Clipless set up...

murphyebass

So I’ve got back into cycling of late and want to move to clipless.

I have a cheap Halfords road bike. I might upgrade in the future, potentially to a cyclo or gravel bike as I’d like to do a little bit of trail riding.

For now though for that reason, and i might end up commuting (Very small walk then to the office) and it looks easier for general clipping in being both sides of the pedal I’m looking at mountain bike clipless set up for my road bike.

I know this is VERY controversial but this is my decision. Can ye advise me on the below though please.

Are the shoes compatible with the pedals? I think they are and size wise is 48 or for me?

For pedals:

Look X track En Rage plus - leaning towards these over the XTR’s.
https://www.bike24.com/p2257998.html?menu=1000,2,142

Or

Shimano XTR
https://www.bike24.com/p2271586.html?menu=1000,2,142

Shoes: ... I’m a uk size 12-12.5 so was thinkin 48 for these?
https://www.bike24.com/p2295860.html?menu=1000,18,58


Thanks a mil

cletus

For pedals, I use shimano m520's. They are substantially cheaper than the pedals you've listed, and are considered pretty much bullet proof.

Shoes wise, it's up to yourself, as long as they take SPD clips.

I'm using Shimano mt3's, because they Lace up, and don't look like cycling shoes. (Please bear in mind I prefer loose fit bicycle shorts and ankle socks when cycling, so fashion might not be considered my strong point around these parts )

murphyebass

cletus wrote: »

For pedals, I use shimano m520's. They are substantially cheaper than the pedals you've listed, and are considered pretty much bullet proof.

Shoes wise, it's up to yourself, as long as they take SPD clips.

I'm using Shimano mt3's, because they Lace up, and don't look like cycling shoes. (Please bear in mind I prefer loose fit bicycle shorts and ankle socks when cycling, so fashion might not be considered my strong point around these parts )

I’m looking at these particular pedals as they seem to have a slightly wider circumference which in theory I’d imagine is more comfortable for a longer ride. Can live with the price.

Does 48 sound right for a UK 12 or so normal shoe size? I’ve seen lots of varying size guides online.

cletus

murphyebass wrote: »

I’m looking at these particular pedals as they seem to have a slightly wider circumference which in theory I’d imagine is more comfortable for a longer ride. Can live with the price.

Does 48 sound right for a UK 12 or so normal shoe size? I’ve seen lots of varying size guides online.

As you've said, sizing guides vary, I'd be very reluctant to offer advice on that. What I can say is that I'm normally a size ten, and the Shimano mt3's sitting in my hall are a size EU 46. The recommendation when I bought them was that Shimano's size small. When I tried them on initially, it felt like there was a lot of space in the toebox, but on longer cycles I appreciate that

murphyebass

cletus wrote: »

As you've said, sizing guides vary, I'd be very reluctant to offer advice on that. What I can say is that I'm normally a size ten, and the Shimano mt3's sitting in my hall are a size EU 46. The recommendation when I bought them was that Shimano's size small. When I tried them on initially, it felt like there was a lot of space in the toebox, but on longer cycles I appreciate that

Fair play. I read that as well.

The size guide on bike24 is a bit confusing.

It says EU (US) - 48 (12.3)

The 48 bit looks right to me but a 12.3 US is about an 11 UK which would be too small.

I’m lost on sizing. Makes no sense to me.

ULMarc

I have SPD and SPD-SL pedals. I use both for road cycling. I love the SPD pedals.

But here's the thing. The SPD's are off my bike at the moment because the shoes I bought online are too narrow a fit and I totally regret not buying something I've tried on first. I've never had shoe width be a problem for me so it was unexpected. I put up with them for a few months, but realistically couldn't beat the comfort of my cheaper SPD-SL shoes.

Nothing to do with the pedal type. Just my anecdote on buying shoes.

cletus

Full sizing on the tongue of my shoe

EU - 46
US - 11.2
CM - 29.2

Im a standard size 10 in almst everything

murphyebass

cletus wrote: »

Full sizing on the tongue of my shoe

EU - 46
US - 11.2
CM - 29.2

Im a standard size 10 in almst everything

Just looking a my runners. It says uk 12, USA 13. So might go 49 with shimano.


