Pedal and Shoe recommendation
05-31-14, 02:49 PM
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Pedal and Shoe recommendation
Hey Guys,
I just bought my first road bike upgrading from a hybrid. It's a 2013 Jamis Ventura race and so far I love it! I'm think of getting clipless pedals and shoes. I have never used them before. Right now I'm using regular pedals with toe clips and I'm really not crazy about them. Any suggestions for a decent road bike shoe/pedal set without breaking the bank? Also, Can a mountain bike shoe and pedal be used. I kind of like them better than a flat shoe.
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Rob...
Here is the bike!
I just bought my first road bike upgrading from a hybrid. It's a 2013 Jamis Ventura race and so far I love it! I'm think of getting clipless pedals and shoes. I have never used them before. Right now I'm using regular pedals with toe clips and I'm really not crazy about them. Any suggestions for a decent road bike shoe/pedal set without breaking the bank? Also, Can a mountain bike shoe and pedal be used. I kind of like them better than a flat shoe.
Thanks,
Rob...
Here is the bike!
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05-31-14, 03:01 PM
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Toe clips are the worst of all worlds. MTB shoes and pedals are a great option for people not looking to squeeze the last ounce of performance.
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I've certainly enjoyed my Speedplay Frog pedals and Pearly Izumi sneaker style shoes on the Secteur . . . I like riding, but also like to be able to walk around where I ride to!
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MTB clipins: Pros: dead easy to use, shed mud like anything. Cons: slightly heavier than road-bike pedals.
Shimano SPD-SL: Pros. Best seller of all time. Sold everywhere. Cons: Cleats wear out fairly quickly, at around $30 / pair.
Speedplays. Pros. Just jam your foot down and go. Cons. Cleats are expensive, and ponderous and hard to walk in, with or without protective pads.
Time. Don't know anything about these; anxious to try out a set.
Shimano SPD-SL: Pros. Best seller of all time. Sold everywhere. Cons: Cleats wear out fairly quickly, at around $30 / pair.
Speedplays. Pros. Just jam your foot down and go. Cons. Cleats are expensive, and ponderous and hard to walk in, with or without protective pads.
Time. Don't know anything about these; anxious to try out a set.
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Look pedals are great, ease of use and reliability. The Keo Classics are pretty inexpensive, I use the Keo Max (my favorite) and have also used the Keo Blades.
06-02-14, 06:51 AM
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Don't know if your shop has them but I know people with this shoe and they love them...
Giro Carbide Mountain Shoe | Giro | Brand | www.PricePoint.com
Nice pedal option
Crank Brothers Candy 1 Pedals | Crank Brothers | Brand | www.PricePoint.com
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I had looks, they work well, I felt the cleats wore out faster than my spd-sl cleats. imho, Shimano 105 pedals and whatever shoes you are comfortable with it a tough combination to beat. if you plan to get a MTB with clipless, get the SPD (mtb style shown above) for the road bike and use your shoes for both. you don't have to spend crazy money to get something that works and is comfy.
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Thanks for the help guys. I'm looking at these. I'm probably going to try road pedals and shoes. Let me know what you think.
Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Take a look at r550s. They are more like the upper-end Shimano pedals with a wider platform and a metal contact plate instead of the plastic one on the r540s (this wears out).
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Thanks for the help guys. I'm looking at these. I'm probably going to try road pedals and shoes. Let me know what you think.
Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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Amazon.com: Pearl iZUMi Men's Select Road Cycling Shoe, Black/Silver, 39 D EU / US Men's 6 M: Cycling Footwear: Shoes
Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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Amazon.com: Pearl iZUMi Men's Select Road Cycling Shoe, Black/Silver, 39 D EU / US Men's 6 M: Cycling Footwear: Shoes
Shimano Clipless SPD SL R550 Pedals, Pedals, PEDALS ROAD
$20 or so for extra cleats there, too.
Buying shoes online that you've never tried on for a cleat/pedal system you've never used might be a problem. Get the pedals/cleats online then get a pair of shoes you've tried on at a local store...
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Thanks for the help guys. I'm looking at these. I'm probably going to try road pedals and shoes. Let me know what you think.
Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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Amazon.com: Pearl iZUMi Men's Select Road Cycling Shoe, Black/Silver, 39 D EU / US Men's 6 M: Cycling Footwear: Shoes
Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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Amazon.com: Pearl iZUMi Men's Select Road Cycling Shoe, Black/Silver, 39 D EU / US Men's 6 M: Cycling Footwear: Shoes
And, you don't have to have "MTB" shoes with cleats; I have Specialized shoes with "road" styling and a normal tread, but still with a recessed area so the cleats are protected.
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R-550s can be had cheap here:
Shimano Clipless SPD SL R550 Pedals, Pedals, PEDALS ROAD
$20 or so for extra cleats there, too.
Buying shoes online that you've never tried on for a cleat/pedal system you've never used might be a problem. Get the pedals/cleats online then get a pair of shoes you've tried on at a local store...
Shimano Clipless SPD SL R550 Pedals, Pedals, PEDALS ROAD
$20 or so for extra cleats there, too.
Buying shoes online that you've never tried on for a cleat/pedal system you've never used might be a problem. Get the pedals/cleats online then get a pair of shoes you've tried on at a local store...
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Well, this is what I ended up with. I got the shoes and luckily they fit perfectly. Set everything up today and went for my first ride. Actually, I only fell once. Pretty embarrassing but at least I didn't get hurt. It is making a world of difference. So much better than the toe cages. I'm very happy so far. I appreciate the help guys.
Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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Amazon.com: Pearl iZUMi Men's Select Road Cycling Shoe, Black/Silver, 39 D EU / US Men's 6 M: Cycling Footwear: Shoes
Amazon.com : Shimano SPD-SL PD R-540 - Black : Bike Pedals : Sports & Outdoors
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Amazon.com: Pearl iZUMi Men's Select Road Cycling Shoe, Black/Silver, 39 D EU / US Men's 6 M: Cycling Footwear: Shoes
