MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
More begging for info folks, considering my pedal setup and fancied trying the dark side of clipping in. Think I've just about got my head around the types, SPD = recessed cleats and SPD-SL = walking like a duck. I believe these terms refer to the type of cleat and are Shimano orientated. Other manufacturers offer similar just not sure on what's compatible with what. Though I do understand you need to get pedals, shoes and cleats in the right combination.
So I fancy trying out on the weekend bike first and would want to begin with something I can use normal shoes on if need be. If this is a success I'd transfer these combinations to my general and commuter bike. At that point I may consider double sided for the weekend bike. I've looked at various options and current contenders are:-
Shimano A520, A530, M324 & M647
Crankbrothers Platforms with Eggbeaters - can't work out if these can double as flat pedals or not
Seen various other makes of one sided pedals that are SPD compatible.
I suppose the ideal would be a pedal that could be used flat, or with SPD's, both sides, can't seem to find anything like that.
Want to take my time on this as three sets of pedals don't work out cheap. I have read through a lot of the pedal bits on here but am still confused. Will try Wiki as well, as Sheldon wasn't a huge help on this one.
So I fancy trying out on the weekend bike first and would want to begin with something I can use normal shoes on if need be. If this is a success I'd transfer these combinations to my general and commuter bike. At that point I may consider double sided for the weekend bike. I've looked at various options and current contenders are:-
Shimano A520, A530, M324 & M647
Crankbrothers Platforms with Eggbeaters - can't work out if these can double as flat pedals or not
Seen various other makes of one sided pedals that are SPD compatible.
I suppose the ideal would be a pedal that could be used flat, or with SPD's, both sides, can't seem to find anything like that.
Want to take my time on this as three sets of pedals don't work out cheap. I have read through a lot of the pedal bits on here but am still confused. Will try Wiki as well, as Sheldon wasn't a huge help on this one.