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magicbastarder

ULMarc wrote: »

but realistically couldn't beat the comfort of my cheaper SPD-SL shoes.

Nothing to do with the pedal type. Just my anecdote on buying shoes.

do your SPD-SL shoes not take SPD clips? a lot do - i've a btwin pair of shoes which are both SPD and SPD-SL compatible.

ULMarc

magicbastarder wrote: »

do your SPD-SL shoes not take SPD clips? a lot do - i've a btwin pair of shoes which are both SPD and SPD-SL compatible.

Maybe they do, but I'd lose the benefits of the recessed cleats then. I do throw the SPD's back on from time-to-time. Only because the SPD shoes are flashier and it's important to feel pretty sometimes.

Apart from the recessed cleat I much prefer the platform of the SPD-SL pedals.

Mc Love

Dont get tight shoes whatever you do..

murphyebass

Mc Love wrote: »

Dont get tight shoes whatever you do..

Probably gonna go 49. Sure i can wear thick socks if I need to.

Worst case scenario I send them back.

I’ll leave the order to later though in case anyone else has input

JazzyJ

murphyebass wrote: »

I’m looking at these particular pedals as they seem to have a slightly wider circumference which in theory I’d imagine is more comfortable for a longer ride. Can live with the price.

Does 48 sound right for a UK 12 or so normal shoe size? I’ve seen lots of varying size guides online.

Have you money to burn? No point at all in getting pedals at that price your looking at for recreational/commuting.

If you're looking for Shimano pedals with a platform go with something like the M530. I've had the same set on my MTB for 7 years and I've not been gentle with them and they work as well as day 1. Or if money is really burning a hole go XT. XTR isn't worth the price tag unless youre racing at a serious level and looking to shave off a few grams for that extra 0.2 seconds on a climb.

Personally I don't think the platform/trail cage makes much difference even on big marathon rides.

I'm a 12 UK and the 48 in Shimano fits perfectly.

Edit: Can't really see a need for trail pedals for cyclocross or gravel riding. IMO it doesn't provide much support once you're actually clipped in.

Everything Italian

I use M520s on a (Colnago) road bike. Love 'em
For shoes, I've always found Shimano to be too narrow a fit and in general, at least until you have a bit if experience, I'd advise to buy locally rather than online so that you can try them - I've sent back 2-3 pairs in recent years; despite seeming to be my size, they weren't. There is a lot of variability in cycling shoe size and fit.

murphyebass

JazzyJ wrote: »

Have you money to burn? No point at all in getting pedals at that price your looking at for recreational/commuting.

If you're looking for Shimano pedals with a platform go with something like the M530. I've had the same set on my MTB for 7 years and I've not been gentle with them and they work as well as day 1. Or if money is really burning a hole go XT. XTR isn't worth the price tag unless youre racing at a serious level and looking to shave off a few grams for that extra 0.2 seconds on a climb.

Personally I don't think the platform/trail cage makes much difference even on big marathon rides.

I'm a 12 UK and the 48 in Shimano fits perfectly.

Edit: Can't really see a need for trail pedals for cyclocross or gravel riding. IMO it doesn't provide much support once you're actually clipped in.

I might chance 48’s then so. Thanks.

It’s not that I have money to burn but liked the look of the wider dual sided Look or XTR pedals.

Will look at the 530 pedals. Didn’t know they existed. Thanks

I know others are saying to go to a shop but even if they were open I wouldn’t want to go to them due to Covid. That’s another conversation. My preference currently is to shop for as much online as humanly possible.

stoneybats

I have the Shimano M530 which have the cage similar to those X track, they've had plenty of use and no complaints at all. Can be picked up for €30. I use the bike for hopping around town plenty and so find the cage handy when using real-life shoes too.

murphyebass

Went with:

The look pedals
https://www.bike24.com/p2257998.html

And

48 size of these nice looking (imo) Shimano shoes.
https://www.bike24.com/p2255550.html?menu=1000,18,58&action=basketquickdelete&delete_key=255550_0

Thanks for the input all. Can’t wait to fit them and get out for a spin!

cletus

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