Looking for recommendations on clip-in pedals/shoes. Just something to get started with for now.
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These are the pedals I got

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

LOVE them!

I bit the bullet and got some carbon sole shoes. There were 200ish. Find some shoes that you feel comfortable in. I bought Shimano shoes, but Giro are good too, and Pearl Izumi
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Speedplay Zero's or Look Keo are the most popular. I've been using the same Speedplay's for well over a decade.

As for shoes, you want ones that fit well, have enough arch support. Sidi's are the most popular and I have used for decades, but are on the narrow side. Even their mega width is not that wide. My foot got wider with old age and recently bought some North Wave shoes that are pretty nice and well priced.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I too have wide feet so shoes will be fun to try. I'll hit up the various shops around town to see who has what.
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I wouldn't go below $150 on shoes. I like ones that have some kind of heal pad. Sidi's are replaceable. The North Wave they are molded.

One thing to consider is how much venting the shoes have. Vents are great for most of the year, but come October I have to wear booties as they vent too much!

Back to peddles, make sure whatever you buy has sufficient "float". Float allows the foot to turn right or left with coming undone on the peddles. If your foot can't swerve, the next location is your knee and you don't want that one...
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Good to know.
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Hmm...do I order a pair of northwave shoes off Amazon without knowing how well they fit? Last year model for $58.
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I think it's a BIG gamble to buy shoes online, before you know what fits your foot, even at a good deal. I have a fairly wide & flat foot. Wear Sidis Megas(both my mountain & roadies) with SuperFeet inserts.

Peddles - Road = Shimano Ultegra Mountain = Time ATAC XS.
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I wouldn't buy without trying them on. If you have a shop with a good amount of shoe selections try them on and ensure they fit then buy online.
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Yea, it was a thought. I think I'm gonna head out to a few shops tomorrow to see what works for me. I wear a size 12, but my foot measures a 10.5. I have wide feet so I have to go bigger to get a toe box that fits.
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I wouldn't buy shoes online period. The shop is going to mount the cleats and make whatever other adjustments that doing yourself is a pain. Especially if you are new to the sport I would not recommend. All for what? Save $30? If you want to nickel and dime, cycling is not your sport. Doing so makes for the worst end result; buying it again... Buy everything right the first time and you'll save more than trying to save cutting corners.

Bicycles it is a little different. Once you have a running bike and geometry/style you like, you can hunt down parts new and used to build a 2nd or specialty bike.
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I rude Shimano R106 shoes and SPD Pedals
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Got in a 40 mile ride yesterday and a 3 mile run. Now I am out of town for a week...gonna try to find some spin classes. lol
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Bricking for a tri?
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Ha!
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THats awesome
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Wanger-

are you still around? Doing any Tris this summer?
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Mine got new bar tape and new shoes this weekend. Lizard Skins DSP 2.5 tape and Continental GP4000 SII tire. Not sure if I like the blue bar tape.

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I don't see any other blue on the bike. Generally you want to go with complimentary colors. Black or white works on all bikes, but I like the white a lot more than black.

That being said, it does not look bad on your bike.
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There is blue on the bike. A lot of the text colors are blue. I like it OK for for, but will probably switch out out for a grey/black next time.
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