I’ve recently started cycling, I’ve been enjoying it so far (going about 15 miles a day, 5 days a week) but my trainers keep making me slip off of the pedal, it’s not a huge deal since I have decent balance, but it would be nice to have something more suited, I just have no idea what kind I need for the bike I have, tia!
by amiibofanofficial
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For those pedals just trainers. But those pedals are awful and I’d recommend changing them when you can. You can still have flat pedals, but with a lot more grip. You can get a decent set for £20-£30
Edit: I’m a complete noob so speak to me like I know nothing 😭
had to check what subreddit this was posted in first haha. Those dinky little pedals are frankly just always gonna be a bit slippy. Id recommend swapping to some sort of mountain bike flat pedals if you intend on biking in regular shoes, much larger and grippier at fairly affordable prices too.
It’s not the shoes I’d be worrying about – get some Kevlar shin guards before you have a “foot-slipped-pedal-bite” 😂 those things are vicious.
Look for large platform MTB pedals that have pins/studs on each side for grip. The ones you have are just barely sufficient to be described as pedals, but they’re truly terrible. There are also pedal set-ups that offer some kind of foot retention (clipless pedals and shoes, toe clips/cages and single or double straps and flat pedals straps which are usually used for riding a fixed gear). These can be handy for ensuring your feet stay on the pedals, but they’ll cost more and have a bit of a learning curve. Most people are totally fine with just decent flat pedals.
If propably get proper click pedals or at least pedals with better grip.
If you wanna try click pedals but still want to be flexible you can also try hybrids like the Shimano EH500. They have a regular side for normal shoes and SPD-cleat-System on the other
Anything, but you’d benefit a lot from better pedals. Race Face Chester are my go-to recommendation for high-quality, affordable platform pedals. Crank Brothers Stamp are also great.
if you choose to get mountain bike (mtb) flat pedals with pins i strongly recommend you get mtb specific flat shoes. the soles are made to handle the abuse from the pins whereas a pair of regular grade street shoe soles will be shredded rather quickly.
your other option is to get clipless pedals and the associated clipless shoes – mtb with spd. yes, this is a lot. clipless pedals are the ones that you actually do clip in to. it’s one of those things that doesn’t make sense until it does
[both options have pros and cons.](https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bike-shoes-322000) the flats with pins can shred your shins, or calves, or clothes but are much easier for on & off quickly without the awkward dedicated clipless shoes
one last thing, this sticker is a guide for assembling the bike. you can remove it
https://preview.redd.it/is3etsd8upuf1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d34f7d44ea0478ea6830afd313c2115092387b9c
Crocs are amazing for riding flat pedals, I know they don’t offer much in the way of protection but ehh Tennis shoes don’t do much either. Crocs also are amazing at gripping the pedal, and because of the relatively soft bottom you can feel exactly where the pedal is and adjust accordingly. However if you wanted a very nice setup with clip in pedals I highly recommend the Shimano pd-m540’s, but then you would have to buy shoes as well and together that would likely be 200~ USD all in you would be able to use them on any bike til the heat death of the universe, but it is still a large investment as alot of bikes don’t even cost that much.
Don’t forget reverse thread on left pedal to remove
Those pedals are good for sandals
Ones that fit your feet
Skater shoes. Vans, chucks, etc
Ones that cover your feet in some manner.
Sneakers or boots is all you need. Something comfortable with a good rubber sole
For pedal recommendations on a budget fifty fifty is a decent brand
Everyone is saying studded pedals, but I say fuck that. Get some cheap platforms with rubbery plastic and enjoy riding. If you repack and adjust the bearings the cheap ones will last years.
You should get some mountain biking shoes. They’re sneakers with extra rigid support which makes them much more comfortable when biking! Adidas also makes a great casual cycling shoe called the Velosamba, and while you can wear them with flat pedals, they’re really only worth it if you have clipless pedals.
Crocs
Those are shit pedals. You need to get real flat pedals with metal pins. I recently got a pair of Rockbros magnesium pedals for my commuter bike and I heartily recommend those. Low profile, only 171gr. I personaly tested those with both flat and running shoes and whether it’s climbing hills or a cadence above 120 I never slipped once. Same goes for my shimano GR500 or even 20$ “Lycaon” except those are bigger and weigh a ton.
Not what type of shoes but, instead you should be wearing shin guards.
Crocs
Replace the pedals with plastic ones.
Crocs will be fine for those pedals
Barefoot for the win!
I’m gonna go against the grain a bit and question your technique. You shouldn’t really slip.