Question about buying replacement pedals

Deedsie · 28-01-2016 4:20pm #1

Hi, I am looking to get a new set of pedals. I have a pair of SPD-SL pedals for long cycles at the weekend but I want to get replacement pedals with straps, (clipless?) for commuting during the week?

Is there any type of spd-sl pedal I could buy with a removable cage and strap? To use for commuting with runners midweek and to take off the cage and strap and use my cycling shoes with at the weekend?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 28-01-2016 4:29pm

Short answer:No.

No such pedal exists that I know of.

You could buy single sided SPD pedals which you can use with MTB shoes or runners/regular shoes on the flat non SPD side.

Agent Smyth · 28-01-2016 4:36pm

just a thought, could it be done on the Shimano M324 ??

07Lapierre · 28-01-2016 4:41pm

DIY option:
Buy new cleats and bolt them to a small wooden platform and make platform pedals?

or buy SPD pedals and a set of these...

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/beginners-corner/857159d1387895166-clipped-pedals-100_7865-500x500.jpg

Eamonnator · 28-01-2016 5:30pm

http://www.amazon.com/Exustar-Clipless-Adapter-Straps-Cleats/dp/B00U7WCTQE

These are for SPD pedals, and are no longer available.
But, I'm sure, if you could get them, you could change the cleats on them to suit SPD-SL pedals.

I had similar to these on a bike about 20 years ago. They were a reasonable job.

I've just re read the description on these, and they do fit SPD-SL.
You buy the cleats separately.

http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/p/36603/Exustar-E-SL02-Clipless-Pedal-Converter

They have them in stock here.

cdaly_ · 28-01-2016 6:00pm

Don't go cage and strap, you will end up trapped because you're used to rotating to clip out. Why not commute in your cleats? If you have a bit of a walk/stairs to deal with, replace your pedals with SPDs and use shoes with recessed cleats. No bother for walking etc. You're also in better control of the bike while clipped in and it's pretty much no effort to clip out at lights etc. Clipping in with SPDs is also easier than with SPD-SLs as you just mash your foot onto the pedal, no turning to clip in or any of that.

Deedsie · 28-01-2016 9:01pm

cdaly_ wrote: »

Don't go cage and strap, you will end up trapped because you're used to rotating to clip out. Why not commute in your cleats? If you have a bit of a walk/stairs to deal with, replace your pedals with SPDs and use shoes with recessed cleats. No bother for walking etc. You're also in better control of the bike while clipped in and it's pretty much no effort to clip out at lights etc. Clipping in with SPDs is also easier than with SPD-SLs as you just mash your foot onto the pedal, no turning to clip in or any of that.

No I tried the cleats cycling along the N11 and it was terrible, far more comfort with the clipless cage. Taxis, Cars and busses pass too close and I feel more confident I can react and get my foot down in runners. I took the strap off so no fear of my runner being trapped. I don't know how people manage with the cleats. It's also so much more convenient carrying the bike down the stairs of the apartment and when I get to work much easier just have runners on.

tomasrojo · 28-01-2016 9:56pm

BMX-style pedals work well with runners or rubber-soled footwear in general. In my experience anyway.

blamester · 28-01-2016 10:07pm

Two sets of pedals. It's pretty straight forward to swap pedals for a cycle at the weekend. If they both use the same tool for installation. Maybe a little tedious.

Deedsie · 28-01-2016 10:32pm

blamester wrote: »

Two sets of pedals. It's pretty straight forward to swap pedals for a cycle at the weekend. If they both use the same tool for installation. Maybe a little tedious.

My current clipless (cage/strap) set have reached the end of their life. I need to replace them just looking for the best option for my use.

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