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Ffoeg said:
PMSL .. I was looking for the cheapest decent retailer when I posted the link and trust me to pick the only website with an incorrect description :smile: There WR35s are definitely NOT SPD-SL compatible.

Heres Evans' page (correct info but a bit more cost) - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/wr35-womens-spd-touring-shoes-ec039074#features
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Haha! It's ok ;)

Why don't you think I should get the SPD-SLs?
 
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SPD-SL may be ok then, although lots of pubs now have slippy wood floors ;). Why don't you want SPD, generally costs less and the cleats last longer?
 
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vickster said:
SPD-SL may be ok then, although lots of pubs now have slippy wood floors ;). Why don't you want SPD, generally costs less and the cleats last longer?
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I just want to get the best of everything really so I don't have to replace them quickly but if they last longer and are easier then I guess I should just get them. I do like those shoes and they are reasonably priced, considering I've now got to buy pedals too :whistle:
 
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Also, I will only be doing road riding which is why I thought it would be better to get SPD-SLs but if you don't think it matters?
 
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A few suggestions for pedals that will work with those WR35 shoes

M520 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3759 (cheap and reliable)
M530 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67249 (same as above but with a platform so a bit more stable underfoot)
A520 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28051 (single side SPD touring pedals -with a 'road' too them)
A600 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=74749 (top end touring pedal)

Those would be my choice, but there are others on this page - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=681&BrandID=94
and this one - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=682&BrandID=94 (ovviously not the SPD-SL ones)
 
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Boardgirl said:
Also, I will only be doing road riding which is why I thought it would be better to get SPD-SLs but if you don't think it matters?
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How far are you riding and are you racing. Get the shoes that fit best...you can't see the pedals once your feet are attached. I think SPD pedals are easier to get in and out of (very important for a newbie) as well as the practicality of being recessed

But it's your cash and choice, buy what you want ;)
 
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Ffoeg said:
A few suggestions for pedals that will work with those WR35 shoes

M520 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3759 (cheap and reliable)
M530 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67249 (same as above but with a platform so a bit more stable underfoot)
A520 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28051 (single side SPD touring pedals -with a 'road' too them)
A600 - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=74749 (top end touring pedal)

Those would be my choice, but there are others on this page - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=681&BrandID=94
and this one - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=682&BrandID=94 (ovviously not the SPD-SL ones)
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Wowzars! Well I like the looks of number 2 and 4 that you posted up but knowing which ones to get...I'm clueless. Lets be honest, I just don't want to fall off at the lights because that would be way too embarrassing :blush:

Which ones would you suggest for a first time buyer with the WR35 shoes?
 
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vickster said:
How far are you riding and are you racing. Get the shoes that fit best...you can't see the pedals once your feet are attached. I think SPD pedals are easier to get in and out of (very important for a newbie) as well as the practicality of being recessed

But it's your cash and choice, buy what you want ;)
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I won't be racing, well except for on a nice flat stretch of road with friends ;) I think I'll get those WR35 shoes but I'll hold off getting them until I've tried a few on in Sigma as may we find some that fit well in there.

That's true, I shouldn't go for looks on the pedals and considering I've got to buy all of it new, I don't really want to spend more than £40.

When I bought my bike, they said the same about SPDs so maybe it's best I go for the easier option to start with. Surely they aren't that visibly different?
 
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I'm a tad biased (owning some M530s) but I do like double side ones - purely because whatever side of the pedal is upwards I can clip in - it just one less thing to worry about :smile: If I was bothered about every little gram I'd probably go for single sided ones. The A600 are within a few grams of Shimano's top end SPD-SL pedals, so they really are high end

As for falling off at the lights - you will, that is a given! The only question is when it will happen. It's known as a 'clipless moment' and comes to us all at some time
 
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The pedals? They do look different, but as I say, I don't think anyone looks at pedals! The important bit is getting out of them quickly when some motorist slams on their brakes or pulls out in front of you! :wacko:
 
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