Road shoes/pedals vs. MTB shoes/pedals

what rusty said

if you are used to a double sided mtb pedal would suggest speedplay zeros as a really easy pedal to change to

Mainly a stiffer interface. The larger cleat means the pressures spread over a larger area, so there's no 'hot spot' - Better for longer distances.

Also you get to walk like a knob.

Dancing James

Just ordered these.........

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Speedplay_Zero_Titanium_Nanogram_Pedals/5360044085/

Only kiddin', I don't have that kind of dosh or that little sense........!!!!

Nice looking system, I'll certainly consider them ( the steel version of course)...

Cheers

they offer a wider support. some people feel that their foot is rolling off the side of the pedal with spd's so prefer the wider support of a road cleat. personally i don't have that problem so am happy to forgo the disco slippers for now. don't forget the pedals are single sided so maybe not as easy to get into.

i have changed my mind since then. i love disco slippers.

Only kiddin', I don't have that kind of dosh or that little sense........!!!!

Nice looking system, I'll certainly consider them ( the steel version of course)...

Cheers

the stainless steel ones are the best bet, last longest of all their pedals and not that much heavier than the ti ones - the chromo ones are shortest lived

do these:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/sh51-spd-cleats-ec005319

go with these:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/riata-mtb-womens-shoe-ec022228?query=women%20shoes

or these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34755013@N04/?saved=1

and do they attach to these:

Yes

so are shoes and cleats basically interchangeable?

do those pedals look shit and I shouldn't use them or like they still have some life in them?

pretty much yes.
and those pedals should be fine for a good while yet.
my pair of those lasted 10 years before i gave them away, and they are still good

sweet! Ok, time to have a chat with gerald about those shoes. I think I'll be clipless by tomorrow.

good on you. good luck too
x

thanks!

hi Ewan, I see you lurking down there!

and jenne, make sure you get those cleats, they are single release, not multi release which can cause some unwanted unclipping.

Ha! Busted. Hi!! When am I gonna see you and your husband (at Wests?), I was gutted I missed your wedding. Admittedly I was stuck in Scotland for a while...

Anyway, back on topic, I have two pairs of Time ATAC Aliums going spare, you're welcome to them for a bargainlicious price. IMO much better than SPDS. You will need some new cleats though...

single release? ugh, new questions. the pedals that Diapo has (the girl whose bike I tried after the ride) has the kind with a bar at the front and a bar at the back. I don't know what those are called. It was clip down, unclip sideways. do these shimano sh-51s work the same way?

ewan, I have no idea what that means. all I know is that I have pedals already, will be getting shoes I can afford from coppiThat, and these cleats only cost £15. right now it's the cheapest way to get me started, then I can re-evaluate in the future.

oh, and re: wests - not for donkeys if I get work in Bromley. If I'm able to work in Southwark, then soon.

ewan, I have no idea what that means. all I know is that I have pedals already, will be getting shoes I can afford from coppiThat, and these cleats only cost £15. right now it's the cheapest way to get me started, then I can re-evaluate in the future.

ha, fair enough! once you've had clipless you'll never go back...

hope to see you around soon

jenne, the ones you tried were time atacs, the same ewan has

hmmm...those were nice. but I'd have to get different pedals. eh, this should be fine to start with. I'll only be out around £25.

Jenne ... thanks for all your investigative work, and everyone for useful info ... helping me out too!

single release? ugh, new questions.

you need the shimano single release cleats code SM-SH51 it will be on the packaging and on the cleat.

ha! no prob, Julia. Hey, if I go for the aliums and you want my SPD pedals they're yours. you're giving me shoes and helping me with sewing, after all.