Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
Bulldog1935 - thanks I may well get those shoes for my toe clip bikes (PX10 and Masi). It's between those and the Vittoria 1976 (w/ slotted cleats). I'm also using the Chrome Truks now and while they are fine for shorter rides, they start to get pretty uncomfortable for me after about 50 miles or more. Plus they are heavy. I find I definitely miss being able to pedal all the way through the stroke including pulling, which of course is not possible without cleats. It helps on the hills. Then again I rode with old school cycling shoes for years, and I'm used to them.
At any rate, I made a decision and went with the Shimano A600 one sided SPD pedals. The Time pedals looked fragile and expensive, and the Ritcheys looked like the bearings would break. I'm thinking the semi useless looking platform around the A600 will help with long term comfort. I never have butt or hand soreness, but my feet do hurt sometimes. Now to pick the shoes...
I'm sure that the A600s are fine pedals. The Time ATAC pedals are certainly not fragile in my experience. They hold up for a long time and a lot of abuse. They come in various price points as well. The top end of the line is pricey but there are a number of less expensive units. That said, it's hard, by and large, to go wrong with most of shimano's products. I've been thinking of picking up the single sided shimano for my touring bike. That way you can ride it in your bike shoes or in your camp shoes.