New bikes—more often than not—tend to come with basic, low-quality pedals that manufacturers expect you'll upgrade. For road bikes, many riders opt for clipless systems that attach your shoe ...

To simplify things, this guide is split into two sections: the best clipless pedals for road bikes and the best clipless pedals for gravel bikes. We have tested a total of 17 clipless pedals from ...

So, in simple terms, the best pedals for a road bike will be personal to each rider ... have a pre-opened pedal engagement ...

Maybe I just got lucky with my setup. After I handed off my bike with its OneUp Clip pedals to a friend with a different pair of shoes, slightly different cleat position, and Shimano SPD cleats ...