Advice on clipless pedal

tuxy

I think it's about time I looked into clipless pedals.
The only problem is my bike could be used for 2km trips to the shop or 100km cycles. Not sure what is the best option. It's a road bike so I would like light weight pedals and shoes but I wouldn't be able to walk around tescos with racing cleat shoes right?

funnights74

You could go for the spd pedals and shoes, they have more of a " built in" cleat which allow walking around in slightly easier.

awec

I have look keo road pedals on my bike (the sort where the cleat on the shoe sticks out) and would use it like you, short and long trips.

I can cycle with my pedals wearing normal trainers. A 2km trip to the shop would be easy. It's not amazingly comfortable so long distance trips in normal trainers would be a definite no go. But short trips to the shop etc you can definitely do. So long as speed etc isn't an issue and you aren't going to be pedalling like a mad one.

triggermortis

You can get rubber covers to go over your cleats for walking if you need to. I got some recently and they are excellent. Not too cheap for what they are, but they work well. Can't add a link at the moment as I'm replying from my phone but I got them from wiggle (.co.uk)

tuxy

Good advise so far. I'm looking to spend about €50 on the pedals.
If trainers and SPD pedals work for short trips then that's my problem solved.

What do people think of these?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52885

Are mixed spd and flat pedals a bad idea?

Mycroft H

tuxy wrote: »

I think it's about time I looked into clipless pedals.
The only problem is my bike could be used for 2km trips to the shop or 100km cycles. Not sure what is the best option. It's a road bike so I would like light weight pedals and shoes but I wouldn't be able to walk around tescos with racing cleat shoes right?

MTB shoes have recessed cleats that enable you to have a stroll around while not on the bike.

I use MTB pedals and while I don't race, I've found them to be a significant improvement over toe clips and runners.

awec

tuxy wrote: »

Good advise so far. I'm looking to spend about €50 on the pedals.
If trainers and SPD pedals work for short trips then that's my problem solved.

What do people think of these?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52885

Are mixed spd and flat pedals a bad idea?

My pedals aren't SPD. I have the Look Keo's which means my shoes have the cleat that sticks out.

SPD pedals are he ones where the cleat is recessed in the shoe so you can walk normal (mountain bike ones).

But I can pedal my Look keo's with normal trainers too, is what I meant.

tuxy

Ah I see, I'm just looking this stuff up for the first time so I'm a bit clueless.

route66

I use these double-sided Shimano pedals: link and these MTB Shoes to match: link

The double sided pedals will suit your requirements - you can use them comfortably with regular shoes. The MTB shoes in the link above allow you to walk around without looking like you are wearing flippers; the combination of these and the pedals work well. Ordering shoes online can be difficult. Read all available comments and you will get an idea - consider ordering shoes 1 (or 2 in my case) sizes up from your norm. Also consider wearing them very loose to prevent foot pain.

Mycroft H

tuxy wrote: »

Good advise so far. I'm looking to spend about €50 on the pedals.
If trainers and SPD pedals work for short trips then that's my problem solved.

What do people think of these?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52885

Are mixed spd and flat pedals a bad idea?

I've these ones. They are genuine Shimano and quite good (and cheaper then the wellgo ones on CRC)

Flats are decent for pottering about and the clipless side, well, works as it should.

If you wan't to save another 10 euros and put it toward the shoes, you could go for the bog standard SPD pedals @ 19 euros.

(If you sign up to Rose's newsletter you get 10 euros off your first purchase over 50 euros)

tuxy

Well I was thinking of getting stiff road shoes. Would these work with these 2 sided pedals?

I will get the pedals online. For the shoes I will probably spend the extra cash and go to a bike shop.

If Look Keo's will do the job and are not too expensive then that's what I will go for.

awec

The 2 sided pedals are flat on 1 side and the MTB variety on the other, so no the road shoes don't work with those.

My pedals were 80 euro and the shoes 85 euro, but the pedals were not the entry level ones and I'm pretty sure there's a cheaper model.

tuxy

What pedal do you have? Are they the Look KEO Classic Pedals?

awec

tuxy wrote: »

What pedal do you have? Are they the Look KEO Classic Pedals?

These ones:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13079

rich.d.berry

These are more like the shoes and pedals that you want. You can walk around Tesco quite comfortably but being a proper road shoe the sole is stiff.

Mycroft H

awec wrote: »

These ones:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13079

They are 23 quid cheaper on RoseVersand (No I don't work for them, they are just silly cheap for pedals....

With the 10 euro voucher they come in at 50 euro shipped.

http://www.roseversand.com/article/look-pedals-keo-classic/aid:151981

tuxy

rich.d.berry wrote: »

These are more like the shoes and pedals that you want. You can walk around Tesco quite comfortably but being a proper road shoe the sole is stiff.

They look perfect. Any real downside over other pedal/shoe combination?

awec

My advice mate is go to your local bike shop and talk to them.

You'll want to try the shoes on anyway. Too tight = pain, too lose = blisters.

Mycroft H

tuxy wrote: »

They look perfect. Any real downside over other pedal/shoe combination?

I've Mavic shoes. The are pretty good. I can't get shimano to fit me (12.5UK) as they usually only go as far up as euro 48 and they are quite tight (Shimano tend to size quite small). I would go into a bike shop and try on a few for size, if the price is right buy them there and if not, you now know what fits and you can find them cheaper online.

tuxy

awec wrote: »

My advice mate is go to your local bike shop and talk to them.

You'll want to try the shoes on anyway. Too tight = pain, too lose = blisters.

Yeah I think you could be right. I will do that, at least I have some kind of idea going in to them now.

Thanks for the help everyone

route66

rich.d.berry wrote: »

These are more like the shoes and pedals that you want. You can walk around Tesco quite comfortably but being a proper road shoe the sole is stiff.

I like the look of those shoes - but I'm confused!

I didn't think you can mix road shoes with SPD pedals. Are these MTB shoes in disguise or do they come with cleats for SPD and Road pedals ???

hardCopy

route66 wrote: »

I use these double-sided Shimano pedals: link and these MTB Shoes to match: link

The double sided pedals will suit your requirements - you can use them comfortably with regular shoes. The MTB shoes in the link above allow you to walk around without looking like you are wearing flippers; the combination of these and the pedals work well. Ordering shoes online can be difficult. Read all available comments and you will get an idea - consider ordering shoes 1 (or 2 in my case) sizes up from your norm. Also consider wearing them very loose to prevent foot pain.

I run the same pedals with these shoes. I found them great for touring across Italy, they're not solid souled but have a little flex for walking around, although they do get uncomfortable after a few hours of walking. The pedals are great because I can just hop on the bike in a pair of regular shoes if I need something from the shop using the flat side.

Seve OB

I have Shimano 105 pedals and been out for a couple of similar short spins wearing my runners and found it grand, so I would not worry to much about your shop spin as you should be able to wear your runners from my experience

tuxy

stevieob wrote: »

I have Shimano 105 pedals and been out for a couple of similar short spins wearing my runners and found it grand, so I would not worry to much about your shop spin as you should be able to wear your runners from my experience

From doing some more reading online most people seem to agree that trainers and clip-less pedals will be ok for short distance.

So now I just need to go to my lbs and try some shoes.

studiorat

crank bros eggbeater candy pedals come with a clip on platform you can put on and take off for normal shoes. It's not the grippyest thing in the world but they do the job. I use them on mountain bikes and road bike.