Pedal confusion

[murielalex]

Ah...now I understand! That makes sense. Thanks!

[radacrider]

Had SPDs for a while, but now run Time ATAC MTB pedals and cleats. They give me more float and lateral movement (side-to-side). I am a daily commuter and for commuting I use a pair of Keen all leather (heavy), but keep my feet dry. They are not as stiff as my Specialized carbon shoes. If I am out on a fun (non-commute) ride, I use the carbon soled shoes, because the spread the pressure out beyond the cleat point.

In the past, my road bike had the Shimano pedal, similar to Look cleat and expensive Sidi road shoes - pressure distribution and all. Tough to walk around though and cleats would get totally chewed up. I've used my Time pedals and Specialized shoes on the roadie recently and they work fairly well.

[surgtech1956]

When I got back into cycling I went with the toe clips - not for very long. I read review after review and decided on Shimano PD-A520. They seem to work well for me, I was a little unsure after break my ankle - my ankle likes being clipped in because I never got my range of motion back. I don't know what I want on my mountain bike, any suggestions?

[murielalex]

After six weeks of waiting, my new bike is ready! I visited it at the bike shop during my lunch hour today, though I won't get it until tomorrow. I'm excited, and it's beautiful! The only thing left to decide is which pedal. I may try out the Speedplays, based on recommendations here, but I actually have no idea which ones I'll end up with. I guess it will be a surprise.

[Maye]

After six weeks of waiting, my new bike is ready! I visited it at the bike shop during my lunch hour today, though I won't get it until tomorrow. I'm excited, and it's beautiful! The only thing left to decide is which pedal. I may try out the Speedplays, based on recommendations here, but I actually have no idea which ones I'll end up with. I guess it will be a surprise.

Congratulations on the new bike and please post pictures once you get the bike from the shop!!!
I just got the Speedplay pedals installed on my road bike since I was having a lot of issues with the Shimano's SPD's. So far I had a little bit of problem clipping in but not clipping out. I have been practicing on my trainer since yesterday. I also bought the platforms to put over the Speedplay pedals to make them platforms as well (yay!!) Let me know if you decide to go with the Speedplays and then we can share opinions/experience about them. Your name is Muriela? Mine is Mariela :-)

[murielalex]

Hi Mariela. My grandmother's name is Muriel, and I like it. I've been using it online for awhile, so just keep it. My real name is Vicki.

So, as I noted in my other thread, upon the recommendation of the guys at my lbs, I went with the Speedplay Light Action pedals. I can't believe how easy they are to get in and out of, and I'm already less nervous than I was with the two-sided SPDs. Since I just got them yesterday, and it rained all afternoon and evening, today was my first day really trying them out. So far, I like them.

How are they treating you?

[Maye]

I have been practicing clipping in/out of the bike for the last few days using my trainer. So far I can clip in/out easier than my SPD's and I really like the fact that I don't have to look down to see if I'm on the right side of the pedal. That used to make me very nervous. Today, I'm planning a ride to one of the Orlando trails in the afternoon. I'm confident everything is going to be fine. I'll give you my "report" once I'm back.