Cleats and pedals

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sdwalker 29 Jun 10:03  

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I am beeing really stupid, I just know it. I have bought some SPD cleat pedals for my single speeder (mtb pedals for a road bike) but am strugling to decide what shoes to get and also are the cleats for the soles universal or should I be getting a certain type?

Any help much appreciated.

My Latest Route: Mar 2012 Bedgebury Forest Red Route
BusterG 29 Jun 13:44  

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Most cycling shoes on the market will be universal and could take most cleats. unless you are in the very top (or bottom) of the range.
I put spds on my road bike as well mtb so I only needed one pair of shoes.

Only thing I would check is that the sole retains waterproofness (if that is what you want) once the cleat is attached. You can ask in the shops. Cheaper shoes generally wont whilst mid to expensive ones will.

Good luck, hope this helps.
Buster

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sdwalker 04 Jul 08:50  

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My Profile 		Thanks Buster makes my life a lot easier looking at what to buy now not overly worried about water resistance as my feet get seriously sweaty (tmi maybe??) but I am sure when I start building up my fitness I will want to spend a bit more to get something a bit more robust as I am sure that cheapy ones will be just that poor quality thrown together made in china jobs. Thanks again

Scott

My Latest Route: Mar 2012 Bedgebury Forest Red Route