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Originally Posted by jack_flack
So I'm finally picking up a road bike and haven't been on one in years and years. For my mtb I've always ridden spd pedals. I like the notion of a recessed cleat so you can walk a bit.

Any "road bike" systems that have a recessed cleat like spds that I should look at? I'm fine going with spds, as that will mean compatibility with my mtb, but just thought I'd ask to see if there was something else I should look at.
Why mess with success? I've used road pedals in the distant past and eventually found no advantage to them and several disadvantages. You can get mountain bike shoes that are every bit as stiff as road shoes and you can walk in them. What's not to like?
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