TheBikeSLoRE

Guys , simmer down. I just wanted a set of pedals that I can clip in my chrome shoes and be able to clip in my shimano r087.

TheBikeSLoRE

Does anyone know ?

cale

You won't even read the section I bolded for you. I'm done.

BTW, Road shoe = proper racing shoe not some namby pandy SPD clippy.

shelbyfv

OK, now it's more clear what you are asking. Apparently your r087 shoes will accept either 2 bolt SPD or 3 bolt SPD-SL. If you put 2 bolt SPD cleats on both shoes you could use the "roadish" A520 or A600.

cale

I think I'm going to faint.

cale

Those are Performance Forte SPD compatible pedals. Forte (with an accent aigu over the "e") is a house brand of Performance Cycle. Hence the cross "F" logo art.

shelbyfv

I know it's blasphemy but some folks do use SPDs on road bikes. Some wear mtb visors on their helmets, carry a Camelbak, wear shorts instead of bibs.... there is no end to the transgressions!

TheBikeSLoRE

Thank you Cale

TheBikeSLoRE

The forte's should work right ? Cuz With my Chrome's I can't friggin clip in , augh

cale

You'll clip until there's no tomorrow with SPD.

cale

Gross.

jfowler85

...er, why yes I did read your bolded text and responded in kind to boot. It seems you are missing a lot here. Part of your argument is that the OP is looking for 3-bolt shoes...this is incorrect. OP is looking for pedals compatible with his Chrome SPD commuter shoes. Please get that namby pandy clippy part right.

Road shoes do not = racing shoes. Road shoes = road shoes. That's like saying "a proper car is a race car." Well that depends on the utilization now doesn't it? There are a couple (literally 2) SPD road shoes and the rest are 3-bolt. I'm really not sure how to put that any other way.

Why do SPDs offend you so much?

I implore you to actually click on the links I provided and see that, not only do the A600s exist, but they are labeled by Shimano as road pedals.

Or just keep being incredibly dense, I'm okay with that too, it's kind of cute.



Ah, starting to understand a bit more. You're pretentious and biased toward a certain riding style. Well have fun with that, I find diversity and experimentation to bring color and enjoyment to riding. What cat do you race?

fietsbob

'Forte' is a Welgo pedal rebranded for "Performance"Inc. sorta like real Shimano but not interchangeable with theirs..

but cheaper ..

cale

No, I said the OP HAS 3-bolt shoes (I was wrong, the OP has 5-bolt shoes). Why twist my words unless you either are a) incapable of comprehending the meaning of what I wrote (which was clear) or b) intentionally "batting at my head".


Okay, if you want to be a roadie with your SPD pedals, go right ahead. Just don't come crying to me when you miss the jump because your SPD pedals suck at retention when you sprint.

They don't. Did you fail to get the email about "road" being the substitute word for "racing" and which bike companies and their affiliates started using to encourage more people to buy "racing" bikes?


Shimano calls those "road" pedals for the same reason that I mentioned above, to improve sales. I'm not so easily confused.

I'm confused. Do you implore me or are you interested in thinking I'll keep giving you what you want and amuse you? Make up your mind because it sounds like you'd just like to argue for arguing's sake.


If you think those comments were serious, you're more naive than I previously imagined. BTW, I know a lot about the recent history of components but I'm not a racer. Never suggested it.

series1811

The A600's kick ass. I use them on my road bike as well - they are a road pedal by design. I have been using Shimano RT82 shoes with them. Stiff road shoe that is walkable with a robust lightweight, low profile pedal. What's not to like?

fietsbob

BTW, people have bought road shoes and SPD-SL cleats, to use the Spin Class Stationary bikes, which use 'SPuD' Pedals..

jfowler85

...and where did the OP say that? I'm pretty sure you're making that part up, which is why, to me, you seem confused between SPD and SPD-SL. I've actually never heard that baseball (I assume) expression before, so I may or may not be batting at your nuts or whatever. You arguments are very clear. Erroneous, but clear.



I never said I was a roadie...I ride a gravel grinder, currently. Also never said anything about sprinting, racing, etc. Again, you're making that all up. For what reason, I am unclear.

(If you're not a racer...then why does this concern you?)


No, I'm not on the industry's email group. So...you accept the marketing term when it benefits your argument, but not when Shimano labels the A600 as a road pedal? Let's try to be consistent here.



See above. Don't just pick the terminology that suits your argument; it's funny that you accused me of doing essentially the same thing earlier.



Yes, yes, and yes. By the way, you rebutted me, not the other way around. I'm pretty sure you are about 75-80% incorrect with everything you have said in this thread. If you feel otherwise, please feel free to make your case.




I never said that either. You sure do make up a lot. I am as naïve as you want me to be, or need me for your argument's sake...I have no problem proving you wrong as I have been doing this entire time.

So you're not a racer...you're just a bigot towards other riding styles, then? Honest question.

cale

*humph*

jfowler85

Agreed.

cale

How can a spin class (indoors/parking lot, but certainly stationary) use a ROAD pedal? They go no where near the road. Haha

Got to look up those SPuD's.

fietsbob

'Spud' , like the Potato.. A generic name for any pedal made compatible with the 2 bolt pattern cleat fitted to your shoe.

SPD Shimano Pedal Dynamics is a Shimano trade name..

TenSpeedV2

Been doing a lot of road riding, with SPD M520 *gasp* a mountain bike pedal of all things, and Chrome shoes, and now Giro shoes. They are effing bombproof pedals and super cheap. They work, have adjustable tension and are what I consider to be super low maintenance. How can you go wrong with these? Had them on my mountain bikes, now on my fat bike along with my fixed gear track bike and my endurance road bike.

Doc V

Well saying the PD-A600 is not a road pedal is completely wrong (per the manufacturer), but that is just your opinion. The fact of the matter is that there are two standards and to remove confusion we should be using the SPD or SPD-SL as references to the standards or at the very least the number of screws in the cleat. It just so happens that road shoes are generally SPD-SLs, so the OP most likely is referring to these types of cleats.

The issue is the OP was not clear on describing their needs and situation. The answer should be please provide more info on the types of shoe they have.