Originally Posted by noisebeam
I think this is the Shimano mtb knockoff, almost indential cleat/pedal.
my experience with the shimano version is that they only gruind on uneven surfaces (including rough asphault). The grinding does not affect cleat long term performance.
I used to even hike with shimano sandals and cleat on desert trails that quickly chew up boot soles, with no cleat problems.
Al
Thanks as well. I was having that grinding noise as well and wondered about it.
Glad to hear you like sandals and SPD, PJ. I have to say the first week or so I was not so excited about clipless. Not to say I did not like them, I just didn't know if it had been worth the $70 investment in shoes and pedals. That is until I rode a short distance on platforms again and realized how much more power and control I had with the SPD's. Don't know if you will have the same experience going from clips to clipless, but I like the fact that if I am in a crash my bike is more likely to separate from me with the clipless as opposed to clip/straps.