Double or single sided SPD pedals

[Onthedrops]

OK, I've made the decision to go clipless.
Absolutely detest the toe clips supplied with the Triban 3. Obviously I will be investing in SPD shoes but unsure as to whether go for Shimano M520 or single sided pedals which will cater for "down the shop" short rides.

Any good suggestions for single sided examples people? Would appreciate peoples comments on single sided also please.

 

[musa]

M520 go all the way not half hearted, however as you said, you may want to go to the shops etc so look at the option that suits your bike and riding, whether it's slippery on the flat side I say with sepculation

 

[Onthedrops]

On the other hand, is it possible to ride in trainers with the M520's? Only for very short shop trips.

 

[okeydokey79]

it is possible to ride in trainers on the m520 but not easy, i have done it once when i was taking my bike to the lbs and intended on running back,i did it but found it hard keep my foot on so wont be doin it again

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've got double and single-sided clips but in practice I never use the platform side because SPD shoes are fine for walking around in. If you might need to use ''proper'' shoes, it will be different, of course. In either case, it's not a big issue because if you're wearing SPDs and inadvertently put your foot on the platform side, lifting your foot for one revolution invariably turns the pedal clip-in side up. On the other hand, or foot to be more accurate, once you're used to using clipless pedals, you will find you become so used to lifting - or at least taking the weight - off the pedal that it'll probably take a few blocks down the road to get back used to using normal shoes.

 

[Kies]

Shimano M324 pedals with a full cage

Spd one side,normal flat pedal the other.

I have them on my hybrid - great for recreational rides,great for going to work in as i don't have the option of changing shoes when get there

 

[mark c]

I use the Wellgo wpd-982 and realy like them,they work well with just trainers or spd shoes they cost about £20 from SJS. I bought them to try clipless pedals with a plan to change them to double sided but i find them just so usefull i havent bothered , and have now fitted a second pair to my new bike.

 

[screenman]

A proper cyclist will own a designated trip to the shop bike, this should be the only one with commoners pedals on.

 

[Kies]

A proper cyclist will own a designated trip to the shop bike, this should be the only one with commoners pedals on.

I knew i was missing something ;-)

 

[Cycleops]

[QUOTE 2374644, member: 259"]It's possible in the same way it's possible to eat spaghetti with knitting needles.[/quote]

Well the Chinese seem to manage noodles with chopsticks.

 

[HLaB]

IMO go for something with a cage. FWIW I run A520s on my better bike and m424s on my Fixie; Ive done a few tons on each and plenty of cycling in the urban environment not had a problem. When the m424's broke, I tried the m520s and hated them not as comfortable and my foot didnt always clip in first go which can be a problem in the wet and traffic; thats not a problem when there's a cage so I went back to the m424's.

 

[Cycleops]

I was surprised to find out the m520's are marketed as mountain bike pedals. I have some PD-A530's, flat one side which give a choice. I do find cheaper Shimano pedal beaings are not wonderful but improve with lubrication.

 

[vickster]

Aren't SPD pedals generally marketed thus to distinguish then from 'road' spd-sl pedals?

 

[Cycleops]

SPD seems to be term used only by Shimano which is used for both their road and MTB pedals.

 

[HLaB]

Theyve broken it down into spds m (mtb) and spd A (touring) now but it can still be misleading to some