Going clipless

cm59
cm59 Posts: 51
edited May 2009 in Road beginners
Hi im buying my first set of clipless pedals and shoes do i need to buy shoes pedals and the relevant cleats for the pedal or do the shoes come with a particular cleat?
Ive got my eye on look pedals but shimano shoes is this possible?

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  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Cleats always come with the pedals, not the shoes. You can use any combination of brands providing the shoes have the correct bolt holes for the chosen cleats.

    This page shows the common bolt patterns and compatibility.
  • cm59
    cm59 Posts: 51
    ok cheers just to be sure beforei order will these
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sco ... s-ec017746
    fit with these:
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... s-ec006321
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Yes I think they will, the shoes have 3 bolt fittings which = SPD-SL compatible.
  • cm59
    cm59 Posts: 51
    cheers
  • cm59
    cm59 Posts: 51
    im just over a 44 should i get a 45 do cycling shoes come up small generally?
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    cm59 wrote:
    im just over a 44 should i get a 45 do cycling shoes come up small generally?

    there is no answer to that other than "try them on first"....
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    The sizing often seems small, in Shimano I needed 47 instead of my usual 45, Northwave 46, only Specialized fitted me in 45. No experience of the ones you are looking at. But of course the best idea is to try on instore (as above).

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