Originally Posted by ds81
Hey,
I'm buying my first set of clipless pedals and shoes.
Opinions on the following please?
Pedals
Shoes
So, what do you think? Can these shoes be comfortably walked around in when not on the bike? If not, could you please make a recommendation for a decent shoe (compatible with that pedal, of course) that could be?
Also, just a quick question: What are the advantages/disadvantages of the lollipop pedals as opposed to these bigger pedals? While I'm at the questions, what does SPD stand for?
Thanks!
excellent shoes and pedals....however you should try on as many shoes as possible in your price range to get the best fit.
1. not for walking around in....unless it's into and out of a coffee shop or from finishing a race back to the car.
2. Lollipop pedals (I think you mean Speedplay...) have the advantage of greater cornering clearance and a recessed cleat that doesn't wear out from walking like Shimano, Time, Look etc.
3. Shimano Pedalling Dynamics. Marketing wank-term.