Spinning Class shoe and clip
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JamieM posted 21 weeks ago.
Those pedals are the SPD type. That's the pretty standard type for spin classes, though most would probably use something like this or like These.
Any mountain specific shoe should fit, just make sure to pick up the SPD cleats to go with it.
Either of the pedals above would be good for a cruiser type bike. The SPD type are good for spin classes and cruiser bikes because they are double sided, making entry easier, and are easier to walk in because the shoes have a much more aggressive tread than road shoes.
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tsilcyc posted 21 weeks ago.
+1
They are typically SPD pedals.
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TriSooner posted 21 weeks ago.
+1 They are SPD pedals and they work with shoes that have SPD cleats. Let's be clear here: You don't need the pedals, you need JUST the cleats and SHOES that are "SPD compatible." Also, as Jamie said, get mountain bike shoes - not road shoes. Mountain bike shoes have the cleat recessed up into the tread of the shoe so she can walk around the gym, maybe lift weights, walk to/from the locker room and class without clicking/clacking and tearing up the (usually) wooden floor. And since you are cycling indoors, you will have practically no wear on the shoes. Convert your US shoe size to Euro shoe size, and find a pair of simple mountain bike shoes. Next, get a pair of SPD cleats ($10?). Screw them in and you she is ready to go. (You didn't mention this, but get cycling shorts while she is at it. The right equipment, such as shoes/shorts, completely changes a spin class.)
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big 3 posted 21 weeks ago.
Thanks for the help.
Shimano SH-MT 20D is the shoes she picked out. Nothing special but should do the trick.
Then we bought the PD-M324 pedals for the bike. Which will work out nicely for times she doesn't feel like dealing with the bike shoes.
I guess we will find out about the spin bike compatibility once she makes it back over there. I don't expect it will be a problem.
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theShiba posted 21 weeks ago.
I'll just add a comment about the Dual purpose, or "campus" pedals as they are sometimes called.
If you're used to wearing clipless all the time, you know that you have a lot of clearance (particularly with speedplay) and can often pedal through the corners. This is not the case with those pedals... They are really wide, and you can scrape the ground pretty easy. As fun as that is, I just thought I'd send out a warning. I might know this from first hand experience... maybe. I don't think anyone saw me though ;)
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M posted 21 weeks ago.
Yes, you need SPD-compatible, but apparently not all SPD-compatible are the same. The ones I use on the spin bikes ~work~ but it is nowhere near a satisfactory click-in. I think I have gathered that at my gym they may need to be SPD circle-R and not some other brand, but I plan to avoid those bikes now that the weather's better so it's just not something I'm going to pursue. When I do use them, I just put the shoes on the pedals by hand, then stick my feet in and go. Maybe it doesn't look cool but I'd rather not lose the time playing with it, and it's not as if the bike is going anywhere. Again, not perfect, but neither is indoor riding in general. In any case, it's definitely better with a stiff-soled cycling shoe of any sort than with sneakers.
My wife takes spinning classes at her gym and would like to not use the toe cage. She would like to clip in. Sadly other people in the class and the instructor, can't tell her what their shoe and clip is. They just say they went to the bike shop and they sold me these. So we tried that, the bike shop guy said I can't help if I don't know what the pedal is. (that's what I figured).
It looks kind of like this this pedal
She took a picture of it with her cell phone, so I'm kind of guessing here.
Anyhow, if someone out there has more of a clue than I about what I should be buying her for this class and then pedals for her "Cruiser" to match. I would appreciate the help.