New Shoes & Pedals Help.....

Grovestarr

Hi all,

thanks in advance for any help and tips that anyone offers up........This is my first post on the site, I'm not overly new to bikes and riding but I have recently started taking it a bit more seriously now that I cycle to work.

I currently own a Carrera Kraken 2013 model, I want to get a few bits a pieces to make it more suitable for the road riding I do (I know I should've brought a road bike), anyway Im after a set of pedals and shoes to ride with however I'm completely new to this as I usually just ride in trainers.

Can anyone recommend any entry level pedals and shoes that aren't crazy expensive to make a start with and then if I get on with them I'm happy to upgrade. I have been thinking of getting the Shimano M424 pedals as this are suitable for both shoes and normal trainers.

Any pointers......

Cheers

wastegate86

Personally ran M530 pedals on a road bike for a year commuting and found them great
I'll warn you that once you've used spd clip in's for a while you'll hate riding on the road with trainers....much harder work
If your budget allows id go for shoes with a buckle fastener on top rather than velcro/laces

arthur_scrimshaw

I'd really avoid the M424 pedals, I bought some for my MTB when I started commuting and they were poor. The resin cage flexed every time I unclipped and popped the bearing end cap out. I sent them back and replaced them with m520s and never looked back. I wouldn't bother with dual purpose pedals as they are a compromise which doesn't work ime. Either go for flats or SPD.

unixnerd

M520s are the way to go. You can get them with a plug in that holds orange reflectors, not only does the law demand this but I find that on country roads it aids visibility.

Flubsterunited

^+1 m520 are fine shimano mt23 shoes are what I use to commute as they are ok for walking in and comfortable for my size 12 wide feet.