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Post by bradbristol on Oct 4, 2015 18:26:37 GMT
So, want to go clipless but bit sure whether to get a520 pedals with multi release cleats and mtb shoes or 540 light action with road shoes? How much easier is it to unclip with spd? Anyone had experience with shimano light action pedals?
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Post by bandit3 on Oct 4, 2015 19:12:50 GMT
I've not long got SL's on my T3 after using spd's on it & my MTB ( I used MTB shoes on the T3 if I thought I may need to walk ) I find the SL's harder to clip in & unclip , once in it seems to spread the weight over the foot better, not so good for walking thou
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2015 19:23:29 GMT
For performance riding.... SPD-SL's. If you get off and walk a lot .... SPD's.
It is easier to clip in and out of SPD's.
I use A530 pedals in winter to go with my Northwave SPD winter boots. Nice and cosy. They are also handy if touring as you also get a platform on the opposite side that can be used with trainers etc in the evenings.
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Post by johnc60 on Oct 8, 2015 12:03:29 GMT
Just gone from using A520's for nearly 3 years to R540 SL and am actually finding the SL's easier to clip in/out than the SPD's. Harder to walk in but not too bad as I found out this morning when my chain broke about a mile from home!
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Post by Paulinblack on Oct 8, 2015 22:37:27 GMT
I find SPDs much easier for commuting. SPD-SL (or LOOK KEO, which I'm using) can be more comfortable on longer rides.
Don't forget that you can adjust the tension on the pedal to make it easier to unclip.
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Post by traviskimmage on Oct 11, 2015 8:48:13 GMT
I've had the Shimano 540 road pedals for nearly a year and I've never found them easy to clip into (clipping out no problem). Maybe it's just me but personally I think they're potentially very dangerous. Invariably I'm unable to engage as I pull away, often for some time, because the pedal is upside down, and if your unengaged foot slips at any sort of speed it can obviously be hazardous, as is looking down to see you've got the pedal the right way round. They certainly make pedalling more efficient and less effort, but I don't know how they compare with SPDs because I've never used them. With hindsight I would probably have got SPDs. Much easier to clip into (either side), and from what others have told me who have used both, only a little less efficient than SPD-SLs.
PS - the plastic cleats wear out pretty quickly too (almost through second pair already) and the side protector bits (I've got the 6 degree yellow ones) break off easily.
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