Originally Posted by
Stezzy
so i have been searching bike forums and google and have came to the conclusion that i want to go clipless. now my budget is around $150, i can go over but i want to keep it around there if possible. i usually cruise around town but also go on longer rides, recently the beach about 65 miles away. i like the speedplay design and double sided entry but the price is a little high. crank brothers seem to be quite popular also.
would it be better for me to get some zeros or light action with cheap shoes like
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_10000_202362
or should i opt for more expensive shoes and get crank brother or some SDP-SLs like this
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...1_10000_202363
im looking for an opinion from people who have tried some of these pedals and know from personal experience. i am also open to other suggestions like maybe some mtb pedals or something. thanks.
PS. i dont need to walk in the shoes, i can carry extra shoes. also "float" i have never tried clipless so i have no idea if i will like it or not, how can i tell if im going to need "float" thanks again
I've tried just about every pedal mentioned around here.
The R540 is a good pedal...a GREAT set of pedals for $40. Hell, I didn't know they were that cheap now. The white is a nice new touch.
You should really try on cycling shoes before you buy them. I can't stress that enough. If you find something that both Nashbar and Performance bike carry, Performance will match the nashbar.com or performancebike.com prices in the store as they are all the same company.
MTB pedals are made for quick entry and to shed mud. The shoes allow for walking/running through the woods as in MTB and Cyclocross racing. Road shoes will be much stiffer and more comfortable for longer rides. The pedals will have better float systems. So, for short rides and on/of riding and walking, MTB pedals are better. For longer rides where you are on the bike for the majority of the time, Road pedals are better. When you do equal amounts of each...it's a toss up. But, I'd prefer the road systems.