Buying SPD pedals

Tigerandahalf

I have these platform pedals at the moment.

http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-m424-spd-pedals/

They are fine but I find it difficult to corner the bike in them as I presume they give less flexibility for that.

Is there a spd pedal out there that would be lightweight, cheap and easy to get in and out of.

Thanks

Eamonnator

These might suit. They may be available elsewhere at a cheaper price.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/shimano-m520-clipless-spd-mtb-pedals/rp-prod3759

Tigerandahalf

I see the rotation is 4°. Does that refer to the movement you get in the pedal when cornering?

Eamonnator

It means, you have 4 degrees of float in each pedal. You can rotate your feet by 4 degrees at any time, not just when cornering.

Lumen

What is your cornering problem exactly?

07Lapierre

If your pedals are touching the ground when cornering, your doing it wrong.

Brian?

Are you sure you want different SPD pedals, or do you want a reccomendation for a different clipless pedal?

Tigerandahalf

I don't feel I can get my knee out enough when cornering. If that makes sense.

Raam

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

I don't feel I can get my knee out enough when cornering. If that makes sense.

It's not a motorbike You don't need to stick your knee out very far on a bike to corner hard, just lean the bike.

Tigerandahalf

Raam wrote: »

It's not a motorbike You don't need to stick your knee out very far on a bike to corner hard, just lean the bike.

I've looked at a video on the GCN website re cornering. I am not sure what the photo above has to do with it as it bares no resemblance to the technique used.
I see in their clip that the knee is pushed out, sort of aiding the balance and helping you to get lower. I believe the knee should be up so the pedal doesn't hit the ground.
Here is the clip I looked at.
http://capovelo.com/how-to-perfect-your-cornering/

Raam

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

I've looked at a video on the GCN website re cornering. I am not sure what the photo above has to do with it as it bares no resemblance to the technique used.
I see in their clip that the knee is pushed out, sort of aiding the balance and helping you to get lower. I believe the knee should be up so the pedal doesn't hit the ground.
Here is the clip I looked at.
http://capovelo.com/how-to-perfect-your-cornering/

An ability to push your knee out really has little to do with the pedals/cleats.

Tigerandahalf

Raam wrote: »

An ability to push your knee out really has little to do with the pedals/cleats.

I think it might though Raam as the resin platform around the cleat limits the movement of my foot.
I know when I cycle the bike without cleats I feel much more comfortable doing corners.

I suppose I am posting to see if others using these type of pedals have had similar issues.

Thanks again.

Raam

I dunno, man. Here's Seán Kelly using toe-clips and getting the knee out.



Admittedly, not the same pedal as you but the platform would be quite wide.

Wishbone Ash

The M520 pedals referred to by Eamonator give more flexibility. I use them on my fixie/single speed and don't have any problems cornering.

Are you over-tightening the fasteners on your shoes? That can limit flexibility.