zombiemiked
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I am thinking of moving on from SPD's. The shoes I have are also compatible with Look cleats. So question is this : Are Look pedals as good or better than SPD-SL's?
Moving on from SPD's.
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accountantpete
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Your shoes will have 3 holes in a triangular formation.
These take all Shimano spd-sl,Look and Time cleats.
Look pedals are generally as good as Shimano spd-sl's but there are many different pedals. My advice would be to look at Look Keos (not the Keo Easy model).
These take all Shimano spd-sl,Look and Time cleats.
Look pedals are generally as good as Shimano spd-sl's but there are many different pedals. My advice would be to look at Look Keos (not the Keo Easy model).
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zombiemiked
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accountantpete - They are the ones I am considering. Next question, does the difference in float between coloured cleats make a noticeable difference?
accountantpete
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Ideally you want some with a bit of float.
Fixed cleats are great for short distance work but it helps to relax the foot and some people hold thatfloat helps the knee.
You want Grey Keo cleats in that case - make sure you specify Keo cleats as the Look Arc cleats won't fit Keo pedals.
Fixed cleats are great for short distance work but it helps to relax the foot and some people hold thatfloat helps the knee.
You want Grey Keo cleats in that case - make sure you specify Keo cleats as the Look Arc cleats won't fit Keo pedals.
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zombiemiked
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Thank you very much. Looks like I have my shopping list then 
cyberknight
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I thought it had already been covered in other threads that both sorts have their pros and cons but theres not enough difference in performance to make it worth changing ?
gaz
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If you're road racing then there is enough difference that a road style cleat would be beneficial.
Otherwise it's best just to choose the system that fits in better around your circumstances. i.e. got a long way to walk when commuting at either end, get recessed cleats with SPD.
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zombiemiked
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After 100 mile I get hot spots. I have heard that the broader cleats help to eliminate this. If I am wrong then I will stick with the SPD Road shoes and the A520 pedals.
fossyant
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After 100 miles we all get foot issues. I ride both. Dont change
cyberknight
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Maybe try some a600 pedals rather than changing your whole set up ?http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-a600-spd-touring-pedals/
linky although if you shop around you can get them cheaper
linky although if you shop around you can get them cheaper
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zombiemiked
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How do these differ from the A520's?
SquareDaff
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By about 30grms and £30's
cyberknight
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They have a bigger platform for you feet to rest on so the pressure on the bottom of your foot is more spread out.
