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Road shoes & Pedals

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  • September 25, 2015 at 1:12 pm #24858
    Gaz88

    Good afternoon all!

    This is my first post so I would like to say hello :H

    I have got myself a road bike and would like some pedals and shoes for it also, I am off to the shop after work this afternoon and wondered if anyone has any useful advice.

    Are the cleats specific to the pedal?

    Cheers

    Gaz88

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  • September 25, 2015 at 3:43 pm #860739
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    thesaladdays

    The link below is a good
    The link below is a good place to start, but ultimately you have to decide what works best fo you and what is most comfortable. I started with SPD and moved to Look Keos (quite similar to SPD-SL), which I found to be much more comfortable as the contact area is much larger than the SPDs.

    http://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/157514-buyers-guide-cycling-shoes

    September 25, 2015 at 3:19 pm #860737
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    Podc

    Hello. I have been through
    Hello. I have been through the same process (not finished yet mind…) over the last few weeks.

    From my very limited but very recent experiences I would recommend road pedals rather than MTB pedals. I have found them easier to use (I am using Shimano SPD SL).

    Practice using them in a safe place. Be careful setting them up and be wary of any aches and pains – seek professional advice from a bike fitter if you get any pains. That’s the bit I’m at now :”(

    Cleats are specific to manufacturer in the main and they come with the pedals so as long as you get appropriate shoes (3 hole for road, 2 for MTB) you should be fine. There are a few variations – Speedplay spring to mind – but suitable adapters are provided with the pedals and cleats. Good luck!

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