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12-30-11 | 02:58 PM

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tomasoslx

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Originally Posted by 2ndGen

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:

Thanks all! Sounds like I won't really know what I like until I ride clipless for a bit., so I'm going to start with something budget. I've been to a few shops, and I like how the Pearl Izumi shoes fit (http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Me...pr_product_top or http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-iZUMi-Me...pr_product_top). So now I just need to decide btw MTB vs. Road. Most important is comfort and ease of entry/exit; walking is nice, but secondary. I like the Shimano 520Ls because they're double-sided, and the Shimano SH-56 multi-directional cleats. Then again, road shoes/pedals are probably more comfortable on a long ride. I probably won't know if MTB will give me hotspots until I try it out. Perhaps I'll do what you did, 2ndGen, and get a pedal that lets me use mtb or road shoes.

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