Originally Posted by
Miyata110
Can I ask what disadvantages these might have over typical clipless pedals? I'm looking into my first pair (am leaning towards recessed cleats) and without any experience I see only positives from this setup. Anyone want to shed some light?
I despise these kinds of pedals.
1) I think they are kind of ugly, heavy, and clunky (but if function is better for you, why not?)
2) on function: they are kind of the worst of both worlds rather than the best for me. You want a clipless pedal that you can clip into quickly and not have to fumble to get into. In an off-road scenario, these disadvantages are even more pronounced. If you are wearing regular shoes, you will have to flip the pedal over to use the platform side.
They work for some people, but definitely not for me.