pedal advice

mr_eddy

I currently have a set of shimano standard spd pedals but I am getting annoyed constantly having to wear special shoes to just cycle to work. I don't like those spd/flats u can get so I. Want to get a second set of flats. My question is does constantly changing pedals ruin the crank arms ?

El Capitano

It can cause wear. How about keeping a 2nd set of shoes in the office? It's what I do. Saves having to carry any and means you can wear your normal cycling shoes on the commute.

Oxygen Thief

Me too, spare pair of shoes at work. Easy.

paul.skibum

Someone needs to invent a platform pedal which clips into the spd to convert a spd into flats and back again! T'would be sweet for the 5 people who need it!

Shoes at work - check.

bentes

paul.skibum wrote:

Someone needs to invent a platform pedal which clips into the spd to convert a spd into flats and back again! T'would be sweet for the 5 people who need it!

Shoes at work - check.

There's already that. My SPD pedals came with a plastic platform that cand be attached to the pedal in order to use normal shoes. Clip-in is very easy but it need some kind of tool to clip-out. Pretty handy.



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delcol

i change into my work boots at work and leave the spds in the locker..

[email protected]

I change my pedals a lot and don't worry about the wear. They don't need to be done up too tight and a good smear of copper slip on the threads means they come off really easily.

RealMan

[email protected] wrote:

They don't need to be done up too tight and a good smear of copper slip on the threads means they come off really easily.

Sounds like a recipe for disaster when you say it like that lol.

mrfmilo

Changing your pedals won't destroy your cranks aslong as you grease the threads and don't rush things