Originally Posted by greenstork
For those who ride on clipless, which pedal do you ride and how long is your commute? I imagine they'll be a lot of responses for SPDs but I'm wondering why SPD over other clipless options?
And anyone willing to espouse the relative pros and cons of riding clipless pedals for commuting, please feel free to share
My answer, as always, is SPD clipless/platform combo
The reasons:
- SPD and clones are the most common type of clipless pedal cleat. There are many knockoffs that fit SPD cleats. Most common means better interchangeability of of cleats and shoes.
- You can get lightweight road shoes, grippy mountain bike shoes, and casual shoes that will fit SPD cleats.
- SPD-clone pedals are the cheapest available and I find they work very well.
- SPD cleats can be recessed, so you can walk in the shoes. You can get casual shoes and commute in them without having to change them as soon as you're off the bike!
- Platform/clipless combos are the ultimate in versatility since you can use EITHER clipless shoes or regular shoes.
- They are also more comfortable than "regular" SPD pedals since the large platform cushions your foot even when on the clipless side.
I use the Nashbar Rodeos (
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...All%20Products) since I got them on sale for only $10. I've also used the Performance Campus, which in my opinion are as good quality and looks as the name-brand Shimano version, but only $35 instead of $80.