FS: Shimano PD-M520 SPD Pedals, used

[Cari]

So just to clarify (I'm a newbie!) ... will these work on a road bike with road shoes?
Nicola

The pedals are SPD, so it depends on the road shoe. But SPD pedals are generally used for mountain biking. I know lots of people use them on road bikes, but with mtb shoes, just because they're so much easier to walk in than road shoes.

I'm using Sidi Genius 5 road shoes which come standard with the right built-in hardware for SPD, SPD-R, Look, Time, Speedplay, and, um... not sure what else. The higher-end Sidi road shoes require that you add a little adapter plate if you're using anything other than Look, I believe. If you like, let me know which road shoes you have and I'll check to see if they're compatible.

But to be honest, if you're only interested in road biking and you feel comfortable enough in road shoes, you may be better off investing in a proper road pedal. After completing my first century, I treated myself to some Look KeO pedals. I've only used them once, but so far, they feel pretty good. It took me a while to get the hang of clipping in (because road pedals are one-sided) and I was slipping around like a penguin on ice last Saturday when I went out for my first ride, but I'm sure I'll get used to the smooth sole soon enough. And the stiffer sole of road shoes will probably make future centuries more comfortable as well.

[Nicola]

Ok Cari, thanks for advice

[Nanci]

I have SPD pedals on all my bikes (in fact this set is on my MTB with road tires) and SPD cleats on my MTB shoes, sandals, and road shoes. My MTB has the 9?9's, and the road bike has 747's.

But I hate road shoes.

[Cari]

Sold via PM to M. from San José.

And Nanci, thanks for your comments as well.

[melissam]

I've decided to make my old road bike into a commuter bike. This is the first step!

-- Melissa