Totally confused regarding pedals / shoes / cleats - advice appreciated!
06-03-12, 11:06 AM
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Totally confused regarding pedals / shoes / cleats - advice appreciated!
I'm a new rider and decided to order some pedals and shoes off nashbar for my Specialized Allez - I ordered Shimano R077 shoes and Shiimano A520 pedals. However, after I hit "send order" I noticed that some while some websites state that the R077 shoe is "best matched with PD-A520" other websites state "usable only with SH40".
What does this mean? Do I have to buy a special cleat? Are the shoes and pedals I ordered compatible?
I realize these are probably basic questions but I'm new to all of this...
What does this mean? Do I have to buy a special cleat? Are the shoes and pedals I ordered compatible?
I realize these are probably basic questions but I'm new to all of this...
06-03-12, 11:16 AM
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The shoes will work with two different cleats.
They'll work with the SPD-SL cleats,
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...71_-1___202532
Or the SPD cleats,
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...92_-1___202532
The pedals will only work with the SPD cleats.
They'll work with the SPD-SL cleats,
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...71_-1___202532
Or the SPD cleats,
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...92_-1___202532
The pedals will only work with the SPD cleats.
06-03-12, 11:23 AM
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What cleats did you order?
These are what you'll need for those pedals.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...20SPD%20Cleats
These are what you'll need for those pedals.
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...20SPD%20Cleats
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I didn't order cleats (thought they came with the pedal) - so I should just order the cleats you provided the linked for and I should be good to go? Thanks for the response!
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When you buy pedals, they'll come with the appropriate cleats, all that's left is finding compatible shoes. There are (primarily) two types of hole configurations: 3-hole or "Look-type" (generally considered "Road") and 2-hole (more frequently used with mountain bikes, but whatever floats your boat). 4-hole Speedplays are pretty popular, too, but easily converted if you have a 3-hole.
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06-03-12, 04:21 PM
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The pedal you have ordered is a SPD pedal. You will also need to order the SM-SH40 cleat adapter for everything to work correctly. This is an adapter that will go between the shoe and the cleat that adds a kind of pontoon around the cleat. I have this system and it works well.
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Okay, thanks so much! I'll order the SH-40. Also, I have the base model Allez Compact (no sport or whatever) - I bought it to see if I liked it - I already have over 120 miles on it in 3 weeks - really enjoying it.
One follow-up question - do the pedals come with cleats?
One follow-up question - do the pedals come with cleats?
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The pedal you have ordered is a SPD pedal. You will also need to order the SM-SH40 cleat adapter for everything to work correctly. This is an adapter that will go between the shoe and the cleat that adds a kind of pontoon around the cleat. I have this system and it works well.
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