Cycling UK Forum

This thread has been really useful. After 40-odd years of casual cycling with nothing but flat pedals, I am intending to try some multi-day touring next year and have been wondering about cleats. I've now decided to take the plunge and get some single sided Shimanos. This thread helped the decision...

I'm a keen returning cyclist. I have a hard tail mountain bike that i use for a 6 mile each way commute and regularly knock out 15 milers around the village lanes. Anyhow my question is what are cleats about and what are the advantages in using them? I have toe clips on my bike. If i were to change ...