Quote Originally Posted by Hammer
How do you guys decide what shoe/pedal combo to go with? It's hard to pick a bike for starters... but then deciding what other items to go with is even more mind boggling.
I decided to try clipless after riding with clips for a year and platforms on my mountain bike for several years before that. My LBS is helpful with technical expertise, but reading posts on these boards gave me the most information about my specific concerns - what works for the guys doesn't always work for me. Since I'm clutzy with my feet I wanted something easy to clip into and out of, and I preferred being able to wear a mountain bike shoe that's easier to walk in than a road bike shoe, so I ended up going with Speedplay Frogs. I've had them for a week now and am still getting used to them, but I'm really impressed so far. Your feet not slipping around makes a difference in focusing your energy on pedaling.

Read a few posts, ask a few questions, go to the bike shop and try a road bike shoe and a mountain bike shoe and ask them to demonstrate the clipping in and out process. Before you make a purchase, bring your bike to the bike shop and ask them to let you try the shoes and pedals out in the trainer (MUCH easier that way). Ultimately, you'll have to ride with the shoes and pedals before you'll know for sure, but this will help point you in the right direction.

Deb