Originally Posted by
aquist
Ok,I picked up a Miyata 914 and it has pedals intended for a special shoe. My question is what shoes? what cleats? are there any economical options?, I am just barely getting by ,So I can't just happily order something. what to look for on ebay etc.? Is there any way to convert normal cycling shoe?( I have a pair) the groupo is all Shimano 600 and the pedals say Shimano, they have a grey finish
They are probably the "600 Ultegra" version of Shimano "Look" style pedal:
http://www.velobase.com/ViewComponen...m=109&AbsPos=2
These use a "Look" style cleat and compatible shoe. If there were a bike co-op near you, I would be shopping for usable shoes- converting existing shoes is possible, but problematical. (What kind of "normal" cycling shoes do you have? Can you take a picture of the sole and post it?)
I agree with Taga- you may be better off removing them and installing inexpensive platform pedals.