Clipless pedal help

gixernick
gixernick Posts: 180
edited October 2011 in Road beginners
I've struggled a bit on the commute getting clipped in off the junctions/roundabouts. Is there a pedal that floats the right way up when it's empty so I don't need to try to flick it the right way up first then clip in?
I've cuttently got an entry level Shimano SPD-SL pedals.

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  • RoadyForever
    RoadyForever Posts: 170
    I wouldn't recommend spd-sl's for commuting. I have a double sided spd peddles on my commute bike (they also have extra grip around the peddle for you can use trainers or shoes with them aswell.

    For proper riding though I prefer spd-sl, much better coupling!
  • gixernick
    gixernick Posts: 180
    The problem being my commute is 28miles, mostly B road and A road however I go through Rugely, Cannock and Willenhall.
  • t5nel
    t5nel Posts: 365
    I currently commute on SPD-SL and with hindsight it was probably a mistake - that said they feel loads nicer than SPD in terms of really planting your foot in the optimum place

    I only have one road bike and dont want to constantly change pedals so I leave the SPD-SL on there.

    I haven't had any moments on them as I am pretty good with pedals but sometimes I lose a bit of time at junctions if I cant engage quickly. I can not put the hammer down without both feet properly engaged.

    I have had standard SPD on MTB and I still think these are easier to get in. Another big benefit is that our bike park at work is gravel - fine in SPD cleats but HELL on SPD-SL or LOOK cleats
    My bikes
    MTB - 1997 Kona Kula
    Hybrid - Kona Dew Deluxe
    Road - 2011 Ribble Gran Fondo, Omega Matrix Ultegra
  • gixernick
    gixernick Posts: 180
    t5nel- I'm in the same boat re one bike and pedals and have also had SPD's on MTB however had to get ri of them as they give an old ankle injury loads of jip!
  • RoadieBob
    RoadieBob Posts: 48
    Speedplay pedals don't require any 'flipping' - they're double sided so similar in that respect to SPDs. I did try them as I hoped that they'd be the best of both worlds - easy to get into for commuting, but still offering the same positive connection as traditional road clipless pedals (SPD-SL etc.), but I didn't like the feel at all. Some people swear by them though.
    If you're going to switch between two different set of pedals, make sure you're aware of any differences in stack height that might require a change in saddle height.

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