Shimano SH-R214 Road Shoe for a TREK 1200 Bike

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2009-08-20 1:03 PM

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Subject: Shimano SH-R214 Road Shoe for a TREK 1200 Bike

Hi,

I just bought my first road bike, TREK 1200 that’s about a 1996 model. I don’t know much about road biking at this point so I am wondering what type of shoes to get? The seller said that the peddles have not been changed out and are manufacturer originals. I am looking at a Shimano SH-R214 Road Shoe on ebay but I want to know if they will actually be able to clip into the peddles? If they are not compatible does anybody have any suggestions for a model of shoe that will fit this bike?

2009-08-20 1:45 PM
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Subject: RE: Shimano SH-R214 Road Shoe for a TREK 1200 Bike
compatible cleats would be the only issue I am aware of.

Worst case scenario, you replace the pedals and buy new cleats... under / around $100
2009-08-20 5:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Shimano SH-R214 Road Shoe for a TREK 1200 Bike
What kind of pedals are they?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_pedal
That's got the three primary types of pedals, platform, mountain bike and road bike. Do your pedals look like any of those?

Basically your shoes should take either two or three hole cleats.

For triathlons I would not suggest any shoe with three straps, especially one with a ratcheting mechanism.
2009-08-20 8:26 PM
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Subject: RE: Shimano SH-R214 Road Shoe for a TREK 1200 Bike
Thanks for the help guys
2009-08-20 9:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Shimano SH-R214 Road Shoe for a TREK 1200 Bike
Likely, the bike originals will be platforms with toe straps.  Sneakers would be the only thing required in this case.  If you choose to go clipless, with those shoes you are looking at you will need a pedal/cleat that is three hole compatible (SPD-SL, Look, Speedplay, etc).
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