A pedal and cleat change.....

[plastic_cyclist]

Hi, I have a Giant TCR and have now come to the point where I will hibernate this until March time. This bike has SPD pedals and I want to replace them with more of a road pedal, the SPDs will transfer to the Tri-cross so once the good weather returns there is no need to switch back, just add decent road pedals to the TCR and get some new shoes.

Whats the best combo for road pedals/shoes/cleats?

 

[vickster]

SPD-SL plus 3 bolt shoes. Cleats comes with pedals if ok with standard float. There’s a Shimano 105 pedal for example

 

[Spiderweb]

Look Keo Classic for me with grey medium float Look cleats and any road shoes with 3 bolt fixing holes.

 

[I like Skol]

Got to ask, why do you want to change from the SPD pedals? In my experience they work in all situations, cover all bases and offer maximum usability on and off the bike. There would have to be a very good reason for me to use anything else and I certainly wouldn't want to be creating a mixed fleet. I do like my any shoe on any bike flexibility that my current one pedal type allows.

 

[plastic_cyclist]

Got to ask, why do you want to change from the SPD pedals? In my experience they work in all situations, cover all bases and offer maximum usability on and off the bike. There would have to be a very good reason for me to use anything else and I certainly wouldn't want to be creating a mixed fleet. I do like my any shoe on any bike flexibility that my current one pedal type allows.

Well, when I bought my new bike I moved the SPDs off the Tri which left it without pedals, so basically I need a new set anyway and I thought I may as well go proper road on the TCR...rather than buy another set of SPDs, I also want a new pair of shoes as I HATE my current ones!!

 

[raleighnut]

Why not go for a set of 'road' spd's at least you'll be able to walk with the shoes not totter around like 'Bambi on Ice'

 

[cyberknight]

Why not go for a set of 'road' spd's at least you'll be able to walk with the shoes not totter around like 'Bambi on Ice'

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its what i use and i have done many club and century rides in them with no issue

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Why not go for a set of 'road' spd's at least you'll be able to walk with the shoes not totter around like 'Bambi on Ice'

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Me too. Had A600s for a good few years/thousand miles and rate them highly. Once the bearings have loosened off after a rides they alway quickly swing to the same angle when unclipped (roughly parallel to the downtube) making clipping back in super easy, and no more difficult than double sided pedals. The only downside is the finish on the body isn't too robust.

It's a shame Shimano discontinued these in favour of the ES600, which by most accounts was a backwards step.

 

[fossyant]

Tricky one. Having mainly used SPD's for over 5 years, they are much less hassle walking. That said, my Look road pedals with carbon plates and carbon shoes make a great noise clipping in. You could also look at XT Trail Pedals for a slightly larger foot platform, and some new fancy SPD shoes - not all look like MTB shoes, and some come in silly colours like white. Who the heck wears white on an MTB.

 

[cyberknight]

Tricky one. Having mainly used SPD's for over 5 years, they are much less hassle walking. That said, my Look road pedals with carbon plates and carbon shoes make a great noise clipping in. You could also look at XT Trail Pedals for a slightly larger foot platform, and some new fancy SPD shoes - not all look like MTB shoes, and some come in silly colours like white. Who the heck wears white on an MTB.

i use northwave scorpius , they are an older model and i dont know if there are still out plenty stiff enough

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I use Shimano RT82s which are a road shoe but with a 2 bolt recessed sole

View: https://youtu.be/EbB3BUeV2Ls


Sadly discontinued but similar shoes exist

 

[fossyant]

I use Shimano MW7 and the M089 for most of my riding, oh and a pair of Specialized 'SPD trainers' for causal stuff.

Must say, my Spesh Pro Carbon road shoes are a pain in the ass getting down our caravan steps... I've also forgotten how slippy they can be when you put your foot down - I'm used to getting a foot down as the bike is still moving - e.g. MTB - hopping off, can't do that with road shoes.

 

[shnjmsn]

I use Shimano RT82s which are a road shoe but with a 2 bolt recessed sole

View: https://youtu.be/EbB3BUeV2Ls


Sadly discontinued but similar shoes exist

Great shoes those were....... I have 2 pairs from back in the day. Both still won't break, both relegated now to muddy winter rides with overshoes ! Thousands of miles on both pairs, really comfortable. Migrated nowadays to Northwave 2 bolt SPD shoes which are as comfortable without doubt and I fit a 47 every time so no need to try on.

As you mention above, shame the A600 is discontinued. I have them on all my bikes except one where I have SL pedals....... and that rarely gets used as I find the SPD system sooooo much easier ! I've done 10,000 miles a year and 200 mile rides on all those pedals and 2 bolt shoes without any problem ! I'll not migrate back to SL's, purely for the hassle factor.........

 

[roadrash]

I also want a new pair of shoes as I HATE my current ones!!

Then you will need 2 pairs of new shoes 1pair spd to replace the ones you hate , and 1 pair spd-sl for your new pedals,

 

[cyberknight]

Then you will need 2 pairs of new shoes 1pair spd to replace the ones you hate , and 1 pair spd-sl for your new pedals,

thats why i use one style of cleat /pedal combo when you get into multiple bikes its easier