normal than road bike specific shoes. __________________ I look good, I mean really good! Hey everyone come and see how good I look!

23-11-09, 01:20 PM	#4
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes Definitely look into the Shimano SPD pedals / shoes as the cleats on the shoes are small and recessed. You can get all type of SPD shoes from boardie type trainers to full on Tour de France stuff. On my commuter bike some while ago I had these combi-pedals, it it could be used without the pukka bike shoes. You might want something more racy for your shiny steed though. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

23-11-09, 01:26 PM	#5
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes Thanks guys, Food for thought there..... and some good suggestions, I think, bearing in mind that I know squat-all about spds, etc. My last road bike had toe-clips and straps Keep 'em coming, please

23-11-09, 01:33 PM	#6
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes If you want to be able to walk in them. Then go for SPD's They'll clip in but the cleat is recessed in the shoe. So off the bike its just like walking in a pair of trainers. Dont get road pedals and cleats, especially stay away from the "LOOK" design cleats as you cant walk any distance at all in them. If you do end walking in them you end up destroying the cleat and also your shoe.... dont ask me how I know this __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

23-11-09, 01:36 PM	#7
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes Another vote for shimano spuds - I have got a pair of MTB XTR pedals on my road bike, and XT I think on the mountain bike - picked up the XTRs brand new for £40 (normally over £100). If you dont want you shoes to look too bikey then how about these MT52 shoes:- Good sole on them for walking in, so you won't look like bambi on ice when off the bike. Every now and again Aldi (or is it Lidl?) do bike gear, including SPD shoes cheap and not bad quality. Last year I picked up a pair of mtb shoes, two pairs of thermal leggings, two long winter jerseys, and a jacket for £75 __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

23-11-09, 01:52 PM	#8
barwel1992 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes have a look at some time attack (think thats what they are called) or just get normal pedals as cleats are nesary, shimano DX pedals are good also some crank brothers eag beaters are brill but cost £££ (had a pair broke them doing DH with them)

23-11-09, 02:57 PM	#10
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice needed - road bike pedals/shoes Got a pair of these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_PD-M520_Pedals/5360008792/ And a pair of Shimano MT31 shoes for the local bike shop. Kinda cheapish, but I can always upgrade later Just need it to stop raining now Thanks guys.