Cycling Shoes / Pedals
Discussion
Afternoon,
I'm quite new to road riding but want to get a pair of cycling shoes instead of wearing normal trainers. I have around £100 budget for the pedals and shoes, anyone have any recommendations? Something along the lines of:-
Shimano 105 SL Pedals 5700 (do the cleats come with the pedals?) and
Shimano R087 SPD SL Road Shoes
Also, I have size 9 feet, should I be looking to go for a slightly larger size shoe? I'd rather buy online to save a few £ so getting sizing right is a little trickier without trying them on.
Cheers.
James
I'm quite new to road riding but want to get a pair of cycling shoes instead of wearing normal trainers. I have around £100 budget for the pedals and shoes, anyone have any recommendations? Something along the lines of:-
Shimano 105 SL Pedals 5700 (do the cleats come with the pedals?) and
Shimano R087 SPD SL Road Shoes
Also, I have size 9 feet, should I be looking to go for a slightly larger size shoe? I'd rather buy online to save a few £ so getting sizing right is a little trickier without trying them on.
Cheers.
James
SlimJ said:
Afternoon,
I'm quite new to road riding but want to get a pair of cycling shoes instead of wearing normal trainers. I have around £100 budget for the pedals and shoes, anyone have any recommendations? Something along the lines of:-
Shimano 105 SL Pedals 5700 (do the cleats come with the pedals?) and
Shimano R087 SPD SL Road Shoes
Also, I have size 9 feet, should I be looking to go for a slightly larger size shoe? I'd rather buy online to save a few £ so getting sizing right is a little trickier without trying them on.
Cheers.
James
Got a set of those exact shoes in a 10. Worn once. They are still brand new. £50 delivered? Interested?I'm quite new to road riding but want to get a pair of cycling shoes instead of wearing normal trainers. I have around £100 budget for the pedals and shoes, anyone have any recommendations? Something along the lines of:-
Shimano 105 SL Pedals 5700 (do the cleats come with the pedals?) and
Shimano R087 SPD SL Road Shoes
Also, I have size 9 feet, should I be looking to go for a slightly larger size shoe? I'd rather buy online to save a few £ so getting sizing right is a little trickier without trying them on.
Cheers.
James
Also got a set of these pedals http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod... in white that are possibly available.
£20?
As for sizes...i'm a 10 and bought 10's and they are tight.
Pedals come with cleats.
Edited by Ben Jk on Thursday 10th May 14:07
Edited by Ben Jk on Thursday 10th May 21:02
i use 105 pedals and DHB R1 shoes from wiggle. the R1s are nice and have a stiff sole. my only grumble is the ventilation which is good, too good.... in the summer you feet stay cool but you will need overshoes from September to March! i have the original R1s but assume the newer ones are just as good. Reviews on wiggle are worth reading and they get lots of positive comments; yes you will need to buy the cleats seperately.
Spend some time getting cleat position right and adjusting the tension. I normally run the right side slightly softer so i can release easily at traffic lights etc as i always unclip on the same side.
you will really notice a difference on the flat and the hills, the flat becuase your pedal stroke will be far more efficient, and the steep hills when you will feel yourself pulling up on the revolution as you push down on the other side....
Spend some time getting cleat position right and adjusting the tension. I normally run the right side slightly softer so i can release easily at traffic lights etc as i always unclip on the same side.
you will really notice a difference on the flat and the hills, the flat becuase your pedal stroke will be far more efficient, and the steep hills when you will feel yourself pulling up on the revolution as you push down on the other side....
The Look Keo Easy should be a good alternative to the 105 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/PELOKEEASY/loo...
Shimano shoes are great and IME size as per normal shoes
Shimano shoes are great and IME size as per normal shoes
I have exactly the same combo, as mentioned cleats come with the pedals and sizing is per the chart on the CRC site so half a size up or so on normal.
The only thing I will say is that they are summer shoes with a vent in the sole which gets a bit nippy in this weather, not a great problem!
The only thing I will say is that they are summer shoes with a vent in the sole which gets a bit nippy in this weather, not a great problem!
SlimJ said:
Afternoon,
I'm quite new to road riding but want to get a pair of cycling shoes instead of wearing normal trainers. I have around £100 budget for the pedals and shoes, anyone have any recommendations? Something along the lines of:-
Shimano 105 SL Pedals 5700 (do the cleats come with the pedals?) and
Shimano R087 SPD SL Road Shoes
Also, I have size 9 feet, should I be looking to go for a slightly larger size shoe? I'd rather buy online to save a few £ so getting sizing right is a little trickier without trying them on.
Cheers.
James
I went for this exact combo about a month ago and liking it so far. I've done a 90miler and a number of short - 50 mile rides with no problems.I'm quite new to road riding but want to get a pair of cycling shoes instead of wearing normal trainers. I have around £100 budget for the pedals and shoes, anyone have any recommendations? Something along the lines of:-
Shimano 105 SL Pedals 5700 (do the cleats come with the pedals?) and
Shimano R087 SPD SL Road Shoes
Also, I have size 9 feet, should I be looking to go for a slightly larger size shoe? I'd rather buy online to save a few £ so getting sizing right is a little trickier without trying them on.
