i need some explanation on this whole clipless pedal idea?
im extremly new to this sport and trying to learn everything i can. I understand the concept of you have shoes that clip into these pedals but what i dont understand is do all pedal and all shoes work together or do u need specific cleats for each type of pedal to srew onto your shoes? Whats the difference between look style and spd? basically tell me all you know about this idea. thanx
Each brand of pedal, even within a certain type, will require a specific cleat.
Shimano SPD pedals will require Shimano SPD Cleats, etc…
Aftermarket companies like Welgo (an OEM mfg for more inexpensive products) will require a Welgo cleat for best function, even though the Welgo will be SPD Compatible. It is true that some brands cleats will fit in other brands pedals, but never as well as the same brand products will.
The rule of thumb is whatever type and brand of pedal your bike comes with, stick with that brands cleats. Any respectable shop (especially the one that sells you the bike) should stock the appropriate parts for your bike!
If you haven’t already bought a bike or pedals, then you need to determine what exactly you want to do while cycling…
If you are strictly going to be riding on the road for longer distances, then Look style and SPD-SL type pedals are ideal. They require a flat sole shoe with no or nearly no tread on them at all because the cleats take up a large portion of the bottom of the shoe. These are great because it puts a large contact area between you and the pedal, making for a very stable and comfortable platform as well as being the most efficient for delivery of power.
If you want to ride primarily on the road, but aren’t as concerned about putting a lot of miles under your tires, then standard SPD style shoes and pedals will work. SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) is simply a term which has come to mean smaller cleat size. This allows for more traditional looking shoes which you can walk around in and not look like a Complete Bike nerd.
For mountain biking, the only real choice is an SPD compatible system in my opinion. There were several pretenders to the throne a few years ago, but none of them left a lasting impression. SPD offers better mud shedding capability and generally allows your foot to float a bit on the pedal, which is a good thing considering the dynamic nature of mountain biking, as well as being somewhat kind on your knees.
As you can see, there are a number of factors to consider when making a choice in cleat/shoe combinations.
Hope this helps!
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