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01-10-2007, 08:00 AM

On Tue, 9 Jan 2007 18:27:40 -0800, tkeats2005@hotmail.com (Tom Keats)
wrote:

>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?
>

How are the powergrips?

01-10-2007, 08:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
dgk Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dual Pedals On Tue, 9 Jan 2007 18:27:40 -0800, tkeats2005@hotmail.com (Tom Keats) wrote: >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? > How are the powergrips?