Originally Posted by garethzbarker

I usually use mtb clipless pedals on my bikes. This weekend I'm picking up my first touring bike (Surly LHT 2011) and I'm thinking of just using normal pedals. Lately I've really been questioning the benefit of clipless in general but I also just want to use any shoes. How many of you tourers prefer normal pedals and why? My friend tried to ride on a bike without clipless the other day and his leg kept popping up b/c he instinctively was trying to pedal up.
Also, is there a certain type of normal pedal I should look for? I pretty much never looked at them before but imagine some are better than others. I was thinking about one with a small platform.

thanks