Mountain Bike Pedals Shimano
road bicycle pedal question?
hi! just recently bought a road bike and i was going over which pedal to get. i was inclined to get mountain bike pedals (shimano spd’s) since i’ve already been riding mountain bikes for some time now. not only am i used to the mtb pedal and cleat system, buying mtb pedals for my racer would also save me some money by not having to buy a pair of shoes for racer pedals.
however, a friend of mine said that racer pedals are wider (i.e., they have a wider platform to put and clip your foot on) than mtb pedals (which are pretty small to keep mud from getting stuck). and they say that this wider platform of the racer pedals allow for more power to be transmitted to the cranks as you pedal down. is this true? will getting pedals with a wider base really have that much effect on performance?
thanks in advance!!!
I use SPD pedals. I like to be able to get off my bike and walk, and I am not planing to enter the Tour de France.
SHIMANO PD-M520 SPD PEDALS
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Venzo Mountain Bike Bicycle Cycling Shimano SPD Shoes + Pedals & Cleats 43 $65.00 Cycling shoes Size: US Man: 9 , Women: 10.5Features: the award-winning technology for performance.Upper: Quick-drying, highly-breathable mesh and synthetic.Lining: Textile with removable sockliner.Cut: Low-cut construction for a light, fast fit and feel.Flexible forefoot and a running shoe beveled heel.Compatible with all Shimano SPD pedal systems.Weight: 640g = 22.5oz(Size 4… |
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Shimano 2012 Men’s Mountain Bike Shoes – SH-M077 $100.00 Perfect for beginners looking to advance into clipless pedals, or the dedicated commuter looking for something less race-boy, the simple-to-use and comfortable Shimano SH-M077 Shoe keeps your cranks spinning.Product FeaturesUpper Material: Lining: Soleplate: Cleat Compatibility: Sole: Closure: Tread: Footbed: Weight: Recommended Use: Manufacturer Warranty:… |
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Venzo Road Bike For Shimano SPD SL Look Cycling Bicycle Shoes & Pedals 46 $65.00 Cycling Shoes: Size: US Men: 11Features the award-winning technology for performance.Quick-drying, highly-breathable mesh and synthetic upper.Textile lining with removable sockliner.Low-cut construction for a light, fast fit and feel.Flexible forefoot and a running shoe beveled heel.Compatible with all SPD, SPD SL and Look KEO style pedal systems.Weight: 586g or 21 oz (Size 44)Place of made: Taiwa… |
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Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set $12.99 Shimano SPD cleats can easily be replaced which will keep your pedal performing optimally by eliminating unnecessary wear and tear.Two-hole SPD cleat mountItem SpecificationsColorSilverUnit of SalePairFitsAll SPD pedals except PD-M858Cleat Bolt PatternSPDFloat0deg… |
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Shimano PD-M324 Clipless/Clip Pedals $45.99 Shimano M324 Clipless SPD/Cage Mountain/Road Pedals. SPD clipless on one side, standard clip/strap on otherCup and cone bearingsIncludes SM-SH56 cleatsItem SpecificationsColorSilverUnit of SalePairWeight530gIntended UseRoad,MountainMaterialAluminumPedal Spindle9/16″Material (Spindle)ChromolyPedal TypeClipless,Cage… |