Stupid question...

[sidicks]

Just bought a hybrid bike in the Evans clearance sale so that I can do some fairly gentle cycling with my wife on various 'off road' routes near where we live.

I already have a road bike with Keo pedals - given that I'm not intending to be doing serious off road biking where i'd be getting really dirty, is it possible to buy another set of the same Keo pedals to use on the hybrid so that I could use my 'road' shoes for both bikes, or do I need to consider a separate pair of mountain bike shoes with different pedals?

Thanks

Sidicks

Edited by sidicks on Saturday 26th September 21:23

[SoliD]

That is a stupid question.

Just get another set of Keo compatible pedals.

[MadDad]

You absolutely need a new set of MTB specific pedals as well as decent (expensive) shoes. Also, you will need a full face helmet (with a visor), full finger gloves, 'baggies' with liners, a baggy top with a lairy logo on it, MTB specific glasses, extremely high powered light (in case you are out at dusk), and a backpack stocked with at least 10 can of Red Bull (other energy drinks are available).....



I think that's the answer you were after!!!

[SteveSteveson]

The issue off road is not dirt, but putting your foot down. Personally I wouldn't want to ride of road with Look style cleats. Even on easy off road/gravel track/tow path I would still want to be able to put my foot down or walk if needed. You never know when you might come across a badly rutted bit of an path. If I were you I would stick to trainers and flat pedals for the hybrid.

[sidicks]

SteveSteveson said:

The issue off road is not dirt, but putting your foot down. Personally I wouldn't want to ride of road with Look style cleats. Even on easy off road/gravel track/tow path I would still want to be able to put my foot down or walk if needed. You never know when you might come across a badly rutted bit of an path. If I were you I would stick to trainers and flat pedals for the hybrid.

Thanks - this is where i was coming from.

This morning I tried to fit some new Keo 'Classic 2' pedals, but the thread does't appear to be the right size to fit the crank, unless i'm being particularly incompetent? I know I haven't got the right size allen key to tighten them up fully but thought I'd be able to install them most of the way by hand?

Looks like I have two choices:
1) Return the Keos and replace them with standard pedals
2) Return the Keos and buy some mountain bike shoes along with different pedals

At least I saved 35% on the bike...!

[SixPotBelly]

sidicks said:

Thanks - this is where i was coming from.

This morning I tried to fit some new Keo 'Classic 2' pedals, but the thread does't appear to be the right size to fit the crank, unless i'm being particularly incompetent? I know I haven't got the right size allen key to tighten them up fully but thought I'd be able to install them most of the way by hand?

Looks like I have two choices:
1) Return the Keos and replace them with standard pedals
2) Return the Keos and buy some mountain bike shoes along with different pedals

At least I saved 35% on the bike...!

You have remembered the left pedal has a reverse thread, haven't you?

(Sorry if you're a veteran of 40 years' cycling and I'm insulting you. But if you're relatively new and no-one's told you yet you wouldn't know...)

[sidicks]

SixPotBelly said:

You have remembered the left pedal has a reverse thread, haven't you?

(Sorry if you're a veteran of 40 years' cycling and I'm insulting you. But if you're relatively new and no-one's told you yet you wouldn't know...)

Not a veteran by any means, and no offence taken!

Just been out to have another go and although a bit stiff at first, both pedals are now in place!

Just need to consider whether i should buy a pair of mountain bike shoes to use with this bike...

Edited by sidicks on Sunday 27th September 12:26

[SixPotBelly]

sidicks said:

Not a veteran by any means, and no offence taken!

Just been out to have another go - it was late and dark last night when i got home - and although a bit stiff at first, both pedals are now in place!

Just need to consider whether i should buy a pair of mountain bike shoes to use with this bike...

Edited by sidicks on Sunday 27th September 12:24

Cool. Glad you sorted it.

Personally, I would. I don't like riding flat pedals and Shimano MTB SPD pedals are cheap. Tension is lower than on road pedals and you can clip out of them so easily that getting a foot down quickly if you lose the bike isn't a worry. You can even walk in them. And the cheap pair of MTB shoes you'll also need will stop you getting your nice road shoes dirty.

Incidentally, Shimano used to do a pedal that had a flat one side and an SPD the other. I had them on my spare MTB (when I had one) for use by house guests. Downside was foregoing the dual-sided SPD, of course. That was a decade ago and don't know if they make them though.

[SixPotBelly]

...but as you've got the Looks on now I'd stick with the same pair of shoes.

If you're going to buy dedicated MTB shoes you may as well get MTB pedals. The pedals would be the cheaper of the two purchases.

[Usget]

I've got Keo 2s on my road bike and I definitely wouldn't fancy them on my mountain bike, so I've got SPDs and proper MTB shoes with recessed cleats and knobbly tread. £20 for the pedals, £40 for the shoes, money well spent.

[sidicks]

Usget said:

I've got Keo 2s on my road bike and I definitely wouldn't fancy them on my mountain bike, so I've got SPDs and proper MTB shoes with recessed cleats and knobbly tread. £20 for the pedals, £40 for the shoes, money well spent.

Thanks for the confirmation. I've now ordered SPDs and MTB shoes and will take back the Keos tomorrow.

[SixPotBelly]

Good move