Which Pedal/Cleat system?

[Hammo75]

Hi all,

I am just getting back into road cycling after an accident 3 years ago, part of which to blame was getting stuck in my cleats.

I have slight arthritis in my left ankle, and therefore reduced mobility in it, and this has always made it difficult for me to twist out of SPD-SL clips, even on low torque settings, so was wondering whether anyone had any advice on what to try?

Thanks

Andy

 

[roadrash]

these

or with straps

 

[cyberknight]

Speedplay ?
not sure of the torque setting but they are supposed to have a lot of float.

 

[vickster]

SPD on loosest setting with multi release sh56 cleats? Can pull foot up rather than having to twist. M520 pedals cheap as chips, double sided and you can get shoes you can walk in

 

[derrick]

Look pedals. Nice and easy.

 

[mjr]

If you want to ditch the cleats, I've http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Wellgo-LU868-Mountain-Bike-Pedal_78679.htm on my road bike.

 

[Hammo75]

SPD on loosest setting with multi release sh56 cleats? Can pull foot up rather than having to twist. M520 pedals cheap as chips, double sided and you can get shoes you can walk in

Thanks Vickster! The days when I'd be too proud to put MTB pedals on my road bike have long gone! I might give this a go

 

[Hammo75]

If you want to ditch the cleats, I've http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Wellgo-LU868-Mountain-Bike-Pedal_78679.htm on my road bike.

Thanks, but I still want all the efficiency savings of cleats, but without the twisting action (or as little as possible). Heading over the Alps in September - not sure I would want to without cleats

 

[Racing roadkill]

Trail type SPD pedals with multi release cleats.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CJyl3NDG8MwCFQso0wod5DIMgw&gclsrc=aw.ds

These pedals.

With these cleats.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cyc...vc:m|adp:1o2&gclid=CJ3lo_bG8MwCFRK3GwodP2IKEQ

Would be my choice. You don't have to twist your foot out, you can step out, as if the pedals were just flats.

 

[wonderloaf]

You could try a pedal from the Shimanon Click'R series, these have very light action and also use the multi release so you lift your foot out upwards if you wish. I've got a pair and found them very easy to use, especially on the lightest setting. Review here:
http://road.cc/content/review/69035-shimano-clickr-pedals-pd-t400

 

[mjr]

Thanks, but I still want all the efficiency savings of cleats, but without the twisting action (or as little as possible). Heading over the Alps in September - not sure I would want to without cleats

I've ridden in the Alps on flats - cleats offer effectiveness benefits, not efficiency savings.

 

[boydj]

Speedplay Frogs - no springs involved, just simple twist and slide, and with walkable mtb or touring shoes.

 

[Hammo75]

I've ridden in the Alps on flats - cleats offer effectiveness benefits, not efficiency savings.

You're a better man than me

 

[Hammo75]

Trail type SPD pedals with multi release cleats.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CJyl3NDG8MwCFQso0wod5DIMgw&gclsrc=aw.ds

These pedals.

With these cleats.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-shoes/shimano-sh56-multi-release-mtb-spd-cleats?cm_mmc=Google+PLACycling+ClothingCycling+Shoes352895&_$ja=tsid:60494|cgn:GoogleShopping|kw:352895&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xtrrmwatr&istBid=tztx&_$ja=tsid:35522|cid:344520484|agid:24344824564|tidla-211147722724|crid:83794507084|nw:g|rnd:8967208124632226748|dvc:m|adp:1o2&gclid=CJ3lo_bG8MwCFRK3GwodP2IKEQ

Would be my choice. You don't have to twist your foot out, you can step out, as if the pedals were just flats.

Thanks - several people have recommended these, so I'll probably give them a go

 

[vickster]

Thanks - several people have recommended these, so I'll probably give them a go

M520 for me. Look neat on a roadbike
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-m520-clipless-spd-mtb-pedals/rp-prod3759

Can't bear single sided pedals, ride in too much traffic, too much clipping in, pita