Originally Posted by
nickw
Go with the flats. They are not going to slow you down, regardless of what people say. From the sounds of it you are mainly concerned with usability and safety, to things that flats excel in.
I really like these MKS flats.
http://www.rivbike.com/products/show...g-pedal/14-053
I also have a pair of
Shimano pedals but needing to step down on the spinning pedal at the right moment is sort of a hassle. Probably better to just go with either or and forget the dual clipless/clip pedals. I still keep them around in case one day I need a spare set of pedals, but the MKS ones cannot be beat. Pedaling just becomes like second nature, long wide surface for even distribution of pressure. NICE. That's my recommendation. And they've been no problem climbing hills; gravity just pushes my foot down firm on the large surface area. The only time my foot has ever slipped has been when I was on an unsuitably low gear. You know...the pedal spins faster than the terrain demands, but that's more user error than anything wrong with the pedals or bike. Good luck choosing a pedal.