Clippy pedals

I am currently using some mtb spds and i want some road orientated ones.

I was gonna get some Shitmano R540s but the shop ran out of them.
Currently looking at Time RXS first or some Time Xen.
Anyone have an opinion on them? (other than not to use them, i am a heathen and i dont like toe straps)
or alternatives.

Shimano R540s can be had for about £18 new on eBay. They're SPD-SLs and will only work on shoes compatible with look-style cleats (3 bolts). I run them and they're fantastic.

They're a bit more pricey now. They're £29.90 (inc postage) on eBay.

i got some shimano roady shoes so all is good for SLs

What's the difference between road and mtb clipless pedals? My wife just ordered me a set of Time ATAC Alium pedals for my birthday. I decided to go with those b/c of the good reviews Time pedals get on this forum. But I don't really know what the advantages/disadvantages are for mtb vs road pedals.

you will find it easier to walk in mtb shoes, road shoes can have you skidding about on smooth surfaces but the cleat is wider so gives more support across the foot. they are often lighter and more rigid.
mtb pedals will work better in the mud (not really a problem for road pedals)

also - for rolling fixed, it's often easier to "clip into" MTB pedals as they're double sided, thus avoiding that retarded leg abduction/wide leg pedaling, just to get onboard!
(I'm a pro at that look).

also - for rolling fixed, it's often easier to "clip into" MTB pedals as they're double sided, thus avoiding that retarded leg abduction/wide leg pedaling, just to get onboard!
(I'm a pro at that look).

Well maintained road pedals will have their clip always pointing up because of the weighting. My Shimano 105s are always perfect but my R540s are sometimes pointing the wrong way.

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Time RXSs are superb, I have a couple of sets, plus the older Impacts they're based on. Easy to clip in (and I run fixed rather than SS, and can reliably hit the clip on the first revolution) and never clipped out in anger, low stack height and spindle-foot distance, cleats you can walk in.

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/rxspedals.shtml

Time Xen aren't meant to be so hot, but that's secondhand, I have no direct experience with them.

i ended up getting some 105's
LBS for £40 so not all bad.

Thanks all! I'm looking forward to getting these pedals/shoes (hopefully tomorrow) and trying them out. It will be my first experience with clipless pedals.

also - for rolling fixed, it's often easier to "clip into" MTB pedals as they're double sided, thus avoiding that retarded leg abduction/wide leg pedaling, just to get onboard!
(I'm a pro at that look).

You say that, but then a large percentage of this forum (more or less than 50%?) use clips and straps.

You say that, but then a large percentage of this forum (more or less than 50%?) use clips and straps.

Which is why I too, use clips and straps.
:)

idiotic / clipless newbie question.

I recently purchased a pair of atacs. one says left and the other right.
now, is it left/right from sitting on my bike...or left/right from standing in front of the bike?

idiotic / clipless newbie question.

I recently purchased a pair of atacs. one says left and the other right.
now, is it left/right from sitting on my bike...or left/right from standing in front of the bike?

You'll soon find out when you try to put them on. Because one (the right one) will have the normal RH thread, the other (left) a LH thread. If they were both righty-tighty, the left pedal would unscrew itself as your were riding along!

Otherwise, as with most things vehicle related, right and left are from the perspective of the rider/driver/captain.

right is drive side.

now, do I have to wear special shoes or something?

I kid, I kid.

thanks for the help.

Eggbeaters on winter/utility bike - clear snow well, can click out fast when slipping on ice etc.

Quattros on road fixed -* more comfort (no hot spots) for longer riding, and better connection for braking with legs (although I have/use a front brake)*

Candy on SS MTN (unfinished) - Nice platform for out of saddle climbing, and secure connection for spinning.

All of these pedals can be used with the same cleats, so you only need one pair of shoes. Although using the Quattro cleats in snow is not a good idea (I can painfully confirm). I really rate Crank bros stuff, but the bottom of the range version of each pedal line, is often shite. Not sure why they feel ther need to build a bad rep, but there you go.

All nicely suited to their purposes

Had my first experience yesterday with Shimano SPD's and found them a bit wobbly, although I've got them pretty loose until I get used to them. Was fine on the road but stacked it a couple of time playing polo in the snow, just need to get used to twisting out.

Might try ATAC's as they are supposed to be a better fit.

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