Originally Posted by
JanMM
I've used a wide variety of Performance and Nashbar SPD mtn-style clipless pedals. Pedals on all three bikes are not current models and 2 of the 3 are SPD on both sides. My commuter 'bent has BMX-style platform on one side and SPD on one.
Pedal nomenclature can be very confusing - when you say 'clips' you probably mean 'clipless'.
Yes, you are correct. I use toe clips on my road bike (and my mtn bike), but have always just used normal street shoes.
Clips refers to toe clips/straps which were used by 'serious cyclists' prior to the introduction of pedals with integrated foot retention systems. (Toe clips are still available and are used by some 'serious cyclists'. Do you currently use them on your road bike?)
I got the Shimano M087C (I think) shoe, and SPD style pedals that have a 'normal' pedal on the other side so I can still ride it with normal shoes (or let friends try it out). And I've had clips on my other bikes almost since I really started riding, back in the early 80s.