Carpe Velo
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 2,519
Bikes: 2000 Bianchi Veloce, '88 Schwinn Prologue, '90 Bianchi Volpe,'94 Yokota Grizzly Peak, Yokota Enterprise, '16 Diamondback Haanjo, '91 Bianchi Boardwalk, Ellsworth cruiser
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
I like my SPD's and wouldn't ride without them now, other than going down to the grocery store or around the block. They keep your feet on the pedals in the proper position and I have developed the habit of pulling back and up, for a 360° pedal stroke. When I occasionally go out in sneakers, I have to now pay attention to keeping my feet on the pedals.
I'd suggest starting off getting double sided pedals SPD/platform, then you can use the side you find appropriate at any given time.