Originally Posted by
Jseis
I rode with platforms on my Fatbike for a month to get a feel for the bike and as I was going slow, weaving around drift logs, rocks, streams, softer areas of the beach, there is a technical aspect not unlike trials motorcycle riding. But once I got comfortable with the bike I switched to MTB SPD clipless. The sand makes them slightly gritty & prone to hang up so I run them loose to mAke it easier to get out of. The benefits of spinning outweigh the occasional oops. This is on a beach of course and not in a commute situation. I could've run with platforms for a long time but I just like clipless.
Some pedals are terrible in the dirt. I have a pair of Wellgo SPD knockoffs that take your feet hostage at first hint of dirt.
I went MTBing Sunday on my KHS with M540s and everything was hunky-dory even after a hike up a muddy 30% pitch. Grabbed the same shoes yesterday, still a little dirt in the cleats, jumped on the bike with the Wellgos and my right foot was pretty much in lockdown until a few forceful clickouts and clickins.