01-09-2007, 04:35 PM
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#3 (permalink)
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I'm new to SPD pedals but have done long tours (several months) using
standard mtb pedals with toe clips. Looking into SPD pedals but I'm still
not sure that I can find a dual purpose shoe for spd and hiking.
"Mike Jacoubowsky" <MikeJ@ChainReaction.com> wrote in message
news:rlXoh.26461$QU1.15339@newssvr22.news.prodigy. net...
>> What is a GOOD dual pedal (clipless and regular) for use on LONG tours ?
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>> Thanks.
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> What are your requirements? What is it about a "LONG" tour that would
> require something different than otherwise? If you're concerned about
> durability, a standard Shimano SPD-324 should last for a very long time.
> They're so common that I supsect you've already seen them... is there
> something about them that you don't like? The only thing I would recommend
> is to ditch the '55 cleats that come with them and install the '51 style.
> The '55 cleats are the infamous multi-release which some like, but others
> find that a bit of body english on the pedals and their feel come out
> unexpectedly.
>
> --Mike Jacoubowsky
> Chain Reaction Bicycles
> www.ChainReaction.com
> Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA
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