spd / spd-sl advice

StanwaySteve62
StanwaySteve62 Posts: 702
edited April 2010 in Road beginners
About to buy some shimano rt80 shoes
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=44391
It says SPD but can I buy these to use with them?? which are SPD-SL
Other people have bought them at the same time allegedly so guess will work
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=5369

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  • StanwaySteve62
    StanwaySteve62 Posts: 702
    May have found my own answer to this which is NO
  • StanwaySteve62
    StanwaySteve62 Posts: 702
    Think I will go for these instead
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31712
    any thoughts on the spd Vs spd-sl options?
  • Rich Hcp
    Rich Hcp Posts: 1,355
    Make sure they fit.

    Sizings on cycling shoes are a bit, um, unconventional!
    Richard

    Giving it Large
  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    You really need to go into a shop and try shoes on, the size of cycling shoes bears no resemblance to the size you would normally buy :?
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    SPD'S are easier to use - but SPD-SL provide greater power transfer - you feel more attached to the bike. - If you leaning towards racing or speed \ performance SL is the way to go.

    I like northwave shoes - might want to check those out.
  • Meds1962
    Meds1962 Posts: 391
    The SPD pedals are more for mountain biking because they are less likely to become clogged with mud, the cleats are small and fit into a recess in the shoe sole and this means you can walk pretty much normally whereas the SL have large cleats that do not recess into the shoe and not really designed for walking.

    Nothing wrong with SPD for a road bike though, one advantage is that many are double sided and are very easy to clip into and some have a resonabe size platform for good contact area.

    If you need to do some walking during your rides the SPD will be better suited. SDP SL are ok if walking is limited to cafe stops and you're more concerned with power transfer for training, racing etc or if you're a road enthusiast that wants to look the part.
    O na bawn i fel LA
  • StanwaySteve62
    StanwaySteve62 Posts: 702
    bought the RT80s.
    Now need to find the 'right' pedal.
  • ian_s
    ian_s Posts: 183
    Good deal by the looks of things, but you will need SPD (NOT SPD-SL) pedals to go with them. SPD-SL, despite the similar name, is completely different (3 bolts to start with).
  • StanwaySteve62
    StanwaySteve62 Posts: 702
    yep got that now THX,
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    These will work well with the RT-80's and are a decent price. http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-pedals/shimano-bike-pedals/shimano-m520-spd-pedal.html
    Cycling weakly
  • StanwaySteve62
    StanwaySteve62 Posts: 702
    How about these cheapies?
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=13013

    Looks like you could pop to the shops on them with normal trainers on
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    StanwaySteve62 wrote:
    How about these cheapies?
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=13013

    Looks like you could pop to the shops on them with normal trainers on

    The egg-beaters aren't renowned for being the most rugged - better paying the extra fiver for the Shimano's - they're bullet-proof.
    Cycling weakly

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