Pedals Cleats
How much are clipless pedals with cleats?
I'd like to transition from toe clips to clipless pedals for a road bike - so I'm looking for something basic, with no frills. How much, in total, should I be looking to spend? Also, I know that you can buy the cleats that still allow you to walk (the buckle is recessed into the shoe). Is this worth it for road bike, and how much more will I need to pay? Can I buy online or is it worth going to a bike store?
get spd pedals
nashbar.com has some for $30
double-sided, very convenient
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_175099_-1_201436_10000_201438
or here, $25
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1074890_-1_400021_400002_400208
and then there are cheap, walkable mtb shoes for under $25
also at performance bike or nashbar
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1022585_-1_400034_400009_400098
do NOT get shoes you can;t walk in
you will hate them
unless you are racing there is no point
wle.
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Shimano PD-M520L MTB Sport Pedals with Cleats List Price: $54.99 Sale Price: $30.99 Average Rating:   |
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The Shimano® PD-M520L pedals are designed for off-road sport performance with dual SPD bindings and a cartridge bearing unit. |
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Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Sets List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $15.18 Average Rating: |
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M858 pedals are only compatible with SH52 cleats. M-R is multi release, S-R is single release. |
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Shimano PD-A530 SPD Dual Platform Pedal List Price: $99.95 Sale Price: $61.99 Average Rating: |
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The Shimano PD-A530 SPD Road Dual Platform Bike Pedal makes the ideal choice for your around-town bike that sees both long rides to work and short trips to the store. An SPD cleat on one side lets you clip in when you leave the house for your 40-minute morning bike commute, and the platform side lets you hop on with your regular shoes for a quick coffee run.Product FeaturesMaterial: Aluminum, steelCleat Type: SPD, platformFloat: AdjustableEntry / Release: AdjustableWeight: Recommended Use: MTB, Road cyclingManufacturer Warranty: 1 Year |
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Shimano PD-A600 Ultegra SPD-SL Road Bike Pedals with SM-11 Cleats List Price: $139.99 Sale Price: $101.50 Average Rating:  |
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Shimano A600 pedals are lightweight and they allow the use of recessed-style shoe soles for comfortable cleat engagement and walkability when off the bike. *Clipless pedal technology transfers more power from the body directly to the bike; shoes and pedals perform as a single, highly efficient unit *Aerodynamic, single-side SPD design; wide platforms provide efficient power transfer from SPD shoes *Adjustable entry and release tension setting. Item Specifications; Color:Black; Weight:285g; Intended Use:Road; Material:Aluminum; Pedal Spindle:9/16'; Material (Spindle):Chromoly; Pedal Type:Clipless; |
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Shimano SM-SH52 SPD Cleat Sets List Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $15.18 Average Rating:  |
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M858 pedals are only compatible with SH52 cleats. M-R is multi release, S-R is single release. |
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Shimano SH51 SPD Cleat Set List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $13.94 Average Rating:  |
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If you've bent a cleat, lost a cleat, or ground them down to nubs that couldn't hold an empty shoe let alone your entire leg, you need a new set of Shimano SPD Cleats. Shimano actually recommends replacing cleats yearly to maintain consistent pedal release and retention. The SH51 is an easy-entry, single-direction release cleat designed for spin classes, commuters and road bikers using SPD pedals. |
