MTB pedals + shoes on road bike?
Mattcee
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I bought a road bike at the weekend which didn't come with pedals but have a spare pair of Shimano XT M780 XC SPD pedals and Shimano AM45 SPD shoes as I've gone back to flats on my MTB.
Aside from the looks I may get from some other road enthusiasts, the above combo of Shimano MTB pedals/shoes should be ok on a road yes?
I can't really justify spending another £150+ on 'proper' road shoes + pedals if they'll be of no real benefit aside from looks.
Aside from the looks I may get from some other road enthusiasts, the above combo of Shimano MTB pedals/shoes should be ok on a road yes?
I can't really justify spending another £150+ on 'proper' road shoes + pedals if they'll be of no real benefit aside from looks.
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Thye'll be fine, I rode for two years on a pair of shimano shoes and SPDs.Advocate of disc brakes.0
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This is not an issue at all.
Many of us have done several club TTs and similar on Egg Beaters or similar. I still see them all the time on 'serious' (keen) cyclists' bikes.
Road pedals are a lovely thing, but they have their limitations; walking can be amusing and putting a foot down on a painted yellow line in driving rain can be slightly slippery.
Ride on the pedals you have. And walk in comfort and safety to and from your bike.
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Good stuff - thanks guys
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As above. There's no performance benefit from using 'road' branded kit; despite what the marketing men insinuate, and the gullible victims that buy into the nonsense obediently parrot, no less power will be going into your cranks. SPD should really be called the 'Universal' pedal system. There are things I like about my Keos, but whilst SPD is made to a constraint, it's a great all rounder.0
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Stick with those, really nice pedals! Currently racing on SPD, can't be bothered refitting my SPD-SL.0
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I bought a road bike at the weekend which didn't come with pedals but have a spare pair of Shimano XT M780 XC SPD pedals and Shimano AM45 SPD shoes as I've gone back to flats on my MTB.
Aside from the looks I may get from some other road enthusiasts, the above combo of Shimano MTB pedals/shoes should be ok on a road yes?
I can't really justify spending another £150+ on 'proper' road shoes + pedals if they'll be of no real benefit aside from looks.
What 'looks'? Half the road riders in my club (including me) use SPD and closer to 100% in the winter.0 -
Never bothered with them when I first started using clipless I got a set of Shimano M424's. Still using them on the road bike keep meaning to get some smaller M525's but meh they do the same job. Plus side is you can walk into a coffee shop and generally walk about more easily I often wear my SPD shoes at work .0
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I use SPDs, no problems here, and the shoes are more practical, you can still get mtb shoes that look pretty slick like road shoes anyway, just the difference is you can actually walk in them0
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Probably easier with your MTB SPD pedals as they're double sided ! Unlike road pedals. These road pedals always have an annoying habit of flipping upside down while setting off from a junction and need a quick flick back with the toes."The Prince of Wales is now the King of France" - Calton Kirby0
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I had an MTB then got a road bike and had several pairs of SPD shoes so the choice of clipless option was a no-brainer for me. Been on SPD for 20+ years even though now I have road bikes.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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I'll be swapping back to my MTB spds for winter as I have some very good gore tex boots which are much warmer than any road & overshoe comination.
PLus I wouldn't want to get my white shoes dirty :roll:Advocate of disc brakes.0 -
On this issue , what mtb type shoe would members recommend ?
This is the spec , Not to bulky ,can walk relatively easy in them , wide fore foot , any deal out there for this type of shoe ?
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On this issue , what mtb type shoe would members recommend ?
This is the spec , Not to bulky ,can walk relatively easy in them , wide fore foot , any deal out there for this type of shoe ?
regards
ILG
I use Shimano M088, although they've been replaced now. By M089!
I had the standard fit but not numb toes so bought the wide fit instead, no problems since and I've been using them for nearly two years now. Although the uppers are starting to get a little slack.
Probably not the stiffest, but nice to walk in.0 -
Thye'll be fine, I rode for two years on a pair of shimano shoes and SPDs.
you rode for 2 years? you must have been tired!www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
On this issue , what mtb type shoe would members recommend ?
This is the spec , Not to bulky ,can walk relatively easy in them , wide fore foot , any deal out there for this type of shoe ?
regards
ILG
Shimano XC61s here (with some XT pedals). Nice fitting, stiff soles and don't look at all out of place on a road bike.0 -
On this issue , what mtb type shoe would members recommend ?
This is the spec , Not to bulky ,can walk relatively easy in them , wide fore foot , any deal out there for this type of shoe ?
regards
ILG
Shimano XC61s here (with some XT pedals). Nice fitting, stiff soles and don't look at all out of place on a road bike.
I've looked at those before, they don't come in a wide fitting do they?0 -
I currently use a lower spec model but my next pair will be these:- http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sidi-drako-carbon-srs-vernice-mtb-shoes-1/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360681633&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360681633uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Shoes&utm_medium=base&utm_content=sP1W6qGYv_dc%7Cpcrid%7C54887859422%7Cpkw%7C%7Cpmt%7C%7Cprd%7C5360681633uk
But the bl00dy old ones just won't wear out. 10 years and still as good as new!The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
On this issue , what mtb type shoe would members recommend ?
