More Mountain Pedal questions

[Duvers]

I'm a MTB girl who *just* bought a road bike a week ago. At the suggestion of my trusty mechanic, whose opinion I trust completely, I put Shimano M520 SPD pedals on the new road bike. These are the same pedals that I have on both mountain bikes. They are inexpensive, but I have had no problems so far, even with lots of miles and abuse on the mountain bikes.

I also bought a pair of Sidi mountain bike shoes that I'm using for both my new road bike and mountain bike. While I haven't used road shoes/pedals, I am very happy with the M520s and Sidi mountain bike shoes on the road bike. Already came in handy when I found a stray dog on the bike rail and had to walk with it and my bike a mile up the trail to its owner. :-) Really like being able to get off the bike and walk, when needed.

I've never tried Crank Brothers pedals, but have seen other riders bend/break them in situations where they shouldn't have been under undue stress. Also, while my SPDs don't have a platform, I can unclip from them and there's enough surface area to rest my foot on them and pedal if I need to.

[Red Rock]

Sorry I have not posted hear recently, I have had a test to deal with which is never fun.

Thankyou for your help and information Duvers. I am the opposite of you in this case. I have been a road rider for a LONG time and am switching to mountain or rather adding mountain to the collection.

I have been debating between a smaller pedal-crankbrothers, I think and the Shimano SPD.

Shoes, I found Sidi Bullets which look more like entry level shoes which are good. I have thought about having a second pair of the Specialized for seroius off roading. What do any of you think on this?

Thankyou,
Red Rock

[Irulan]

why do you think you'd need two pairs of mountain biking shoes? Unless you are one of those "shoe" people....

My MO is to get a pair I like, then wear them out and then get another pair.

I.

[Red Rock]

I think the operative word here is thought about. I have not actually purchased anything yet.

I guess one can always dream right??!

Red Rock