Bicycle Mechanics - Pedal Replacement

Hey guys, I currently have a Kona Dew, and was looking to upgrade to clipless pedals. I found a good deal on Craigslist and am going to pick them up this week, but wanted to first make sure they would work on my bike. I don't know anything about changing out pedals, so i came to you. Can only certain pedals work on certain bikes? The bike has Shimano crank arms, and the clipless pedals I found are Shimano as well. Here is the photo provided with the craiglist page:

http://images.craigslist.org/3me3of3lc5V05T45W2b35cc8aea470b58144f.jpg

What do you guys think? Thanks.

Just remember, typicially, the left pedal spindle & crank arm is reverse threaded i.e. left to tighten, right to loosen.

Did you but clipless shoes and the appropriate cleats for pedals? Do these pedals come with cleats?
Shimano SPD?

Just remember, typicially, the left pedal spindle & crank arm is reverse threaded i.e. left to tighten, right to loosen.

Thanks for the advice, but will these work on my bike? Will they be compatible? Thank you! (ALso, can anyone tell from the picture, what model these are? I'd love to see what they are actually worth)

Did you but clipless shoes and the appropriate cleats for pedals? Do these pedals come with cleats?
Shimano SPD?

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/shoes/kursk-pro.html I was looking at these. Are these good for those pedals? Is there anything else I would need besides the shoes?

You`ll be fine with those.

Those pedals will work. Virtually all modern bicycles of reasonable quality use 9/16 pedal threading. The shoes will work too, but you'll need cleats if the shoes/pedals don't come with them. About $25 at an LBS.

I paid $25 for those pedals new on clearance last year at a shop. If that means anything to you. Mine say PD-M505 on them, I believe they are the same as the ones you're looking at.

You`ll be fine with those.

Now in addition to these pedals, I will need cleats? What type of cleat would these pedals need? I'm sorry for all the questions, I'm just trying to understand it all..

Those pedals will work. Virtually all modern bicycles of reasonable quality use 9/16 pedal threading. The shoes will work too, but you'll need cleats if the shoes/pedals don't come with them. About $25 at an LBS.

I paid $25 for those pedals new on clearance last year at a shop. If that means anything to you. Mine say PD-M505 on them, I believe they are the same as the ones you're looking at.

what model pedals are these? What cleat would you recommend?

The guy wants $20 for them, with no cleats ... I think I should maybe go towards these instead ... I like the dual option ..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MZ2AGO/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004QRKHH4&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0N4Q30S1QZXCPSWAWSZ0

In terms of switching out pedals, the easiest thing to remember is with the tool straight up, turn to the back of the bike to tighten, front to loosen. A pedal wrench would be helpful, as it gets in the space easily, and has a long handle for good clearance and leverage.

The ones from Amazon look pretty nice. FYI - the plastic platform on those first pedals you posted are too narrow to be very useful. I took them off and use the pedals as dual sided SPD.

You'll want cleats that look like these: http://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-BICYCLE-BIKE-SM-SH56-SPD-PEDAL-SHOE-CLEATS-NEW-/300533410849?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f92fec21

Muti-release is better than single release if these are your first clipless pedals. Much easier to get in and out of.

Shimano SPD cleats. So,you want a dual purpose pedal that has clipless/cleat access on one side and platform (for regular shoes) on the other side?

Shimano SPD cleats. So,you want a dual purpose pedal that has clipless/cleat access on one side and platform (for regular shoes) on the other side?

Yea exactly

In that case, I'd go for something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/WELLGO-PLATFORM-CLIPLESS-PEDALS-W-SHIMANO-SPD-CLEATS-/300531988686?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f91a38ce

In that case, I'd go for something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/WELLGO-PLATFORM-CLIPLESS-PEDALS-W-SHIMANO-SPD-CLEATS-/300531988686?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f91a38ce

they are so cheap, can they really be any good?

I guess that's for you to decide. But I have three pairs of clipless pedals: Shimano, Wellgo, and Specialized. They all work the same to me. As long as you don't buy no-name junk I'm sure they'll be fine. Cost isn't always an indicator of quality.

they are so cheap, can they really be any good?
I've run Wellgo, Nashbar and other "compatible" pedals. They are all in a parts box and all bikes now have Shimano SPD or SPD-SL pedals. IMHO, they work much better.

I've used a variety of Nashbar and Performance spd-style pedals over the years and have been satisfied. Of course, I've never used Shimano so maybe I just don't know what quality is.:D

I will admit that some of those pedals have been noticeably better than others.

For your amusement ...
... I've been gathering (way too expensive) 1970s campy parts from eBay to re-build a 1969 Crescent Pepita frame. Got a great deal (Buy it Now) of a pair of pedals, with Christophe clips and new straps, and went to put them in the bike last night. I know the left/right thing about pedal threads (even know enough Italian to know the 'D' stamped on the spindle flat indicates 'right' and the 'S' means left). Late last night, in poor light (excuses, excuses) in the garage, I screwed the D pedal into the right crank and the S pedal into the left without cross-threading anything, and went to bed proud of this minor achievement. This morning, on my way out to work, I glanced at the bike on the stand and noticed ... the top clips were backwards!! Of course, they can only be screwed into one face of each pedal. What???
I drove to work very confused, entertaining the thought that I had bought either whacky pedals or whacky cranks with opposite threads. Finally, it dawned on me after getting to work - someone must have re-packed the bearings and switched the spindles. Sure enough, tonight I opened them up - beautiful new grease. I switched the spindles/pedals and put them on the bike ... now I won't have to turn my seat around too and pedal facing backwards. :-]

^^ too funny ^^

For what it's worth, as mentioned above, all major branded SPD pedals will work OK. The Shimano are more expensive on average but have never failed me. I have a riding friend that is on his third set of Welgo's and always likes to point out the savings but I am on a 10 year old set of Shimano's so even though mine cost double what his did, he has spent more in the long run.

If you are looking to have both platform and clipless, you might like these. I have two sets of them on my tandem for times when I don't have my bike shoes on or want to take someone for a ride who only has street shoes. They have worked well in both modes. They usually come with a set of cleats.

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=710&category=389