SPD vs SDP-SL

[Johnno260]

oh I tried on some Specialized BG shoes, these things are so comfy and light!

 

[Johnno260]

Well first ride on the -SL today, I must say I much prefer them so far.

Only messed up one pedal flip and that was at some lights going up hill, I didn't fall but I struggled a little.

Got the shoes cheap as ex-display and found some cheap R550 pedals.

Going up hill, and off the saddle felt much better!

 

[WelshJon]

Spd-sl on road bike
Spd on mountain bike.

That's kinda the idea

 

[BurningLegs]

I've always used SPDs with the £20 M520 pedals on both my bikes for the last six years... I really rate M520s.

Same here - they're inexpensive but have great build quality and reliability. They're not heavy, and are versatile to be used on any bike IMO.

The main thing I like about SPD vs SPD-SL is that you can walk in them with ease. Whenever I see people waking in SPD-SLs they just look so uncomfortable, and sometimes frankly scared of falling over! No such worries with the SPD system

 

[Drago]

By the way, who has serviced M540s?

Back in the day I used to regularly clean and regrease my (rat trap) pedal bearings. I just replaced a pair of M540s (the right has gone a big grindy) with a view to servicing the old ones at my leisure when I can get around to looking at some videos of how to do so. Is it easy?

I have. It's peasy.

 

[Johnno260]

Spd-sl on road bike
Spd on mountain bike.

That's kinda the idea

Well true, but the SPD are better if you get off the bike and walk about for sure, even with cleat covers.

 

[vickster]

Spd-sl on road bike
Spd on mountain bike.

That's kinda the idea

What about touring, commuting, utility cycling on a road bike? Cycling's a broad church, not just racing vs mtb

 

[youngoldbloke]

SPDs on the bikes in the winter, and any time I might be walking a bit, including these single sided Wellgos on the 'best' bike (you can get SPD type pedals that look right on a road bike)

Keo's in the summer. No real preference.