Clipless pedals that i can also use as flats

[Scuderia]

Hello,

I want to get some clip in SPD pedals for a new road bike. It will be my commuter as well as my weekend playmate. I want to be able to clip in when I commute and ride for pleasure but also want the option of riding without clipping in if I ever need to pop to the shops or do a quick ride.

I've heard bad things about single sided pedals so I want to avoid them. Are there any pedals that have enough grip that you could just use trainers on and ignore the mechanism? Preferably not too bulky.

Thanks

 

[outlash]

Shimano A530 should do you. I've had a pair for a few years now. Very reliable.

 

[Scuderia]

Shimano A530 should do you. I've had a pair for a few years now. Very reliable.

Sorry my above post should have said I wanted to avoid single sided not 2 sided pedals. Heard they can be a pain to clip into after junctions etc.

 

[StuAff]

Sorry my above post should have said I wanted to avoid single sided not 2 sided pedals. Heard they can be a pain to clip into after junctions etc.

I've been using these for seven years & thousands of miles- flats for my commute, SPDs for morning rides and weekends. Never had much of a problem clipping in, or getting the flat side. If the pedal's the wrong way round you only need to flip it...

 

[Hill Wimp]

I use these for my touring bike and I love them.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Pdm...440838617&sr=8-1&keywords=shimano+m324+pedals

 

[outlash]

Sorry my above post should have said I wanted to avoid single sided not 2 sided pedals. Heard they can be a pain to clip into after junctions etc.

So do you want single, double sided or flats? I would imagine Shimano use much the same mechanism on most of their pedals. I've got the aforementioned A530's and double sided pedals on my bikes and never had any problems with any of them. Making sure the cleat release tension is right for you and there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Drago]

Got 530s on the Felt, no problemo.

 

[outlash]

Shimano - pedals for every occasion.

 

[steveindenmark]

I use the M324 on all my bikes and have done for years. They are great.

I use them Winter and summer and have never had any issues with them.

 

[raleighnut]

Another vote for the M324s

 

[cosmicbike]

Yep, M324's here too. Use on the CX as it's a bike for family rides and commuting too.

 

[Scuderia]

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I use the M324 on all my bikes and have done for years. They are great.

I use them Winter and summer and have never had any issues with them.

Are they double sided? I can't tell from the pics on Wiggle. These and the M545 seem golden. I've realised that whenever you want to make your road bike more practical you have to start looking at mountain bike components!

 

[sight-pin]

Another one using the Shimano M324, single side clip in. http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/pedals-pegs/shimano-m324-mtb-spd-pedals-pedals

Edit. Very easy to unclip with SM-sh56 cleats

 

[steveindenmark]

Yes the 324 has clips one side and is flat on the other. Plenty of grip on the flat side.

 

[smutchin]

At the risk of being unoriginal, I'd recommend Shimano M324 pedals. I have them on three different bikes.