Pedal question

[ianrauk]

Why would you want to buy MTB shoes for road use?

Why not?
I prefer them, simple as that.

 

[Apollonius]

Fine. And I prefer road. Each to his own.

 

[vickster]

Fine. And I prefer road. Each to his own.

That wasn't your argument up thread though, you were claiming some sort of superiority for cycling long distances with SPDs being only for shopping trips. I think @ianrauk rides plenty of long distances with SPDs

 

[ianrauk]

Fine. And I prefer road. Each to his own.

And that's fine and your choice.
But when people come out with spurious reasons as to why one pedal/shoe combination is better then the other, that's not fine.
Just be honest and say that you just prefer one over the other.

 

[Apollonius]

In the nature of what I do in cycling, I do come across people who find that there is more pressure on the two-bolt system, and they want to change. For what it is worth, I usually recommend SPD to people new to cleats as they are easier to get into to start with. The OP was asking about pedals for a carbon bike. Presumably, if she/he is investing in carbon, weight is important to him/her. The steel SPDs are very heavy, and not everyone finds them comfortable over a distance. Light SPDs are very expensive. Carbon SLs (105) are cheap and light.

 

[subaqua]

The MW81 boots I have keep my feet dry and warm better than any road shoe and overboot combo ...

I see they have been discontinued tho however the new version looks very very nice . Vibram sole .mmmmmm

Great for riding a good distance somewhere like a NT or EH place then walking round without looking like its cycling stuff.

Can I justify the purchase I wonder.....

 

[mynydd]

Obviously a lot of different opinions on this!
May as well get a pair of spd sl's to try as they're cheaper than I'd thought they were, I can always revert to what I know, if I don't get on with them.
Thanks again...
I've enjoyed reading the comments here

 

[Globalti]

Stirred up a proper hornets' nest didn't ya!

My view is that road cycling is about technique, fitness, self-reliance, the lore of group riding, finesse, style and using the appropriate equipment. That means decent snug-fitting clothing that doesn't flap, not using a bum bag or a Camelback or rucsac and if possible avoiding even a small saddle bag. Good snug-fitting shoes and proper road pedals complete the package.

Many will say they don't care a hoot how they look but to others, it matters.

 

[vickster]

Stirred up a proper hornets' nest didn't ya!

My view is that road cycling is about technique, fitness, self-reliance, the lore of group riding, finesse, style and using the appropriate equipment.

What a load of blokey willy waving tosh

 

[StuAff]

Road cycling= cycling, on a road.

 

[vickster]

What he said ^^

 

[StuAff]

That wasn't your argument up thread though, you were claiming some sort of superiority for cycling long distances with SPDs being only for shopping trips. I think @ianrauk rides plenty of long distances with SPDs

As do I.

 

[400bhp]

But there is still the weight issue. To get anything reasonably light you have to buy the titanium ones, and they are a bit on the dear side as I recall.

The A600 are light spd pedals

 

[boydj]

I started on SPDs and then discovered Speedplay Frogs. They are small, light, double-sided, go on MTB or Touring shoes and, best of all have no springs, yet are totally secure under pressure. I've commuted on them and done all-day rides with no problems. Since I only ride on roads, I decided last year to try out SPD-SL. After 2 months of trying to get used to them I went back to the Speedplays. No contest.

 

[J1888]

Why?

I find them easier to clip into, and it may be all in my head, but they feel more comfortable.

Still got the double sided SPDs on my hybrid and think they're fine