Clipless pedals or whatever they are called ?

[silverclaws]

I have never tried them before, but feel I need to, so can anyone advise on what would be a good choice of clipless pedals for a noob to these things ?

SPD's, Crank Bros or whatever ?

 

[shovelon]

I am partial to the new Ritchey V4. After years of SPDs, these don't load up with mud and engage very smoothly. Only issue is they need grease right off.

Eggbeaters have too much float for me. Way too much twist to get my feet out.

 

[makster]

I've just made the step you're thinking of taking
After years of toe clips I bought a pair of Crank Bros Candy pedals and some Time shoes.
I've found them ok so far. Only had two sideways falls due to not getting unclipped quick enough.
I found it harder to clip in than get out but have used the pedals/shoes for 3 rides now and I'm getting more used to them every ride

 

[Neil G]

SPDs every time

 

[FluffyChicken]

Shimano or similar, they've not changed over the years, as they got it right from the start 9bar a bit of extra float now)
Copied by many.

Pick up a cheap pair, make sure they come with cleats.


Easy to get in and out.

Setup of the cleat is by far the hardest thing about Clipless.

Also it's the Retro way

 

[mountainloz]

Take a 4mm Allen key on your first few rides
Whenever you stop, check the cleat bolts
As the top edge of the cleat is serrated, it settles into the sole.
This can make the bolts loose, loose cleats can twist on the shoe and not release from the pedal as easily, this happened to me, I had to find a wall to stop against so I could take my shoe off(still attached to the pedal) then beat the shoe off the bike.
After that they are great

 

[02gf74]

You can't go wrong with Shimano.

is what I should have got but when the Ritchey SPD route ....

When you ride them for the first time, make sure it is on soft ground as you will fall over.

Practise clipping in, cyling a couple of metres, stopping then clipping out in the garden.

Also set the spring tension to minimum to help releasing.

Don't clip a shoe in when not on your fit - it is a right bugger to get out afterwards, usually requiring you to put your foot into the shoe.

 

[Khane]

i've been using the same pair of wellgo pedals now for at least 15yrs .
look similar to the ritcheys and have the same cleat design as shimano so cleats are readily available.

other than clogging with mud which goes hand in hand with most spds, i can't fault them.

also being wellgo they were cheap, so if you do decide you don't get on with them its not such a huge loss.

 

[legrandefromage]

I bought my first set in 1993 and have only fallen off twice because of SPD.

1. Friends garage when trying to get off for the 1st time

2. after a pub night with Jack Daniels as my friend - very embarrassing

I use 737 XT 535 LX and have just bought:

a bargain at £20!

http://www.cyclebasket.com/products.php ... 6p38&rs=gb

 

[FluffyChicken]

Include the Ritchey/Wellgo/etc and other 'shimano spd cleat compatibles' in the list of my 'or similar'
Ritchey are more than likely made by wellgo (no proof but hey wellgo make loads)

Look at PowerPlay as well if you look for Wellgo pedals are they are the same pedals, go for the cheaper.

I have both
The Ritchey (current model, cheapest) have a lot of float and feel more like you're sitting on the cleat.
The Wellgo/Powerplay (Force) feel more like you are sitting on the shoe, but don't grip you as much if you pull up harshly. These may be a better bet as they do feel really nice to ride on, but you need to align the cleat better.


It's PowerPlay Force (aka Wellgo M19) that I have, light too at sub 300g. (and cost me £10 of this forum)
The Ritchey V4 (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=12002) seem poorly made and the bearing don't stiff and don't seem like they'll last long, but only cost me £7 incl cleats of ebay as OEM package shrink rap )

So we what deals you can get.