Combination pedals

[H0wy]

I am thinking of replacing my cheap plastic flat pedals with a combination SPD pedal, as I don't want to go clipless just yet.

I have been looking at the Shimano PD-M324

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/

or the Shimano PD-A530.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals/

Does anyone have any thoughts on these or recommend any others?

Thanks in advance

 

[Cyclist33]

I recently got a pair of shimano but can't remember what model. They're double sided which is a must, and excellent. Twenty odd quid they cost.

 

[midlife]

I've got some double sided SPD pedals but one half has a removable plastic platform if I want to jump on the bike wearing trainers.

Shaun

 

[vickster]

M324 would be more comfortable with trainers, however, just get proper flats if not going clipless. The mixed ones drive me mad! One or the other for me now, except on the single speed

 

[Gatters]

pdm324 are great pedals if youre not a weight watcher

 

[Diggs]

The A530 I find are more for when you want to go clipless but need the other side as back up (handy if you're just starting out or in traffic or short distances) the flat platform isn't huge so wouldn't use it all the time (although I use them on two of my bikes).
I have these on the old MTB http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-t780-xt-mtb-spd-trekking-pedals/ which are ok and prob similar to the M324
Combinations are always a compromise, just depends how close you want to get to a flat or a traditional clipless

 

[Trembler49]

I prefer the 424s. I use them mostly clipped in but you can go down the shops in trainers, or use them with clip on shoes unclipped for tricky trail sections.

 

[Trembler49]

They are also cheap as chips and long lasting!

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I use XT trekking pedals (PD-T780). They drop almost instantly to the same angle every time so flipping it over to whatever side you want is super easy.

Flip back for flat side, or forward for spd

 

[H0wy]

Thanks for replies, I think I will go clip less eventually, but want the option to start with

 

[jay clock]

M324 are wonderful and on the non SPD side work well with any shoes. The 520s are bit slippery with smooth soled shoes.

 

[coffeejo]

I am thinking of replacing my cheap plastic flat pedals with a combination SPD pedal, as I don't want to go clipless just yet.

I have been looking at the Shimano PD-M324

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m324-combination-pedals/

or the Shimano PD-A530.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-a530-spd-single-sided-touring-pedals/

Does anyone have any thoughts on these or recommend any others?

Thanks in advance

I've got both. Rode with the A530s for several years on my hybrid and then got my tourer last year with the M324s. Instantly preferred the latter for both clipless and flat riding. As others have said, the A530s can be slippery - I have a beautiful scar on my shin as a result. I also find them quite stiff for unclipping compared to the M324s and whatever it is I've got on my roadbike.

 

[Hill Wimp]

I have M324 on my tourer, they are great. I dont always want to be clipped in when carrying a full load so the option not to be suits all situations and you can ride in any shoes.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

M324 are excellent pedals solid, robust & flat side is plenty grippy for a range of shoe types but I took mine off my bike in the end as I found I was wearing *normal* shoes most often & +1 to @vickster, dual sided really can get on your nerves if you favour one type of shoe, especially if you're commuting or urban riding and stops starting a lot, flipping and finding the right side is easy enough but becomes a PITA.

There are also M424's, SPD cleats on both sides surrounded in a rocking resin case. I really didn't like them in flats, I could feel the cleat pressing through but others have said they lije them and don't have the same problem. Their advantage is that they're flat and SPD on both sides so whichever side you start on and whichever shoes, you're away. Still not for me tho.

 

[Drago]

530s are decent pedals but the non spd side isn't really intended for using as a flat.