Picking the right pedals

[JamesSBH]

Hi all,

So today I went ahead and purchased my first road/racing bike as something to use on my daily commute to work.

This bicycle that I went for was the new 2015 Allez, which I know a lot of people do!

Now, I'm aware that this doesn't come with any pedals and I'm new to the world of cycling. I'm after to some advice on a cheap set of pedals that will get me started but also be comfortable.

Any advice on pointers on where I can look will be appreciated.
(I know I can check google, but I have no idea what product is quality or right for my bike)

 

[vickster]

Are you wanting to clip in? Do you need to be able to walk around in the cycling shoes, or just to wear normal shoes (some / all of the time)?

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/clipless-pedals-faq.74358/

How much do you want to spend? The shop should provide some sort of cheap pedal to get you home at least

There's no right or wrong pedal for the bike, it's what suits you!

 

[JamesSBH]

I'm not really sure, i'm on a budget and after looking they seem to be quite expensive with cleats. I have spoken to a friend who cycles a lot and he seems to think it can be a bit strange using a clip in straight away without getting the feel of the style of the bike first. I won't be using them to walk around in as once I get to work I'll be changing into my office attire

I have about £100 left to get myself a helmet and a set of pedals.

 

[Klassikbike]

There are also clip in Pedals and shoes made for beginners (In the clip-in world) for easier clipping in and out. My opinion is that they are not the prettiest but they do their job and you can use the shoes for walking around. I forgot what the price for these is but this should be a decent budget equipment.
http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/nl/index/footwear/Shimano_Click_r.html
http://clickr.shimanosites.com/products/pedals
http://clickr.shimanosites.com/products/shoes

 

[sgl5gjr]

I'm not really sure, i'm on a budget and after looking they seem to be quite expensive with cleats. I have spoken to a friend who cycles a lot and he seems to think it can be a bit strange using a clip in straight away without getting the feel of the style of the bike first. I won't be using them to walk around in as once I get to work I'll be changing into my office attire

I have about £100 left to get myself a helmet and a set of pedals.

I'm new to clip in pedals..... M520 I went for and you can get "everyday" shoes for those as well as road shoes
M520 are marketed as MTB pedals as they are double sided, but many road bikes use them too.
One thing to add,I have just got my first road bike and gone straight for the pedals....and I fitted some to my MTB (used daily for commuting etc) so as they become "Normal" to use.... £16ish a set plus £30 for some Btwin MTB shoes and you have £50 left for a decent helmet

 

[vickster]

I'm not really sure, i'm on a budget and after looking they seem to be quite expensive with cleats. I have spoken to a friend who cycles a lot and he seems to think it can be a bit strange using a clip in straight away without getting the feel of the style of the bike first. I won't be using them to walk around in as once I get to work I'll be changing into my office attire

I have about £100 left to get myself a helmet and a set of pedals.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m520-pedals/ + http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-m10-mountain-bike-cycling-shoe/ + a helmet that is comfortable and fitsyou properly (go to shops to try and buy)

Or http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/ and get the shoes when you feel ready

Presumably you need to walk from somewhere to change and to your office?