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Road bike, SPD or LOOK which cleat is better and why? |
My Trek came with Toe Strap pedal. I am planning to change to SPD or LOOK. Which one is better and why you think so? How good is SPD pedal will do for a Trek 1500 Race model? In addition, I am looking for something Multipurpose Peadel for LOOK type (one side for LOOK and other side can be used without a cleated-shoe, when I commute to work) Please tell me where Can I found such pedal? N.B. I found some Multipurpose-SPD in PerformanceBike.com or Nashbar.com will work for both SPD or Non-Cleated shoe too. Is there anything for LOOK type so? If I dont find any Multipurpose for LOOK, I will buy a Multipurpose-SPD, but how good would it be with a SPD cleat over LOOK? The Shimano uses Aluminum construction, Look Keo Uses Thermal-Plastics... If you're a 4 season rider you'll appreciate the fact that the pedal will not get soooo cold in the hardest of winters. If you're a fair weather rider, the Aluminum will be fine, and either pedal would make a great choice. Both pedals feature nearly the same foot print - actually, the Look Keo was the answer back to Shimano's New design in 2004. Stay AWAY from those dinky Two Bolt "SPD" style cleats. They do not support a foot well enough for longer rides, especially those with hills. This will create "Hot Spots" on your feet. Think about it - Put all of your body weight on your thumb... OUCH! While this is not a problem for mountain biking, because you are moving around and jockeying all over the place. On a road bike where you are sitting still, this could be a problem! If you're looking for multi-purpose, I would look at the shoe first, the Nike Kato would be a great commuter shoe! Furthermore, they make a tray that will snap into you pedal that has a toe clip and strap on it... you just mount your cleat and go. Source(s): Bike Shop Manager - Top100 & Tennessee's Largest Trek and Electra Dealer I like pedals by Crank Brothers. They are spd style pedals. I use them on my MTB and my roadbikes so I can use the same shoes for both. You can get a clip on platform for them for your commute. If you get the CB quattro pedals you shouldn't need an extra platform. I like spd because they are more comfortable for walking if you have to. Watch people with look pedals when they walk and imagine if you had to do that for a couple miles or more, it can happen. I myself recently purchased the Trek 1500 Team Edition, great bike...ok on to the answer, I use the Shimano SPD-60(I believe) very easy to clip in and out of. Also somewhat easy to use without the cleats. One other thing, some bike shoe manufacturers produce shoes that look like regular shoes but can clip into pedals, you might want to keep that in mind. I have used both in the past and currently have Look on both road bikes and SPD on Mountain. Buy what you are happy with. |
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