Clips or flats ...

[xxDarkRiderxx]

Always clips.

 

[Stevec047]

I am currently riding with what can only be described as full blown mountain bike pedals with toe clips attached on my road bike.

The more I seem to be enjoying riding the more I am tempted to by a set of clip less pedals. I already have a pair of shimano mtb shoes which were given to me from my brother which have the spd fitting option under a rubber cover but I am still very wary of clipping in and out. I have read so many reviews about spd pedals and some of the cheaper options state easy clipping in and out ideal for occasional riders and beginners but is this really the case. Yeah I know £20 ish isn't a lot to give it a try as I already have the shoes but I really don't know if I will get on with them due to a knee injury sustained many years ago which still niggles now?

Also how easy are they to adjust ie lossen or tighten so I can easily clip in and out without issues.

Really wished I had just got some before Christmas so I could of used them on the turbo and got used to them before heading out on the roads but hey!

 

[Ajax Bay]

Get a pair @Stevec047 , try them out in a benign environment, and see how it goes. If you get ones with a flat one side and an spd clip on the other (eg PD-A530) then you can take your choice as you feel, even after fitting them.

 

[guitarpete247]

Clipless for every trip.
I did have some pedals on MTB that were SPD one and flat the other but soon changed to m520's.

 

[Smurfy]

Flats (with toe clips), on the advice of a physio.
Although I would like to try clipless, but don't fancy throwing £100 to spend on shoes and pedals just to see...

The shoes will still be useful even if you don't continue with clipless, as the stiff sole is beneficial on flats.

If you want to try, Shimano 520 pedals are good value for money, and have plenty of float.

 

[Stevec047]

Get a pair @Stevec047 , try them out in a benign environment, and see how it goes. If you get ones with a flat one side and an spd clip on the other (eg PD-A530) then you can take your choice as you feel, even after fitting them.

For £19.99 from Evans it seems stupid not to give them a try. Thanks

 

[Ajax Bay]

@Stevec047 Careful - be aware that the ones you have spotted are M530 (double sided) whereas I'm suggesting the A530.

 

[tallliman]

@Stevec047, I've had a lot of knee problems and have no issues with spd pedals. I definitely prefer my feet not bouncing off the pedals on bumpy roads.

Just take care to set it all up well, you may need to subtly alter seat position as you might be a touch lower when clipped in.

 

[Vapin' Joe]

I've got SPDs on the trike but I never liked them on road bikes. They are more fiddly to clip into than Look type pedals and trying to connect after pushing off uphill got a bit hairy.

 

[Stevec047]

@Stevec047 Careful - be aware that the ones you have spotted are M530 (double sided) whereas I'm suggesting the A530.

Excellent thanks for clearing that up. Reading about those they sound perfect and definitely worth a try. Thanks for your advice will let you know how things go.

 

[Stevec047]

@Stevec047, I've had a lot of knee problems and have no issues with spd pedals. I definitely prefer my feet not bouncing off the pedals on bumpy roads.

Just take care to set it all up well, you may need to subtly alter seat position as you might be a touch lower when clipped in.

Thanks for the advice I think now is the time to try these and see how I get on with them.

 

[tyred]

I never understand how some people have such trouble keeping their feet on flat pedals.

 

[Montydog]

Shimano R540 SPD for me

 

[Drago]

I never understand how some people have such trouble keeping their feet on flat pedals.

There's this thing called "rain"...

 

[screenman]

I never understand how some people have such trouble keeping their feet on flat pedals.

I never understand the problem some people have with becoming unclipped.