Originally Posted by
tomasoslx
I just bought a 2011 Cannondale CAAD10 4 with SRAM Rival components (
http://www.infinitecycles.com/bikes/...1/caad10-2011/) and need to pick out some pedeals. I'll be transitioning from clip to clipless pedals, so I want something that is easy to clip into and out of, relatively comfortable, not insanely heavy, and sub-$100. I won't be doing any competitions -- just the occasional weekend ride of 25-40 miles, give or take. Someone suggested I try MTB shoes/pedals and/or multiple release cleats and/or dual sided pedals and/or dual platform pedals. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
A) First of all, report here (if you haven't already): The Cult of CAAD.
B) Start out with an budget set of pedals for you to get used to clipping in & out. I started out with a shoe/pedal combo from Sette that served me well. I went with a road shoe/SPD pedal combo that let me use my MTB shoes as well. For just $20. over your $100. budget, you get both shoes & pedals. Knowing what I know now, I'd go for a full road shoe combo like this. When you know what you like and want, then you upgrade and spend more for the features you feel you need & want.
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/165...oad-Pedals.htm
Here's a cheap $79. set-up with SPD's:
(I used these pedals and still have them with the Ximo Shoe combo)
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/sty...TMG8%20KIT.jpg
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Here was my first set (I've sold the shoes and kept the pedals):
I then came upon a set of Sidi's that were practically new for only $49. and had to
have them. (Once I tried them on, I knew that I couldn't go back to cheap shoes):
And here's what I've "graduated" to: 
Last edited by 2ndGen; 12-21-11 at 06:31 PM.