More pedals - SPDs on a road bike?

[woohoo]

Hi All,

I currently use SPD pedals on my old mtb/commuter and am happy with clipping in/out on that having used them for 5-6yrs. I'm looking at a road bike now, though, but couldn't really afford to get myself a whole new set of shoes and pedals as well as a bike right away. I'm also a bit nervous about how wobbly I might be on a road bike, so am not even 100% sure I should go clipless straight away on it... I've been pondering the following options:

1. Go with platform pedals on the road bike until I'm used to balancing it and/or can afford new shoes and pedals,
2. Put a set of single sided SPD pedals (same as I have on my mtb) on the road bike, so I can keep my existing shoes, plus have the choice of being a coward for now but braver in future.

I'm leaning towards option 2 as my mtb shoes have a fully solid plastic sole and a fairly toe-up angle when walking, which seems to be what road shoes look like, and maybe getting a second set would be a waste???? I don't know if using SPD pedals on a road bike would be okay, though, or even if that's the right option to be looking at... What do you folks think?

Thanks, Lynne.

[tulip]

I use SPDs on my road bikes all the time. There's no need to use other pedals unless you like them better or if you have knee issues and want pedal-cleat system with more play. I have one pair of cycling shoes--my beloved Shimano MTB cycling shoes. My last pair lasted 10 years, and the cleats wore out (stripped, stuck, could not replace them). The shoes were still good. So I got myself another pair a few years ago. I use them for my road bikes, my errand bike, and for spinning. No mountain bike at the moment.

You might want to consider some campus pedals. They are SPD on one side and no clips on the other side. I have those on my errand bike. That way, you have a choice.

[redrhodie]

I use SPDs on my road bikes all the time. There's no need to use other pedals unless you like them better or if you have knee issues and want pedal-cleat system with more play. I have one pair of cycling shoes--my beloved Shimano MTB cycling shoes.

Me too!

[ny biker]

I have SPDs on my road bike.

[batsheva]

i use one sided SPD on my road bike - lots of people do - there;s no particular reason why you shouldnt - and if you are used to clipping in on SPDs you wont have a problem with the same kind of pedals on your road bike, i'm sure..

[missjulied]

Yep, here's another one with spd's on all her bikes. Just go with what feels right for you.