Dave Stallard
July 10th 03, 11:29 PM
> brian hughes wrote:
>
> I use SPD type ATB shoes and pedals on my MTB and bent. I currently
> have straps and toe clips on my Cannondale road bike. I want to go
> clipless on it too. Is there any reason (disadvantage) to using ATB
> pedals on the Cannondale road bike, rather than spend money on a new
> set of road shoes and clipless system? Unless there is a overwhelming
> advantage, I really like the sunken cleats in the ATB style of shoe
> versus the tap dancing style (AKA road) shoe. Thanks.
I've been using MTB clipless pedals on my road bike for years. I've had
Speedplay Magnums/Frogs, and now use Shimano SPDs.
A lot of people will tell you there's no downside, but I do think there
is some. MTB pedals mostly have pretty small platforms. That's
certainly true of the Shimanos and especially the Speedplays. Pushing
on that for mile after mile hour after hour can make your feet
tired/painful, and make you long for something wider and/or longer.
I'd go for Looks except for the walking factor. Is there another road
pedal system out there that won't make you slip and fall in tbe
convenience store?
Dave
>
> I use SPD type ATB shoes and pedals on my MTB and bent. I currently
> have straps and toe clips on my Cannondale road bike. I want to go
> clipless on it too. Is there any reason (disadvantage) to using ATB
> pedals on the Cannondale road bike, rather than spend money on a new
> set of road shoes and clipless system? Unless there is a overwhelming
> advantage, I really like the sunken cleats in the ATB style of shoe
> versus the tap dancing style (AKA road) shoe. Thanks.
I've been using MTB clipless pedals on my road bike for years. I've had
Speedplay Magnums/Frogs, and now use Shimano SPDs.
A lot of people will tell you there's no downside, but I do think there
is some. MTB pedals mostly have pretty small platforms. That's
certainly true of the Shimanos and especially the Speedplays. Pushing
on that for mile after mile hour after hour can make your feet
tired/painful, and make you long for something wider and/or longer.
I'd go for Looks except for the walking factor. Is there another road
pedal system out there that won't make you slip and fall in tbe
convenience store?
Dave