This is the spec , Not to bulky ,can walk relatively easy in them , wide fore foot , any deal out there for this type of shoe ?
regards
ILG
Shimano XC61s here (with some XT pedals). Nice fitting, stiff soles and don't look at all out of place on a road bike.
I've looked at those before, they don't come in a wide fitting do they?
Not sure... the W after the code in mine means white rather than wide.
Shimano site claims they are 'available in wide type' and I'd track them down if you have wide feet as mine are quite a narrow fit - perfect for my feet.0 -
I have used, and currently use both Road and MTB pedals/shoes on various road bikes, and much prefer road shoes/pedals.
No one is going to sneer at you, thats a myth.
Don't listen to people who say there is no difference, because there is.
Same as there is a difference between Closure types on shoes and groupsets etc. etc. etc.
(Someone will be along demanding that I prove this in a minute :roll: )
Accept there is a difference, no matter how large or small, how important or unimportant, and then buy the ones you want/can afford.
I find road a better connection, prefer the engagement point being a lot further forward, and they make a much nicer clicky sound.
If you already have the MTB shoes/pedals then its a no brainer to use those for now.
Don't rule out trying Road shoes/pedals one day though0 -
I have both and swap between them a lot!! I have a CX bike so for racing (of AdventureX type events) I use my MTB shoes, and for club rides I use my pure road shoes, both on SPD pedals.
A lot of the road guys (and gals) I ride with have touring shoes, which are sort of a half way house (recessed cleat for easier walking and road shoe type uppers).
Yes they are different, but for my level of riding there's not a huge amount in it.0 -
I notice none of your pros actually involve riding the bike.
I find road a better connection, prefer the engagement point being a lot further forward, and they make a much nicer clicky sound.
If you already have the MTB shoes/pedals then its a no brainer to use those for now.
Don't rule out trying Road shoes/pedals one day though
??? The first two do, and unless you clip in and out without going anywhere then so does the third effectively.0 -
shimano m520 shoes + shimano m089 spd shoes do me just fine0
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Andrew Coggan found in the late '80s that there was no difference in power output between flat platforms/clips and straps/clipless, and it seems to be commonly accepted now that pulling on your pedals won't help you. I think it's pretty obvious, myself...0 -
They refer to moving away from a start except for the first one (if you mean they feel different when actually riding). Once clipped in I can't feel any difference if the same shoes are used and as far as engagement being further forward and the clickey sound that all occurs in the first 2 seconds of a ride that might go for hours. Like buying a VW because of the "thunk " of the door closing. (assuming you guys get those adds there)
I notice none of your pros actually involve riding the bike.
I find road a better connection, prefer the engagement point being a lot further forward, and they make a much nicer clicky sound.
If you already have the MTB shoes/pedals then its a no brainer to use those for now.
Don't rule out trying Road shoes/pedals one day though
??? The first two do, and unless you clip in and out without going anywhere then so does the third effectively.
Yeah right, so the engagement could be on the heel and would be exactly the same wouldn't it :roll:
The engagement point is twice per rotation (le. left then right) ;-)
Hey, if you like your spds as much as I like my set up, then great.
Just because you can feel no difference, does not mean that there is no difference.
The VW ad's are referencing quality lol, so not such a bad analogy lol.
I am just trying to help the OP, but you guys carry on with your mission to slag off decent kit.
No skin off my nose ;-)
Please remember that I both support and did exactly the same as the OP is proposing to do.
I am just open to better options, unlike some.
Just sell your mtb shoes/pedals OP and get some clips/straps.
They are just as good apparently, and definitely acceptable in the 80's ;-)
One big beauty of cycling for me is that little things make a big difference.
Whether that difference is measurable, or provable is not that important.
People with a £60 velcro MTB shoe/pedal set up would love to feel its as good as a £500 super light/stiff/conected, well engineered axle, double latest multi rotational and pop to undo Boa gig, but thats pure b0ll0cks.
If you don't agree, then spend your £440 on something you do like. Simples (squeak).0 -
The fact that clipless pedals or clips and straps keep your feet on the pedals is the reason to use them. It just doesn't increase the amount of power you produce for a given effort (again, I thought that was obvious). In general you just shouldn't be yanking on the pedals.0
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19663523#p19663523]Simon Masterson[/url] wrote:The fact that clipless pedals or clips and straps keep your feet on the pedals is the reason to use them. It just doesn't increase the amount of power you produce for a given effort (again, I thought that was obvious). In general you just shouldn't be yanking on the pedals.
You've never had your pedal stoke analysed, have you? The best pedal action produces power evenly around the entire circle of the stroke.To err is human, but to make a real balls up takes a super computer.0 -
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You've never had your pedal stoke analysed, have you? The best pedal action produces power evenly around the entire circle of the stroke.
Surely even the pros dont achieve this? They may strive to but perfection is probably unrealistic - thats why they introduced oval rings to even things out as much as possible.0
