Cycling shoes
08-29-18, 08:11 AM
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Cycling shoes
I've never had bike shoes before so I have no experience. My question is can I use thirst shoes for my road bike, and if so, what kind of pedals would I need? 
08-29-18, 08:12 AM
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Yes you can use that on a road bike. You need SPD pedals.
08-29-18, 11:15 AM
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thanks for for the info!
I don’t really know much about pedals but I see some cheap used ones locally. The pd m747, pd m535 and pd m737. Does anyone know if they’ll work, and what the difference is. I thought they might be mountain bike pedals but I don’t really know the difference.
08-29-18, 11:17 AM
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As long as they take Shimano SPD cleats (NOT SPD-SL) they'll work. There are many inexpensive options out there.
08-29-18, 11:52 AM
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thanks for for the info!
I don’t really know much about pedals but I see some cheap used ones locally. The pd m747, pd m535 and pd m737. Does anyone know if they’ll work, and what the difference is. I thought they might be mountain bike pedals but I don’t really know the difference.
08-29-18, 12:53 PM
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Shimano M520. Inexpensive and bombproof. Yes, they are marketed as mountain bike pedals, but the pedals have no idea what kind of bike they're attached too. They're kind of stupid that way.
08-31-18, 02:57 PM
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what are those pictures? someone else's used shoes you are thinking about buying? not judging, just curious cuz I've been looking at used shoes too. those look really worn & the cleats are rusty. good luck trying to adjust them
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If he buys new pedals, it’ll come with new cleats, but good question about the shoes.
08-31-18, 04:37 PM
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i actually got the shoes for $5 and am looking at pedals for $10 used. I figure it’s a cheap intro to shoes to see if I like them. The cleats aren’t too bad in person and cleaned up easily.
08-31-18, 05:18 PM
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As long as they fit, can't go wrong for $5. Yea I second the Shimano M520. They're 20-$30 online and will last.
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