Originally Posted by
cjewett65
Yea all these factors seem very opinion and personal preference based but i appreciate all the info and tips. I will deffidently consider just putting my backpack on top of the rear rack to avoid annoying panniers and sweaty back. As for pedals im going to stick with platforms then maby get a dual platform/spd pedal with pearl isumi x-alp seek IV shoes. Thanks all for the input!
I use the X-Alp shoes on my road bike. I use platforms on my commuter. Mountain bike shoes on my road bike? I ride a 35 mile paved national recreation trail mostly with the road bike. I like to get off the bike and run to the tops of hills or peaks for a better view so a MTX shoe for me. Flat peddles on the commute? Simply a short cut/time saver to getting where I'm going and some bulk I dodn't have to deal with.