MTB SPD Pedals and Shoes on a road bike?

LpPepper

As the title asks, could MTB SPD Pedals and MTB shoes be used on a road bike? Pondering this idea as MTB shoes may prove much easier to walk on after commuting?

Thanks

keano25

Of course.

LpPepper

And any recommendations? Are Shimano M530 any way decent?

equivariant

I use that setup on my road bike and its very convenient for commuting - I can walk normally to my office when I arrive and more importantly I can walk a reasonable distance in the shoes if I puncture near the end/beginning of the commute.

I have these pedals

http://cycling.exustar.com/index.php/products/categories/pedals/e-pm215-detail

and I find them quite nice. I have these shoes

http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/ftr/shoes/mtb-shoes/sport-mtb

They are quite comfy to walk but I find that the top velcro has a tendency to come loose while riding - this may be because my feet are wide and so the strap is at its limit.

Burning Bridges

I use SPD pedals on a road bike, primarily because the shoes are far more comfortable to use.

joehayes999

M530's are fine. Some people like to use double sided pedals - spd on one side and flat on the other. This is useful if you are a commuter and have to stop a lot in traffic. Use the clip-in side when on the open road and the other side in town. Its is slightly more awkward to clip in 'coz you have to get the right side of the pedal faced up.
This is an example - Shimano PD-T780 XT MTB SPD

In cycling generally there is a lot of BS about having the "right" gear, and many will tell you that SPD-SL are better than SPD, but outside of competition the difference is minimal and with SPD's you can walk on the shoes and clip out easier.
I use these shoes - dhb-m10-mountain-bike-cycling-shoe and they function fine.

OldBean

I have dual sided Flat/SPD's on my tourer, and find them great. I can hop on with normal boots for a spin in to town, or put on trail shoes/touring shoes depending on terrain for longer spins. I like to hop off every now and then to grab a coffee/take some photos and it's great not having to worry about footwear. Recently ended up on a bit of a hike with my touring shoes, and it was well worth it for the view. Wouldn't have been able in SPD-SL's.

Eamonnator

LpPepper wrote: »

And any recommendations? Are Shimano M530 any way decent?

These are probably the best, you can get at the money.
They are hard wearing, and work really well.
If I were you, I would get the alloy finish. The paint on the white and black ones tends to look bit shabby after time.

Matt Bianco

I come from a couriering background so also opted for SPDs for ease of walking when off the bike. I have made the switch this year though as I found the lack of give hard on my knees when climbing (this was following a Hill TT). For commuting purposes go for the SPDs - I got the double sided Shimano SPDs and a great deal on the Specialized Sport shoes outlined above through Cycleways for €60.