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Right, ive enjoyed my first few weeks back biking, dont know what kept me away really. I need to start getting some essential equipment as all i have is my bike (stock at the mo including cheap shocks ) First thing i think i need are some decent pedals and shoes as i slip too often for my liking, have a helmet so pedals are next i think. Anyone got any they would rec, cheap as poss please as im not made of money lol.

I got some DMR V12s secondhand from pinkbike for about £15 I think, I've still got them but usually ride clipped in these days. I don't have much to compare them to, but whenever my feet came off it was usually my fault, not theirs (tried pointing your toes a bit if your feet are coming off a lot?)

Having said that though, if you can stretch a little, good pedals and shoes will serve you wonders!

Shimano do some spds for £30, currently running them and can't fault them for the money.

If you're after SPD's then have a look here: http://www.sscbikes.com/mountain-bike-p ... ke-pedals/

M520's for £17 and XT Trails for £45!!

Sorry for my ignorance but do any bike shoes fit the spd 520's never had pedals and shoes before always clips.

You need SPD compatible shoes, they should have a couple of bolt holes in the bottom of the shoe, they may be covered as a lot of shoes have them as an option.

More here: http://www.spdshoes.org/all-about-spd-s ... spd-shoes/

If your feet keep slipping and you don't want to ride with spd's then you should try some 5:10 bike shoes. They have a tacky sole compound that helps stop slipping. They work very well with flat pedals like the DMR's already mentioned and are also available with spd soles. As with any pedal/shoe combination there will be a plethora of products at different price points. Shimano in my opinion will be the best option to go for for spd pedals at any price. As for shoes I would always try before you buy for the best fit. For flat pedals I like gusset slim jims but there are loads to choose from.

I have some 540 SPD for a tenner

Thanks all

Here's a usefull link for you also.
http://www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk/any-othe ... rry#p14608

If you want cheep flats, these do the job, found them fine for the price.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... odelID=563