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Newb Wantin some SPD info.

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  1. Hey all, first post.

    Thinkin about convertin to Clipless Pedals, and just wanted some info.

    I'm in the Uk, so i've been lookin for a suitable site to have a look at buyin pedals from, cus my LBS dont stock that big a range. I stumbled upon Wiggle. Lookin at the range of clipless pedals, i was amazed and completely lost.

    I've been doin a bit of readin on the forums, and it's helped me a little, but i still would like a bit more info.

    Right, first things first, i use my mtb for mainly commutin, and a paper-round, although i'd prob not use the clips on that. I also do a bit of off-roading.
    Therefore, i need somet thats easy to use, can be used without cleats - sort of rules out the Speedplays, Time ATACS & Egg Beaters, cus i need somet with a large enough platform to use without cleats, is ok for goin off-road on, and, oh yeh, the crucial factor, isn't too expensive, cus i'm on a limited income.
    Because of these factors, i think i'll prob end up gettin a set of Shimano SPD's, prob the 545's, 424's or poss 520's.

    Any alternatives.

    I also need a pair of shoes, but i can sort that after i got a set of pedals.

    Ideally, i want to spend about £80 all-in.

    Many thanks for all replies
    Gav.

  2. Shimano makes a pedal that's got SPD clipins on one side and platforms on the other. Would that do?

    http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnumber=PD-M324

    -Digs

  3. yeh, that is one option. But arent they rlly unbalanced, cus they only got the clip on one side, makin it heavier.
    I would quite like a pair with clips on both sides, a) to make clippin in easier and quicker and b) so that the pedal is balanced.
    Am i right in thinkin that some Pedals come with plastic blanking cleats to make one side essentially clip-less, with the pedal favouring the clipped-side. This also means that i can still ride the pedal 2-sided.

    Somet like this possibly: http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/Pedals/componenttemplate.asp?partnumber=PD-M545

    Any ideas?

    Thanks
    gav

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