Shimano pedals HELP PLEASE !!!

lukesaddy

hi i got some Shimano SPD Pedal PD-M424 pedals free when i subscribed to MBUK, i was wondering what shoes i need to use them, thanks in advance luke

schmako

Anything with the standard shimano cleat.

RideTheLakes

Any! As long as they are mtb shoes with the holes for the cleats you will be fine as you get the cleats with the pdeals.

lukesaddy

have you got examples of the shoes?, how much will they cost?

schmako

www.chainreactioncycles.com is my preference or any other decent online bike shop will sell them. Mines cost £40.

dan1983

Like most things you can pay as much or little as you want...

A few examples

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=16849

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=5120

ash68

yeh, any shoes with 2 bolt cleat fixings will do.Depends if you want mtb shoes or road shoes. probably mtb if your reading those sorts of mags.Try your local bike shop they should have a range to suit you,let them know your riding preferences and price range.Also try www.edinburghbicycle.com for ideas from their web pages. Practise clipping in and out off the pedals before riding for real, may save any unfortunate tumbles.

lukesaddy

thanks for the quick replies guys, are these pedals worth using, if i get the shoes?, i am a complete noob, what is the advantages of these over normal pedals and a pair of trainers?

ash68

Presume your using normal flat pedals at the mo.Shoes for your clipless pedals will have a stiffer sole than trainers and so will transfer your leg power more efficiently to the pedals.With your spd pedals the shoe clips into the pedal via the cleat which also stops your shoes slipping on the pedals. If you decide to go for it i don't think you'll regret it.Most cyclists now use some form of clipless pedals nuff said?

lukesaddy

thanks, i might buy a pair of shoes after i have bought a bottle holder, pump and bike rack