Mastering Combination Pedals

[Distorted Vision]

I have Shimano M324 pedals on my Giant Roam 0 hybrid. I use the flat side not cleats. I know this sounds stupid but I've not been able to master getting the right side. For some reason whenever I set off at traffic lights. My left foot always finds the cleat side and sometimes it can be dangerous as I try to flip it over.

Does anyone have any advice.

 

[newfhouse]

I have Shimano M324 pedals on my Giant Roam 0 hybrid. I use the flat side not cleats. I know this sounds stupid but I've not been able to master getting the right side. For some reason whenever I set off at traffic lights. My left foot always finds the cleat side and sometimes it can be dangerous as I try to flip it over.

Does anyone have any advice.

The obvious answer is that if you don’t use the cleats, swap the pedals for something that’s flat on both sides. What am I missing?

 

[Distorted Vision]

Yeah the reason I got these M324 is because I kept breaking the plastic flat pedals. I'm unable to find metal flat pedals. Do they exist?

 

[Distorted Vision]

Actually I just found these:

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.MKS-BM-7-Flat-Cage-Pedals_63923.htm

 

[vickster]

Actually I just found these:

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.MKS-BM-7-Flat-Cage-Pedals_63923.htm

Those will do the job, just watch your shins!

 

[Distorted Vision]

I think I'll go for these:

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mks-Sylvan-Pedals-16-inch-Silver/dp/B000MXOLAK


or these:

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.MKS-Sylvan-Stream_18203.htm

 

[raleighnut]

The 324 pedals are 'weighted' so that the clip side is heavier, when the crank is turning this causes the clip side to stay on the outside so the pedal will 'flip' to the cleat side at the top of the stroke however if you take your foot off at the top and put it back on at the bottom the pedal will be the other way up and you'll get the flat side uppermost. Alternatively take your foot off whilst not pedalling and the pedal will turn flat side uppermost in any position, no need to look down or try to flip it with your toe or anything.

A trick I learnt in the 70s with 'rat traps' but it works equally well with combination pedals.

 

[Archie_tect]

The 324 pedals are 'weighted' so that the clip side is heavier, when the crank is turning this causes the clip side to stay on the outside so the pedal will 'flip' to the cleat side at the top of the stroke however if you take your foot off at the top and put it back on at the bottom the pedal will be the other way up and you'll get the flat side uppermost. Alternatively take your foot off whilst not pedalling and the pedal will turn flat side uppermost in any position, no need to look down or try to flip it with your toe or anything.

A trick I learnt in the 70s with 'rat traps' but it works equally well with combination pedals.

This.... just about to post when I read yours RN!

 

[Gunk]

I think I'll go for these:

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mks-Sylvan-Pedals-16-inch-Silver/dp/B000MXOLAK


or these:

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.MKS-Sylvan-Stream_18203.htm

These are much better

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283847201579

 

[raleighnut]

These are much better

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283847201579

Wellgo do some nice ones too, got a pair of these on my Saracen 'Blitz'

Used as a Snow bike when I commuted by bike.

 

[Reynard]

+ 1 for the Wellgo ones.

They came as standard on my bikes, but I now use single-sided SPD ones.

I usually ride clipped unless I have a lot of urban or hilly cycling to do. That way, one set of pedals does it all. Yes, there is a knack to using single-sided SPD pedals as @raleighnut says.

 

[DCBassman]

Wellgo LU987U, various colours, various suppliers, inexpensive, do the job well.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

And another vote for the "cheap and yet perfect" Wellgo standard metal flat pedals, I've got the ones Raleighnut mentions (I like to wear normal hiking / trail shoes for touring)... the LU987 that Bassman has are super too, they're on my daughter's bike and I rather fancy a pair of my own.

 

[Distorted Vision]

I'm just wondering abou tthe Well LU987U. Why are they better than the MKS? I thought the MKS ones would provide better grip with its serrated edges when using normal trainers.

 

[DCBassman]

The Wellgos and similar have blunt pins on the surface. Choose a treaded but hard compound sole to go with them, which will likely be a good idea anyhow, as the shoe will be stiffer.