Clipless Pedals

CaptSlow

Ok guys, So I'm currently riding a carrera hybrid with flat pedals. Now before September I'm hoping to have a road bike, so do I wait until then and get clipless pedals with the new bike or do I take the plunge now and replace my flat pedals on the hybrid?

keezx

You can of coarse use the hybrid as a testcase for pedals, it's up to you.
I recommend SPD SL...........

pastryboy

Get used to them now so your new bike doesn't get scratched when you have your inevitable fall.

iron-clover

Yup, I would also replace now. I have one sided clipless pedals on my Carrerra hybrid, one side is a flat pedal and the other is a mtb spd.
That way on long rides I ride clipless with my mtb shoes, and for short hops around town I can still pedal comfortably with normal shoes.

Don't get these pedals with road shoes though- the exposed small metal cleat is very dodgy to walk on and you can't pedal on the flat side of the pedal as the cleat will glance off- only use with recessed cleat mtb shoes.

You could put road style cleats on for now, as you can just about pedal on those pedals in ordinary shoes but its not as convenient for hops around town.

CaptSlow

Thanks for the replies.

Was looking at these - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540 ... rt-pedals/

anyone got any idea if I can put the cleats on a pair mountain bike shoes then?

northpole

CaptSlow wrote:

Thanks for the replies.

Was looking at these - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540 ... rt-pedals/

anyone got any idea if I can put the cleats on a pair mountain bike shoes then?

No. These are SPD-SL compatible only which are road cleats for road shoes.

Peter

CaptSlow

ok. has anyone got any recommendation as to what pedals/shoes combos to get? Preferably with mountain bike shoes so I can also walk in them a little easier ?

freezing77

Shimano m520 pedals, they are cheap, very reliable and long lasting.

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-pedals-cleats/shimano-m520-spd-pedals/10782340.html?utm_source=googleprod&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gp_cycling&affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&gclid=CjwKEAjw3YipBRDL2bHhjLmFkQsSJADtzktj5qOlAKTEmU9J9xo7rnEu-dHseMnbfnZ7CxXH1hBjZBoCs2Xw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&variation=10784519

For shoes something like these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-m064-mtb-spd-shoes-2014/rp-prod69966

CaptSlow

freezing77 wrote:

Shimano m520 pedals, they are cheap, very reliable and long lasting.

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-pedals-cleats/shimano-m520-spd-pedals/10782340.html?utm_source=googleprod&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gp_cycling&affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&gclid=CjwKEAjw3YipBRDL2bHhjLmFkQsSJADtzktj5qOlAKTEmU9J9xo7rnEu-dHseMnbfnZ7CxXH1hBjZBoCs2Xw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&variation=10784519

For shoes something like these
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-m064-mtb-spd-shoes-2014/rp-prod69966

Fantastic ! and all for around £50. Cheers guys.

jameses

Just a word of warning, in my experience Shimano shoes are smaller/narrower than the sizing would suggest, so try a pair on before you buy!

CaptSlow

JamesEs wrote:

Just a word of warning, in my experience Shimano shoes are smaller/narrower than the sizing would suggest, so try a pair on before you buy!

Will do. Ill try them on instore before buying anything then! Just as well I checked back before hitting checkout.