Clipless pedals came out in 1985 more or less. Nothing at all inappropriate about swapping them in, especially since traditional slot cleated cycling shoes have not been available for many years.
I also vote for SPD type pedals. It is very convenient to be able to walk, and there really isn't a reason for a recreational cyclist to not use them.
Originally Posted by
speedevil
Another SPD pedal you should consider is the Xpedo M-FORCE 3. They look good on classic bikes as they are silver, and they work very well. They're double sided, so you can clip in on either side of the pedal, might be a little easier than the M324 or the A600 as those only have one-sided SPD clips.
+1 I
really like the Xpedo M-Force 3 pedals. They are my favorites so far, and as you say they are silver and do look good on classic bikes. We shall see how they hold up. I liked the Ritchey Micro pedals too, until they broke.
FWIW, I had a lot of problems with A600 pedals making noises from rubbing on my shoes. It drove me pretty batty. Most people don't seem to have this issue. Must be me. I do tend to pull up fairly hard at times, coming from the era of big gears and slot cleats. The build quality of the pedals is very good and can't be faulted.