Clipless Pedals/Shoes Question

[Susan126]

I use the time xs on my mountain bike and speedplay x series on my road bike. I love float and I love both systems. I also had some knee pain when I rode on my road bike but after getting a bike fit all is fine. Seat height, foot position, handlebars, all that is very important. At least for me it was. I can ride all day on either bike with no pain except the ones I inflict (the occasional tumble LOL) on myself.

Sue

[betagirl]

I have Lake CX 160 shoes, which I really like. And bebop pedals. I have bad knees and this combo doesn't seem to give me any problems.

Good luck!

[spazzdog]

I started, yrs ago, with LOOK or TIME (name that magazine) pedals. I hated them. I'm soooo pigeon toed that when I stood to pump I unclipped.

In 1990 I got Speedplay X1 or X2 (don't remember... they used the same cleat) and I've been on them ever since... the same pedals I got in '90. Just keep 'em clean and lubed. The free-float works for me in an amazing way. To unclip I just pull my foot up. My knees are happy, thus I am happy.

I currently wear SIDI Genius 5 Lorica's with the X2 cleat. The shim required is negligable. It is the best match I've found. My feet are a full size different and the "crank" to fit feature of the SIDI works great. I wore a Specialized shoe before and the shims necessary for the Speedplays made walking, even with cleat covers, uncomfortable.

I'm considering moving to Speedplay Zero's with the dial-in float, but I'd need to try them and see what the max float felt like before I drop the $$.

spazz

[Carm]

Hi All,

Thanks for all of the great advice. Well, in my quest to find a good fitting cycling shoe for my feet with narrow heels , I think I've tried on/or ordered every model there is including Diadora, Specialized, Shimano, Nike and Sidi. Finally after spending about $60.00 in shipping costs (receiving and returning), , I ended up with the Sidi Women's Bullet 2 in a size 40 1/2. They are so comfortable and seem well made. Tonight, I went for my bike fit and had my new Eggbeater pedals put on. Yikes, clipping in is sure different from the ol toe clips. But I'm determined - after all I don't want all of those trips to the UPS store to be for nothing!

Thanks again for helping me with my decision. Carmen

[KSH]

Hi,

I just purchased a new road bike and now need to make the decision on what kind of pedals to get. I have some knee pain so the pedals need to have some float. I found that a women's cycling shoe fits me best as I have a narrow heel.

I would love to get your advice on which clipless pedal system to get and a shoe recommendation. Thanks in advance for your help.

I say start with the SpeedPlay peddals... that won't lock your knee into a possibly bad position.

On the shoes... well... no advice on that one.... but best of luck to you!

[emily_in_nc]

Hi All,

Thanks for all of the great advice. Well, in my quest to find a good fitting cycling shoe for my feet with narrow heels , I think I've tried on/or ordered every model there is including Diadora, Specialized, Shimano, Nike and Sidi. Finally after spending about $60.00 in shipping costs (receiving and returning), , I ended up with the Sidi Women's Bullet 2 in a size 40 1/2. They are so comfortable and seem well made. Tonight, I went for my bike fit and had my new Eggbeater pedals put on. Yikes, clipping in is sure different from the ol toe clips. But I'm determined - after all I don't want all of those trips to the UPS store to be for nothing!

Thanks again for helping me with my decision. Carmen

Carm - enjoy your Eggbeaters! I have the Eggbeater Candies on my Bike Friday and my mountain bike and love them...

Emily in NC

[singletrackmind]

I started with Speciallized Women's mountain bike shoes and now have the Sidi's women's mountain bike shoe. Both worked fine for me but the Sidi's have so far been superior in quality and have outlasted the other shoes by 4 years and are still in great shape with well over 10,000 miles on them.

I can't really help on pedals-everything we own is either shimano or platform-to make life easier.

Good luck!