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For the city, SPD is probably best - unless it's a race machine you're outfitting.
Shoes are a very personal thing, so you're probably best going into a shop and trying on a few different brands (though you can definitely use suggested brands as tryouts).
As far as cleats go, I'd recommend the black Shimano SH-51 SPD cleats. They're single release, so you can only get out if you swing your heel outward. Easy to remember, and your chance of becoming unclipped when riding is minimized.
Also, make sure the mechanic who installs your new pedals sets the tension to the minimum(on both sides if you go with double-sided pedals). This will make it easiest to clip in and out.
I have these on a couple of my bikes. I like them, but they might not be what you're looking for.
Happy hunting!
i have a redline 925 set up fixed. these will be for riding to and fro about town, with the occasional longer jaunt. also i am looking into to getting a touring bike as i hope to do some long rides next summer.
"float" what is this thing?
also, from what i have looked at all the pedals seem kinda tiny....
i have a redline 925 set up fixed. these will be for riding to and fro about town, with the occasional longer jaunt. also i am looking into to getting a touring bike as i hope to do some long rides next summer.
Hi AR - you may want to check a few existing threads on this topic.
Cleats on cycle shoes - a revised question
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For what it's worth, I use SPDs on my road bike and dual pedals (flat on one side, spds on the other) on my city bike.
how about searching the damn forum for the answer to this fucking question
sorry this is like the bazillionth one of these "i'm finally being a bad ass and going clipless, what kinda shit should i get" threads
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