Buying SPD pedals

Tigerandahalf · 11-07-2015 04:39PM #1

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 · 11-07-2015 04:44PM

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 · 11-07-2015 04:51PM

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

Eamonnator · 11-07-2015 05:12PM

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 · 11-07-2015 07:54PM

What is your cornering problem exactly?

07Lapierre · 11-07-2015 08:01PM

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

Brian? · 11-07-2015 08:54PM

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

Tigerandahalf · 11-07-2015 09:48PM

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

Raam · 11-07-2015 09:59PM

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 · 11-07-2015 10:30PM

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 · 11-07-2015 10:32PM

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 · 11-07-2015 10:40PM

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 · 11-07-2015 10:46PM

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

sean%20kelly%201989%20tour%20de%20france.jpg

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

Wishbone Ash · 11-07-2015 11:48PM

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.

Buying SPD pedals

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