Quote Originally Posted by abarensfeld7
Also -- anyone have any opinions on using MTB clipless pedals on a road bike? Sure, they are a little heavier and maybe have too much float, but I'm guessing I could get by OK if I finally decided to go with clipless on my road bike (I haven't been using my mountain bike that much).
I use mountain bike shoes and pedals on my road bikes because I want the recessed cleat. My biking shoes are very stiff - Sidi Dominators - so they aren't appropriate for walking long distances, but I really prefer them over road shoes with protruding cleats. I use Frog pedals, which work well for me. Both my shoes and my pedals are pretty light (from a weight standpoint).

My pedals are free-float pedals, but not all mountain pedals have that characteristic. What's important is that the shoes fit your feet, and that they fit your biking style. It's possible that your cleats aren't aligned properly on your shoes, but it's also possible that the sole is too soft to protect your feet from pressure from the pedals.

--- Denise