Adapters to make SPD pedals into clip and strap pedals?

[Patrick Moore]

Is there any well made, well functioning adapter to make an SPD pedal into a platform that will take a standard Christophe clip? Rather than swapping out my SPDs for quills, this might be the best solution for merely occasional street shoe riding.

Thanks.

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Patrick Moore

Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum

[exliontamer]

These rink systems work and are pretty sick, they're just expensive. https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/pedals/

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks; I've thought of these. Questions: Does the system materially increase Q? Is the MKS spd pedal anywhere near as good as mid and upper level Shimano SPDs -- PD540, XT, XTR?

Actually, ~$275 for MKS SPDs and Urbans and shipping isn't too bad, but only if the MKS spds are good pedals.

Thanks again!

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[exliontamer]

Not sure about the SPD quality difference. Also, I realized the SPD rinko system might use different adapters. 

[Ginz]

I had the MKS Urban Step-in B and Lambda combination for a while.  These are my thoughts:

I really did not like the Step-in B pedals.  I am a Time ATAC lover and that fact that the MKS used the same cleats was a huge plus.  However, I found the break-in period for the Step-in B pedals was incredibly long.  I messed with the spring tension.  I was using well broken in cleats.  But it took a long, long time before the the clip-in was smooth.  At the beginning, I had to jam my foot down, forward, backward, every which way to engage the cleat.   Once that issue resolved itself over ~20 rides, they were better.  But my goal was to swap between mtb'y pedals and flat pedals.  On the trail, the engagement was no where near as nice as my Time ATAC.  So, I just gave up and sold the setup.

That said, if your goal is to ride roads and occasionally swap pedals, its fine.  Maybe not perfect, but fine.   One thing you can do is find the discontinued Non-Ezy version of the MKS Step-in B pedals for cheap on eBay and try them out.  Actually, I may have a set missing the dust cap if you are interested (I bought them for parts).

I wish they had partnered with Time and made the basic ATAC pedal with the MKS Ezy Superior Axle.  I would have kept that setup forever.

[Ginz]

Ok, I should have researched first.    I cannot comment on the "SPD" pedal.  My feedback would only related to "Step-In A" pedal that Rene Herse does not carry!

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks, Ginz; not the SPD but still a general issue to consider. Really, after far too much fretting, I think the best solution is simply to find a more comfortable and conservative-looking pair of SPD shoes that don't hurt my feet after an hour of standing (liturgies regularly last 2 hours, and they can go much longer than that! It would probably have to be a lace up since I have narrow heels and a bunion on my right foot, thus need a wide toe box but a sufficiently narrow heel. 

Someone suggested the Giro Rumble which is designed to be more flexible than most cycling shoes for comfortable walking. It's well priced, too. My only doubt is the look: it's not horrible, but I'd like to find a "walk-oriented" spd shoe that looks like my 5-10 Freerider (5-10 does not seem to offer anything like the Freerider for SPDs). 

Thoughts welcome.

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[Gary L]

Hi Patrick,

Here's another option but they don't take straps. https://www.adventurecycling.org/cyclosource-store/equipment/sp/problem-solvers-decksters-clipless-pedal--adaptor/

They are kind of heavy but work fine for occasional riding around. I've got two pairs and would be happy to sell you a pair for not too much if you're interested.

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks. I tried those, and was looking for one taking clips. As things stand, my search has eliminated this option and I am now considering either SPD shoes designed for more walking, or the MKS Rinko pedal system.

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