chico1st

I would like to start using a clipless system on my commuter bike. I go pretty far everyday and think it would at least make the commute more fun. (I made a thread about the pedals too)

I would like to go with mountain bike type clipless system since the road variety is generally less comfortable and harder to walk in.

So does anyone have any suggestions?

THANKS! biking is fun!

misterE0

Eggbeaters/Shimano M075's would be walkable for short distances and I just happen to be a fan of eggbeaters.

CliftonGK1

I like SPD pedals, and I wear Forte CM220 mountain bike shoes for my commute. They're easy to walk in, comfortable enough for my century rides on the weekend, and only cost $40.00

andrelam

I have been perfectly happy with clips, but recently got a road bike. At that point I was going to have to put some pedals on the bike, and I had been lusting over going clipless this summer. Here is what I ended up with:

For the road bike Shimano M520 double-sided SPD ($50)

For the hybrid I got a set of the Shimano M324 MTB Pedal/SPD ($60). This way I can ride with the cycling shoes or without if I am just running around the corner to the store.

Shoes: I went with Shimano SH-FN51 shoes ($130). The shoes are super comfy. I walked on them in the store for over half an hour and completely forgot that I was wearing cycling shoes. The uppers are largely mesh so it realy keeps your feet from turning into a sweaty mesws on a hot day. These shoes also have the BOA system instead of laces. The system is so easy to use, easy to adjust and super comfortable.

So far I am very pleased. I can't say that clipless is far supperior to properly adjusted clips. The clipless are a bit easier to get into and out of, but clips can still work. I don't buy all the marketing hype that claim that clipless is far more efficient. I was able to use pull pedal strokes with clips. Don't get me wroing I am quite content with the clipless, but the old faithful clips weren't bad if properly setup.

Happy riding,
André

JeffS

Whatever fits you the best. I've found that there's a huge difference between manufacturers. Some brands (Specialized) fit me great, while other brands (Sidi) are unwearable.

For a commuter shoe, I would actually recommend something towards the low to mid end of the price scale. As you get to the more expensive shoes soles begin to get a lot stiffer and the shoes become less comfortable to walk in.

I'd recommend the Specialized Taho as a good place to start.

climbhoser

Whatever fits is the best advice. That said, I have wide feet and love my Lake MX 165s. Worth every penny

blamire

i use shimano spd's on my road bike just because they're so much easier to unclip than road pedals. i cant find a picture of my shoes but they're a little like these, but with one strap:https://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=21636

alpinist

I just bought a pair of Sidi road shoes, and returned them for the reason you mentioned. Someone talked me out of them because the Sidi mountain bike shoes were almost identical in style and fit, except for the tread on the bottom. Even the clerk at REI told me she uses them for her road bike, as do a lot of road riders, just because they are easier to walk in. I went with those instead purely based on that. I will admit that I haven't even used them yet. Just got them.

Switched from these:

https://www.rei.com/product/720870

to these:

https://www.rei.com/product/720871

adebrunner

What do you all think of this deal?

Bike4More

Specialized, I have the older version of these. The new ones look good.

https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=33273

alpinist

I don't like the color.

alpinist

More seriously, depends on how they fit and feel.