Mountain Biking Shoe Pedal combo? Good Deal? Reviews?

Question

I am new to MTB and with the purchase of my new bike, I am on a very limited budget. I was searching the internet and came across this deal

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/17120-285_ADIMW8_KIT-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/Mountain/Adidas-Minrett-Mountain-Shoes-2008-w_-Wellgo-WAM-M3-Pedals.htm

@ pricepoint.com. Is this worth the money and does anyone have any reviews they could share about the shoes or pedals. Thanks ahead of time for your responses.......

Answer 1

I will second what silver said. Not a bad deal but I could find similar deals anytime.

Answer 2

kinda hard to order shoes online without trying them on first. anyway, i would stay away from those types of pedals, i never cared for them.

now if you find a package with Eggbeaters, then go for it! those are awesome pedals (the best in my opinion)

shoes are shoes, you want something that fits, is easy to adjust (like the velcro straps) and has a stiff sole.

Answer 3

That's nothing special.  I could probably get the equivalent at Nashbar or Performance.   On sale, I might do a little better.   Note that Wellgo is (or was) a Nashbar house brand.

FWIW, I would never buy running or cycling shoes without trying them on.  Fit is too important.

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edit: Not rude at all Urban, in fact interesting!  The only place I ever saw Wellgo was Nashbar catalogs, so I made the assumption........

Point of fact, there's a pair of Wellgo pedals on my trainer right now!

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edit2:  Speaking of Nashbar and Adidas, the absolute best most comfortable cycling shoes I ever had was a pair of Adidas SPD compatible MTB sandals!!   $8.95 closeout at Nashbar (10+ years ago).   I did 3 of my 4 Ironman finishes in them........  it was a really sad day when they fell apart and I had to pitch the remains.  

No, I didn't break my own mail-order shoe rule, my brother sent them to me for my birthday.   I pumped him for details so I could get more, but sadly, they were gone.   I suppose I should have been pissed he spent less than $10, but they were so great I forgot about that.

Answer 4

First of all, minor correction not meant to be rude....Wellgo is THE major manufacturer of pedals for many companies worldwide, it's not a house brand for Nashbar (although they make Nashbar's house-labeled pedals, along with plenty of other private-labeled brands).  They make a full range of products...some cheapies and some very good quality ones.  People would be surprised if they knew how many of the big, popular-name pedals were made by Wellgo!  

That's a pretty good deal really, and I've had a pair of the Minarret shoes.  I found them comfortable, but as said above, unless you know that a particular brand fits you well and you already know your size, I'd only buy online if you don't mind the chance of paying for return shipping if you need to exchange them or get a refund.

Pricepoint is a decent company, but I'd suggest you call in your order to them, especially if you're getting other items at the same time.  Their backorder policy is *stupid*, so make sure that everything you want is in stock and ready to ship.  They do have some good deals, but also check out http://www.blueskycycling for shoe/pedal deals (and all the other bike stuff)....much better place, imho.

If I were you, I'd visit some local bike shops and try on shoes.  If they can come close to the price (they probably won't be able to, but maybe), consider supporting your local shop instead of ordering online.  If they can't touch the deal pricewise, then at least you'll have a better idea for what shoes are comfortable and what size you need (it'll vary between brands, so try on several).  

Hope this helps, enjoy the new bike!   :o)