Anonymous1502
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I do urban cycling where frequent stopping occurs and there are lots of lights so I wondered whether it would be a good idea to get clipless pedals or is it potentially dangerous?
Are mountain bike pedals the same as SPD pedals?It’s fine, you soon get used to it, just keep the pedal tension low. But get SPD not SL so you can walk and not wear out the cleats with all the stopping starting and foot putting down. The SH56 cleats are multi release, which you may find easier.
I used SPDs for years in built up areas. I’ve had to go back To flats now and broadly fine but painful if foot slips and the pedal gets the Achilles!
YesAre mountain bike pedals the same as SPD pedals?
What do you mean by being competent at bike handling how could someone assess their competency?Clipless pedals offer most advantage for higher intensity riding over distance. For nipping about the city the advantage is less and the drawbacks more.
Anyone starting out with clipless should be fairly competant in their bike handling skills. I dont think it is kit for the beginner.
Are you confident cycling in all road and weather conditions, getting up most hills, can you deal with urgent stops or direction changes, taking primary, avoiding the gutter and potholes etc?What do you mean by being competent at bike handling how could someone assess their competency?
What is considered long distance? Most my rides are 50-60kmIt would mean you need to be wearing your bike shoes to nip into town or whatever. If you're doing long distances then the efficiency of clipless pedals would help.