Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone out there knows if Shimano SPD-SL pedals are compatible with Sidi shoes (specifically Shimano PD-R6610 SPD-SL pedals and Sidi Genius 5 Lorica shoes).
Also does anyone have other recommendations for good intermediate level pedals and shoes for a beginner road racer?
Sorry if these are basic questions but I'm new.
Thanks!
Shimano pedals and Sidi shoes - are they compatible?
Tue, 05/03/2005 - 7:57pm
Wed, 05/04/2005 - 4:51am
#1
Shoe & Pedal
"""Also does anyone have other recommendations for good intermediate level pedals and shoes for a beginner road racer?""
Shimano PD-M520 pedals (SPD Type) and Shimano T090 shoes.
The shoes look like regular road shoes, are plenty stiff, and have a recess for the cleat that allows easy walking.
For what it's worth, I've used Sidi Genius 3 shoes for several years (and liked them), but recently switched to the T092. They're much better for walking or ""putting a foot down,"" and I see no difference in pedaling efficiency.
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/penncyclebuy/shimt0sporto.html
EDIT: Oops, I see you're talking about racing. While I think the T092s would be ok for a beginner racer, you'd probably be the only one at the start line with SPDs. You'd definitely lose style points.
As for the Sidi Genius, there are various adapter plates that accomodate different type cleats. The shoes come standard with the Look adapter plate, you have to buy other types. I think the SPD-SL cleats use the same 3-bolt pattern as Look.
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Wed, 05/04/2005 - 2:42pm
#2
Yes they are
I have Sidi road shoes and ride with SPD pedals. You just attach your SPD cleats to the shoes like you do any other cleat and you're good to go.
Carolyn
Fri, 05/06/2005 - 9:01am
#3
Look/Sidi
I used this combo for years (about ten, actually); my biggest complaint was that I kept wearing down the cleats pretty fast, and they squeak.
It was suggested that I try to get a pedal with a lower stack height (the distance between the sole of the shoe and the center of the pedal spindle), so I went with the Time Impact, which has about the lowest stack height around. When I went to buy new Sidi shoes, the store didn't have my size, so I tried the Specialized Carbon Pro shoes. These are the firmest, most comfortable cycling shoes I have ever worn, and I'm about to buy a second set just to hold onto--that's how good they are. And you can go to Specialized.com and get spare straps and other stuff.
