If I am going to use these for SPD pedals do I need a converter or should I just buy the SPD bike cleats?
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If you have a spd pedals & cleats you don't need a converter because it fits on 3 & 2 bolt pattern. Hope this would answer your question.
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Honestly, i bought them. The size didnt match. Im always 41, but these were too small, and didnt have time to send it back to return. So they are in the closet still in the box. Im not professional in bycicles, and not sure what is SPD pedals. Sorry:)
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I don't know if your cleats will fit, but these pedals will have new cleats that should work with your shoes
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Standard SPD, one side only - other side is shaped for aerodynamics, not for traction! They do hang at a consistent angle with the cleat facing the rear so it is easy to roll the pedal and step into the connection easily.
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Joe said it first, but yes the SM-SH11 cleats work with these as they are SPD-SL cleats. As a matter of fact, my pedals actually came with a pair of those exact cleats! (The yellow, self-aligning SPD-SL one) So you'll probably end up with a spare set.
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I think that they can be used with speed play pedals as long as you have the clips. I am using the Shimano SPD-SL PEDALS with cleats.
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If it's the same as SPDs ,it prolly work. As long it's SPD compatible, you should be fine. Fyi, these goes underneath your shoes....
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The pedals use different cleats. Look pedals need Look cleats, SPD I think are made by a different company and will not fit Look.
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Not sure because i don't have those particular cleats. But if you are using good shimano cleats then don't waste them on this pedal. Spend a little extra and get the PD M520L pedals... you won't regret it and you won't miss having the platform trust me..
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Spd cleats. You can see or purchase them from Amazon here: Shimano SM-SH11 Road Pedal Cleat
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Yes they are. When I had these pedals I used the SH56's and my mrs still uses both. If you want better pedals try the Shimano PD-M324 SPD Dual Platform Pedals. I have had two pairs of the XLC Alloy MTB/Trekking Pedals and one broke within two weeks. See the mixed reviews Before you buy.
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They bolt in to the bottom of your SPD-SL compatible bike shoes and then allow you to clip into your SPD-SL compatible pedals
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"Normal shoes" as in street shoes/tennis shoes/running shoes etc? No, not really a good idea, and I personally would really have to say "No." these are "clip in" style pedals that are for bike shoes with road cleats (specifically SPD-SL road cleats)... if you want to ride with "normal shoes" you really should use a pedal with toe clips such as the Avenir Ultralight Pedals with Toe Clips and Straps Avenir Ultralight Pedals with Toe Clips and Straps, Black/Silver, 9/16 Inch Axle
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the pedals work great for my exercise bike. My bike is a different brand. I have a Schwinn AD2
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I'm not an expert but I believe these are meant to be used with some type of cleat. And yes they are quite small. They look simaler to a racing pedal in size and shape. I have not used the ones I bought.
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I don't know for sure. It did not seem like that is what they are made for. As pedals for my city commuter bike they are the best I have ever had.
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Well, seeing as your bike is threadless, if you wanted to do a real conversion, and have a full threadless setup, you'd need new forks, a new headset, and a stem. Those things get very expensive, very fast, and have little benefeit. So stick with one of these, just not this one. :)
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unfortunately no, you have to buy the cleats separate. I bought these: Shimano SH51 SPD Cleat Set