How soon to get shoes and clipless pedals

jobseek

Hello,
Got my new bike this week, in the end a Trek Madone 2.1 over the 2.3 as I needed a bigger frame
Currently cycling with runners but find that im rubbing against the left chainstay or crank arm with the side of the runner.
Have only had a few cycles yet, but i wonder am i better to get the proper footwear now or wait?
Would they limit the movement of my feet
Thanks

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jobseek wrote: »

Hello,
Got my new bike this week, in the end a Trek Madone 2.1 over the 2.3 as I needed a bigger frame
Currently cycling with runners but find that im rubbing against the left chainstay or crank arm with the side of the runner.
Have only had a few cycles yet, but i wonder am i better to get the proper footwear now or wait?
Thanks

Now....

Believe me you will not regret it. Best to go with MTB shoes and pedals, some great options out there.

Cee-Jay-Cee

As above, get pedals and shoes now. Theres no point waiting, you know how to cycle a bike so just get them now and get started proper

wanderer 22

not yet wrote: »

Now....

Believe me you will not regret it. Best to go with MTB shoes and pedals, some great options out there.

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Chiparus

+1 for the MTB shoes,

jobseek

Thanks,
Whats the differ in mtb shoes and road?

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colm18 wrote: »

You need to change your username.

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jobseek wrote: »

Thanks,
Whats the differ in mtb shoes and road?

You can walk in MTB shoes, prob get trough the day at a push and very comfortable. Road shoes tend to be very very stiff with protruding cleats that you cannot walk on, road shoes are really for racing or long spins mtb on the other hand are better for commuting and shorter relaxed spins...

at1withmyself

I'd go for road shoes and pedals unless your planning on doing a lot of walking in them. Don't see the point in getting MTB pedals as you'll be looking to change them in a few weeks anyway.

If you are planning a lot of walking then MTB ones will be fine.

Brian?

jobseek wrote: »

Thanks,
Whats the differ in mtb shoes and road?

The biggest difference is you'll look silly wearing MTB shoes on a road bike.

Get road shoes and pedals. I find speedplay pedals great.

Lumen

Brian? wrote: »

I find speedplay pedals great.

I would not recommend Speedplays unless buying Speedplay-specific shoes. They're expensive, more complex to fit (like having two sets of cleats on top of one another) and the float is disconcerting for someone new to clipless pedals.

Just get SPDs!

Lusk_Doyle

not yet wrote: »

Not yet..

I'm imagining you saying that like the Matt Damon puppet in Team America!

saccades

jobseek wrote: »

Thanks,
Whats the differ in mtb shoes and road?

In theory road shoes have a larger area to connect to the road pedals to increase the power transfer via how stiff the shoes are plus reduce "hot" spots that you might get with smaller areas. Oh and generally a bit lighter I think too, but we are talking 50grams so not something to get too hung up on.

You also walk like you have a filled nappy, not so good for cake stops.

Shimano shoes fit like nike (bit narrow), specalized shoes fit like addidas.

DubVelo

at1withmyself wrote: »

I'd go for road shoes and pedals unless your planning on doing a lot of walking in them. Don't see the point in getting MTB pedals as you'll be looking to change them in a few weeks anyway.

If you are planning a lot of walking then MTB ones will be fine.

Disagree, I've never felt the need to change mine. If I was racing maybe but otherwise they're great all round.

DubVelo

Brian? wrote: »

The biggest difference is you'll look silly wearing MTB shoes on a road bike.

Mine just look like trainers, road shoes look silly everywhere!

jobseek

Thanks
I would need a fairly wide shoe,I wear asics runners,maybe all cycling shoes would be narrow?
I will check in the bike shop and see what's available,wouldn't like to chance online regarding size and fit

Brian?

Lumen wrote: »

I would not recommend Speedplays unless buying Speedplay-specific shoes. They're expensive, more complex to fit (like having two sets of cleats on top of one another) and the float is disconcerting for someone new to clipless pedals.

Just get SPDs!

With speedplay pedals it's like the cleat is actually the pedal, if you get me. There's no adjustment needed once they're on and the float is a huge plus point, especially if you have a history of knee issues.

Best pedal I've ever used.

Brian?

DubVelo wrote: »

Mine just look like trainers, road shoes look silly everywhere!

You look silly where it's important, on the bike. Road shoes definitely don't look silly on the bike.

Lusk_Doyle

jobseek wrote: »

Thanks
I would need a fairly wide shoe,I wear asics runners,maybe all cycling shoes would be narrow?
I will check in the bike shop and see what's available,wouldn't like to chance online regarding size and fit

Why would they all be narrow? Defo go to a shop for a fit if you are not sure.

Germancarfan

I've quiet a wide foot and went with a pair of Crono CLone's and look cleats and their easy pedals for peace of mind.
There's lots of float (how much you can move while clipped in) and they are easy get in and out of.
It's daunting the first few times out but you get used to it quickly enough. My first few rides I chose routes where i could turn left all the time so i wouldn't have to cross traffic

but get down to a shop and try some out. The advise in any decent LBS should help also

Get In There

jobseek wrote: »

Hello,
Got my new bike this week, in the end a Trek Madone 2.1 over the 2.3 as I needed a bigger frame
Currently cycling with runners but find that im rubbing against the left chainstay or crank arm with the side of the runner.
Have only had a few cycles yet, but i wonder am i better to get the proper footwear now or wait?
Would they limit the movement of my feet
Thanks

http://goo.gl/J9yKJF

I've a pair of these and would have no hesitation in recommending these to you. Excellent shoes to get you started. I tried them on in my usual size but found them to be a bit small so I went for the next size up and find it a nice fit.

At 57e, I think these are great value in comparison to the bigger brands shoes at the same price point.

Chiparus

Seriously good prices, should be on the bargain alerts..

dakar

I was in a similar position to the OP and I got the even cheaper ones. Obviously, I have no experience of better shoes to compare with, but I'm a convert. My only gripe is that the velcro on mine grips the 'wrong' way and rubs on the crank sometimes, other than that, they're great. Just get some, you won't look back.

FWIW I went with a half size bigger than my normal shoes (9.5 vs 9) and they fit fine.

Hide behind the post

New to cycling...first went with normal pedals and 3 weeks ago upgraded to clipless.... Never going back, do it you wont regret it.

Went with road shoes.... Walking is minimum to warrant mountain bike shoes.

Who knew my hamstrings were so important to pedal power and smooth Stroke!!!!!

Clipping in is far from perfect but getting better with each ride plus iv yet to forget to clip out and pop my cherry with a fall!!!!

equivariant

I got proper pedals and shoes for the first time a year ago with my (then) new bike (for commuting). Took me 5 minutes cycling around the car park outside the shop to get the hang of them. Now I can't even remember what its like to cycle without them. Also contrary to apparently widespread belief, I think that riding clipped in is *much* safer that riding on platform pedals

bedirect

go for road shoes, you seem to have a good bike & proper road shoes would finish it off. You will find you will do very little walking with road shoes anyway. I use LOOK pedals & find them good

Griff30

ya soon as possible makes a massive difference, i dont know how i did the ring of kerry all those years ago with the old straps on the pedals