Originally Posted by
jstanfield103
I am looking at two different models, First is the ( SHIMANO XT PD-T780 SPD DUAL SIDED PEDALS ) they look very good, second is ( 2016 Shimano PD-T420 Click'R Pedal Trekking ). The second set (PD-T420) say's they are really designed for beginner with cleats. They look very goods and only have the cleat clamp on one side. Has anyone tried these PD-T420 as of yet and what do you think of them ?
Clipless pedals that have a clip-in on 2 sides of the pedals have a distinct advantage - when you have one foot unclipped (like at a stop sign or stop light), with practice you can push off and clip in without looking down. Because both sides of the pedal you can clip into, and your brain knows where the opposite is pedal is via the pedal you're clipped into.
The ones you mention above have only side side that's clipless, and one side that's flat. I couldn't stand them when I had a similar pair because you never knew which side was up. Some people have told me that newer better models rotate better so that the same side (the clipless side I believe) always ends up up. That's better, but it still leaves you needing to reach down with your foot and flip the pedal over with your foot in order to use the flat side.
That's why personally I suggest to people to go with full flats or fully 2 sided clipless. My opinion.