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MTB V Road Clipless Pedals

cormacjones · 2012-10-23 18:37:46

I got a PX SL about 3 years ago and the pedals that came with it were Shimano M520 below. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3759 Would I gain much benefit in having Road specific pedals like the Ultegra ones below? I see one of the benefits is "Wide lightweight alloy or carbon body provides increased…

23-10-2012 6:37pm

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I got a PX SL about 3 years ago and the pedals that came with it were Shimano M520 below.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3759

Would I gain much benefit in having Road specific pedals like the Ultegra ones below? I see one of the benefits is "Wide lightweight alloy or carbon body provides increased shoe contact area to maximize power transfer and increase support "

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67248

Any advice appreciated.

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#2 23-10-2012 7:24pm

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I made that exact change recently (except to 105 pedals, but same design). I'm happy with the bigger contact area once you're pedaling, but still finding it tricky getting clipped into them quickly. Takes a fair bit of getting used to!

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