Shimano spd/flat pedals

pauldaddyadams
pauldaddyadams Posts: 8
edited May 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hi

I am after some new pedals which have a flat and Spd option. There are different models, does anyone know the difference?

Any recommendations?

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Don't do it, they are the worst of both types.
    Pick one, or get a cheapish set of both and switch - only takes a minute or two.
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  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    No really, don't do it! If you want pedals for quickly going round to the shops etc you can buy spd's with a cage for some/little support, however I really didn't like them and got M520's instead.
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  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    What they said - they really aren't any good.
    I tried them and found they were more trouble than they were worth. Heavy, get clogged up with mud and just didn't feel right.
    I now have some M530s and some Nuke Proof flats and swap them when I need to. Takes no time at all.
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  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    I have some friends who use shimano DXs (SPDs with the plastic cage) and swear by them for downhill as they give a little extra support, particularly if you have to stick a foot out. I'm quite tempted by some M530s.
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