My pedal broke

[PrettyboyTim]

For now I'm sticking with toe clips. I like being able to wear any shoe I like on the bike, and I really didn't like the feel of walking in shoes with cleats.

 

[fossyant]

Get MTB shoes - very similar to normal shoes, except stiffer. Can't believe you haven't shifted yet !!!

 

[Dayvo]

For now I'm sticking with toe clips. I like being able to wear any shoe I like on the bike, and I really didn't like the feel of walking in shoes with cleats.

With these http://www.lexs.co.uk/acatalog/Mountain_Bikes_Shimano_PDM_324_SPD___Flat_Pedals_448.html you get the best of both worlds.

And as Fossyant says, MTB shoes are fine for walking in.

 

[bonj2]

placcy pedals are one of the first tell-tale signs of a pob. upgrade to some metals.

 

[PrettyboyTim]

Get MTB shoes - very similar to normal shoes, except stiffer. Can't believe you haven't shifted yet !!!

Well, I tried a couple of pairs that looked like normal trainers rather than those slick-looking racing ones, but they both felt like clogs to walk in.

 

[stopher83]

Last time the pedals came off!!

The last time the pedals came of my bike the hole of the arm came off aswell. I tried to fix it but no joy. I discovered that they baring inside the bike had broke i had to buy a new baring aswell. That was a rreet pain to resolve.

http://www.uk-cycling.org

 

[grhm]

What are they like to ride on with normal shoes?

I've got M424's too. Bought second hand off ebay, the outer plastic is a little scuffed but you have to look to notice it (plus I'd have to be stationary ).

I've ridden a couple of time with normal trainers and have to say I was aware of the binding pushing up in the middle of my foot. Was OK for a short trip to the local shop, but I wouldn't like to ride any distance without proper shoes.