Pedals, need help for compatability

[43383055]

Hello, I bought a cheap road bike about 2 months ago for me to use and get used to a road bike before splashing the cash on something more expensive ( I go through fads and waste money so wanted to try it first before buying a proper one).

It came with some clip-less pedals (I think they are called that, ye I'm a newbie) which I have changed for some cheap plastic ones as I don’t have any shoes/cleats.

From the image here: http://img854.images...g/p1000940.jpg/ or http://img854.images...id=p1000940.jpg

Can you help me identify what make/specification they are so I can buy some shoes and cleats that are compatibly. The markings on the pedals say Shimano (i think) pd-m536

Can I buy any shoes and only certain cleat attachments?

What will I need to use these except shoes and cleats?

How do you adjust them(if you can at all) ?


Thanks for any help!

 

[HLaB]

You'll need to pick up any pair of two bolt mtb shoes and spd cleats. All spd cleats will be compatible just some are multi release (you can remove your foot by twisting in any direction) and some are single release (the foot only comes out when you twist in the horizontal direction).

All you'll need is the shoes, cleats and pedals (a pedal wrench to fit them or maybe a allen key instead but the wrench will do all)

For adjustment there's a little Allen key bolt on the back of the pedal (usually marked -|||||+ ) it controls the amount of retention in the clip; you probably want to start off with it loose/low (towards the negative end) and after gradually tighten it up.

 

[43383055]

Do they have to be mtb Shoes (i presume this means mountain bike) or can they be road shoes?

will these cleats be ok?: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-spd-mtb-cleats/

Thanks for your reply really appreciate it.

 

[ian turner]

No , but the road shoes have to specify that they are suitable for spd cleats (not the same as spd-l which are road specific with a three screw attachment)

 

[NotFabian]

Do they have to be mtb Shoes (i presume this means mountain bike) or can they be road shoes?

will these cleats be ok?: http://www.wiggle.co...spd-mtb-cleats/

Thanks for your reply really appreciate it.

These cleats are suitable for those pedals. As mentioned before just make sure the shoes are spd compatible. Some shoes are compatible with both spd and spd-L.

 

[HLaB]

Do they have to be mtb Shoes (i presume this means mountain bike) or can they be road shoes?

will these cleats be ok?: http://www.wiggle.co...spd-mtb-cleats/

Thanks for your reply really appreciate it.

Whatever you get they have to be two bolt compatible just mtb shoes are recessed (therefore easier to walk in) and if you get a good stiff soled pair to all effect they are road shoes. You do get a limited number of pure road shoes which are two bolt compatible; their cleats are not recessed and it like walking on ice you can get get an additional pad if you want to go that route.

They cleats will be fine.

Good Luck :-)

 

[andrew_s]

Do they have to be mtb Shoes (i presume this means mountain bike) or can they be road shoes?

will these cleats be ok?: http://www.wiggle.co...spd-mtb-cleats/

Thanks for your reply really appreciate it.

The cleats are correct.


The shoes have to have two slots in the sole like these Shimano M182. There is a movable plate inside with two pairs of threads for the cleat bolts - you use either the front pair or the back pair depending where you want the cleat positioned.Some shoes come with a cover bolted in place over the slots for the benefit of those who don't use clipless pedals. Other shoes have the slots covered over by the sole, with a cutout line marking out which bit of sole you have to remove (with sharp knife & pliers). The cutout line will vover the same area as the bolt on cover.

I would recommend avoiding "road" shoes. You can't usefully walk in them, and there are other incompatible road SPD pedal systems that could confuse the issue. MTB shoes come in a wide range of stiffness - the stiff ones (similar to the Shimano) are more comfortable for riding longer distances, the softer ones (like the dhb T1) are better for walking in.

Cleats are normally supplies with the pedals. If the bike was new and came with pedals, are the cleats lurking in with the documents somewhere?