Originally Posted by
illnacord
N00b with clipless here. But I'm with pollbix, better to revive what's already been covered than start yet another thread with the exact same question. The question remains in 2010, what pedal system?
- 2 or 3 hole
- Look, Time, Shimano, Crank Bros?
- Road or Mountain shoe for riding and stopping/walking to get a drink
I just got me a set of carbon soled shoes, 3 hole. They're made for road. Currently using cleat quill pedals, toeclips and double straps, which are fine, but a few of my riding buddies insist on clipless so thought I'd give it a go. Thing is, we don't just ride in our shoes, we also walk about. I'm looking at Look Keo, Crank brothers eggbeaters (need 3 hole to 2 hole adapter), Shimano Dura Ace.
Thoughts, suggestions?
2-hole is predominantly for mountain bike pedals/shoes. These are much friendlier for walking around on, especially if you're doing more commuting/chores where you may be walking more than training/racing. However, if you're concerned about walking just to get coffee or quick stops, you can buy cleat covers for your road cleats that help you walk easier.
It also depends on what kind of riding you plan to be doing. If you're serious about road riding, I'd say go w/ the road shoes/pedals. If you're a bit more recreational and may be using the same bike for errands/commuting, it'd probably be easier on you to get 2-hole mountain bike shoes/pedals.
I personally didn't like the Eggbeater pedals... I never felt too secure in them. I switched to Shimano m540 mountain pedals and am quite a bit happier. The adjustable spring tension on the pedal makes me feel more secure in the pedal. I haven't tried any road pedals, although I know Look has a smaller platform than Shimano.