PD-R540 or PD-M505 for clipless beginner
01-01-11, 08:57 PM
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PD-R540 or PD-M505 for clipless beginner
I just got back into cycling last October as rehab from knee surgery after a long break (nearly 30 years with no "serious cycling", just commuting). I've just been using running shoes and platform pedals for rides up to about 30 miles. I did a little racing and touring back in the seventies with toe clips & straps, but I've never tried clipless before. The bike I just got came with 2 pairs of Shimano pedals - PD-R540 (Look) and PD-M505 (SPD). Any opinions on which would be better for a beginner - mostly in terms of safety - ease of unclipping and lowest probability of falls due to not unclipping?
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01-01-11, 10:16 PM
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I have tried both types of pedals(not the exact ones) and I found the SPD style(PD-M505) to be easier to use, but I bought the other kind(look style) because they felt more comfortable to me. I suggest that you start out with the PD-M505 pedals and then switch to the PD-R540 when you feel comfortable.Hope this helps!
01-01-11, 10:31 PM
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You can try getting shoes that will take both 2 hole and 3 hole pedals.
Something like Sidi's. Most shoes will only accept one kind.
This way you can try out both.
Something like Sidi's. Most shoes will only accept one kind.
This way you can try out both.
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