Are these shoes compatible with Shimano A530 SPD Pedals which come with 2 bolt clip pattern? Why are the 3 bolt clips more comfortable?
68570
The shoe comes with 2 bolt clips but it can accept 3 bolt clips as well. I have never used 3 bolt clips.
1861378
I'm using hold fast straps and they work perfect, I used wire cutters to shave off a little plastic to slide them through. As far as toe clips go, I don't think they'll work because they need to be screwed on at the front of the pedal. Hope this helps!
1624728
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.
496903
Yes they do. I found these clips a little too confining for my toes. After riding a while my toes would start going numb. I ended up getting the Zefal Christophe mountain bike half toe clips. They have more height between the pedal and the top of the clip. They work much better for my feet. Just my two cents. Good luck.
2195555
Threads for pedals are supposed to be universal, if you have a standard crankset these should screw right in. I use these pedals with a lightweight pair of running shoes, no problem getting in or out of the pedals.
7021
They require about the same movement of removing your feet from this type of pedal compared to clipless. I ride with these on my hybrid and bought a set of clipless for my road bike. These will get you used to having to pulll your foot out and these are harher to get your foot into sometimes compared to clipless.
218739
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.
1076666
No idea, since I haven't taken any Soul cycle class. But you can call someone that works there (reoresentative/instructor) and ask what type of cleats are compatible with their bike pedals.
254617
I bought the very regular SHIMANO SPD CLEAT SET (SM-SH52), fitts perfectly.
1479829
It depends on whether the pedals have a removable reflector built into the pedal. The mounting holes created for these strapless toe clips match the holes left when you remove the reflectors from your standard bike pedals. you will have to carefully check your potential purchase for this ad-on feature. Good luck, Bill P.
133039
unfortunately no, you have to buy the cleats separate. I bought these: Shimano SH51 SPD Cleat Set
382243
I am probably not much help because I used them on a recumbent. On that bike you are horizontal to the pedals rather than vertical as on a normal 2 wheeler. So I found that these pedals did not hold my feet in and I had to change to the clipless style where the shoe is locked into the pedal.
470448
no there is a special model made for toe clip pedals the project fixie ones are good for the price.
917730
I ahve been around bikes my whole life and from my experience all pedals are threaded the same.. The pedals themselves are what are different. (Size, etc) I have 2 sets of wellgo pedals and am very happy with them, but I picked the right pedal for the type of riding I am doing.. The small pegs on these pedals grip very good on the bottom of the type of shoes I wear when I am mtn biking so I love it. but if I am fumbling around and the pedal hits my shin.. it will take a junk of skin!
1574853
No they will need a special shoe. The normal shoe is a lot wider then this pedal. If you are looking to just use normal sneakers some stores sell these clips that you shoe actuall fits in and that is what I had prior to these pedals. I will say that since I have converted to these, I wonder why I did not do this before, they make such a big difference.
731523
usually one piece cranks (part of the gear) take 1/2 inch; cranks that bolt to the bike are usually 9/16 inch; if the pedals on the bike are not marked you can always call the bike maker's 800 number and ask (which is what I did on one of my bikes) and if you give them the model they can tell you. These will fit just about any bike, road, mountain, comfort, or commuter; they are just a little wider and longer than stock pedals. I have a comfort bike(1/2 pedals) and a commuter bike (9/16 pedals) that I have used these on for two years with no problems and they really grip the bottom of the shoes well.
148350
These pedals are designed for SPD clips, check out clipless pedals if you are not sure what this means but apparently clips are the old style toe cages. Confusing but a quick search will help clear that up.