SPD (clip-in) pedals

[Giddo]

Hi all,

Long time lurker, first time poster. This forum is a great source of information.

I am expecting to pickup my BH Neo Cross in the next week or two, so to pass the time I'm hunting for bling/farkles!

Just wondering whether there is any reason NOT to put clip in SPD pedals on the bike? Or indeed if they won't fit for some reason. I had a search around here but the search function wouldn't let me search for "SPD" as too few characters.

I was going to get a pair of double sided pedals so that I can use them with bike shoes on the commute and in normal shoes when I don't want to look slightly ridiculous walking around when I get off my bike

Thanks in advance for any advice.


Giddo

 

[martin@onbike]

No reason at all not to do this-they will fit no problem....enjoy your Cross, it's a great bike!

 

[RobF]

Clipless will fit but I doubt there is much point on an ebike.

The extra power from the up stroke is minimal, the main benefit is they allow racers to run very high cadences - 100+ - without spinning off.

Most riders suffer a 'clipless moment' when the darn things won't unclip leading to a toppling over.

Not such a problem on a 7kg racer, could be more serious and lead to more damage on 20kg ebike.

 

[Hugh]

I've used the Shimano ones for donkey's years on ebikes and ordinary bikes. They are fairly heavy, but convenience of being able to ride in normal shoes sometimes, or be a bit wary when on tricky ground, make them a winner for me every time.

 

[Artstu]

I'm currently riding with normal pedals on my e-bike after many years with various clip-less systems and shoes and I don't miss them at all. But they must help to some degree if you're really going for it.

 

[103Alex1]

Wouldn't be without clipless pedals. Fitted PD-647s on both bikes and they're great - couldn't imagine going back to skidding off flat pedals . I stay clipped in on one side all the time so pedals can always be set right when pulling away from a stop. You can easily stay clipped out on the other even over reasonable distances in traffic - makes little difference.

The good Shimano MTB shoes don't look like bike shoes.

Wiggle | Shimano MT43 SPD Touring/Leisure Cycling Shoes | Road Shoes

Wiggle | Shimano MT33 SPD Leisure Shoes | Offroad Shoes

Wiggle | Shimano MT91 GoreTex SPD Touring/Hiking Boots | Offroad Shoes

Got one pair fit me so well I often wear them even when I'm not out on the bike. Cleats are recessed and you're barely aware they're there. It's not all about the extra power stuff - they just connect you with the bike, stabilize your foot position and you can concentrate on your pedalling !

 

[oigoi]

Only times I find riding with SPDs a disadvantage are:

1) In winter when it's really cold and I want to wear some warm boots but am limited to my SPD shoes, or I would have to spend over £100 on some SPD boots

2) Technical, slow moving off road trails where the ability to quickly dab a foot down for stability and balance is important

 

[Giddo]

Great thanks guys. I guess doing it by halves is the way to go then, as in the pedals that can be uses as spd and normal. Thanks for the shoe links Alex. Im looking to buy the pedals from Wiggle so may as well get the shoes at the same time.

Now, what other bits and pieces can I pass the time researching while I wait for the bike?

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[103Alex1]

Great thanks guys. I guess doing it by halves is the way to go then, as in the pedals that can be uses as spd and normal. Thanks for the shoe links Alex. Im looking to buy the pedals from Wiggle so may as well get the shoes at the same time.

Now, what other bits and pieces can I pass the time researching while I wait for the bike?

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No probs - check out chainreactioncycles too ... I bought most of mine from them last year as come October they had a massive sale and I got 30-70% off. You can also return free of charge (they pay the shipping) like Wiggle if they don't fit ... sizing can be tricky buying on-line.

 

[peerjay56]

Great thanks guys. I guess doing it by halves is the way to go then, as in the pedals that can be uses as spd and normal. Thanks for the shoe links Alex. Im looking to buy the pedals from Wiggle so may as well get the shoes at the same time.

Now, what other bits and pieces can I pass the time researching while I wait for the bike?

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Do you need to buy cleats as well with the shimano shoes, or are they already fitted? The blurb on wiggles site doesn't really make it clear (to me, at least! )

 

[baldylox]

I got the "cheaper" MT33's (from Chain Reaction)and they came with cleats included.

 

[Scramble]

Hi all,

Long time lurker, first time poster. This forum is a great source of information.

I am expecting to pickup my BH Neo Cross in the next week or two, so to pass the time I'm hunting for bling/farkles!

Just wondering whether there is any reason NOT to put clip in SPD pedals on the bike? Or indeed if they won't fit for some reason. I had a search around here but the search function wouldn't let me search for "SPD" as too few characters.

I was going to get a pair of double sided pedals so that I can use them with bike shoes on the commute and in normal shoes when I don't want to look slightly ridiculous walking around when I get off my bike

Thanks in advance for any advice.


Giddo

For commuting on my Corratec E29er Cross, I find SPDs have saved me from a lot of damage to my legs (from slipping off pedals). I'm using the Shimano SPDs that have a plastic cage around them to allow occasional use without SPD shoes.

From memory - cleats came with the shoes.

I would agree that the performance benefit is limited whilst using an e-bike.

 

[103Alex1]

For commuting on my Corratec E29er Cross, I find SPDs have saved me from a lot of damage to my legs (from slipping off pedals). I'm using the Shimano SPDs that have a plastic cage around them to allow occasional use without SPD shoes.

From memory - cleats came with the shoes.

I would agree that the performance benefit is limited whilst using an e-bike.

You get a set of cleats with the pedals but check as they're sometimes SH-51s which aren't as easy to release as SH-56s.

Sometimes the more expensive shimano shoes come without cleats but the cheapest pair I bought came with them. Down from about £50 to £22 in a sale. Worn them every day this Summer (without socks) and gone hiking round rocks and cliffs in them too - still in great shape. Really well built and incredibly comfy on and off the bike. Best value pair of shoes I think I ever bought !

If you need shimano cleats it's no big deal - get them from absolutecycles - they're £8 :

Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleats | eBay

 

[Hugh]

I've always found cleats come with the pedals, rather than the shoes.

On the shoe front, I find I have to go up a size on Shimano shoes, at least with the trainer type - they come out smaller than normal.

 

[Giddo]

Do you need to buy cleats as well with the shimano shoes, or are they already fitted? The blurb on wiggles site doesn't really make it clear (to me, at least! )

The Q&A on this page (wiggle.com.au | Shimano M324 Combination Pedals | MTB Clip-In Pedals) says cleats are included

 

[Giddo]

I've always found cleats come with the pedals, rather than the shoes.

On the shoe front, I find I have to go up a size on Shimano shoes, at least with the trainer type - they come out smaller than normal.

Good tip, thanks. I noticed on Wiggle that the Shimano shoes seem to be rated as "comes up small" and "comes up narrow".