Entry level pedals for MTB shoes

[bobsinatra]

Hi

I have recently bought these shoes and I have pedals that are compatible with them on one side and a flat pedal on the other.

Now that I have the MTB shoes, I was thinking of getting a double sided pedal to go with the shoes.

Any recommendations appreciated.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/giro-cylin...SjLDvr7A7-Iw5E2nl7cGMlQT5SxYJV_oaAlamEALw_wcB

 

[fossyant]

You can't go far wrong with Shimano M520's. Cheap and come with cleats.

I have XT's both the standard and the larger Trail pedal. More expensive though.

 

[Landsurfer]

Their expensive .....
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/xc-100-mountain-bike-shoes-black/_/R-p-303139?mc=8512218&c=BLACK

OR

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/cy...5K6loNjDLUVswDZa1xQfMq4XMotVRQccaArt8EALw_wcB

 

[cyberknight]

You can't go far wrong with Shimano M520's. Cheap and come with cleats.

I have XT's both the standard and the larger Trail pedal. More expensive though.

indeed m520s are good , i run the m530s on my commuter as i prefer the bigger platform

 

[vickster]

M520, easy to clip in and out of, look neat on the bike and inexpensive

 

[bobsinatra]

You can't go far wrong with Shimano M520's. Cheap and come with cleats.

I have XT's both the standard and the larger Trail pedal. More expensive though.

They look good.

The most I would be looking to spend is about £80.

Is there much of a difference between a £30 to £80 set of pedals?

 

[Gunk]

They look good.

The most I would be looking to spend is about £80.

Is there much of a difference between a £30 to £80 set of pedals?

Usually just weight, the SPD mechanisms are all very similar.

 

[fossyant]

Better sealing too, but the 520's are very good.

 

[fossyant]

I got the trail pedals alot cheaper than this

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m8...Wg3paNviBvj7NTB7i_fJyatSZUdfY0NsaAqm4EALw_wcB

 

[bobsinatra]

Usually just weight, the SPD mechanisms are all very similar.

Thanks for explaining that.

 

[Mike_P]

520s are fine - and they come with a free set of cleats worth around £10. The only issue as with most pedals is that they do not comply with the Highway Code as they do not have reflectors. Not know any issues over this, indeed I have taken bikes to be Police security marked with 520s on them and had the bike positively commented on by them. Shimano do make clip on reflectors as a solution but my usual solution to is wear yellow shoes or, with black shoes, bright green or yellow socks.

 

[Gunk]

but my usual solution to is wear yellow shoes or, with black shoes, bright green or yellow socks.

My usual solution is not to bother, honestly who cares if pedals have reflectors or not

 

[vickster]

520s are fine - and they come with a free set of cleats worth around £10. The only issue as with most pedals is that they do not comply with the Highway Code as they do not have reflectors. Not know any issues over this, indeed I have taken bikes to be Police security marked with 520s on them and had the bike positively commented on by them. Shimano do make clip on reflectors as a solution but my usual solution to is wear yellow shoes or, with black shoes, bright green or yellow socks.

Yellow doesn’t reflect at night though which is the aim of reflectors? Not that it has ever bothered me, clothes with reflectives and lights

 

[Mike_P]

Yellow doesn’t reflect at night though which is the aim of reflectors? Not that it has ever bothered me, clothes with reflectives and lights

Polaris commuter socks have neon yellow details.

 

[vickster]

Reflective you mean? Doesn't it fade with washing though?
My old MTB shoes had reflectives on the heels