Road pedals

[mlctvt]

Are these the SPD-SL http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-R54.../dp/B004XG5XNG They are cheaper than the 105's

That's the old style SPD-SL . Don't buy those. The plastic pad is not durable. Go with the new style pedal that have a stainless steel plate.
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/cont...dals/road.html

Amazon has them
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-570...4930083&sr=8-2

nashbars cheaper right now
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/SearchD...chTerm=PD-5700

[o3jeff]

That's the old style SPD-SL . Don't buy those. The plastic pad is not durable. Go with the new style pedal that have a stainless steel plate.
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/cont...dals/road.html

Amazon has them
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-570...4930083&sr=8-2

nashbars cheaper right now
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/SearchD...chTerm=PD-5700

Thanks, will have to order them over the weekend. With shipping Amazon is about $1 cheaper.

[o3jeff]

Finally got the pedals and shoes last week, what a HUGE difference it makes!

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, ended up with the Shimano 105's.

[MR. evil]

Finally got the pedals and shoes last week, what a HUGE difference it makes!

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, ended up with the Shimano 105's.

Do you think the road pedals or road shoes make the bigger difference? Or is it a combo of the two?

[o3jeff]

Do you think the road pedals or road shoes make the bigger difference? Or is it a combo of the two?

Combo of both, no slop or movement when clipped in. I suck at spinning, but these make it a lot easier and efficient.

[o3jeff]

You just have to remember when you put your foot down stopping that there is a hunk of plastic on the bottom, your foot will slide out from under you pretty easy on the pavement.

[drjeff]

And try not to laugh too hard at yourself when inevitably in your 1st few rides with them as you're slowing to stop and you say clip out with say your right foot and then go to plant your left foot that is still clipped in and you tip over!

[MR. evil]

Jeff

Did you also get new dedicated road shoes? Of can you use the road pedals with mtb sod shoes?

[o3jeff]

Jeff

Did you also get new dedicated road shoes? Of can you use the road pedals with mtb sod shoes?

Yes, you'll need to get dedicated road shoes too.

[MR. evil]

Picked up some road shoes, now need some pedals. Trying to decide between the Shimano 105s or the Speedplay Zero's.