SPDs and flat shoes
Discussion
I have Shimano M424 SPDs on the bike, they have an outer cage around the SPD-bit which lets you use flat shoes and still pedal.
However, the SPD-bit protrudes above the cage meaning that most of the pedalling pressure is centred on a very small area. As you can guess, leather-soled shoes are quickly ruined by this ! My rubber soled ones don't fare much better.
I tried swapping between M424's and flat pedals during the week but that got boring fast.
Other than wear different shoes on the commute (it's not far, and I don't want to lug a second pair of shoes through London) what else can I do ? Can you buy 'clip-in' flat plates, for example ?
However, the SPD-bit protrudes above the cage meaning that most of the pedalling pressure is centred on a very small area. As you can guess, leather-soled shoes are quickly ruined by this ! My rubber soled ones don't fare much better.
I tried swapping between M424's and flat pedals during the week but that got boring fast.
Other than wear different shoes on the commute (it's not far, and I don't want to lug a second pair of shoes through London) what else can I do ? Can you buy 'clip-in' flat plates, for example ?
essayer said:
I have Shimano M424 SPDs on the bike, they have an outer cage around the SPD-bit which lets you use flat shoes and still pedal.
However, the SPD-bit protrudes above the cage meaning that most of the pedalling pressure is centred on a very small area. As you can guess, leather-soled shoes are quickly ruined by this ! My rubber soled ones don't fare much better.
I tried swapping between M424's and flat pedals during the week but that got boring fast.
Other than wear different shoes on the commute (it's not far, and I don't want to lug a second pair of shoes through London) what else can I do ? Can you buy 'clip-in' flat plates, for example ?
Aren't you supposed to turn the pedals over when wearing flat shoes, so there's no clip on that side?However, the SPD-bit protrudes above the cage meaning that most of the pedalling pressure is centred on a very small area. As you can guess, leather-soled shoes are quickly ruined by this ! My rubber soled ones don't fare much better.
I tried swapping between M424's and flat pedals during the week but that got boring fast.
Other than wear different shoes on the commute (it's not far, and I don't want to lug a second pair of shoes through London) what else can I do ? Can you buy 'clip-in' flat plates, for example ?
essayer said:
HereBeMonsters said:
Aren't you supposed to turn the pedals over when wearing flat shoes, so there's no clip on that side?
They are the same on both sides. I don't fancy wearing SPD shoes on the commute as I walk quite a bit at the other end !
Those types aren't meant for use with non-SPD shoes - the extra "platform" around is there to give more support to the (SPD) shoe when clipped in.
What you want is something with a real platform on one side, like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod... or this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
What you want is something with a real platform on one side, like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod... or this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
sjg said:
Those types aren't meant for use with non-SPD shoes - the extra "platform" around is there to give more support to the (SPD) shoe when clipped in.
What you want is something with a real platform on one side, like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
I've had a set of these fitted to my new bike so that I can use it for trips where none spd shoes are more appropriate. So far so good and they work a treat.What you want is something with a real platform on one side, like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
sjg said:
Those types aren't meant for use with non-SPD shoes - the extra "platform" around is there to give more support to the (SPD) shoe when clipped in.
What you want is something with a real platform on one side, like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod... or this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
Ahh yes good spot.What you want is something with a real platform on one side, like this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod... or this: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...
Hmm, £30 .. maybe I should just buy a cheap bike for the commute
I wonder if those flat pedal kits are going to fit on the pedals I have already - I suspect the cage might get in the way. Looks like I bought the wrong ones to start with! Never mind ..
I also use M324 pedals...
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cyc...
There are perfect for what you are looking for.
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cyc...
There are perfect for what you are looking for.
Another vote for half-halfs here, my personal choice being Shimano A530s as they look less out of place on a road bike.
The other thing I will echo is that there are plenty of SPD shoes that are perfectly normal to walk in. It's only really the roadie SPD-SL's and similar with the exposed cleats that cause problems.
The other thing I will echo is that there are plenty of SPD shoes that are perfectly normal to walk in. It's only really the roadie SPD-SL's and similar with the exposed cleats that cause problems.
Raven Flyer said:
I also use M324 pedals...
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cyc...
There are perfect for what you are looking for.
Got those, and they work very well for mehttp://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cyc...
There are perfect for what you are looking for.
shouldbworking said:
My M540s came with these on one side that clip into the cleats. I've taken them off now but they were handy whilst getting used to clipping in / out
Aren't those just on so the bike shop can legally sell you a SPD bike with pedal reflectors? I'm not sure they're a very stable pedalling platform.Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff