I dont understand this issue of carrying tools to take pedals off during commuting. THis is a "red herring". Yes if you want to take the full dismountable pedal off you need either a cone spanner or a ground down pedal spanner(preferable). But people dont change their pedals when commuting or touring do they?
Yes, a folding pedal system is more convient as the pedals stay on the bike, but their is little difference in speed between the two options. Many people find folding pedals including the MKS FP6 sliperry or else, that many other models wear out quickly, so they opt for the detachable, which also have the option of swopping quickly for clippless. If you want to use spd type pedals they are as small as folding pedals anyway, so the only reason for opting for detachable clippless MKS is if you want to realy minimise space, or want to be able to change to standard pedals for differnet uses.

at the risk of sounding redundant, but for clarity's sake: no tools are needed to remove quick release pedals.
you only need a tool if you want to release the threaded mounting bolt from the crank, just like you would need the same tool to remove folding pedals from the crank....

Yes, I understand that no tools are required to remove the pedals. I should have been more clear. Sorry if I added to any confusion.

My point was that if you're on a multi-modal commute, folding pedals are easier as you don't need a place to store the pedals while on a crowded train. Multi-modal commutes also mean that you probably don't want to carry a lot of extras, including tools. What I meant by tools was general bike tools like a pump, tubes, etc... not tools to remove the pedals.

Again... sorry for not being clear before.

--sam

any one experirnce of the VP set up? do they work with MKS?

I have found that MKS cleats work fine in either my MKS clippless or my Shimano SDP pedals.

RESULT!

The shimano cleats only work with shimano.I just buy MKS cleats for my shoes now.

I have found that MKS cleats work fine in either my MKS clippless or my Shimano SDP pedals.

RESULT!

The shimano cleats only work with shimano.I just buy MKS cleats for my shoes now.