Pedals and Shoes

Skippy2309
Skippy2309 Posts: 426
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
A rather noob question

How do cleats (?) work? I know they stop you slipping from the pedals but how do you release yourself from them?

I am thinking I should invest in some proper shoes and pedals, as I am doing around 26miles a day, only issue is I am on a very very very tight budget, they will be mainly be used for the commute to work so they need to be comfortable.

What set do you guys recommend?
FCN: 5/6 Fixed Gear (quite rapid) in normal clothes and clips :D

Cannondale CAAD9 / Mongoose Maurice (heavily modified)

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    you generally twist your foot to release.

    it does depend on the system you buy though.
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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Shimano m20 pedals for £20 from merlin cycles and DHB M1 shoes £40ish from wiggle.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    The SM-SH56 multi-release cleats are very good. They can be released by twisting in any direction and they will (with considerable force) release in an upwards direction. Recommended.
  • Skippy2309
    Skippy2309 Posts: 426
    Cheers Guys and Girls, Gonna go for some pedals that I can use with bog standard trainers as well as proper bike shoes.

    going to go for them bike shoes recommended on here :D
    FCN: 5/6 Fixed Gear (quite rapid) in normal clothes and clips :D

    Cannondale CAAD9 / Mongoose Maurice (heavily modified)

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