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Hiya,
Newbie to the cycling forum. I bought a Baordman Team at the weekend having wanted a racing bike for the last 2 years, it came with plastic pedals which they put on for the test ride.
I am tempted by http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_M324_Com... so I am able to get use to the bike before having to get use to the clip in shoes as well.
Plus I have stretched my finances pretty tight to get the bike and dont really want the cost of shoes as well at the moment. If I was to get the combination pedals and want to use them with clip in shoes at a later date would I need to buy the shoes and also cleats to suit?
Never thought I'd get this confused over pedals!!!!!
Thanks
Andy
Newbie to the cycling forum. I bought a Baordman Team at the weekend having wanted a racing bike for the last 2 years, it came with plastic pedals which they put on for the test ride.
I am tempted by http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_M324_Com... so I am able to get use to the bike before having to get use to the clip in shoes as well.
Plus I have stretched my finances pretty tight to get the bike and dont really want the cost of shoes as well at the moment. If I was to get the combination pedals and want to use them with clip in shoes at a later date would I need to buy the shoes and also cleats to suit?
Never thought I'd get this confused over pedals!!!!!
Thanks
Andy
the combination pedals are spds on one side and flats on the other. they "usually" fall flat side down when you get off them but its not a problem to flip them over when moving off from lights etc.
although roadies tend to use clipless rather than spds, its a good all round set up and the shoes/pedals can be use don an off road bike if you have one too. walking in spds is also far easier than clipless....
although roadies tend to use clipless rather than spds, its a good all round set up and the shoes/pedals can be use don an off road bike if you have one too. walking in spds is also far easier than clipless....
Ive never used those pedals but probably wouldnt advise to be honest
Most things in life which are a compromise end up being a ermmm ermmmm compromise......
I have a Shimano MTB pedal that lets you clip in but also ride as a flat with regular shoes/trainers
Its much more tricky to clip into than a dedicated SPD pedal and so I usually dont bother which defeats its purpose
As suggested you may also find the clippy bit of that pedal on the wrong side when you want to engage it
I have no probs with MTB pedals on a road bike however some purists may throw their arms up in horror
However you will certainly find it easier to walk with MTB shoes and cleats
(My own preference is road pedals on the road, MTB pedals on the MTB)
Id leave the plastic pedals that come with it for the time being
Getting on a hardcore road bike is challenging enough, well it was for me, that you probably dont need the novelty of clipless pedals thrown into the mix as well until you are ready
Cheers!
Most things in life which are a compromise end up being a ermmm ermmmm compromise......
I have a Shimano MTB pedal that lets you clip in but also ride as a flat with regular shoes/trainers
Its much more tricky to clip into than a dedicated SPD pedal and so I usually dont bother which defeats its purpose
As suggested you may also find the clippy bit of that pedal on the wrong side when you want to engage it
I have no probs with MTB pedals on a road bike however some purists may throw their arms up in horror
However you will certainly find it easier to walk with MTB shoes and cleats
(My own preference is road pedals on the road, MTB pedals on the MTB)
Id leave the plastic pedals that come with it for the time being
Getting on a hardcore road bike is challenging enough, well it was for me, that you probably dont need the novelty of clipless pedals thrown into the mix as well until you are ready
Cheers!
RRS_Staffs said:
Ive never used those pedals but probably wouldnt advise to be honest
Most things in life which are a compromise end up being a ermmm ermmmm compromise......
I have a Shimano MTB pedal that lets you clip in but also ride as a flat with regular shoes/trainers
Its much more tricky to clip into than a dedicated SPD pedal and so I usually dont bother which defeats its purpose
As suggested you may also find the clippy bit of that pedal on the wrong side when you want to engage it
I have no probs with MTB pedals on a road bike however some purists may throw their arms up in horror
However you will certainly find it easier to walk with MTB shoes and cleats
(My own preference is road pedals on the road, MTB pedals on the MTB)
Id leave the plastic pedals that come with it for the time being
Getting on a hardcore road bike is challenging enough, well it was for me, that you probably dont need the novelty of clipless pedals thrown into the mix as well until you are ready
Cheers!
Agree with the above.Most things in life which are a compromise end up being a ermmm ermmmm compromise......
I have a Shimano MTB pedal that lets you clip in but also ride as a flat with regular shoes/trainers
Its much more tricky to clip into than a dedicated SPD pedal and so I usually dont bother which defeats its purpose
As suggested you may also find the clippy bit of that pedal on the wrong side when you want to engage it
I have no probs with MTB pedals on a road bike however some purists may throw their arms up in horror
However you will certainly find it easier to walk with MTB shoes and cleats
(My own preference is road pedals on the road, MTB pedals on the MTB)
Id leave the plastic pedals that come with it for the time being
Getting on a hardcore road bike is challenging enough, well it was for me, that you probably dont need the novelty of clipless pedals thrown into the mix as well until you are ready
Cheers!
Just use normal toeclips & straps whilst you're getting used to the bike, you can then change to spds or a dedicated road pedal. I bought a pair of Outland (Look Keo style) pedals from Merlin recently for £22 which are great.
RRS_Staffs said:
I have no probs with MTB pedals on a road bike however some purists may throw their arms up in horror
True. The proper road pedal is the likes of Time or Look or similar. Probably the best value is Look Keo Classic. A proper shoe is required, but it need not break the bank.Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff