Cycling shoes, where do I even start!?

[PLuKE]

I am very lost. Looking at some cheap Muddyfox shoes from Sport-Direct, now I have no idea what I need, there's SPD, SPD FL, cleats?...

The shoes are
http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-rbs100-mens-cycling-shoes-144025
Pedals: Wellgo w/ toeclip
Bike: 2014 Giant Rapid 3

Thanks
Luke

 

[Peteaud]

I am very lost. Looking at some cheap Muddyfox shoes from Sport-Direct, now I have no idea what I need, there's SPD, SPD FL, cleats?...

The shoes are
http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-rbs100-mens-cycling-shoes-144025
Pedals: Wellgo w/ toeclip
Bike: 2014 Giant Rapid 3

Thanks
Luke

SPD SL - 3bolt

If you want cheap try ebay, exustar, these are look copies.

or

Shimano r540 SPD SL


Both above should come with cleats

 

[vickster]

This may help too

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/clipless-pedals-faq.74358/

You may want to read the reviews on the SD site before spending. For £50, you could get much better shoes

On a hybrid, I'd go for an SPD pedal, presuming you want to be able to walk off the bike, if a commuter etc

 

[AndyRM]

SPD is generally for mountain bikes and will be double sided, which makes it easier to clip in and out.

SPD SL is usually one sided and road bike oriented. Not quite as easy to clip in and out.

There are variants by manufacturer, Look, Time, Speedplay etc, but at a basic level you can ignore these.

Personally I'd not bother with the MuddyFox efforts.

For a bit more you can get a full set of shoes, clips and cleats here http://www.merlincycles.com/rexton-road-shoes-look-keo-flex-pedals-62869.html

There may be an SPD deal available too.

 

[steve52]

frivolous.i know but i would start just below the ankle

 

[PLuKE]

Thank you!

So this is all I need?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXUSTAR-E...cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item58aaf49d4f

Sorry for my sheer incompetence!



Luke

 

[vickster]

Yes or you could go SPD with these

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/oe-m520-spd-pedals-ec050919

 

[AndyRM]

For those shoes, yup.

 

[Peteaud]

Thank you!

So this is all I need?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EXUSTAR-E...cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item58aaf49d4f

Sorry for my sheer incompetence!



Luke

That is one of your options, yes.

Also
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-P...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item589ed3d67f

 

[guitarpete247]

SPD SL - 3bolt

If you want cheap try ebay, exustar, these are look copies..........

If you buy 2nd hand pedals off ebay make sure they come with cleats. Some people buy new pedals cheap to get new cleats then sell on the old pedals without. Cleats sell for about £15 but pedals and cleats for about £20 if you look around.

 

[MikeW-71]

Are you commuting with the bike? If so, SPD is likely to be better as you can walk properly in the shoes. MTB or Touring shoes would do the job.

If not, SPD-SL / Look Keo / Exustar etc...

 

[Peteaud]

If you buy 2nd hand pedals off ebay make sure they come with cleats. Some people buy new pedals cheap to get new cleats then sell on the old pedals without. Cleats sell for about £15 but pedals and cleats for about £20 if you look around.

The exustar are new and come with cleats, £14.00.

not bad to be honest.

 

[vickster]

When you get the shoes and cleats, use online guides to set them up properly or you could be on a fast track to sore feet, knees, hips etc

 

[PLuKE]

Firstly thank you very much for your info!

I feel better informed!

I don't mind which setup SPD or SPD FL. I think the first would be better. At least I can walk in them, but I don't think I would need to so much really.

So open to either.
Luke

 

[MikeW-71]

For SPD.

These: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m520-pedals/

Along with: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-rt32-spd-touring-shoes/
Or maybe: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt23-trailtouring-shoes/