Dcmkx2000

Forte Carve pedals from Performance. Light, cheap, and dual entry.




I currently use Shimano 520's and I don't have much of a problem. My toes get numb around 45 miles or so, but my feet never hurt or get hot spots. I have even done a century in them. I feel real comfortable getting in and out. My friend just switched to road pedals and shoes, and has a little trouble getting in sometimes, especially when we stopped on a hill.

Any other thoughts about mtb pedals on road bikes?

moralleper

I use the same pedals on all my bikes, Time ATAC Carbon, so MTB pedals.

grwoolf

I used to ride mtb pedals on my road bike and they worked fine.

I think the shoes make a bigger difference. I went from a rubber soled mtb shoe to a stiff road shoe and it instantly solved my problem with cramps in my calves. I switched to road pedals at the same time (speedplays), but I attribute the difference to the shoes. If you already have a stiff-soled MTB shoe and you don't have issues with hot spots, etc., I don't think you'd see a big change moving to road pedals. I do like the adjustable float on my speedplays, but it's really personal preference.

Dcmkx2000

I think im going to try Forte Carve mtb pedals. They work with shimano spd cleats, and they only weight 290 grams, which is lighter than some of shimano's entry level road pedals. If they suck or break, I will just take them back. I have heard Performance has a great return policy.

Plus I won't have to buy new shoes. Although, you mentioned that the shoes make most of the difference, and that's what my lbs said. He said some road shoes are even 2 bolt spd compatible, and that would make a little difference even with mtb pedals. There were a pair of specialized road shoes that were 2 bolt spd compatible, I should go see if they will let me try them.

Looigi

Starting from mtn bikes I kept using SPD mtb pedals on my road bikes. They're easy in and out, have low stack height, and are reasonably lightweight at ~300gm for pedals and cleats. Good quality shoes are available that have soles that are plenty stiff. And they're walkable if you use mtn bike or touring shoes. I find no reason to change to road specific cleats.

Be advised that there are two kinds of SPD cleats, single release and multiple release. I use single release on road bikes. See the second page of the following Shimano instruction sheet.

https://techdocs.shimano.com/media/te...9830617303.pdf

CCrew

You sure? I'm not saying that you're wrong, but I picked up a floor sample bike from Performance that had Forte pedals on it, and while they were very close in design, couldn't go back and forth between those and my Shimanos.

They may not have been the carve pedals but sure look like the pic on their website.

AlmostTrick

I put these on my road bike because I wanted to try clipless and I'm a cheapskate. The bearings on one pedal went bad early on. I took it back and they gave me a new pair. 7000 miles later they're still working fine and I love 'em.

javal

I use VP pedals, works fine together with MTB cleats on long runs. Shoes are crucial to avoid burning sensations. My modern MTB shoes (shimano) works just as fine as my road/carbon sole shoes.

Dcmkx2000

I didn't know there were multi release cleats. I checked my cleats that came with my 520's and they are single release.

On the multi release cleats, if you can release by pulling up, wouldn't that negate the benefit of clip less pedals?

Dcmkx2000

I could be wrong, I thought Io saw somewhere on Performance's site that they work with shimano cleats.

Dcmkx2000

I slow so bear with me, but are you talking about the Carve pedals?

Looigi

Depending on how tight you have the release set you have to pull pretty hard, but they will come out pulled hard enough.

kevrider

i second that emotion. if your shoes are not stiff enough, you don't need to get roadie shoes to upgrade. get roadie shoes if you think will benefit from the lighter weight and slicker aerodynamics, ie, you're racing.

the carve pedals are SPD imitations, they should work fine. i have their campus pedals on my commuter bike, moved them over from a mtn bike. they've been working fine for 4-5 years.

AlmostTrick

Yes, Forte Carve pedals with Shimano SH MT20D shoes. The combo works great for me. I'm actually planning to buy another pair of these pedals for my new bike so I can use the same shoes and cleats.

Bearonabike

They work for me.

Dcmkx2000

I use these shoes, so I guess I will be fine with Carve pedals.

Shimano SH-M086L MTB Shoes

Lost again

I used to run these all the time but on my road bike I decided to try something else. I finally broke these after a few years of hard riding.

Dcmkx2000

Why did you try something else? Keep in mind guys I don't race, compete, or ever plan to.

Dcmkx2000

I picked up some carve pedals for 40 bucks. Im excited to see how they compare to shimano's.

zrossiter

I use MTB pedals on my old bike, the only reason is because they were free. Theyre not too bad