Cycling Shoe Help

busyliving

Hey all

Looking to get cycling shoes and pedals for my new bike...

But i've found the whole thing very confusing:o

So will the three of these go together?

Shoes: http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=18560;page=1;menu=1100,1115;mid=0;pgc=113:388;orderby=2
Cleats: http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=4640;menu=1000,4,136,137
Pedals: http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=347;menu=1000,4,136,33

Cheers in advance:D

Morgan

Shoes and pedals will be fine. You don't need to get the cleats separately - they come with the pedals.

busyliving

Morgan wrote: »

Shoes and pedals will be fine. You don't need to get the cleats separately - they come with the pedals.

Oh really?

Cheers for that mate

youtheman

If it was me I'd always goe for a pair of shoes that have a ratchet adjustment (like you get on a ski boot) for the top strap. Velcro on its own (for the top strap) won't give you the same adjustment or security.

ednwireland

i'd agree on the ratchets a tenner more
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=18561;page=1;menu=1100,1115;mid=2;pgc=0

Chris O Donoghue

The cleats that will work with those shoes and pedals are SPD-SL, the "SL" part is important because there are other other SPD cleats which are completely different, and will not fit some shoesl, and fit others using a special adapter.

Triangular cleats (SPD SL) give great leverage but you can't walk in them, unlike the SPD ones which are recessed into the sole and are suitable for couriers, touring etc.

busyliving

Can someone explain what the "Angular Float:+/- 3° - fixed cleats" means?

Cheers

Lumen

busyliving wrote: »

Can someone explain what the "Angular Float:+/- 3° - fixed cleats" means?

Cleats with angular float are included. Fixed cleats are available separately.

cdaly_

The ad says 'fixed cleats optional'. Angular float means you can twist your foot sideways +/- 3° without unclipping. Fixed cleats will start to unclip as soon as you twist your foot.
Go for the float to start with.

Chris O Donoghue

There are 2 types of float - angular and lateral. Angular determines how many degrees from straight-on your foot can turn without unclipping, Lateral float is how many millimeters side to side your foot can shift/slide.

Float varies from 0 degrees to 9, you have ot be careful to get your foot into its most natural position to avoid knee injuries.

Take a look here for some good advice:

http://helen-smeaton.suite101.com/how-to-choose-clipless-bike-pedals-a76430

busyliving

cdaly_ wrote: »

The ad says 'fixed cleats optional'. Angular float means you can twist your foot sideways +/- 3° without unclipping. Fixed cleats will start to unclip as soon as you twist your foot.
Go for the float to start with.

Cheers, that's perfect