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Old March 25th 05, 01:24 AM
Ray
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Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the
idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on
the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If
having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal
than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that
I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice.
Ray


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Old March 25th 05, 02:23 AM
Beverly
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"Ray" wrote in message
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Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like

the
idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on
the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If
having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal
than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis)

that
I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice.
Ray


I've used this one for the past year. I also want the convenience of being
able to hop on the bike with regular shoes for short trips around the
neighborhood.

http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_8283.html


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Old March 25th 05, 02:42 AM
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Shimano makes a platform/clipless. It used to be the SHS 535 (I think)
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Old March 25th 05, 02:58 AM
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:24:09 -0500, Ray wrote:

Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the
idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on
the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If
having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal
than I have a decision to make.


Lots of options. Both Spd and Eggbeater come in combo versions. I'd use
them, too, on my commuter, but it'd have to be Frog/platform which does
not exist. These will not be real cheap.

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Old March 25th 05, 05:21 AM
Tom Sherman
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Ray wrote:

Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the
idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on
the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If
having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal
than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that
I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice.


The Shimano PD-M324 [1] (and its predecessor, the PD-M323) are platform
on one side and SPuD (M/SH-55 and S/SH-51 cleats) on the other. They
typically (6 for 6 with my pedals) hang with the platform side forward
and about 15 degrees from vertical (like "/" if the front of the bike is
to the left), which makes entry into the SPuD side easy on a recumbent
but generally requires flipping the pedal on an upright.

[1]
http://bike.shimano.com/catalog/cycle/products/component.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441763012& FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302033078&ASSORTMENT% 3C%3East_id=1408474395181202&bmUID=1111724077551.

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Old March 25th 05, 05:49 AM
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 01:23:06 GMT, "Beverly"
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I've used this one for the past year. I also want the convenience of being
able to hop on the bike with regular shoes for short trips around the
neighborhood.

http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_8283.html



Yes, my first pair of clipless pedals were the Shimano PD-M324 which
is just what the OP is talking about. I still have them on my older
bike.
When learning to use clipless, it is nice not having to clip in at
busy intersections or other situations where you would be better off
not focusing on the pedals.
They are adjustable and can be set to be very easy to get in and out
of.
Highly recommended!


Life is Good!
Jeff
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Old March 25th 05, 01:05 PM
Peter Cole
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Ray wrote:
Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and

platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I

like the
idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to

jump on
the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long

rides. If
having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless

pedal
than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi

Axis) that
I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice.


I used the platform/SPD combo (323/324) pedals and came to dislike
them. They're not very good clipless pedals in the sense that they're
heavy and have less clearance in turns. They're also poor platform
pedals unless you equip them with straps (which you really can't). Like
strapped pedals, you have to flip them to get them right side up to
clip in, which is something of a PITA. I decided I was better off
buying a another, more sneaker-like, pair of bike shoes to use when I
ride for errands.

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Old March 25th 05, 04:48 PM
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:24:09 -0500, "Ray" wrote:

Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like the
idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to jump on
the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long rides. If
having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy clipless pedal
than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross (Bianchi Axis) that
I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice.
Ray


Getting a combo pedal can make it difficult finding the right side to clip
in, especially if you've never ridden clipless before. I'd suggest just
getting a mid-value Shimano like the 520.

http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_13041.html

Usually you can get the bike shop to make you a deal for half-price when
swap out the pedals the Axis comes with.

It took a short while to get used to the idea of putting on my cycling
shoes to ride but now I'm glad I went that route.

If you get shoes that use velcro straps, like the Diadora gekko they are
extremely easy to get on quickly. I have no trouble walking around in them.

When you pick up the bike you might try a test ride on the dual-sided type
and see if it's difficult to use.

jj

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Old March 25th 05, 04:59 PM
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On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 04:49:35 GMT, Jeff Starr wrote:

On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 01:23:06 GMT, "Beverly"
wrote:




I've used this one for the past year. I also want the convenience of being
able to hop on the bike with regular shoes for short trips around the
neighborhood.

http://www.touringcyclist.com/gear/model_8283.html



Yes, my first pair of clipless pedals were the Shimano PD-M324 which
is just what the OP is talking about. I still have them on my older
bike.
When learning to use clipless, it is nice not having to clip in at
busy intersections or other situations where you would be better off
not focusing on the pedals.


Within about 3 days I was totally comfortable clipping in and out without
looking or thinking about it. Once you get to this stage, it's annoying
trying to search for the side with the clip in. ymmv.

They are adjustable and can be set to be very easy to get in and out
of.
Highly recommended!


Try both 324s and 520s, then decide. The LBS should allow this on a test
ride.

jj



Life is Good!
Jeff


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Old March 25th 05, 09:47 PM
maxo
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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:24:09 -0500, Ray wrote:

Is there a decent pedal that I could get that's both clipless and platform
or should I just go for the clipless pedals and get used to them. I like
the idea of not having to change my shoes every single time I want to
jump on the bike but I'd like to have a quality pedal also for the long
rides. If having one of those combo pedals is going to make a lousy
clipless pedal than I have a decision to make. The bike is a cyclocross
(Bianchi Axis) that I'll be picking up soon. Appreciate any advice. Ray


I've used the dual sided shimanos as many others have mentioned, on a city
ride.

I used Lake cx shoes with them and like them a ton. Yeah, it's a bit
annoying to have to flip the pedal to clip it, but it's also nice to be
able to jump on the bike in sneakers.


Nashbar's got their Rodeo pedal on sale for $25, so you could give it a
try before you commit.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=

There's also all kinds of sneaker adapters that will snap into a
"standard" spd pedal.


http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=


five bucks on sale.
 




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