Originally Posted by
Stezzy
carleton are you recommending that i get the shimano pedals for 40 and invest in some nicer road shoes? are the R540s easily clipped in and out even for someone who has never tried clipless? i also like the look of the white because i have a white bike too =D
Yes. That is a great value for a really good pedal. That pedal is just hand-me-down mold from the old dura-ace PD-7750 pedal that was designed for Lance Armstrong about 6-7 years ago. The R540 is made of different materials so it's heavier.
You can adjust the spring tension of the pedal making them easy or hard to clip in and out of. That's the hole in the plastic part. An allen wrench goes there to adjust.
Yes, get some nicer shoes. But, again, try them on first. Shoe size and fit is very important and vary among manufacturers. Cycling shoes are important like running shoes...especially if you intend to ride/run and significant distance.