phil_hg_uk
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I am thinking about giving SPD pedals another go and I need some advice please.
About 2 years ago I tried them and had a nasty incident where I couldnt get out of the damn things and ended up spending the evening in A&E been stitched up so I am not looking to repeat that perfomance. So ever since then I have been sticking to using toeclips and straps which I dont have any problems with at all.
Recently I have been investigating all the SPD options and I was looking at the Shimano SH56 Multi Release cleats and I thought that they may let me release them easier than the normal ones, that then got me to looking at pedals and after much looking I arrived at the Shimano A520 which has a large platform and a 6 Degree Float which I like the sound of as I find some pedals are a bit small for my feet and I currently use wide touring pedals.
The shoes I use at the moment are the Specialized Taho MTB shoes which I have had for nearly 2 years and I find then very comfy, but I have seen a few people taking about getting Hot Spots when using them (due to the cleat not been recessed enough and sticking out higher then the tread) and the odd mention of using the Specialized BG Sport MTB shoes with this pedal.
Can anyone familiar with this setup or with any other info please help me make up my mind.
Thanks
Phil
About 2 years ago I tried them and had a nasty incident where I couldnt get out of the damn things and ended up spending the evening in A&E been stitched up so I am not looking to repeat that perfomance. So ever since then I have been sticking to using toeclips and straps which I dont have any problems with at all.
Recently I have been investigating all the SPD options and I was looking at the Shimano SH56 Multi Release cleats and I thought that they may let me release them easier than the normal ones, that then got me to looking at pedals and after much looking I arrived at the Shimano A520 which has a large platform and a 6 Degree Float which I like the sound of as I find some pedals are a bit small for my feet and I currently use wide touring pedals.
The shoes I use at the moment are the Specialized Taho MTB shoes which I have had for nearly 2 years and I find then very comfy, but I have seen a few people taking about getting Hot Spots when using them (due to the cleat not been recessed enough and sticking out higher then the tread) and the odd mention of using the Specialized BG Sport MTB shoes with this pedal.
Can anyone familiar with this setup or with any other info please help me make up my mind.
Thanks
Phil