Pedalgate... Arrgghh another what type of pedal thread.....

[simon the viking]

This time with a difference... I know all the options.... But what would you do....

I'm swapping one of my 2 roadies (Winter hack) for an MTB for various reasons.. Full story here

The bike will come with rat trap plastic pedals. I have 2 pairs of 3 bolt road shoes both Lakes and a spare pair of road SPD SL pedals from the winter hack

Now read the (complicated!) poll options and give me your views....

with regard to option 2 I'm a bit unsure as a lot of walking around MTB trail centres may kill the SPD SL cleats and options 4 and 5 I've only just paid £120 for the newer road shoes So Mrs V may not be too keen on another shoe purchase so soon.... and yes she will notice (However if a few quid comes my way for my imminent birthday who knows....)

so what would you do... I really am undecided..... leaning towards a platform/Spd pedal with new shoes so get 2 options of footwear but cash is the issue this side of 'you know what'

 

[DCLane]

Dual-sided SPD/flat pedals, so you can do both: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals/

I've just fitted a pair to my GT Outpost Trail ice MTB and a pair are already on my Raleigh Pioneer, both of which come out for winter use but I occasionally use the Raleigh locally so can ride in standard shoes as well.

 

[simon the viking]

Dual-sided SPD/flat pedals, so you can do both: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals/

I've just fitted a pair to my GT ice MTB and a pair are already on my Raleigh Pioneer, both of which come out for winter use.

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They are my preffered option however after some carbon lake spd sl shoes last month..... With approval from Mrs V cant see her being that keen again!

Will have to see what money falls out of envelopes on sunday! Not sure if i want 30 quid shoes again as last time i was on that budget they lasted literally a few months on the commute.

 

[fossyant]

MTB shoes and pedals.

 

[raleighnut]

There is another option,



Got similar fitted to the 'Snow Bike'

Clicking on the pic should bring up the linky

EDIT - Gawd that's a big picture, it was only little when I pasted it in.

 

[MartinQ]

I use the pedal thread that comes with the crank.
Remember they're different directions on each side .

 

[Jody]

Option 1 - No
Option 2 - Absolutely no
Option 3 - See 2
Option 4 - Which pedals. Flats or SPD
Option 5 - Flats (£20 ish) and a pair of trainers until you get used to things then see what you want use

 

[simon the viking]

Thanks for the replies... especially @Jody in depth reply... I had to go and re read my own poll!

I think its plastic rap traps for a week or 2... don't really want to fit road pedals to an MTB

If I go totally clip in it will be the standard Shimano M520's if I go double sided flat/spd (Flat for local trips to town etc) it will the ones @DCLane suggested.

to clarify I've been totally clip in on both bikes foe years first SPD then SPD SL. Some times I wish I'd not gone 'snobby road pedals for roads bike' route and stayed on SPD's but committed now with new carbon soled road shoes a month ago.

Its all down to cost I'm afraid I'll keep you all posted! Oh and pics of the bike in The MTB forum when I get it tomorrow

 

[simon the viking]

Interesting development ref shoes after looking at some in sports direct with 2 sets of cleat holes.. I looked again at my older lake shoes.. They seem to have slots for mtb cleats but no plates underneath. Dont remember anything else being in the box when i bought them so where do i get some from

 

[adamhearn]

The link [from your other thread] shows a bike with possibly plastic pedals but equally could be metal. Myself, stick with what it's delivered with and "upgrade" later on should you decide that's what you want/need.

I personally wouldn't want to walk in road shoes with a fully exposed SPD cleat - likely to be the worst combination of what's possible

 

[vickster]

Thanks for the replies... especially @Jody in depth reply... I had to go and re read my own poll!

I think its plastic rap traps for a week or 2... don't really want to fit road pedals to an MTB

If I go totally clip in it will be the standard Shimano M520's if I go double sided flat/spd (Flat for local trips to town etc) it will the ones @DCLane suggested.

to clarify I've been totally clip in on both bikes foe years first SPD then SPD SL. Some times I wish I'd not gone 'snobby road pedals for roads bike' route and stayed on SPD's but committed now with new carbon soled road shoes a month ago.

Its all down to cost I'm afraid I'll keep you all posted! Oh and pics of the bike in The MTB forum when I get it tomorrow

M520 do not have a flat side, clip in on both sides. A520 are flatter on one side but quite a small platform so a compromise esp if big footed. M324 more akin to a full size pedal

 

[vickster]

Interesting development ref shoes after looking at some in sports direct with 2 sets of cleat holes.. I looked again at my older lake shoes.. They seem to have slots for mtb cleats but no plates underneath. Dont remember anything else being in the box when i bought them so where do i get some from View attachment 434456

Don’t, you’ll skid around on SPD cleats like bambi on ice!! Recessed cleats the only safe and sensible SPD option

 

[cyberknight]

if you want double sided spd would go for M530s as @vickster says m 520s have a small platform

 

[vickster]

if you want double sided spd would go for M530s as @vickster says m 520s have a small platform

The M520 have no platform at all

 

[cyberknight]

The M520 have no platform at all

well to be pedantic they do it isonly the size of the mechanism , but then again i was trying to agree with you rather than nitpick.