gtxxx
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OK folks I'm thinking of trying SPD's on my commute bike. Can you tell the best way to set them up and what float is? They are PD-M520. Also what are the best cheapish SPD casual shoe (in case I decide eventaully to try them on the trail)? Thanks in advance guys.
GT
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greeneye
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hi gt, 1st of all 'float' is the ammount of movement your foot/shoe will have on the pedal without un-clipping.
the pedal will have a screw adjuster which lets you set how well you wanna be clipped in, if you + the screw you will be held in tighter which means there will be less chance of accidently un-clipping whilst throwing the bike around, it also means that un-clipping when you want to will be harder.
- will do the opposite and as its your commute bike i would - it a fair bit until you get used to it.
when you come to fitting the cleats to the shoes you will have 2 positions and they will have movment front/back, basicly its up to you to decide where you want your foot on the pedal.
as for the shoes, imo just look for a good deal, the walking style shoe are a much easier shoe to find in a comfortable size.
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gtxxx
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Cheers Green. I do tend to find that my right foot sits at a slight angle. I think your right, loose would be the best option for now. 510s get good reviews.
GT
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Edited by gtxxx (21/06/2009 19:25)
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mashley
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Hi, Ive had just fitted clip in pedals to my road bike and went for the first ride today. I did 25 mils. I found it pretty east to get used to and had them in quite tight. I didnt have any problems at junctions etc.
I bought a set of pedals from halfords, bikehut ones, for £25.00 and i bought some dhb road shoes from wiggles for about £53.00 in postage, then arrived the day after i ordered them, very impressed. The shoes are good looking and very comfy, they have scored 10/10 in all the magazines reviews.
When i enter a mtb race i will swap them over and try them i think they'll be just a great.
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MuppetAlex
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520 is a good basic pedal. Lake do a cheep shoe for about £30.
Now for the tip bit. Get your new shoes, but ride for a couple of weeks with your old peddles (Preferably platform or cage with spiky metal bits.)
This will leave an impression in the soul of the shoe, indicating the angle that you should set your cleats to, so that they fit your natural riding position, rather than setting a position which is alien to your natural style.
As for trying them on the trail. Do it. You will be able to use 2/3 of your rotation, as opposed to 1/3, helping you with hills and all sorts of nasty stuff. Set them loose initially, until you get used to clipping out.
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gtxxx
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Cheers MA. much appreciated and nice tip by the way.
GT
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I only fall off to get marks from those watching!!
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