I'm sure this topic must come up non-stop, but I have been unable to find a guide I can understand or a thread here that really helps me. I recently purchased a road bike and have been having a blast on it. I did twenty-five miles yesterday (my longest ride yet) but am currently riding on regular flat pedals. I did that so that I could move the purchase price over the course of a couple of months rather than all at once. It's getting to be about time for me to purchase pedals and shoes, and frankly, I'm stumped.
I know I'd like a pair of clipless with the cleat recessed to enable easier walking, but past that, I really don't know what I'm reading. It also makes it difficult to walk into my local shop, because I don't even know the proper terminology. SPD, MBT, mountain bike, road bike pedals... I don't know where to begin. I'm finding this more difficult that buying the actual bike to be honest.
My purposes with the bike are more general fitness and touring and less racing. FWIW, I got a 2012 model Trek 2.3c. I've seen many recommendations for the Crank Brothers Candy/Egg Beaters, but don't have any idea how to pair them with shoes or how their cleats match.
Anyway, if you could point me to another thread that lays this out like I'm an ignoramus, I'd appreciate it. Alternatively, if you could recommend a set that you think would work for me, I'd be even more grateful. Thanks for any replies!
I know I'd like a pair of clipless with the cleat recessed to enable easier walking, but past that, I really don't know what I'm reading. It also makes it difficult to walk into my local shop, because I don't even know the proper terminology. SPD, MBT, mountain bike, road bike pedals... I don't know where to begin. I'm finding this more difficult that buying the actual bike to be honest.
My purposes with the bike are more general fitness and touring and less racing. FWIW, I got a 2012 model Trek 2.3c. I've seen many recommendations for the Crank Brothers Candy/Egg Beaters, but don't have any idea how to pair them with shoes or how their cleats match.
Anyway, if you could point me to another thread that lays this out like I'm an ignoramus, I'd appreciate it. Alternatively, if you could recommend a set that you think would work for me, I'd be even more grateful. Thanks for any replies!