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01-09-2007, 05:27 PM

In article <12q8gqesdudvi40@corp.supernews.com>,
"Michael Tissington" <nospan@nospam.com> writes:
> 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.

Shimano 636s are at least do-able as platform/clipless pedals.
They're also good for cracking walnuts and hammering nails.

And there are SPD shoes that are do-able for pedaling and some
flat-footed walking. But like any compromise solution, you get
the worst of both worlds.

Now, I'm currently using MTB plastic toe clips and cordura straps
with slidy, toothed buckles, and I'm quite happy with them.
They don't limit me to any sort of specialized footwear, they
provide enough of a foot/pedal connection to do one-legged
pedalling, and they're not frighteningly inextricable. I think
maybe you're using something similar. If it works for you ...
<shrug> why change it?

cheers,
Tom

> "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 ?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>
>> 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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01-09-2007, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tom Keats Posts: n/a	Re: Dual Pedals In article <12q8gqesdudvi40@corp.supernews.com>, "Michael Tissington" <nospan@nospam.com> writes: > 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. Shimano 636s are at least do-able as platform/clipless pedals. They're also good for cracking walnuts and hammering nails. And there are SPD shoes that are do-able for pedaling and some flat-footed walking. But like any compromise solution, you get the worst of both worlds. Now, I'm currently using MTB plastic toe clips and cordura straps with slidy, toothed buckles, and I'm quite happy with them. They don't limit me to any sort of specialized footwear, they provide enough of a foot/pedal connection to do one-legged pedalling, and they're not frighteningly inextricable. I think maybe you're using something similar. If it works for you ... <shrug> why change it? cheers, Tom > "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 ? >>> >>> Thanks. >> >> 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 >> > > -- Nothing is safe from me. Above address is just a spam midden. I'm really at: tkeats curlicue vcn dot bc dot ca