I've used both the 324s and the 530s and (here in dry NM) found both good, but I do prefer either all clipless or all clipped, which leadeth to a suggestion: why not rattraps or the very nice MKS GR9s with clips and loose but not too loose straps? Although I am a clipless fan, I would probably choose the clips/GR9s over the 324 or 530.
And: if anyone wants a pair of Deckster platforms he-er'she is welcome to them for postage. For me, they are shite but for you ....?* *I will have to look and verify that I haven't flung them into the outer darkness in frustration and anger, but I am pretty sure they are still taking up space in one of my boxes. [image: Inline image 1] On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Tim Gavin <[email protected]> wrote: > I use both of Shimano's clip/platform pedals, the A530 and the M324. Like > you, I wear clip-in shoes when on a long ride, and use the platform sides > for riding around in casual shoes. > > Between the two pedals, I prefer the M324. For these reasons: > Grip - the M324 has good grip on the platform side, thanks to the > bear-trap style. The A530 platform was slippery when wet, until I added > some spikes <https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pe92.htm>. > Price - M324 is cheaper; I've found them for $35-40 online. > > The downside I've experienced is that the M324's seem to get squeaky > sooner than the A530's. That reminds me that I need to oil the > clips/springs on mine and check the tension. > > As for shoes, I use some cheapish (<$100) Specialized Sport TR shoes > (closest current model is the Sport RBX). They have a recessed tread so I > can walk more normally. They're not carbon-stiff, but not very flexible > either. > > I'm in the market for a more flexible clip shoe with a bit more tread for > off-road excursions. The Specialized Tahoe seems close to what I want; I > should give them a try. > > > On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 10:05 AM, Mike K. <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Note, I put touring in the title because I assume they'll be comfortable >> for several hours riding, and I hope to start doing some light touring >> around central Texas in the fall/winter/spring. >> >> Thanks! >> - Mike K. >> >> >> On Tuesday, August 12, 2014 10:01:53 AM UTC-5, Mike K. wrote: >>> >>> Good morning, all. >>> >>> Been thinking lately about getting some of those fancy, "clipless" shoes >>> you "clip in" to (another thread altogether), and was wondering if anyone >>> has advice to offer. I like the 2-sided pedals Shimano makes - like the >>> A530 >>> <http://www.rei.com/product/764688/shimano-a530-spd-sport-road-pedals> - so >>> I could clip in for longer rides and commutes, but wear my Chacos or >>> sneakers for just fartin' around town if I am feeling especially "unracey" >>> that day. >>> >>> Anyone have first-hand experience with pedals they can offer. And maybe >>> the hardest thing for me to figure out without trying a bunch on and >>> actually riding in them, is the shoes to match. I know the Shimano SPD >>> pedals are 2-bolt, so I can avoid the super-stiff, carbon-soled road shoes, >>> praise the Lord, but I'm comfortable investing a little bit in a decent set >>> so they last me, say around $150 to $200. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Mike K. >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and letters that get interviews. 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