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timberjack
timberjack Posts: 279
edited September 2011 in Road beginners
is it ok to use mountain bike pedals and shoes on a road bike, due to a bad car smash years ago i have very little movement in my left ankle and my right foot points out a bit, not a problem on my mountain bike but would road shoes and pedals constrain my feet too much and give me problems elsewhere. cheers
Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
Genisis Altitude 30, 09
Giant XTC4, 04

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  • RoadyForever
    RoadyForever Posts: 170
    Nah, it's fine. I use spd's on my commute (road) bike, it's easier to walk.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    timberjack wrote:
    is it ok to use mountain bike pedals and shoes on a road bike, due to a bad car smash years ago i have very little movement in my left ankle and my right foot points out a bit, not a problem on my mountain bike but would road shoes and pedals constrain my feet too much and give me problems elsewhere. cheers

    Perfectly fine mate. Loads of roadies use SPD pedals. I use that set up for commutting - like you I am not that confident clipping in and out - so use a pedal with spd on one side and a platform on the other. with recessed cleats in MTB shoes - it gives me lots of options.

    you are missing on that tight clipped in - big power transfer that something like spd\sl gives. but you can cross that bridge if\when you feel the need to.
  • rdt
    rdt Posts: 869
    If you use *very* stiff, eg carbon, soled recessed-cleat (MTB) shoes, there's no discernible difference in power transfer or hot spots compared to road shoes.

    The only disadvantage is they're a bit heavier due to the tread. Big plus side being practicality of being able to walk.

    The Crank Brothers Candy range of pedals are another alternative to SPDs, giving loads of pedal float and very easy double-sided entry (ooh-err). But pricier, and there have been durability issues in the past for some, though not me.
  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    Totally fine. As others have said, plenty of riders use SPD on their road bikes.

    I use them on my audax and fixed bikes as I like to be able to walk reasonably properly in cafes etc.

    Some people will say that you HAVE to use SPD-SL or similar as you should optimise your setup for cycling - but I prefer to optimise my setup to ensure I get to the cakes before them in their walk-like-a-duck shoes!
    :wink:
    Stuff about riding a bike a long way
  • timberjack
    timberjack Posts: 279
    no need to change then, just as well as i'm skint after buying my new bike, cheers
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
    Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
    Genisis Altitude 30, 09
    Giant XTC4, 04
  • fludey
    fludey Posts: 384
    I have used both only thing I would say is on my road bike I did catch my double sided spd's a couple of times pedaling into a corner. So you may wanna get single sided pedals. :D
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  • timberjack
    timberjack Posts: 279
    I,lll try my SPD's and see how i get on, Sunday will be my first proper road ride,Mountain bike helmet and baggy shorts too, :lol:
    Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu/Carbon, 2011
    Specialized Stumpjumper, 07
    Genisis Altitude 30, 09
    Giant XTC4, 04

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