s p d

im first to die
im first to die Posts: 224
edited September 2008 in MTB beginners
what are spd pedals what are the advantages in having this type of pedal/shoe combo
would they help me i ride mostly on trails around north yorks (only had bike 8 weeks first bike in 16 years really been bitten buy the bug saving up for a saracen zen one)
any help would be good
cheers
:D dean
if i had my time again would i take the time to make the right choices

naa thats no fun

Comments

  • cjw
    cjw Posts: 1,889
    Welcome to the forum, but try a search. Been covered hundreds of times with just about every aspect you can think off.

    Even Wiki gives some info on them http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_pedal
    London to Paris Forum
    http://cjwoods.com/london2paris

    Scott Scale 10
    Focus Izalco Team
  • teaboy
    teaboy Posts: 14
    I have just made the swap to SPD's and they are great. So much better for uphill work,and seem to help on the flat aswell, I bought some Shimano 520 pedals and 661 expert shoes from chain reaction and i'm very pleased with the products and service.

    Just be aware these shoes are small fitting so go at least a size bigger than normal.

    PS i have'nt fallen off clipped in yet but feel sure it will happen when i least expect it LOL

    Rich
  • Geriatrix
    Geriatrix Posts: 17
    teaboy wrote:
    I have just made the swap to SPD's and they are great. So much better for uphill work,and seem to help on the flat aswell, I bought some Shimano 520 pedals and 661 expert shoes from chain reaction and i'm very pleased with the products and service.

    Just be aware these shoes are small fitting so go at least a size bigger than normal.

    PS i have'nt fallen off clipped in yet but feel sure it will happen when i least expect it LOL

    Rich

    Be sure , not IF but When . . . .

    You will fall over , just hope its a nice soft place with no mates around to laugh !!!

    :lol::lol::lol:
  • cjw
    cjw Posts: 1,889
    And of course the other time you come off is when it is wet and really muddy. Bike comes to a standstill in the nice icky deep mud with the back wheel spinning and .... over you go :lol:

    Happened to me a few times in the Winter :oops:
    London to Paris Forum
    http://cjwoods.com/london2paris

    Scott Scale 10
    Focus Izalco Team
  • Bmjboy
    Bmjboy Posts: 680
    Isnt the rule of the SPD that you will fall off infront of several people you dont know in a comedy fashion?

    Im sure Jesus said it.
    "I don't do double-entendres, but I do like to slip a big one in occasionally"

    Giant Trance X2 / Garmin Edge 305 / Empty Wallet
  • batch78
    batch78 Posts: 1,320
    In answer to your specific question, yes they'll help you, but only if you get on with them.

    In answer to your general question, "any help would be good", use punctuation and the search tool. :roll:

Categories