Cheers.
James
The pedals came with cleats but i think i ordered them from Merlin Cycles as they were a touch cheaper. Also i can never remember who stocks what but Wiggle have £15 off orders over £100 at the moment.
Size wize i went for exactly the same as my usual shoe.
As you say you are new to riding, have you given due consideration to whether you actually want road shoes?
Sticking to Shimano for simplicity, the official line is that SPDs are for mountain bikes and SPD SLs are for road bikes. However, many people, myself included, just go for the straight SPDs regardless, as the shoes are far easier to walk in, and I think they're also considered easier to clip out of if you're stopping at a lit of lights and junctions.
It also means you don't need different shoes for mountain biking!
Sticking to Shimano for simplicity, the official line is that SPDs are for mountain bikes and SPD SLs are for road bikes. However, many people, myself included, just go for the straight SPDs regardless, as the shoes are far easier to walk in, and I think they're also considered easier to clip out of if you're stopping at a lit of lights and junctions.
It also means you don't need different shoes for mountain biking!
I use Mountain bike spd with specialized shoes for my roadie, basically as i already had them for my i-drive. They are comfy and you can just about walk in them.
The down side is they are heavy compared to road specific shoes and over shoes can be a bit tight.
If your sticking to the road the combo you are looking at looks good.
The down side is they are heavy compared to road specific shoes and over shoes can be a bit tight.
If your sticking to the road the combo you are looking at looks good.
Kermit power said:
As you say you are new to riding, have you given due consideration to whether you actually want road shoes?
Sticking to Shimano for simplicity, the official line is that SPDs are for mountain bikes and SPD SLs are for road bikes. However, many people, myself included, just go for the straight SPDs regardless, as the shoes are far easier to walk in, and I think they're also considered easier to clip out of if you're stopping at a lit of lights and junctions.
It also means you don't need different shoes for mountain biking!
I'm looking at getting some shoes that will do both, but not look wrong on either. Sticking to Shimano for simplicity, the official line is that SPDs are for mountain bikes and SPD SLs are for road bikes. However, many people, myself included, just go for the straight SPDs regardless, as the shoes are far easier to walk in, and I think they're also considered easier to clip out of if you're stopping at a lit of lights and junctions.
It also means you don't need different shoes for mountain biking!
Also need pedals that I can pedal in normal shoes for both bikes. Any ideas?
HereBe
I have these m324 on my GT i-drive, i originally had just SPD but it was a pain if i wanted to pedal down the pub, so having spd one side and flat pedal the other is great.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-p...
SHoes are really just down to your taste. There are plenty that dont look 4x4 style.
I have these m324 on my GT i-drive, i originally had just SPD but it was a pain if i wanted to pedal down the pub, so having spd one side and flat pedal the other is great.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-p...
SHoes are really just down to your taste. There are plenty that dont look 4x4 style.
Cheers, I hate that style of cage pedal though - nowhere near enough grip.
I need something that's basically a V8 on one side, and an SPD on the other.
Just been into the LBS and spoke to them about the different cleats and shoes etc. - it's a minefield, one that requires a lot more investigation, I think.
I need something that's basically a V8 on one side, and an SPD on the other.
Just been into the LBS and spoke to them about the different cleats and shoes etc. - it's a minefield, one that requires a lot more investigation, I think.
HereBeMonsters said:
Cheers, I hate that style of cage pedal though - nowhere near enough grip.
I need something that's basically a V8 on one side, and an SPD on the other.
Just been into the LBS and spoke to them about the different cleats and shoes etc. - it's a minefield, one that requires a lot more investigation, I think.
Nothing like what you describe exists, AFAIK.I need something that's basically a V8 on one side, and an SPD on the other.
Just been into the LBS and spoke to them about the different cleats and shoes etc. - it's a minefield, one that requires a lot more investigation, I think.
How about dual-purpose shoes, rather than pedals? I've got a pair of DZRs from Always Riding, and they're great. Sneaker/skate shoes with cleat mountings, but are fine for both walking and pedalling.
Jimbo. said:
Nothing like what you describe exists, AFAIK.
How about dual-purpose shoes, rather than pedals? I've got a pair of DZRs from Always Riding, and they're great. Sneaker/skate shoes with cleat mountings, but are fine for both walking and pedalling.
I was thinking maybe something like the M424? Not quite a V8, but a bit more grip I think.How about dual-purpose shoes, rather than pedals? I've got a pair of DZRs from Always Riding, and they're great. Sneaker/skate shoes with cleat mountings, but are fine for both walking and pedalling.
There really must be a market for an SPD one side, decent pinned flattie the other..?
HereBeMonsters said:
Cheers, I hate that style of cage pedal though - nowhere near enough grip.
I need something that's basically a V8 on one side, and an SPD on the other.
Just been into the LBS and spoke to them about the different cleats and shoes etc. - it's a minefield, one that requires a lot more investigation, I think.
I've got a set of A530s which aren't far away from what you describe:I need something that's basically a V8 on one side, and an SPD on the other.
Just been into the LBS and spoke to them about the different cleats and shoes etc. - it's a minefield, one that requires a lot more investigation, I think.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
Certainly good enough for a pedal down to the pub
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