Originally Posted by
creativepart
For pedals I went with the half and half pedals from Shimano. One side is a flat metal pedal the other side is SPD clip compatible. I thought I'd want to have both. I was wrong. I don't ever use the flat side.
Same here. I thought I would use the platform side but never did.
I just switched from SPD on MTB shoes to Speedplay Zeros. I wish I had started with the Speedplays. I had to buy new road shoes too, because the larger Speedplay cleats can't be used on MTB shoes.
What it comes down to is this: Do you want to get off your bike and walk around a lot? If yes, get MTB shoes/pedals. That is the only advantage they offer for a roadie. If no, get road shoes/pedals. I think Speedplays are easier than SPD-SL for a beginner because you never have to worry about what side of the pedal is up.