Is it possible to use mountain bike pedals on a road bike?

Question

I'm cheap and looking to use one pair of shoes for both my ATB and my road bike. I don't have the shoes yet so any suggestions on that would be cool too.
Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes, Shimano makes some shoes and clips that would be compatible on both. The important thing is the clips. I tried to be really versatile with my first ones and the clips even fit the pedal at my gym for "spinning" classes. Now that I've moved up to speedplay pedals and Sidi road bike shoes, I've learned a little more.. Speedplay makes a clip that can be used on mtn bikes & road bikes called a frog clip. Good Luck

Answer 2

Yes it is.

I have two pairs of Sidi MTB shoes (the old Ramas, and a newer pair of Bullet 2's) ... mostly because I had a couple of oof-road rides in really wet weather a while back. And I've had the Ramas for around three years - putting in over 4000 miles per year, on the road alone.

Both shoes are equipped with the cleats that match up with Crank Brothers' Eggbeaters; I find the four-way clip to be super easy for off-roading (never clogs up with mud and grit!), and the platform is large and stable enough for roading long distances as well.

My wife also uses Sidi MTB shoes, but her pedals are standard Shimano SPDs. I ~think~ this is because she prefers a slightly wider platform for road use - the weight difference doesn't seem significant at all.

If you're using the same shoes for road and off-road, get MTB shoes. The 'lugs' on the soles will help when you have to get off the bike on the trail and haul it around, and they'll also keep your cleat from being beat up too badly when you walk into the restaurant after the road ride. And you won't have to learn to 'duck walk' like all the rest of the roadies, as they skitter every which way on their cleats and hard, slippery soles.

In addition to the Sidis (which can be a little pricey, I admit!), Lake and Shimano have pretty good MTB shoes that would work well for both cases.

Answer 3

i can empathize here, i would do the same thing (if i could even afford a road bike).

my advice: get Crank Brothers Eggbeaters on both bikes, then get a single, stiff but comfortable pair of shoes equipped with SPD cleats. in my opinion, eggbeaters are the best pedals ever - easy to clip in to, secure hold on the pedals, and easy to clip out, no adjustments needed. they start at $50 for the C version and head up to over $200 for the twin Ti.

as for shoes, i have the AXO Terra. they are a stiff, comfortable, XC race shoe that retail for $100. they arnt very light so it might not be the best choice for road.
the 661 expert ($60) and stinger ($100) are other choices also. i have owned experts in the past and they were very comfortable and failry light. they get ripped by the chainrings easy though, mine started coming apart by the end of the seaon.

good luck

Answer 4

A lot of people do just that. In fact, when I started road biking I went out and bought another set of Speedplay pedals and used them on both road & mountain bikes. Since mountain shoes are often not as stiff and easier to walk in, many people put MTB pedals on them.

Answer 5

-Yup, but the Mountain Bike pedals are usually a Yittle bit heavier. Go to a local bike shop and ask for any Take-off pedals. I went to my local bike shop and got a pair of gerneric SPD clipless pedals with cleats for $15. That is what you usually pay for just the cleats!

-If you are going to use the same shoe for Road and MTB, I would go with a pair of XC Mountain Bike shoes. They are very similar to the Roadie Shoes, but the MTB shoes have Lugs on the soles for traction and are yust a Yittle bit more heavier, yust a yittle.

-Hope this helps!

Answer 6

you should use any type of clipless pedal on your hybrid. highway pedals usually use a extensive cleat under your shoe that would make strolling slightly awkward, yet supply a reliable pedaling platform. i might propose an SPD type double confronted pedal, extra straightforward to get into, you have 2 achieveable factors for clipping in, and the smaller cleat makes strolling off the motorbike extra straightforward. I used this type of pedal for some years on my commuter motorbike, logging approximately 9000 kilometers according to 300 and sixty 5 days. the main suitable ones I used(I wore out a pair of pairs) have been made via Wellgo, they have been much less high priced, under $20 on sale, and after numerous years of use, they are nevertheless in large shape, they are presently on my traveling motorbike.

Answer 7

Sure they will fit. In fact some riders prefer mountain pedals because of their relative ease of entry and exit. They do make road pedals that use the same cleat as road. Shimano makes a couple of dual purpose models.

Answer 8

Yes. I have used my Shimano clips on both for years. You might get some razzing from the roadies, but it should be no big deal.

Answer 9

No problem. I see that done many times. That is also what I am doing.

Answer 10

i guess so